Multiple choice

Directions: Read the given sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)

(1) In our experience people usually / (2) value things that they have to / (3) pay off more than those that / (4) they receive free of cost. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Pay off' means to settle a debt or loan, while 'pay for' means to give money in exchange for goods/services. The sentence compares things people pay money for versus things received free, so 'pay for' is the correct phrase.