In the following sentence the underlined part contains as error. Alternatives to the underlined part are given as options. Select the correct alternative.
We never expected most from her.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. much.
Error concept: Incorrect quantifier usage.
What is wrong: The phrase “expected most from her” is incorrect. The correct expression is “expected much from her” to indicate the proper quantity or level of expectation.
Grammatical concept:
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Much is used with uncountable nouns to indicate a large amount or extent, fitting the context of expectations.
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Other options like “most,” “little,” or “many” do not correctly convey the intended meaning here.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Saying “expected most from her” is unidiomatic; “expected much from her” is correct.
How to correct: Replace “most” with “much.”
Correct phrase/ correction: much
Final sentence: We never expected much from her.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.