Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
She speaks more persuasively than she writes, (1)/ which, according to her critics, (2)/ makes her a better orator rather than (3)/ an accomplished communicator. (4)
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The sentence is: “…makes her a better orator rather than (3) an accomplished communicator.”
Error: The structure “rather than” is incorrect here for comparison.
Correct structure:
Use “than” for comparison: “…a better orator than an accomplished communicator.”
Correct sentence: “She speaks more persuasively than she writes, which, according to her critics, makes her a better orator than an accomplished communicator.”