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Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No Improvement'.

The little boy did many mischiefs in school.

Option 1: performed many mischiefs

Option 2: made much mischief

Option 3: No Improvement

Option 4: did much mischiefs


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Correct Answer: made much mischief


Solution : The second option is correct.

  • The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
  • Here, made much mischief should be used instead of did many mischiefs.
  • According to grammar, much is used with uncountable nouns , and mischief is an uncountable noun.
  • In the given context, make mischief is a phrase . It means to intentionally say or do something that causes other people to be upset or annoyed with each other.

Therefore, the correct sentence would be: The little boy made much mischief in school.

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