Multiple choice

He was devoted his time meticulously for the good of his people

Directions: In the question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part may contain grammatical error. This sentence is followed by phrases. Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct if the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark (5) as the answer.

  1. Was meticulous to be devoted his time

  2. Devoted his time meticulously

  3. Was meticulous in his time to devote

  4. Had been devoted his time meticulously

  5. No correction required

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The original phrasing is clunky and grammatically awkward. 'Devoted his time meticulously' is the correct active voice construction.