Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 47)
Directions to Solve
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
47.
(solve as per the direction given above)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Much as I admire him for his sterling qualities.
Discussion:
35 comments Page 1 of 4.
Shiva said:
5 years ago
1 st statement is wrong because "as much as" means "quantity as same as" which is wrong according to the sentence. So we can eliminate the first "as" in order to change the meaning to "even though" which is exactly right according to the context of the statement.
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Krishna said:
10 years ago
As much as' is used in sentences like below:
"I like cricket as much as I like football".
Whereas 'Much as' is used in sentences like below:
"Much as I like T20 cricket, I don't want test matches to be neglected".
"I like cricket as much as I like football".
Whereas 'Much as' is used in sentences like below:
"Much as I like T20 cricket, I don't want test matches to be neglected".
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Thakur Kunwar Singh said:
1 decade ago
"As much as" means "the same quantity as" i.e. you need two things to compare while using "as much as". Hence the sentence is wrong and much as is to be used.
Abhishek Kumar said:
1 decade ago
Can't clear my confusion why As is not used.
I request Thakur Kumar Singh to please explain some more why only 'Much as' is used.
I request Thakur Kumar Singh to please explain some more why only 'Much as' is used.
Nabanita said:
8 years ago
Yes, you are right. I do agree @Krishna.
As much as is used to like two things equally. Much as is different from as much as.
As much as is used to like two things equally. Much as is different from as much as.
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Krishn said:
10 years ago
Just replace 'much as' with 'even though', you will understand the difference between 'much as' and 'as much as'.
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Sumanth said:
1 decade ago
There is a contrast in first sentence compared to 2nd one because when we like someone we will excuse him.
Teri Ammy said:
8 years ago
Though, I admire him for his sterling qualities, I cannot excuse him for being unfair to his friends.
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Akshay said:
1 decade ago
As much as is used to compare 2 things but much as refers to even though. Hope you all are clear.
Gaurav said:
9 years ago
Although (or Even though) I admire him for his sterling qualities. Is also correct.
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