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Read the sentences given below and identify the one that contains a grammatical or contextual error. If all the sentences are grammatically and contextually correct, select the "all are correct" option.

Options

A

The Opposition has raised concerns about the credibility of a four-phase polling schedule.

B

In her acclaimed 2011 book "Mindset", Carol Dweck explores the role of belief and perseverance in achieving lasting success.

C

Children are innocent, they are curious, they are growing and the one quality that shines within them is their courageousness — but they must never be pushed to suppress it.

D

all are correct

E

Jailbreaking an iOS device grants the user elevated administrative privileges, thereby enabling certain tracking software to access and record device activity.

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Correct Answer :

Option C

Children are innocent, they are curious, they are growing and the one quality that shines within them is their courageousness — but they must never be pushed to suppress it.

Solution :

The correct option containing a grammatical/contextual error is:
"Children are innocent, they are curious, they are growing and the one quality that shines within them is their courageousness — but they must never be pushed to suppress it."

Explanation:
1. Word Choice Error: The sentence uses the awkward and non-standard noun "courageousness" instead of the correct, standard noun "courage".
2. Punctuation / Comma Splice: The initial part of the sentence ("Children are innocent, they are curious, they are growing...") joins multiple independent clauses with simple commas without proper coordinating conjunctions or semi-colons, leading to a comma splice error.

All other given options are grammatically and contextually correct.

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