Multiple choice

Directions: Four parts of the sentence given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

(1) A smile can be observed, described, and reliably (2) identified; it can also be elicited and (3) be manipulated under (4) experimental conditions. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)

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C Correct answer
Explanation

 Delete the repetitive 'be'. The correct usage is 'be elicited and manipulated'.