In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose the alternative that indicates “No improvement”.
It is a mistake of attribute infidelity to religious beliefs.
A. a mistake to attribute infidelity
B. a mistake to attributing infidelity
C. a mistake for attribute infidelity
In sentences like these where the $verb “$attribute” is used, it is usually paired with the $preposition “to” because the action of attribution is directed towards an object which in this case is “$religious beliefs”.$
Sentence $C is eliminated because it uses the preposition “$for” instead of “$to”.$
Sentence $B is eliminated because the $preposition “$to” should not be used alongside an $–ing form of verb i.e $attributing and becomes grammatically incorrect.$
Hence, the correct answer is option $1.