Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: in the incident
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This question probes correct prepositional collocation with “inquiry”. The standard expression is “an inquiry into something”, not “in the incident”.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Collocations are conventional pairings; using the wrong preposition can sound unidiomatic or wrong. “Into” expresses the idea of probing a matter, which matches “inquiry”.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Identify the head noun and its prepositional complement.2) Replace “in” with “into”.3) Correct sentence: “A detailed inquiry into the incident has been initiated by the Central Government.”4) Therefore, B contains the error.
Verification / Alternative check:
Check parallel collocations: “investigation into”, “probe into” — all take “into” for depth/entry into a topic.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Overusing “in” after nouns of investigation.
Final Answer:
Option B
Discussion & Comments