Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
He saved money each month in case of afford a new car.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. in order to afford a new car.
Error Concept: Incorrect phrasing/usage in expressing purpose.
What is wrong: The phrase “in case of afford a new car” is grammatically incorrect and does not properly convey the purpose.
Grammatical Concept: To express purpose, the correct structure is “in order to + verb.”
Incorrectness of the concept in context: The sentence intends to show that saving money is for the purpose of affording a car.
Correction: Replace “in case of afford a new car” with “in order to afford a new car.”
Corrected phrase: in order to afford a new car
Final Sentence: He saved money each month in order to afford a new car.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.