archeological evidences or in using

[hoangkha]

Hello!

From archeological evidences. we know Egyptians were highly organized and civilized.Moreover, they were skillful in using crafts
A.From archeological evidences
B.highly organized
C.were skillful
D.in using

I chose D.
skilful at (doing) something
- After a few years, he became very skilful at drawing.
skilful - Definition from Longman English Dictionary Online

But the key is A. I am wondering how A is revised, please?

 

[SoothingDave]

What is the question? Find the error in the sentence?

You have to tell us what the question is if you want us to understand.

 

[hoangkha]

What is the question? Find the error in the sentence?

You have to tell us what the question is if you want us to understand.

Sorry. Yes. Find the error in the sentence, please.

 

[SoothingDave]

"Evidence" is not countable. So saying "archaeological evidences" is an error.

 

[White Hat]

Yes, I guess that's what they wanted from the student - to pick the wrong answer.

 

[hoangkha]

"Evidence" is not countable. So saying "archaeological evidences" is an error.

Thank SoothingDave.
But according to OALD
evidence [uncountable, countable]
The cave contained evidences of prehistoric settlement.
evidence - Definition and pronunciation | Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com
I feel really confused.

 

[Raymott]

Thank SoothingDave.
But according to OALD
evidence [uncountable, countable]
The cave contained evidences of prehistoric settlement.
evidence - Definition and pronunciation | Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com
I feel really confused.

I've never heard plural "evidences" in 50+ years and a science-based degree. I suggest you don't use it, regardless of what Oxford says.
So I agree it's the most wrong answer.

 

[White Hat]

Yes, most native speakers insist on not using "evidences". See it for yourself here.

 

[hoangkha]

I've never heard plural "evidences" in 50+ years and a science-based degree. I suggest you don't use it, regardless of what Oxford says.
So I agree it's the most wrong answer.

Thank Raymott very much.
Someone suggested that "From archeological evidences" should be replaced with "From archeology"
Is that right, please?

 

[bhaisahab]

Thank Raymott very much.
Someone suggested that "From archeological evidences" should be replaced with "From archeology"
Is that right, please?

No. Just change it to singular.

 

[hoangkha]

No. Just change it to singular.

Thank bhaisahab very much.

 

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[hoangkha]

Would you mind if I asked another question?
Is it all right to say " Thanks to archeology,we know Egyptians were highly organized and civilized.Moreover, they were skillful in using crafts."?

 

[Rover_KE]

'Thanks to archaeology', like your previous suggestion 'from archaeology', is understandable but not colloquial.