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      Question

      Each of the following sentences has been divided into

      five parts (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e).  One of these parts may contain a grammatical or idiomatic error. Identify the part that contains the error. If there is no error, choose option (E). A great deal of complaints (a) / were received by the authorities (b) / after the announcement of the new policy (c) / last evening (d). / No error (e)
      A C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Explanation: “A great deal of” is used only with uncountable nouns. “Complaints” is a countable plural noun. Correct alternatives: A great deal of concern A large number of complaints Error is in part (a).

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