Question #N1154
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 is: B
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.