Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".

Most people (1) / are afraid of (2) / swine flu these days (3) / No error (4)

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: (1)


Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.

In the original sentence, "most people" is used to refer to a majority of individuals. It is better to use the phrase most of the people. This is the correct usage and helps in referring to a specific group within the general population.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: Most of the people are afraid of swine flu these days.

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