Identify the type of error in the sentence:

 “The cost..." - Step-by-step solution, answer key, and detailed explanation on MCA Prep."> Identify the type of error in the sentence:

 “The cost..." - Step-by-step solution, answer key, and detailed explanation on MCA Prep." /> Identify the type of error in the sentence:

 “The cost..." - Step-by-step solution, answer key, and detailed explanation on MCA Prep." />

Question 105

English Basic English Grammar Hard

<p><strong>Identify the type of error in the sentence:</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;&ldquo;The cost of this project will be much lesser than 5% more than that predicted earlier&rdquo;.</p>

(A) syntactical error
(B) punctuation error
(C) grammatical error
(D) conflicting words
✓ Correct Answer: Option D Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

The sentence says the cost will be "much lesser than" and also "5% more than" the earlier prediction. These two ideas contradict each other: less and more at the same time.

So the error is conflicting words. ("Lesser" is also misused here instead of "less".)

Answer: (D)

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