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Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D). "(A) Applicants were told to bring (B) a pen, a notebook, (C) and to bring a calculator."

  1. (A) Applicants were told to bring
  2. (B) a pen, a notebook,
  3. (C) and to bring a calculator.
  4. (D) No error

Answer

C. (C) and to bring a calculator.

Solution

The series must be parallel: "a pen, a notebook, and a calculator."

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