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 2 of 4.
Ram said:
9 years ago
Excellent explanation, thanks @Krishna.
Papai said:
9 years ago
Much as = although.
Gaurav said:
9 years ago
Although (or Even though) I admire him for his sterling qualities. Is also correct.
Sumit kumar said:
9 years ago
Why not it should be "as long as I admire him for his sterling qualities"?
Krishn said:
10 years ago
Just replace 'much as' with 'even though', you will understand the difference between 'much as' and 'as much as'.
(1)
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".
(2)
Manika said:
1 decade ago
I didn't understand it. Why is it so?
Rahul said:
1 decade ago
Please anyone explain this more efficiently.
Dinesh said:
1 decade ago
Punctuation marks are not seen. Read the instruction carefully.
Dhoni said:
1 decade ago
Hey! We don't use punctuation mark(.), we should use(,) So option 1 is correct.
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