Question

Given below sentence. A part of each sentence is underlined which may contain an error. Replace the underlined part with the right choice
The state pays pension of old people

• A. pensions to old people
• B. pensions at old people
• C. pensions for the old
• D. pensions to people

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To determine the correct replacement for the underlined part of the sentence "The state pays pension of old people," we need to analyze the context and grammatical structure of the sentence.

The sentence aims to describe the action of the state providing financial support to elderly individuals. The correct preposition paired with "pensions" in this context is crucial for the grammatical accuracy of the sentence. Let's analyze each option:

1. pensions to old people: This option uses the preposition "to," which is correctly used to indicate the direction of the payment towards the beneficiaries. The phrase "pensions to old people" means that pensions are given to elderly individuals, which makes this a grammatically and contextually correct option.
2. pensions at old people: The preposition "at" is not appropriate in this context, as it suggests direction or movement towards a point or location rather than a benefitting party. This option is incorrect.
3. pensions for the old: Although "for the old" implies benefit for the elderly, it changes the structure of the sentence since it modifies the noun "pensions" rather than describing the action of payment. While grammatically reasonable, it alters the intended structure of the sentence.
4. pensions to people: This option uses the correct preposition "to," but it lacks specification that the pensions are specifically intended for older people, which is a key detail in the sentence. Therefore, it is not the most accurate choice given the options.

Taking into account the intended meaning and grammatical structure, the correct and most precise option is "pensions to old people."