English Grammar — Error Spotting (Adjective + Preposition) Identify the part that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, choose 'All correct'. Full sentence: Religious people are afraid of sinful actions.

Introduction / Context:This question checks the standard prepositional pattern with adjectives that express emotions or mental states. The phrase “afraid of” is a fixed and correct combination in English, and the noun phrase that follows should fit semantically.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Sentence: “Religious people are afraid of sinful actions.”
• We must decide if any fragment A–D contains an error.
• Neutral, general-English register.

Concept / Approach:

The collocation “afraid of + noun/gerund” is correct (e.g., afraid of snakes; afraid of making mistakes). The adjective “sinful” properly modifies “actions,” forming a natural noun phrase “sinful actions.” No grammatical, lexical, or collocational violation occurs in any of the fragments A–D.

Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Check subject–linking verb–complement structure: “people are afraid …” is correct.2) Verify preposition: “afraid of” is the standard pattern.3) Confirm noun modification: “sinful actions” is idiomatic.4) No corrections are needed; select “All correct.”

Verification / Alternative check:

Paraphrase: “Religious people fear sinful actions.” The meaning is preserved, reinforcing that the original is fine.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

Not applicable—A–D are all acceptable; E correctly indicates no error.

Common Pitfalls:

Overcorrecting fixed adjective–preposition combinations. Keep a mental list of common patterns: afraid of, interested in, proud of, good at, etc.

Final Answer:

All correct