Spot the error: Mary, who has two young children, has a part time job in the library.
Correct answer: C. part time
- A. Mary
- B. children
- C. part time
- D. in the library
Explanation
When "part time" is used as an adjective to describe "job," it should be hyphenated as "part-time."
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