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In the following sentence, identify the incorrect part, if there is no error choose option E.
Experts agree that (A) permanently modifying eating and exercise habits rather than merely dieting (B) for brief periods are the key (C) to controlling (D) weight. No error (E)
Experts agree that (A) permanently modifying eating and exercise habits rather than merely dieting (B) for brief periods are the key (C) to controlling (D) weight. No error (E)
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The correct option is C C
The error is in (C). 'Are' is the plural verb form. It should be replaced with 'is' to agree with the singular gerund. The plural verb 'agrees' goes well with a plural subject. 'Dieting' is appropriately modified by the adverb 'merely'.The preposition 'to' is correctly used in the sentence. Thus, option C is the correct choice.
The error is in (C). 'Are' is the plural verb form. It should be replaced with 'is' to agree with the singular gerund.
The plural verb 'agrees' goes well with a plural subject.
'Dieting' is appropriately modified by the adverb 'merely'.
The preposition 'to' is correctly used in the sentence.
Thus, option C is the correct choice.
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