Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: option_e
Explanation:
Introduction:
This sentence is a comparison using "better … than …" and functions as a complete, grammatical statement. The task is to confirm that no segment (A–D) contains an error.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Word order and case assignment are correct: "give [indirect object] [direct object]" is standard. "Far better" is an acceptable intensifier for the comparative. The prepositional complement "of the structure" properly specifies the notion's content. The comparative clause "than any verbal description" is idiomatic and completes the comparison.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Check verb and auxiliaries: "will give" is correct for prediction.2) Confirm object order: "the reader" (IO) before "a far better notion" (DO) → standard.3) Validate comparative: "far better … than …" is idiomatic.4) Ensure complements are well-formed: "notion of the structure" is grammatical.
Verification / Alternative check:
Paraphrase: "A photograph conveys the structure much better than words can." Meaning remains; grammar in the original is sound.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
A–D: Each part is grammatically correct; no change is required.
Common Pitfalls:
Mistaking stylistic preferences (e.g., "a clearer idea") for grammatical errors. The sentence is entirely acceptable as given.
Final Answer:
E (No error)
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