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English Language and Literature Question on Error Correction

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.

OptionErrorCorrection
(A)activityactivities
(B)goalgoals
(C)youngeryouth
(D)isare
Answer

The word younger is incorrectly used as it is a comparative adjective and does not fit the context. The correct term is youth, which appropriately refers to young people collectively.