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Which choice best corrects the error in the sentence below? The reason why many people prefer to eat at home rather than going to a restaurant is because of the cost.
A
The reason why many people prefer to eat at home rather than going to a restaurant is because of the cost.
B
Many people prefer to eat at home rather than going to a restaurant because of the cost.
C
Many people prefer to eat at home rather than going to a restaurant because the cost.
D
The reason why many people prefer to eat at home rather than going to a restaurant is due to the cost.
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The phrase "because of" is redundant when used with the word "because." To correct the sentence, we can remove "of" from the phrase "because of." Choice B removes the extra word "of" and maintains the correct meaning of the sentence.
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