Question 47
EasyOriginal questionWhich part of this sentence has an error?
The old man walked slowly because of he was very tired.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
"Because of" is followed by a noun ("because of his age"). Before a whole clause such as "he was tired", it must be "because".
- Concept
- "Because" and "because of"
- Typical timeTypical
- 45 s
- Your timeYours
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