Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The government is developing a new test in the recruitment and training of teachers in the upcoming session.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. for the recruitment and training of teachers.
Error concept: Incorrect preposition usage.
What is wrong: The phrase “in the recruitment and training of teachers” is not appropriate in this context. The preposition “in” does not correctly convey purpose.
Grammatical concept: When referring to the purpose or application of an action, the correct preposition is “for”.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Using in makes the sentence grammatically awkward and unclear regarding the purpose of the test.
How to correct: Replace in with for.
Correct phrase/ correction: for the recruitment and training of teachers
Final sentence: The government is developing a new test for the recruitment and training of teachers in the upcoming session.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.