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The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. Mr. Abhilash and his family / have receiv
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The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error.
Mr. Abhilash and his family / have received / no informations / about the incident.

A.

have received

B.

no informations

C.

about the incident.

D.

Mr. Abhilash and his family

Correct option is B

Option (b) contains an error.
Error: "Informations" is incorrect because "information" is an uncountable noun and does not take a plural form.
Grammatical rule used:
Uncountable nouns (like information, advice, furniture) are treated as singular and do not take plural endings.
Countable and Uncountable Nouns
Nouns can be classified as countable or uncountable, depending on whether they can be counted as individual units or not.
Concept of countable and uncountable nouns:
1. Countable Nouns
Definition:
Countable nouns are those that can be counted as individual units. They have both singular and plural forms and can be preceded by numbers or articles (a/an/the).
Examples:
· Singular: a book, an apple, a car
· Plural: books, apples, cars
Usage in sentences:
· I bought an apple.
· She owns three cars.
· There are five books on the shelf.
Key points for countable nouns:
· Can use "a" or "an" before singular forms.
· Plural forms often take "s" or "es."
· Use "many" to indicate quantity (e.g., How many apples do you want?).
2. Uncountable Nouns
Definition:
Uncountable nouns are substances, concepts, or things that cannot be counted as individual units. They are treated as singular and do not have plural forms.
Examples:
· Abstract concepts: information, advice, knowledge
· Substances: water, rice, milk
· Collective categories: furniture, luggage, equipment
Usage in sentences:
· I need some water to drink.
· She gave me good advice.
· The hotel provided new furniture.
Key points for uncountable nouns:
· Cannot use "a" or "an."
· Use "some," "much," or "a lot of" to indicate quantity (e.g., How much sugar do you need?).
· Treated as singular (e.g., "The information is helpful").

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