Spot the grammatical/usage error. Select the part (A–D) that contains an error; if correct, choose ‘‘No error.’’ Sentence: You may not always get whatever you deserve but that does not belittle the importance for your work.

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:

  • Main clause: ‘‘does not belittle the importance …’’
  • Prepositional phrase used: ‘‘for your work.’’
  • Intended meaning: your work remains important.

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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