Question:

Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the sentence from a public health campaign.
The campaign's goal is to increase physical activity among the younger.
OptionErrorCorrection
(A)activityactivities
(B)goalgoals
(C)youngeryouth
(D)isare

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- Ensure the word choice matches the context: adjectives describe, while nouns identify.
- Use collective nouns like youth when referring to a group or demo graphic.
Updated On: Dec 16, 2024
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Solution and Explanation

The word younger is incorrectly used as it is a comparative adjective and does not fit the context. The correct term is youth, which appropriately refers to young people collectively.
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