In the following question, a sentence is divided into numbered parts. Identify the part that contains an error in word choice. Sentence: “My tool has always been humour because it is the most entertaining way to put any ideology cross, and it is fun, positive, and healing.”

Introduction / Context:
This question checks the use of a phrasal verb in a sentence about humour as a communication tool. The sentence is divided into parts, and one part contains an idiomatic error. The phrase “put any ideology cross” appears in part (2) and must be examined for correctness, especially when compared with the standard expression “put an idea across.”

Given Data / Assumptions:

• The sentence reads: “My tool has always been humour because it is the most entertaining way to put any ideology cross, and it is fun, positive, and healing.”
• Part (1) includes “My tool has always been humour because.”
• Part (2) contains “it is the most entertaining way to put any ideology cross.”
• Part (3) contains “and it is fun, positive, and healing.”
• The speaker wants to say “to put any ideology across,” meaning to communicate or convey an ideology effectively.

Concept / Approach:
The concept tested is idiomatic accuracy of phrasal verbs. The correct expression is “put an idea across” or “put a message across,” meaning to communicate it clearly. The preposition “across” is essential. The use of “cross” without “a” or “across” is wrong in this context. Therefore, we must identify which part contains this incorrect phrase and mark it as erroneous.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Rewrite the sentence correctly: “My tool has always been humour because it is the most entertaining way to put any ideology across, and it is fun, positive, and healing.” In this version, the phrasal verb is accurate, and the sentence reads naturally. Since only part (2) needed adjustment, the error is reliably located there.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Part (1): There is no grammatical error in the structure “My tool has always been humour because.”
• Part (3): The adjectives “fun, positive, and healing” correctly describe humour and are joined with proper punctuation.
• “No error”: This option is not correct because the phrasal verb in part (2) must be repaired.

Common Pitfalls:
Some candidates may read very quickly and fail to notice the missing preposition “across,” especially because the rest of the sentence flows smoothly. Others may not be familiar with the phrasal verb “put across” and might mistakenly accept “put cross” as correct. To avoid such mistakes, it is important to learn standard phrasal verbs and to read the entire verb phrase carefully rather than focusing only on the main verb.

Final Answer:
Part (2) is the correct answer, because the phrase should be “to put any ideology across” instead of “to put any ideology cross.”