Question

. There were no firmly established film producing companies or studios. (Choose the correct affirmative sentence)
a. There were some firmly established film producing companies or studios.
b. There was a absence of firmly established film producing companies or studios.
c. There were only a few firmly established film producing companies or studios.
d. There were any established film producing companies or studios.

Answer 1

Answer:

b is the right one because all other options change the meaning of the sentence but option b doesn't so answer is b option

Answer 2

The answer to the given question will be 'b. There was a absence of firmly established film producing companies or studios'.

a. 'There were some firmly established film producing companies or studios' is incorrect because it changes the meaning of the sentence.

b. 'There was a absence of firmly established film producing companies or studios' is correct because it doesn't change the meaning of the sentence.

c. 'There were only a few firmly established film producing companies or studios' is incorrect because it changes the meaning of the sentence.

d. 'There were any established film producing companies or studios' is incorrect because it changes the meaning of the sentence.

• Thus, the correct option will be 'b. There was a absence of firmly established film producing companies or studios'.