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Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The reforms being recommended by the panel (1)/ are not only intended to streamline administrative functions (2)/ but also addressing the asymmetries in resource allocation (3)/ that have long plagued rural districts. (4)

A(1)

B(2)

C(3)

D(4)

Answer:

C. (3)

Read Explanation:

• This is an error of parallel construction tied to the correlative conjunction not only... but also. Part (2) uses an infinitive verb string: not only intended to streamline... Part (3) switches incorrectly to a gerund: but also addressing... It should be corrected to: "...are not only intended to streamline administrative functions (2) but also to address the asymmetries..." (3)


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