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Read the following sentence and identify the type of error it contains.
We have no doubt that the minister's lofty speech will be accompanied by any clandestine deal for lucrative building contracts and secret talk of future collaborations.
Error in determiner usage
Error in adverb usage
Error in conjunction usage
Error in preposition usage
This sentence is correct.
Answer:
Error in determiner usage
Read the following sentence and select the option that illustrates the best course of action for an editor to take.
Daphne's latest exhibition was roundly panned by the critics, whereas her earlier works had received a lukewarm reception
Replace the incorrect adverb 'roundly' with the more appropriate 'thoroughly'.
Recast the second clause to correct the illogical use of 'whereas'.
Edit subjects in both clauses to correct parallel structure.
This sentence is correct; the editor should take no action.
Answer:
Recast the second clause to correct the illogical use of 'whereas'.