In the question below a sentence is given and is divided into three parts I, II and III. For each part a correction statement is also given. You have to determine which part requires correction and mark it as your answer.
Despite the prevalent of cohabitation,/ marriage ultimately remains the preferred alternative/ for most people during an early adulthood.
I.Despite the prevalence of cohabitation,
II.marriage ultimately remains the preferred alternative
III.for most people during an early adulthood
The error lies in the I part of the sentence. The adjective 'prevalent’ which means ‘widespread in a particular area or at a particular time’ should be replaced with the noun 'prevalence’ which means ‘widespread in a particular area or at a particular time.’ $
Correct sentence: Despite the prevalence of cohabitation, marriage ultimately remains the preferred alternative for most people during an early adulthood.$
Hence the correct answer is option 3.