Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

We have our responsibilities towards common man and our plans should give priority for their problems.

  1. common man and our plans should give priority for their problems

  2. common man and our plans should give priority of their problems

  3. the common man and our plans should give priority to their problems

  4. the common man and our plans should be given priority towards their problems

  5. common man and our plans be given priority for their problem

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

'Common man' is a particular category and we always use a definite article before a specific category. So the usage should be 'the common man'. Also the preposition 'for' is inappropriate; it should be 'to'. Option (C) corrects the error of definite article and preposition. Since, common man is a collective noun, preferred possessive pronoun should nave been 'his', but there is no option with singular possessive. Hence, this is the best option.