Sentence correction check: Repair vs. context — is a change required? Original sentence: "They failed in their attempt to repair the demolished portion of that building." Decide whether the sentence needs correction.
Verbal Ability
Sentence Correction
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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Afor their attempt to repair
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Bin their attempting to repair
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Cwith their attempt to repair
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Din their attempt for repairs
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ENo correction required
Answer
Correct Answer: No correction required
Explanation
Given data
- Standard collocation: "fail in an attempt to + verb".
Concept/ApproachThe original preposition ("in") and infinitive complement ("to repair") are correct and idiomatic.
Option analysisE is correct. A/C/D miscollocate prepositions; B is unidiomatic gerundial phrasing.
Final AnswerNo correction required