Multiple choice

Directions: Read the given sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)

(1) The manager of that city branch / (2) cannot handle it with the help of / (3) only two personnel as / (4) business has increased substantially. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
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E Correct answer
Explanation

All parts of the sentence are grammatically correct. 'Personnel' functions as a collective noun meaning staff members, and 'only two personnel' is acceptable in business contexts referring to two staff members. The sentence structure is sound.

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