SPOT THE ERROR: I enjoy listening to the number of programs on the radio and playing tunes on the piano
Correct answer: B. The number of
- A. Listening
- B. The number of
- C. On the
- D. The piano
Explanation
"The number of" is used correctly to quantify "programs" on the radio. There is no error here.
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