Question

Read the following sentences carefully and determine that which of the following optionss 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, D & E
• B. B, C & E
• C. C, D & F
• D. A, D & E
• E. B, D & F

Hint:

"From" indicates a starting point in space or time, while "since" indicates a starting point in time with a continuing action.

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The task is to identify errors in subject-verb agreement, countable/uncountable noun usage, and prepositional usage.
Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
Approach: Analyze each sentence individually against standard formal English grammar rules.
Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
A. Incorrect: "Cars" is countable; it should be "fewer cars," not "less."
B. Correct: Standard comparative usage.
C. Incorrect: Should be "since Monday" to indicate a starting point in time.
D. Correct: "Know how to" + verb is the correct idiomatic structure.
E. Incorrect: For people, the relative pronoun "who" is preferred over "that" in formal contexts.
F. Correct: "Media" is plural (of medium); when they are divided (acting as individuals), a plural verb "are" is correct.
Step 4: Final Answer:
The correct sentences are B, D, and F.