Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
No less than eight pedestrians were killed in the accident.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. No fewer than.
Correct phrase: No fewer than
Meaning: Used to emphasize a large number (countable noun).
Why other options are wrong:
No few than: grammatically incorrect.
None less than: incorrect phrase.
No lesser than: “lesser” doesn’t go with countable nouns.