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.
Today a kilo of rice is near five times more expensive than it was in 2003.

• A. near to five times
• B. nearly five times
• C. nearly by five times
• D. nearing five times
• E. No correction requried

Answer 1

The correct option is B nearly five times

We should use an adverb that is the need of the sentence. So, 'near' is to be removed and 'nearly' should be used.
E.g. Inflation has risen nearly ten times as compared to 1960s.