वह विकल्प चुनें जो वाक्य के रेखांकित भाग को बेहतर बनाएगा। यदि कोई सुधार आवश्यक न हो, तो 'No Improvement' चुनें।

The scientists are busy to explore new ideas.

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  1. exploring
  2. No Improvement
  3. for exploring
  4. to be exploring

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The correct answer is 'exploring'.

Key Points

  • The error lies incorrect usage of infinitive after the adjective 'busy'.
  • The word 'busy' is an adjective that means occupied with or concentrating on a particular activity or object of attention. In other words, it is describing the noun 'scientist', therefore, using infinitives with adjectives is incorrect.
  • To describe the adjective we need an adjective complement. Adjective complement is a phrase that is used to describe the adjective or adds meaning to it.
    • Example: 
      • I considered leaving the Army.
      • He was busy doing his work.
  • Thus, 'exploring' will be used in place of 'to explore'.
     

Correct sentence:  The scientists are busy exploring new ideas. 

Additional Information

  •  Adjective: a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.
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