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      Question

      In the following questions, a part of the sentence may

      contain an error. Identify the part that contains the error. If the sentence is grammatically correct, choose the option corresponding to “No error”. Self-determination theory (SDT) is among the most / widely accepted theory of human motivation. / It has emerged as the leading psychological approach for understanding / how intrinsic and extrinsic motivation work on the human psyche.
      A Self-determination theory (SDT) is among the most Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B widely accepted theory of human motivation. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C It has emerged as the leading psychological approach for understanding Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D how intrinsic and extrinsic motivation work on the human psyche. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The error lies in: → “widely accepted theory” The phrase: → “among the most” must always be followed by a plural noun. Incorrect: → among the most accepted theory Correct: → among the most accepted theories Thus, the corrected expression becomes: → “widely accepted theories of human motivation.” Why other parts are correct: (a) grammatically sound introductory phrase (c) proper clause construction (d) acceptable subject-verb agreement because “intrinsic and extrinsic motivation” are treated collectively in conceptual usage Hence, option (b).

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