Multiple choice

Directions: Which of the phrases, 1, 2, 3, and 4 given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence, to make this sentence grammatically meaningful and correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark 5 as the answer. He could not make the foreign trip for want of a valid passport.

  1. because of wanted

  2. for wanted

  3. in want of

  4. because of want of

  5. No correction required
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E Correct answer
Explanation

'For want of' is a correct and formal English phrase meaning 'because of lacking' or 'due to the absence of'. The sentence is grammatically correct as written and needs no correction. 'For want of a valid passport' clearly means he lacked a valid passport.

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