0
Yang5s1 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
'findings' of a study
Which of the following is not an acceptable sentence to describe the 'findings' of a study?
A. The number of cases of bullying in premier schools has increased by 15% from 60 cases in 2008 to 69 cases in 2009.
B. The number of cases of bullying in premier schools rose from 60 to 69 cases between 2008 and 2009.
C. The survey shows that premier schools recorded the highest increase (15%) in the cases of bullying between 2008 and 2009.
D. It may seem that the incidences of bullying in premier schools have increased alarmingly at 15 percent over the last year.
my answer is "D"
is that correct?
thanks
A. The number of cases of bullying in premier schools has increased by 15% from 60 cases in 2008 to 69 cases in 2009.
B. The number of cases of bullying in premier schools rose from 60 to 69 cases between 2008 and 2009.
C. The survey shows that premier schools recorded the highest increase (15%) in the cases of bullying between 2008 and 2009.
D. It may seem that the incidences of bullying in premier schools have increased alarmingly at 15 percent over the last year.
my answer is "D"
is that correct?
thanks
Top answer
In answer "D," the plural of incident is incidents. )
- In answer "D," the plural of incident is incidents.
- )
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
3 Answers
0
In answer "D," the plural of incident is incidents. (This is a common mistake.)
00
Dear friend,
'D' does not sound right. First, the word 'incidence' is almost exclusively singular in this meaning; second, 'increase' should be used in combination with 'by', not 'at'. Here is the rectified version:
It may seem that the incidence of bullying in premier schools has increased alarmingly
'D' does not sound right. First, the word 'incidence' is almost exclusively singular in this meaning; second, 'increase' should be used in combination with 'by', not 'at'. Here is the rectified version:
It may seem that the incidence of bullying in premier schools has increased alarmingly
00
Related Questions