Choose the part of the sentence which has an error :
(A) all good writers
(B) are aware of their audience
(C) and chose their words carefully
(D) in order to
(E) persuade their readers
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (C)
The sentence states a general truth about good writers, so its verbs are in the simple present.
(A) all good writers — No error.
(B) are aware of their audience — No error.
- Plural subject, plural verb are.
(C) and chose their words carefully — Error.
- Chose is the past tense.
- It must match "are" in the simple present: choose.
- Correct form: and choose their words carefully
(D) in order to — No error.
(E) persuade their readers — No error.
- "In order to" is followed by the base form persuade.
Correct sentence: All good writers are aware of their audience and choose their words carefully in order to persuade their readers.
Example: Good speakers choose simple words.