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 letter (A , B, C or D) of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E). If you decide to hold (A) / the function in Kolkata (B) / not much of us (C) / will be able to attend. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'not much of us' is incorrect. When referring to a number of people from a group, the correct expression is 'not many of us' or 'not many of us will be able to attend'. 'Much' is used with uncountable nouns; 'many' is used with countable people.

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