Multiple choice

Directions: In the following sentence some parts have been underlined and labelled A, B, C and D. Identify the part that contains an error. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as E. (A) There is the old dictum that (B) little knowledge is a dangerous thing; (C) so we should try to get (D) complete knowledge. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Little' is a negative word; 'a little' has posotive conotation. The correct usage is 'a little knowledge'.

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