Question

Choose the response that could improve the sentence by substituting the italicized portion.

For goodness sake spare me that ordeal.

• A. the sake of goodness
• B. good's sake
• C. the sake of good
• D. NO CHANGE

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

NO CHANGE

"Goodness sake" is an idiom that expresses frustration or annoyance. Its used just the way its been used in the given sentence. There is no change required. The answer is option D.