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.

1. A

   A

2. B

   C

3. C

   B

4. D

   D (No error)

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

Explanation

• The sentence is grammatically correct as written.
• The phrasal verb 'care for' is correctly used to mean 'to look after' or 'to provide for the needs of'.
• In the context of a government's duties, stating it 'does not care for' a group of people is a valid way to express that it is failing to provide for their welfare.
• All parts of the sentence (subject, verb phrase, object) are grammatically sound and correctly structured.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: Part (A), 'The state Government', is a grammatically correct subject for the sentence.
• Option B: Part (C), 'the poor people of the state', is a grammatically correct phrase functioning as the object of the verb.
• Option C: Part (B), 'does not care for', is a grammatically correct verb phrase. The verb 'care for' is appropriately used, and the negative form 'does not' correctly agrees with the singular subject 'Government'.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: Knowing Identification of grammatical errors in a sentence, specifically focusing on the correct usage of phrasal verbs helps nurses interpret findings accurately and avoid errors in routine assessment, medication administration, and patient teaching.
• This question tests fundamental English grammar, which is crucial for clear and precise communication in all professional fields, including nursing.
• Understanding nuances in language, such as the difference between 'care for' and 'care about', helps in interpreting written instructions, policies, and patient records accurately.
• What if the sentence used 'care of'? The phrase 'take care of' is a synonym for 'care for' (in the sense of looking after), but 'care of' alone is typically used to indicate an intermediary in mailing addresses (e.g., Jane Doe, in care of John Smith) and would be incorrect here.

How to Approach the Question

• Read the complete sentence to understand its overall meaning.
• Examine each segmented part (A, B, C) for potential grammatical mistakes, such as errors in subject-verb agreement, tense, prepositions, or word choice.
• Focus on the phrasal verb in part (B), 'care for'. Consider its established meanings: 'to look after/provide for' and 'to like'.
• Determine which meaning is intended in the sentence. Here, it refers to the government's responsibility to provide for its people.
• Evaluate if this usage is correct. Since a government's role is to 'look after' or 'provide for' its citizens, the phrase 'does not care for' is a valid and standard expression of its failure to do so.
• Since no grammatical error can be identified in parts A, B, or C, the correct conclusion is that the sentence is free from error.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Identification of grammatical errors in a sentence, specifically focusing on the correct usage of phrasal verbs.
• Stem keywords: state Government, does not care for, poor people
• Lead-in keywords: find out which part of the sentence has an error

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Reference Book

E6 Parks TextBook of Preventive & Social Medicine part 1 — Subpart A (pp 26-201 of 604) p. 7-9