Question

Read the following sentences carefully and choose the optionss that contain grammatically correct sentences. A. There are less cars on the road today. B. She is nicer than her sister. C. I have been here from Monday. D. I know how to swim. E. She is the girl that won the case competition. F. The media are divided on the issue.

• A. B, C & E
• B. A, D & E
• C. A, D & F
• D. B, D & F
• E. D, E & F

Hint:

"Less" is for uncountable nouns, "fewer" for countable. "Media" is plural, "medium" is singular.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Check for countability errors, preposition usage, and relative pronouns.
Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
1. "Fewer" for countable, "Less" for uncountable.
2. "Since" for past start time in present perfect.
3. "Who" for people.
Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
A. "Cars" is countable $\rightarrow$ should be "fewer". (Incorrect)
B. Correct comparative. (Correct)
C. Should be "since Monday". (Incorrect)
D. Correct idiom. (Correct)
E. Preferred usage is "who" for persons. (Generally considered incorrect in formal tests)
F. "Media" is plural, "are divided" is correct for individual actions. (Correct)
Step 4: Final Answer:
Sentences B, D, F are correct.