The sentence below contains one or more errors. which answer is not a way to correct the error(s)? ladybugs are actually beetles, these insects can be recognized by their reddish color and the black spots on their wings. a. ladybugs can be recognized by their reddish color and the black spots on their wings; these insects are actually beetles. b. ladybugs (actually beetles) they are reddish in color with black spots on their wings. c. ladybugs, which can be recognized by their reddish color and the black spots on their wings, are actually beetles. d. ladybugs are actually beetles. they are reddish in color with black spots on their wings

the sentence does not violate the phrase structure second rule (introduced by noam chomsky) because noun phrases consist of a determiner such as a, the or every, and a noun. in the sentence, the noun phrase the cake includes a determiner (the) and a noun (cake).

on the other hand, the first rule indicates that a sentence encloses a noun phrase, followed by a verb phrase. the example sentence can be analysed as follows:

john (n) + ate (v) + the (det) + cake (n).

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).