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Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D). "(A) The reason he was late (B) is because (C) the jeepney broke down."
- (A) The reason he was late
- (B) is because
- (C) the jeepney broke down.
- (D) No error
Answer
B. (B) is because
Solution
"The reason ... is because" is redundant; standard form is "The reason ... is that."
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