Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
My manager thanked the staff for there continued dedication and support.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. for their continued.
Error concept: Incorrect use of homophones.
What is wrong: The word “there” is incorrectly used. The correct possessive pronoun “their” should be used to indicate that the dedication belongs to the staff.
Grammatical concept:
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Their – possessive pronoun used to show ownership.
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There – refers to a place or position.
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They’re – contraction of “they are.”
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Saying “for there continued dedication” is wrong because it incorrectly suggests a location rather than possession.
How to correct: Replace “there” with “their.”
Correct phrase/ correction: for their continued
Final sentence: My manager thanked the staff for their continued dedication and support.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.