Asked by Sarah Dugger on May 14, 2024
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The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. None of these is a big deal on its own, but when small frustrations add up, they take there toll.
A) is
B) its
C) there
Small Frustrations
Minor irritations or annoyances that, although not significant on their own, can accumulate and impact mood or productivity.
Big Deal
An expression used to suggest that something is important, significant, or worthy of attention.
Take Toll
A phrase meaning to cause damage, suffering, or loss, often used in the context of health or efficiency.
- Display mastery in the accurate employment of pronouns.
Verified Answer
AS
Abhinav SharmaMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The error is in the use of "there" instead of "their." "Their" is the possessive pronoun needed to indicate possession, referring to the toll belonging to the small frustrations.
Learning Objectives
- Display mastery in the accurate employment of pronouns.
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