Spot the errorTo keep birds(A) from eating (B) seeds, soak them(C) in blue food(D) colouring.
Correct answer: C. Them
- A. To keep birds
- B. Eating
- C. Them
- D. In blue food
Explanation
This is the incorrect answer because "them" is an object pronoun, whereas "the seeds" is the correct object to use in this context.
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