Question

Given below sentence. A part of each sentence is underlined which may contain an error. Replace the underlined part with the right choice
Your conduct does not admit any excuse

• A. accept any excuse
• B. admit of any excuse
• C. admit in any excuse
• D. admit excuse

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The sentence given is: "Your conduct does not admit any excuse." We need to identify if there is an error in the underlined part and replace it with the correct option. Let's explore the options given to determine the correct replacement:

1. The phrase "accept any excuse" suggests that conduct can simply allow or approve an excuse. However, the context usually emphasizes that conduct does not provide room for or justify an excuse, which is more nuanced than mere acceptance.
2. The option "admit of any excuse" implies that something does not allow for, or accommodate an excuse. This is the correct expression conveying the intended meaning that the conduct in question cannot be excused. This option properly fits the grammatical structure of the sentence and conveys the idea clearly.
3. "admit in any excuse" is grammatically incorrect because the preposition "in" does not appropriately convey the sense of allowance or justification in similar contexts. It does not fit the construct or idiomatic usage in English.
4. The phrase "admit excuse" is incomplete and lacks the necessary prepositions to express the relationship and meaning intended. Without prepositions, the phrase doesn't form a logical or correct expression.

Based on this analysis, the correct replacement that accurately conveys the intended meaning of the sentence and fits grammatically is "admit of any excuse".

Therefore, the corrected sentence should read: "Your conduct does not admit of any excuse."