Select the grammatically correct sentence.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. If you want to have a sound working knowledge of the Japanese, you must read this book
Error concept: Incorrect use of articles
What is wrong: The phrase “a sound working knowledge of Japanese” or “an sound” may be incorrect depending on context; also, “the Japanese” correctly refers to the language or people in formal usage.
Grammatical concept: Use a sound working knowledge with of the Japanese to refer to the language properly.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Without the, the sentence can sound incomplete or less formal.
How to correct: Use a sound working knowledge of the Japanese.
Correct phrase/ correction: a sound working knowledge of the Japanese
Final sentence: If you want to have a sound working knowledge of the Japanese, you must read this book.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.