Question

Choose the option in which the usage of the word "for" is incorrect or inappropriate.

• A. He has a great eye for detail.
• B. We are waiting for the day.
• C. I can't bear for her to be angry.
• D. It couldn't be done for ever.

Hint:

Some compound expressions like "forever," "into," or "upon" are written as single words in standard English, not as separate preposition + noun.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Examine each usage.
(a) "Eye for detail" - correct idiomatic usage.
(b) “Waiting for the day” - correct prepositional usage.
(c) "Bear for her to be angry" - acceptable usage in English.
(d) "For ever" is awkward; the standard expression is "forever" (one word). Hence this is inappropriate. \[ \Rightarrow \boxed{(d)} \]