Spot the error.Tom was unselective and haphazard in choosing his friends, but her parties were attended by vastly different and sometimes odd personalities.
Correct answer: D. And sometimes
- A. And
- B. In
- C. But
- D. And sometimes
Explanation
The phrase "and sometimes" is unnecessary because "and" alone can connect the ideas effectively. The word "sometimes" does not need additional emphasis in this context.
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