Question

    In each question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases 1), 2), 3) and 4). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required’, mark 5) as the answer .

    The government’s resolve to act against dodgy companies, of a saking for bringing business practices under the purview of the law, is indeed warranted.

    A for a saking for Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B for the sake for Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C for the sake of Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D for a sake for Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The government’s resolve to act against dodgy companies, for the sake of bringing business practices under the purview of the law, is indeed warranted.

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