Identifying Sentence Errors

If one (A)is interested(A) (B)in learning(B) (C)even more(C) about Zora Neale Hurston, (D)you should(D) read Robert Hemenway's biography. (E)No error.(E)

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
The error in this sentence is (D): the pronoun "you" is not consistent with the pronoun "one" in the introductory clause. The pronoun "you" should be changed to "one." The correct sentence reads: If one is interested in learning even more about Zora Neale Hurston, one should read Robert Hemenway's biography.

(from the October 14, 1997 test)

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Identifying Sentence Errors