Question

Out of the four underlined phrases marked (A), (B), (C) and (D), choose the phrase which is wrong or inappropriate in the context of the sentence.

Educators are seriously concerned_(A) for the high
rates of dropouts (B) at the primary level of
education (C) according to a report.(D)

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Answer 1

B. at the primary level of education

Answer 2

Out of the four underlined phrases marked, B is wrong in the context of the sentence.

• The correct phrase is- about the high rates of dropouts.
• The preposition 'for' in B is redundant and does not fit the sentence.
• 'Concerned for' is used when the sentence mentions or talks about a person.
• 'Concerned about' is used when talking about some specific thing or event.
• Here, the high dropout rate is a matter of concern for educators.