Even though caffeine has been found to have health benefits, experts a

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Even though caffeine has been found to have health benefits, experts agree  that less than four cups per day should constitute a maximum dose.

(A) that less than four cups per day should constitute a maximum dose.

(B) that less than four cups per day should be constituted as a maximum dose.

(C) that fewer than four cups per day constitutes a maximum dose.

(D) on less than four cups per day being a maximum dose.

(E) that fewer than four cups per day should constitute a maximum dose.

yashikaaggarwal · Answer

Even though caffeine has been found to have health benefits, experts agree  that less than four cups per day should constitute a maximum dose.

(A) that  less than  four cups per day should constitute a maximum dose.

(B) that  less than  four cups per day should be constituted as a maximum dose.

(C) that  fewer than  four cups per day  constitutes  a maximum dose.

(D) on  less than  four cups per day being a maximum dose.

(E) that  fewer than  four cups per day should  constitute  a maximum dose.

Less than is used for uncountable nouns. whereas, Fewer than is used for countable nouns.

since there are more than one cup, verb will be plural (without s) so constitute is correct.

Answer is E

Coco94 · Answer

The right answer is E, since "fewer than" is used for countable nouns and the verb phrase "should constitute" is more appropriate, here, since the modal verb "should" is often used for recommendations and advice. In addition to that, C is out since the verb "constitute" must be plural.

daniformic · Answer

(C) that fewer than four cups per day  constitutes  a maximum dose.

vs

(E) that fewer than four cups per day should constitute a maximum dose.  -> Correct

PS Fewer because four cups are countable

RICHA1189 · Answer

Even though caffeine has been found to have health benefits, experts agree that less than four cups per day should constitute a maximum dose.

(A) that  less  than four cups per day should constitute a maximum dose. Incorrect - Cups is a countable noun and plural in this sentence.

(B) that less than four cups per day should be constituted as a maximum dose.incorrect verb tense error. Cup is a countable noun

(C) that fewer than four cups per day  constitutes  a maximum dose. incorrect Cups - plural. Constitutes is incorrect

(D) on less than four cups per day being a maximum dose. Cup is a countable noun. Incorrect

(E) that fewer than four cups per day should constitute a maximum dose. Correct. Use of fewer is correct . And sv agreement also correct

Answer E

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