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.

The Prime Minister was advised complete rest for two to three weeks by the doctors attending for him.

  1. for two to three weeks by the doctors attending for him

  2. for two or three weeks by the doctors attending for him

  3. of two or three weeks by the doctors attending to him

  4. for two to three weeks by doctors attending to him

  5. for two to three weeks by the doctors attending on him
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This option is grammatically correct as it rectifies the prepositional error by replacing 'attending for him' by 'attending on him'. If somebody is put under your care, you 'attend on' him.

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