The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
My secretary is disposed of / discuss everything in great detail / before she begins / the actual work.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. My secretary is disposed of.
Error Concept: Incorrect use of the phrase “disposed of”, which means to get rid of something, not to describe someone’s tendency or inclination.
What is wrong:
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The phrase “is disposed of” is used for objects or waste, meaning to throw away.
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But in this sentence, the intent is to say the secretary is inclined or willing to discuss things — not to 'dispose' of anything.
Correct usage: The correct phrase is: “is disposed to”
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Disposed to = inclined or willing to do something
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Disposed of = to get rid of
Correct phrase / correction: My secretary is disposed to
Final Sentence: My secretary is disposed to discuss everything in great detail before she begins the actual work.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.