Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the sentence from a public health…

Question

Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the sentence from a public health campaign. The campaign's goal is to increase physical activity among the younger.

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer **(C) Error: younger | Correction: youth** "The younger" is incorrect as it refers to a comparison, not a group. "Youth" correctly refers to young people as a group. ## Explanation "The younger" is a comparative adjective that requires a reference point (e.g., "younger than adults"). To refer to young people as a demographic group, the correct noun is "youth." Examiners look for identification of the grammatically/contextually wrong word and its precise correction.

English Language & Literature — CBSE Class 10 board question