Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error.Pollution taxes are widely accepted (A)/ as often more preferable than (B)/ rigid regulations on pollutants. (C)/ No error (D)A (D)
Question
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error.Pollution taxes are widely accepted (A)/ as often more preferable than (B)/ rigid regulations on pollutants. (C)/ No error (D)A (D)
Solution
The error in the sentence is in part (B). The correct phrase should be "often preferable" instead of "often more preferable". The word "preferable" already implies a comparison, so adding "more" before it is redundant. Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "Pollution taxes are widely accepted as often preferable than rigid regulations on pollutants."
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