Question

Given below sentence. A part of each sentence is underlined which may contain an error. Replace the underlined part with the right choice
Swetha has eaten few bad fish

• A. bad fish
• B. some bad fish
• C. little bad fish
• D. more bad fish

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To identify the correct replacement for the underlined part of the sentence "Swetha has eaten few bad fish," we need to understand the appropriate usage of adjectives like "few," "some," and "little" in context.

1. Understanding the context: The sentence discusses the quantity of "bad fish" that Swetha has eaten. In this context, the word "fish" is a noun that can be plural or singular depending on its usage.
2. Analyzing the underlined part: The phrase "few bad fish" suggests scarcity or a smaller number. However, "few" is often used with countable nouns to imply "not as many as expected." In the case of "fish," using "few" would suggest a countable notion, which does not fit well in the phrase since "fish" often remains the same for singular and plural.
3. Evaluating the options:
   • bad fish: This does not specify quantity, and thus does not address the potential error from the underlined part.
   • some bad fish: "Some" is used to indicate an unspecified amount or number that is more than one, which is appropriate for "fish" (whether countable or uncountable in certain contexts). This fits well in expressing a general or indefinite amount of fish.
   • little bad fish: "Little" is typically used for uncountable nouns, but "fish" as a plural countable noun here makes this option inappropriate unless referring to unquantified mass (which is not the implication here).
   • more bad fish: Implies a greater number but also requires context showing comparison, which is not present in the sentence.
4. Conclusion: The best choice for the underlined segment is "some bad fish," as it conveys an appropriate, non-specific amount fitting both grammatically and logically within the context: Swetha has eaten some bad fish.

Therefore, the correct answer is "some bad fish."