Hannibal chose to invade Roman territory by the northern

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Hannibal chose to invade Roman territory by the northern route, crossing the Alps doing it, instead of by sea.
A. doing it, instead of
B. to do so, rather than
C. to do it, rather than coming
D. to do so, instead of invading
E. to do it, instead of invading Roman territory


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by AnjaliOberoi » Thu May 08, 2014 2:49 am
A. doing it, instead of Instead of is used to compare nouns. Also,usage of it is wrong
B. to do so, rather than - correct
C. to do it, rather than coming - usage of it is wrong
D. to do so, instead of invading - Instead of is used to compare nouns
E. to do it, instead of invading Roman territory. Also,usage of it is wrong

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