In which sentence is the determiner wrongly used?

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Question

In which sentence is the determiner wrongly used?

  1. A. Despite checking each record carefully, the auditor could not detect the financial discrepancy.
  2. B. Fortunately, she has some relatives who are always ready to support her in times of need.
  3. C. Not much students were aware of the sudden change in schedule. (Correct answer)
  4. D. Those students participated in the debate competition.

Correct Answer

Option C — Not much students were aware of the sudden change in schedule.

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Not much students were aware of the sudden change in schedule..

Key Points

  • "Much" is used with uncountable nouns.
  • "Students" is countable → should be "many students".
  • Sentence C contains the incorrectly used determiner.

Topics covered: Grammar