Multiple choice

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

(A) A smile can be observed, described, and reliably (B) identified; it can also be elicited and (C) be manipulated under (D) experimental conditions. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The parallel structure is broken. The list is 'observed, described, and... identified'. The addition of 'be' is redundant and grammatically incorrect.