Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentence tests your ability to recognise grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) There is (B) a little (C) hope of (D) success. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

(B) Replace 'a little' with 'little'. Remember: Little is negative and means 'not much'. 'A little' means 'some'. 'The little' implies both negative and positive meanings. It means 'some but all'.

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