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Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
She has / a habit of / spending against / her means.

Option 1: her means.

Option 2: She has

Option 3: spending against

Option 4: a habit of


Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: spending against


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation : The correct phrase should be spending beyond her means. The use of against is not appropriate in this context. Beyond is a more suitable preposition when expressing exceeding one's financial capacity. Against implies opposition, resistance, or contrary action, while beyond signifies surpassing, exceeding, or extending further.

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "She has a habit of spending beyond her means."

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