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    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. That question is / much difficult / but this
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    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error.
    That question is / much difficult / but this one is / very easy.

    A.

    but this one is

    B.

    very easy.

    C.

    much difficult

    D.

    That question is

    Correct option is C

    Option (c) much difficult contains an error.
    Explanation:
    · The word "difficult" is a qualitative adjective and should be modified by "very" instead of "much."
    · "Much" is used with uncountable nouns, whereas "very" is used with adjectives to indicate a high degree.
    Grammatical rule used:
    · Use "very" before adjectives in positive degree (Very + Adjective).
    · Use "much" with comparatives and uncountable nouns (Much + Comparative Adjective).
    Correct sentence:
    · That question is very difficult, but this one is very easy.
    Example:
    · Incorrect: This test is much difficult.
    · Correct: This test is very difficult.

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