Question

Which of the following corrects the error in meaning and usage in the sentence below?

We need to find an equity solution to this issue; one that benefits all parties equally.

A. Change equity to equitable.

B. Change solution to solute.

C. Change benefits to beneficial.

D. Change equally to equal.

Answer 1

The answer is A, because beneficial, solute, and equal, do not make sense in the sentence.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nouns cannot modify other nouns. Only adjectives have this characteristic.

Since "equity" is a noun, it cannot appear in the sentence modifying the noun "solution".

Therefore, its adjectival counterpart, "equitable," should be used to replace it.