Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select (5).

  1. Rice, which still forms

  2. the staple diet of many of

  3. the world's population,

  4. grows best in hot, wet lands

  5. No error
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The reference is to the greater portion of the population and not the greater number. Therefore, 'many' needs to be replaced by 'much'.

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