Question

Directions: In this question, a part of the given sentence has been underlined as this part may have an error. The first option is the same as the underlined part in the given sentence. Choose this option if you think that the underlined part has no error. Otherwise, choose the option that rectifies the error in the underlined part of the given sentence.
A well-behaved boy is \(\underline{\text{always obedient for his parents}}\)

• A. always obedient for his parents
• B. always obedient of his parents
• C. always obedient to his parents
• D. obedient always to his parents
• E. always obedient towards his parents

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

In this Verbal and Logical Ability question, we need to correct the grammar of the underlined phrase in the given sentence: "A well-behaved boy is \(\underline{\text{always obedient for his parents}}\)". The provided options suggest different prepositions to follow the word "obedient".

1. Understanding Preposition Usage: The word "obedient" typically pairs with the preposition "to" when indicating the recipient or object of obedience. Therefore, the correct form should express that the boy is obedient to someone, which is expected to be his parents.
2. Evaluating Options:
   1. "always obedient for his parents" - The phrase "obedient for" is not a proper collocation in English. The correct preposition to use here should express the relationship of obedience directly to the parents.
   2. "always obedient of his parents" - The phrase "obedient of" is not correct in this context, as "of" does not properly establish the correct relationship of obedience.
   3. "always obedient to his parents" - This option correctly uses the preposition "to", which is the standard form for indicating to whom the obedience is directed. This is the correct form.
   4. "obedient always to his parents" - While the prepositional usage is correct, the placement of "always" after "obedient" is somewhat awkward, although not incorrect.
   5. "always obedient towards his parents" - While "towards" can sometimes indicate direction, it is not traditionally used in combination with "obedient" when speaking of personal relationships.
3. Conclusion: The correct answer is "always obedient to his parents", as it properly employs the right preposition after "obedient" and maintains the standard structure of the sentence.