Spot the error:In my research on the growing role of standardized testing, it has become clear to me that we need to seriously rethink my educational goals and values.
Correct answer: D. My
- A. Standardized testing
- B. It
- C. Me that we
- D. My
Explanation
The error in the sentence is in option D "my," which should be replaced with "our" to better reflect the collective action or perspective implied by the sentence.
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