Identify the sentence that contains an ERROR in word order, style, or vocabulary: a. He has a talent for solving complex problems.
English / Mark the Correct Sentence — Multiple-choice practice
- A. They quickly adapted to the new environment.
- B. She enjoys reading, writing, and to paint.
- C. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
- D. He has a talent for solving complex problems.
Correct answer
She enjoys reading, writing, and to paint.
Explanation
Explanation The correct version should be: "She enjoys reading, writing, and painting." The gerund form ("painting") should be used to maintain a parallel structure with "reading" and "writing."
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