Spot the error.This is a remarkable advance A) 'than' the bucket system B) 'of' supplying C) 'homes' D) 'with' water.
Correct answer: A. 'than' the bucket system
- A. 'than' the bucket system
- B. 'of' supplying
- C. 'homes
- D. 'with' water.
Explanation
This is a remarkable advance 'over' the bucket system 'of' supplying 'homes' 'with' water. The correct preposition is "over", not "than". So, option A is incorrect.
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