Question

    Given below are sentences with an error in each. The

    error is in one part of the sentence. Below each sentence are given the options containing the parts of the sentences. Choose the option which contains the error. The enigmatic phenomenon of quantum entanglement continues to confound even the most brilliant physicists, challenging our fundamental understanding for the universe.
    A The enigmatic phenomenon of quantum entanglement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B continues to confound even the most brilliant physicists, Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C challenging our fundamental Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D understanding for the universe Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ‘for’ should be replaced with ‘of’. ‘Understanding of the universe’: it shows us an association between ‘understanding’ and ‘the universe’. We can question like: Understanding of what? To answer: Understanding of the universe. 

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