In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the 'No error' option. A recent study reveals that (P) / a greater amount of children are obese (Q) / because of their unhealthy lifestyles. (R) / No error (S)?

Option 2 : Q

The error lies in part Q of the question. So, the correct option is 2.

‘Amount’ means quantity of something. It is used for uncountable nouns (commodities which cannot be counted – salt, water, sugar etc.)

‘Number’ is used for countable nouns like people, animals, birds etc.

Examples:

The new policy caused a certain amount of public anger. (Anger is uncountable)

The amount of tax paid by the poor is unfair.

A number of people are waiting for the train.

Correct sentence- A recent study reveals that a greater number of children are obese because of their unhealthy lifestyles.