Question
Given below are sets of three sentences(A,B,C). One, two or all the sentences may have error(s) of grammar or syntax or Standard English usage. Identify only the sentences that are incorrect.
A. There are lesser students in the class today than there were yesterday.
B. Before I could move a limb, the reckless driver had run over the poor little pup.
C. The higher your aspirations, greater the effort you need to put in.
Answer: Option D
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D
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Option (d)
Lesser’ is used with uncountable nouns. Students are countable; ‘fewer’ should be used for thecomparison. (c) is incorrect as the article ‘the’ should be added before ‘greater’ to have a correct and a complete comparison.
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