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In the following sentence, choose the part which may contain a grammatical error. Slicing a cake between pieces (A) is a fun tradition that many (B) newlyweds like to (C) incorporate into their ceremonies. (D) No Error (E)
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer: A
Solution
The phrase 'between pieces' is incorrect because slicing is done 'into pieces'. The rest of the sentence is grammatically acceptable.
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