ERROR SPOTTING — Identify the part (A–E) that contains a grammatical, usage, or spelling error. If there is no error, choose E (All correct). Sentence (split into parts): A) They appreciated B) his wholehurted C) contribution D) to the social cause

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: his wholehurted

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This question evaluates knowledge of the collocation “wholehearted” and its spelling. The sentence praises the person’s sincere contribution to a cause.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Intended meaning: sincere, earnest, complete support.
  • Misspelled/incorrect form appears in segment B.
  • Other segments form a grammatical sentence.



Concept / Approach:
The correct adjective is “wholehearted” (also “whole-hearted” in hyphenated form). The provided “wholehurted” is not an English word and likely arises from mishearing the phrase. Correcting the adjective fixes the sentence without further changes.



Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Recognize the intended word from context: “wholehearted”.2) Replace the erroneous form “wholehurted”.3) Full corrected sentence: “They appreciated his wholehearted contribution to the social cause.”4) Note that “appreciated” properly governs a noun phrase object.



Verification / Alternative check:
Synonyms test: “sincere” or “earnest” could replace “wholehearted,” preserving meaning.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
A) Correct verb and subject.C) Noun “contribution” fits the verb.D) Prepositional phrase is idiomatic.



Common Pitfalls:
Pronunciation-driven spelling (“-hearted” pronounced like “-hurted”). Remember the base word “heart”.



Final Answer:
B (Write: “wholehearted”)

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