English grammar error-spotting (verb ‘‘ensure’’ pattern—no ‘‘for’’ before the object): Identify the erroneous part; select ‘‘No error’’ only if the sentence is fully correct: ‘‘Emphasis on equality of life ensures / for the health and happiness / of every individual. / No error.’

Difficulty: Easy

Emphasis on equality of life ensures
for the health and happiness
of every individual.
No error.

Correct Answer: for the health and happiness

Explanation:

Given data

B inserts ‘‘for’’ after ‘‘ensures’’.

Concept / Approach
‘‘Ensure’’ is a transitive verb that takes a direct object, not a ‘‘for’’-prepositional phrase. We say ‘‘ensure the health and happiness …’’

Correction
‘‘Emphasis on equality of life ensures the health and happiness of every individual.’’

Common pitfalls

Adding unnecessary prepositions after transitive verbs (ensure, discuss, comprise).

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