Which sentence should be removed because it breaks the unity of a paragraph about improving public transport?
Correct answer: B. The city museum displays paintings from several local artists.
- A. More frequent buses can reduce waiting time for passengers.
- B. The city museum displays paintings from several local artists.
- C. Reliable public transport may reduce the number of private cars.
- D. Clear route maps help new passengers travel with confidence.
Explanation
The first three sentences relate directly to public transport and its benefits. The sentence about the museum introduces an unrelated subject and therefore weakens paragraph unity.
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