A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given…
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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the option corresponding to 'No improvement'.
I would like to lodge a complaint of the head manager for sexual harassment.
- A.
A complaint against the head
- B.
The complaint for the head
- C.
A complaints of the head
- D.
No improvement
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Correct answer: A
Correct replacement: Use "A complaint against the head" because the preposition expresses that the complaint is directed at that person.
Explanation:
"A complaint against the head" is correct because 'against' indicates opposition or that the complaint is being made about that person. In the full sentence this becomes: "I would like to lodge a complaint against the head manager for sexual harassment."
"The complaint for the head" is incorrect because 'for' implies purpose or acting on behalf of someone, which changes the intended meaning.
"A complaints of the head" is incorrect for two reasons: the article 'A' requires a singular noun (so 'complaint' not 'complaints'), and 'of the head' suggests possession rather than a complaint made against the head.
"No improvement" is not appropriate because the underlined phrase must be changed to convey that the complaint is directed at the head manager.
Final corrected sentence: I would like to lodge a complaint against the head manager for sexual harassment.