Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Hobby is a work which a man undertakes when he is not working for pleasure.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. in his spare time.
Error concept: The phrase “when he is not working for pleasure” is awkward and grammatically incorrect. It confuses the meaning and wrongly implies that he works not for pleasure during free time, which contradicts the idea of a hobby.
What is wrong:The underlined segment fails to clearly express that a hobby is something done during leisure or free time for enjoyment. The sentence also incorrectly uses “work” instead of “an activity” or just refers to a hobby.
Grammatical concept:The sentence lacks clarity and proper expression of time. The prepositional phrase must indicate free time, and the verb “working for pleasure” misrepresents the nature of a hobby.
Incorrectness of the concept in context:Saying “not working for pleasure” incorrectly implies the person is still working, just not for enjoyment. This goes against the essence of a hobby, which is an enjoyable activity done in free time.
How to correct:Replace the underlined segment with a clear, standard phrase that indicates time free from duties or regular work.
Correct phrase/correction:“in his spare time”
Final sentence:Hobby is a work which a man undertakes in his spare time.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.
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