Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error:…
2019
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error:
Sentence:
Very little people attended the inauguration of the new community centre.
- A.
very little people
- B.
attended
- C.
community centre
- D.
inauguration of the
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Correct answer: A
Answer: The segment that contains the grammatical error is "very little people."
Correction: Very few people attended the inauguration of the new community centre.
Rule: Use "little" with uncountable nouns (e.g., "very little water") and "few" with countable nouns (e.g., "very few people").
Why this is wrong: "People" is a countable noun, so pairing it with "little" is grammatically incorrect.
Nuance: "few" implies a small number (sometimes with a negative tone). "A few" is more neutral or can suggest a small but sufficient number.
Additional note: The rest of the sentence ("attended the inauguration of the new community centre") is grammatically correct; the spelling "centre" is standard British English.
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