Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'No correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.
She (had a reputation) brilliance.
Option 1: No correction required
Option 2: have a reputation for
Option 3: has a reputation for
Option 4: has a reputation of
Correct Answer: has a reputation for
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation : The correct verb form to be used here is has , as the sentence talks about a general fact. Also, reputation should be followed by the preposition for to correctly describe the trait for which she is famous.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: She has a reputation for brilliance.
