English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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- English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · English · Spotting Errors
` Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence...
`Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
It is not worthy (A) / the company's reputation (B) / to compromise on quality (C) / for the sake of profit (D) / No error (E)
Options
- AIt is not worthy
- Bthe company's reputation
- Cto compromise on quality
- Dfor the sake of profit
Correct answer
A. It is not worthy
Step-by-step solution
In option A, 'worthy' must be replaced with 'worth' to make the sentence grammatically correct.&
If something is worth a particular action, or if an action is worth doing, it is considered to be important enough for that action.
Ex.& I am spending a lot of money and time on this boat, but it is worth it.
Ex.& I am spending a lot of money and time on this boat, but it is worth it.
Ex.& This restaurant is well worth a visit.
Ex.& It is worth pausing to consider these statements from Mr Davies.
Hence, option A is correct.