Spot the error.A A) 'fewer' parents B) 'take' the position that the boy should earn his C) 'way' D) 'through' college for the good of his soul.
Correct answer: A. 'fewer' parents
- A. 'fewer' parents
- B. 'take' the position that the boy should earn his
- C. 'way
- D. 'through'
Explanation
'Few' parents 'take' the position that the boy should earn his 'way' 'through' college for the good of his soul. The correct word is "few", not "fewer". So, option A is incorrect.
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