English grammar error-spotting (verb ‘‘ensure’’ pattern—no ‘‘for’’ before the object): Identify the erroneous part; select ‘‘No error’’ only if the sentence is fully correct: ‘‘Emphasis on equality of life ensures / for the health and happiness / of every individual. / No error.’
Verbal Ability
Spotting Errors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AEmphasis on equality of life ensures
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Bfor the health and happiness
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Cof every individual.
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DNo error.
Answer
Correct Answer: for the health and happiness
Explanation
Given data
- B inserts ‘‘for’’ after ‘‘ensures’’.
Concept / Approach‘‘Ensure’’ is a transitive verb that takes a direct object, not a ‘‘for’’-prepositional phrase. We say ‘‘ensure the health and happiness …’’
Correction‘‘Emphasis on equality of life ensures the health and happiness of every individual.’’
Common pitfalls
- Adding unnecessary prepositions after transitive verbs (ensure, discuss, comprise).
Final Answerfor the health and happiness