Identify the error: 'I am very much sorry.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Identify the error: 'I am very much sorry.'

A. much

B. very

C. sorry

D. I

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKExamLibrary)

'Very' is used before adjectives. 'Much' is used before past participles. 'Very much' is redundant before 'sorry'; it should be 'very sorry'.

This question belongs to: English Adverbs

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