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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'. There is a shortage (A) / for qualified staff (B) / in many software (C) / companies in India. (D) / No error (E)

Options

  1. AThere is a shortage
  2. Bfor qualified staff
  3. Cin many software
  4. Dcompanies in India

Correct answer

B. for qualified staff

Step-by-step solution

The noun 'shortage' is generally followed by the preposition 'of' and not 'for'. The correct formation will be- There is a shortage of qualified staff in many software companies in India. Hence, option B is correct.

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