Question
Download Solution PDFA phrase in the following sentence has been underlined. Choose the most appropriate phrase from the given alternatives to improve the sentence. Pick ‘No improvement’ in case no improvement is required.
Could you pass a few sugar to me?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is "the sugar".
Key Points
- ‘Sugar’ is an uncountable noun and using ‘a’ or ‘few’ before it is meaningless and grammatically incorrect.
- The alternative (3) the sugar is the only appropriate improvement for the given sentence.
- The ‘the’ before sugar signifies that it is at a definite position and is being referred to directly.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3".
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