Question

The sentence below contains an error. Identify the error and choose the correct option. For Seema, Mohan is too important for tolerating any delay.

• A. At tolerating
• B. With tolerating
• C. To tolerating
• D. To tolerate

Hint:

Always remember: \[ \text{too + adjective + to + verb (base form)} \] Never use a gerund (\(-ing\)) after \textbf{too + adjective}.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Recall the correct grammatical structure. The correct construction is: \[ \text{too + adjective + to + base form of verb} \] Example: \[ \text{too difficult to solve} \]
Step 2: Apply the rule to the given sentence. Incorrect part: \[ \text{for tolerating} \] Correct form: \[ \text{to tolerate} \] So, the correct sentence should be: \[ \text{For Seema, Mohan is too important to tolerate any delay.} \]
Step 3: Check the given options.
At tolerating — incorrect preposition.
With tolerating — incorrect construction.
To tolerating — incorrect verb form.
To tolerate — correct infinitive form.
Hence, the correct answer is \[ \boxed{\text{To tolerate}} \]