Question

Which of the phrase given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase given in underline in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.
Public health facilities are more scarce since patients have to wait for hours to see a doctor.

• A. too scarce for
• B. very scarce because
• C. so scarce that
• D. quite scarce that
• E. No correction required

Answer 1

The correct option is C so scarce that

Cause - effect relation is shown in the sentence. Hence, use of 'so...that' is suitable. So, (c) is suitable choice.
E.g. She is so bold that everybody fears her anger.