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    Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. Much of us lack the important virtue of patience.
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    Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
    Much of us lack the important virtue of patience.

    A.

    important virtue

    B.

    lack the

    C.

    Much of us

    D.

    of patience

    Correct option is C

    Option (c) "Much of us" contains a grammatical error.

    • Explanation: The phrase "Much of us" is incorrect. It should be "Many of us" because "much" is used with uncountable nouns, while "many" is used with countable nouns like "us."

    • Correct Sentence: Many of us lack the important virtue of patience.

    • Grammatical Rule Used: "Many" is used with plural, countable nouns, and "much" is used with uncountable nouns.

    • Example: Many of us enjoy outdoor activities.

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