English Grammar
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पडताळलेले उत्तर (Verified)
MPSC सराव प्रश्न:
Choose the most suitable determiner for the given sentence: Did it cost you ______ to buy such a nice car?
Choose the most suitable determiner for the given sentence: Did it cost you ______ to buy such a nice car?
पर्याय (Options):
A
many
B
अचूक उत्तर (Official Answer)
much
C
a lot of
D
any
सविस्तर स्पष्टीकरण (Detailed Explanation):
अचूक उत्तर: पर्याय (2)
The correct answer is **much** (Option 2).
**Comprehensive Derivation:**
The correct answer is - "much"
Explanation & Key Takeaways:
• From the given options, the most appropriate answer is "much".
• Here, cost (uncountable) needs correct determiner.
• Much is used for uncountable.
• Eg. We don't have much money.
• Many is used for countable.
• a lot of used for something that is in large amount.
• Any is used when quantity is unknown or unlimited entity or indefinite amount in negative form.
• Eg. I don't have any money.
• Thus, Option 2 is correct option.
**Option Elimination:**
• **Option 1 (many)**: Incorrect distractor.
• **Option 2 (much)**: Correct Answer; accurate according to canonical reference.
• **Option 3 (a lot of)**: Incorrect distractor.
• **Option 4 (any)**: Incorrect distractor.
**Exam Trap:**
Be careful of misleading distractors and subtle terminology differences. Verify core properties before selecting your answer.
**Memory Booster:**
Core mnemonic rule: much corresponds to Option (2).
परीक्षेतील संभाव्य चूक / Exam Trap:
Be careful of misleading distractors and subtle terminology differences. Verify core properties before selecting your answer.
स्मृती क्लृप्ती / Memory Booster & Mnemonic:
Core mnemonic rule: much corresponds to Option (2).
पर्याय निर्मूलन पद्धत / Option Elimination Strategy:
**Option Elimination:** • **Option 1 (many)**: Incorrect distractor. • **Option 2 (much)**: Correct Answer; accurate according to canonical reference. • **Option 3 (a lot of)**: Incorrect distractor. • **Option 4 (any)**: Incorrect distractor.