In each of the following question, four alternative sentences are given. Choose the CORRECT one and fill the Circle corresponding to that letter in the MCQ Response Form.
Correct answer: B. E-mail is a relatively new means of communication.
- A. E-mail is a relatively new mean of communication.
- B. E-mail is a relatively new means of communication.
- C. E-mail is a relatively new mean to communication.
- D. E-mail is a relatively new means to communication.
Explanation
Explanation:The sentence is correct because "means" is the plural form of "mean," and the preposition "of" is used correctly to indicate that email is a method or form of communication.This option is incorrect because "mean" is a singular noun, and the sentence requires the plural form of the noun.This sentence is also incorrect because " mean to communicate" is an incorrect usage. The preposition "to" should not be used to express a method or form of communication.This sentence is also incorrect because " means to communicate" is an incorrect usage. The preposition "to" should not be used to express a method or form of communication, and "means" is the correct plural form of the noun.
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