In the following sentence, identify the part which contains an error.
He is determined (a) / for harming (b) / his own future (c) / (d)

1. A

   (c)

2. B

   (d)

3. C

   (a)

4. D

   (b)

Appeared in: NVS- 2025

Explanation

• The error is in the phrase 'for harming' (part b).
• The adjective 'determined' must be followed by an infinitive verb form ('to' + base verb), not a preposition followed by a gerund (-ing form).
• The correct usage is 'determined to harm', which makes part (b) grammatically incorrect as written.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: The phrase 'his own future' is a grammatically correct noun phrase that properly functions as the object of the action.
• Option B: This option suggests there is no error in the sentence, but there is a clear grammatical mistake in part (b) concerning the use of a preposition after the adjective 'determined'.
• Option C: The phrase 'He is determined' is a grammatically correct clause. It contains a subject ('He'), a linking verb ('is'), and a predicate adjective ('determined').

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Grammar: Use of Infinitives after Adjectives as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• Clear and grammatically correct communication is essential in all professional fields, including nursing, for writing accurate reports, patient notes, and corresponding with colleagues.
• Understanding grammatical structures like infinitives and gerunds prevents misinterpretation and maintains professionalism in written documentation.
• What if the sentence used a different adjective, like 'intent'? The structure would change to 'intent on harming', as 'intent' correctly pairs with the preposition 'on' followed by a gerund.

How to Approach the Question

• Read the sentence carefully, breaking it down into its constituent parts (a, b, c).
• Analyze each part for grammatical correctness, focusing on subject-verb agreement, tense, and the relationship between words.
• Pay close attention to the adjective 'determined' in part (a) and the phrase that follows it in part (b).
• Recall the grammatical rule that certain adjectives are followed by specific verb forms. 'Determined' is one that is followed by an infinitive ('to' + verb).
• Identify that 'for harming' (preposition + gerund) is an incorrect structure in this context, making part (b) the error.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Grammar: Use of Infinitives after Adjectives
• Stem keywords: identify the error, He is determined, for harming, his own future
• Lead-in keywords: identify the part which contains an error

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