SENTENCE CORRECTION: The Second World War, which claimed several lives, proved…
2017
SENTENCE CORRECTION:
The Second World War, which claimed several lives, proved to be the deadliest conflict in human history, claiming nearly twice as many lives than would be killed in First World War.
Answer: C. lives as the First World War. — With the comparison 'twice as many', the correct structure is 'as many ... as'. The sentence should say that the Second World War claimed nearly twice as many…
- A.
lives than would be killed in First World War.
- B.
lives as would First World War.
- C.
lives as the First World War.
- D.
lives than First World War.
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Correct answer: C
With the comparison 'twice as many', the correct structure is 'as many ... as'. The sentence should say that the Second World War claimed nearly twice as many lives as the First World War.