In the following statement, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, select the 'No error' option.
(A) The state Government / (B) does not care for / (C) the poor people of the state/ (D)No error

1. A

   A

2. B

   C

3. C

   B

4. D

   D

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

• The sentence is grammatically correct as presented.
• The phrasal verb 'care for' correctly means 'to look after' or 'provide for the needs of,' which is an appropriate way to describe a government's responsibility towards its people.
• While 'care about' (to be concerned with) could also be used, it has a different nuance. The use of 'care for' is not an error.
• Since all parts of the sentence are grammatically sound and logically coherent, there is no error.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: This part, 'The state Government,' is a grammatically correct subject for the sentence.
• Option B: This part, 'does not care for,' is a grammatically correct verb phrase. The phrasal verb 'care for' is used appropriately to mean 'look after' or 'provide for'.
• Option C: This part, 'the poor people of the state,' is a grammatically correct object of the verb phrase.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: Knowing Phrasal Verbs helps nurses interpret findings accurately and avoid errors in routine assessment, medication administration, and patient teaching.
• Understanding the nuances of phrasal verbs is crucial for clear and precise communication in any professional field, including non-clinical aspects of nursing administration and policy discussion.
• In English, many phrasal verbs have subtle differences in meaning. Confusing 'care for' and 'care about' can change the intended message from one of practical support to one of emotional concern.
• What if the sentence was about a person's opinion on a policy? In that case, 'He doesn't care about the new law' would be more appropriate than 'He doesn't care for the new law,' which would mean he dislikes it.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read the entire sentence to understand its overall meaning and context.
• Break the sentence down into its constituent parts as indicated by the slashes (A, B, C).
• Examine each part for potential grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement, tense, or incorrect word choice.
• Pay close attention to phrasal verbs (like 'care for') as they are common sources of error. Consider the meaning of the phrasal verb in the context of the sentence.
• Evaluate if an alternative word or phrase would be more appropriate. In this case, consider 'care about' vs. 'care for'.
• Determine if the original usage is actually incorrect or just a different nuance. If the usage is valid, then there is no error in that part of the sentence.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Phrasal Verbs
• Stem keywords: state Government, does not care for, poor people, error in sentence
• Lead-in keywords: error
• Negative lead-in flag: false

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Reference Book

E6 Parks TextBook of Preventive & Social Medicine part 2 — Subpart A (pp 1-232 of 464) p. 112-114