Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: the importance for your work.
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This item tests correct preposition after ‘‘importance.’’ In English, we normally say ‘‘the importance of something,’’ not ‘‘importance for something’’ when we mean inherent value.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Use ‘‘importance of + noun/gerund’’ to state intrinsic value. ‘‘Importance for’’ is used more rarely, typically to mean ‘‘importance for a purpose/for someone.’’ Here the general, standard phrasing is ‘‘importance of your work.’’
Step-by-Step Solution:
Identify head noun: ‘‘importance’’.Select idiomatic preposition: switch ‘‘for’’ → ‘‘of’’.Corrected version: ‘‘… does not belittle the importance of your work.’’
Verification / Alternative check:
Test with similar nouns: ‘‘value of your work,’’ ‘‘significance of your work’’—all take ‘‘of.’’
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
A–C read naturally; only D contains the preposition error.
Common Pitfalls:
Overgeneralizing ‘‘for’’ after abstract nouns; many such nouns prefer fixed prepositions.
Final Answer:
the importance for your work.
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