Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
Megha’s habit of procrastination puts her colleagues on lot of trouble.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. to a lot of trouble.
- The error lies in option 1 due to the wrong usage of phrase.
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In the given sentence, 'to a lot of trouble' should be used instead of 'on lot of trouble'.
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'Put to a lot of trouble' is a phrasal verb which means 'to make extra work or cause problems for someone'.
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For example: Her consistent bad behavior put Mukul to a lot of trouble.
The correct sentence is:- Megha's habit of procrastination puts her colleagues to a lot of trouble.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 1 i.e. to a lot of trouble.