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Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error.
Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

He has always been / quite careless for / his own safety.

Option 1: quite careless for

Option 2: He has always been

Option 3: No error

Option 4: his own safety


Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: quite careless for


Solution : The first option is correct.

Explanation: The error in this sentence lies in the preposition used after the adjective careless . When expressing negligence or lack of concern, the appropriate preposition is about rather than for . The preposition about is commonly used after adjectives like careless to indicate the specific aspect or area where the lack of concern is directed.

So, the correct sentence would be: "He has always been quite careless about his own safety."

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