This trend especially threatens children, elderly, and those with compromised immune systems.
Correct answer: B. elderly
- A. especially
- B. elderly
- C. with compromised
- D. immune systems
Explanation
This is incorrect. It should be "the elderly" to properly refer to older people as a group. The correct sentence should be: "This trend especially threatens children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems."
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