In the following sentence one part of the sentence is italicised. Four…
2016
In the following sentence one part of the sentence is italicised. Four alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence are given. Choose the appropriate alternative.
Rohit has got many friends because he has got much money.
- A.
a lot of money
- B.
bags of money
- C.
tons of money
- D.
enough money
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Correct answer: A
Answer: a lot of money
Explanation: In affirmative sentences, we normally avoid using 'much' with uncountable nouns. To express a large quantity in a positive statement, use 'a lot of'.
Why 'a lot of money' is correct: It is the natural way to express a large amount of an uncountable noun in a positive sentence.
Why 'bags of money' is not suitable: It sounds literal or humorous and is not a neutral way to state that someone has a large amount of money.
Why 'tons of money' is not ideal: It is informal hyperbole; acceptable in casual speech but less appropriate in a neutral or formal sentence.
Why 'enough money' is incorrect: It changes the meaning to 'sufficient money' rather than indicating a large amount, so it does not support the idea of having many friends because of great wealth.
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