In each of the questions given below a phrase is given in bold. These phrases may or may not be grammatically and contextually correct. Following each sentence four phrases are provided. Select the phrase which will make the given sentence contextually meaningful. If the phrases are grammatically and contextually correct, then choose option “no correction required” as your answer.

Due to the recent financial downturn, the family decided to cut back for expenses to save money for unexpected emergencies.

Correct option is C

The original sentence "Due to the recent financial downturn, the family decided to cut back for expenses to save money for unexpected emergencies." uses an incorrect preposition with the phrase "cut back." The appropriate preposition to use with "cut back" when referring to reducing something is "on."
Here’s a breakdown of the options:
· Option (a) "to cut back on expenses for" changes the preposition to "on," which is correct, but the additional "for" following "expenses" is unnecessary and creates a grammatical redundancy when considering the rest of the sentence.
· Option (b) "to cut back by expenses to" incorrectly uses "by," which does not convey the intended meaning of reducing expenses.
· Option (c) "to cut back on expenses to" corrects the preposition to "on" and aligns grammatically with the purpose of saving money, making it concise and clear.
· Option (d) "to cut back in expenses on" includes an incorrect use of "in" and an unnecessary "on," complicating the sentence structure.
Grammatical Rule:
· Correct Preposition Usage: The phrase "cut back on" is the standard form when referring to reducing the amount or number of something. It correctly connects the action of reducing with the object being reduced (in this case, "expenses").
Correct option based on grammatical correctness and clarity:
· (c) to cut back on expenses to - This option correctly uses the preposition "on" with "cut back" and maintains a clear and direct structure for the rest of the sentence, effectively conveying the family's decision to reduce expenses in order to save money.