In this English grammar error-spotting question, identify which part of the sentence contains an error in the use of the uncountable noun: "The receptionist gave us (A) much informations (B) which we needed. (C) No Error. (D)" If the sentence is correct, choose the 'No Error' option.

Introduction / Context:
This question belongs to the English grammar error-spotting category. You are given a sentence split into labelled parts and must identify which part contains the grammatical error. The sentence focuses on the correct use of the uncountable noun "information" in a typical everyday communication context involving a receptionist and visitors.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• The full sentence is: "The receptionist gave us much informations which we needed."
• Part A: "The receptionist gave us"
• Part B: "much informations"
• Part C: "which we needed."
• Part D: represents "No Error".
• The task is to locate the part that violates standard English grammar usage.

Concept / Approach:
The noun "information" in English is an uncountable (mass) noun. Uncountable nouns do not normally take a plural form and do not use "many" or plural "s" endings. Instead, they use quantifiers such as "much", "a piece of", "a lot of" or "some". Therefore, the phrase "informations" is incorrect; the correct form is "information". The rest of the sentence must also be checked for tense, verb form, and clause structure, but the main suspected error is in part B.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Examine Part A, "The receptionist gave us". This is grammatically correct: subject "The receptionist", verb "gave" (simple past), and object pronoun "us". Step 2: Examine Part B, "much informations". The determiner "much" is correctly used with uncountable nouns, but "informations" is incorrect because "information" does not take a plural "s". The correct phrase is "much information". Step 3: Examine Part C, "which we needed." This relative clause correctly refers back to "information" and is properly formed in the past tense. Step 4: Because only Part B contains the grammatical error, the correct option must point specifically to Part B.

Verification / Alternative check:
To verify, rewrite the sentence in correct English: "The receptionist gave us much information which we needed." This sentence is fully grammatical and natural. You could also say "a lot of information" or "all the information we needed", but you would never say "informations" in standard English. Checking all parts confirms that only Part B is faulty.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Part A: Correct subject verb object structure; no error in tense or word choice.
• Part C: Correct relative clause; "which we needed" appropriately modifies "information".
• Part D (No Error): Cannot be correct because we have clearly identified a mistake in Part B.
• Error in more than one part: Incorrect because Parts A and C are grammatically sound.

Common Pitfalls:
Many learners try to make mass nouns plural by adding "s", influenced by their first language or by thinking of countable equivalents. Words like "information", "advice", "furniture", "news", and "scenery" are typically uncountable in English. Remember that they do not take "s" and use quantifiers like "much", "some", or structures like "a piece of information". Being aware of this helps you avoid common exam traps like "informations" or "advices".

Final Answer:
The error is in Part B: "much informations", which should be "much information".