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There is an error in the underlined portion of the passage below. Choose the option that best corrects this error.

Bioluminescence was the process of emitting light that fireflies showcase.

were the process
is the process
are the process
the process
can be processed

Explanation

Answer: B - Bioluminescence is the process of emitting light that fireflies showcase. Since the process of bioluminescence is still occurring, “are” incorrectly references an action that has not stopped. The verb should be “is” since the action is still occurring.

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