In the author's opinion, a book on style
A
can do with few examples
B
need not have any examples
C
is a book on art
D
will be intellectual with many examples
E
will be ineffectual with insufficient examples
Verified Correct Answer: E.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The author says:
“a book on style without abundant examples seems to me as ineffectual as a book on art, or biology without abundant illustrations.”
This clearly shows that without enough examples, a book on style will not be effective.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15257)