Question

    Find out the error according to the grammar and context of

    the given sentences. If there is no error, mark option 5, i.e. No error. (Ignore the punctuation errors, if any.) Internet shutdown is a blunt weapon (1)/ and the lesser the government (2)/ could do is to measure its (3)/ impact and use it sparingly (4)/ No error (5)
    A 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "the least" is the correct phrase to indicate the minimum or smallest amount of action."the lesser" is used to compare two things, implying one is smaller than the other, which doesn't fit the context here.So, the error is in (2) where "the least" should be used instead of "the lesser."Corrected sentence:"Internet shutdown is a blunt weapon and the least the government could do is to measure its impact and use it sparingly.

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