Question

The given sentence has been dissected into different parts (A, B, C, D). Identify the part that indicates the error in the sentence.

If you A. were to work at least four hours a day on the project, we B. would complete it in a C. shorter time, and with D. less problems.

• A. A
• B. B
• C. C
• D. D
• E. No error

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

D

The question wants you to choose the option that has an error. Option D has an error because 'less' is a quantifier which we use for uncountable nouns and 'problems' is a countable noun. 'Fewer' should replace 'less' in the sentence, hence we choose option D with the error. A subjunctive is a verb which is used in expressions that are not factual especially when the sentence begins with 'if'. The subjunctive 'were to' is used in the future tense to emphasize a hypothetical situation, hence option A does not have an error. The sentence explains a situation of what one 'would' do, hence Option B is grammatically correct and it has no error. Option C has no error because it is a comparison between the time taken in a hypothetical situation and the time taken in reality, which is grammatically correct, hence we don't choose this option. We don't choose option E because option D has an error.