Question
Given below are sentences with an error in each. The
error is in one part of the sentence. Below each sentence are given the options containing the parts of the sentences. Choose the option which contains the error. Sarah's dedication to her studies has earned her the reputation being one of the most diligent students in the class.Solution
"earned her the reputation being" → "earned her the reputation of being": The correct phrase is "earned her the reputation of being," which indicates possession of a particular reputation.
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