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Sentence correction check: Repair vs. context — is a change required? Original sentence: "They failed in their attempt to repair the demolished portion of that building." Decide whether the sentence needs correction.

Difficulty: Easy

for their attempt to repair
in their attempting to repair
with their attempt to repair
in their attempt for repairs
No correction required

Correct Answer: No correction required

Explanation:

Given data

Standard collocation: "fail in an attempt to + verb".

Concept/Approach
The original preposition ("in") and infinitive complement ("to repair") are correct and idiomatic.

Option analysis
E is correct. A/C/D miscollocate prepositions; B is unidiomatic gerundial phrasing.

Final Answer
No correction required

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