Identify the error: 'I am very much sorry.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Identify the error: 'I am very much sorry.'

A. much

B. I

C. very

D. sorry

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Very' is used before adjectives. 'Much' is used before past participles. 'Very much' is redundant before 'sorry'; it should be 'very sorry'.

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Question #1

He is _______ good that he can cook anything.

A. so

B. very

C. such

D. much

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'So' + adjective + 'that' indicates a consequence.

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Question #2

He is _______ the most skillful carpenter.

A. by far

B. so

C. too

D. very

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'By far' is used to emphasize superlatives ('the most skillful').

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Question #3

In 'I am so tired that I can't keep my eyes open', 'so' is:

A. Relative Adverb

B. Adverb of Degree

C. Conjunction

D. Adverb of Manner

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'So' modifies the adjective 'tired' and indicates the degree of tiredness. It pairs with 'that' for result.

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