Sentence Improvement

Description: Sentence Improvement
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Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitution improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

He always acts as the martyr when he has to do the housework.

  1. acts the martyr

  2. will act the martyr

  3. acted the martyr

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: A

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitution improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

A trip of Mussoorie should benefit you.

  1. be beneficial with you

  2. do you benefit

  3. do you good

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: C

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

Do you know who Krishna Deva Raya was?

  1. who was Krishna Deva Raya

  2. who is Krishna Deva Raya

  3. who could be Krishna Deva Raya

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence is correct as it is.

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

Kashmir is a burning problem between India and Pakistan.

  1. issue

  2. case

  3. question

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Burning issue is the correct phrase to refer to something that people have strong opinions about and think is very important.

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

She was dressed with a green and orange sari.

  1. was dressed up

  2. was dressed in

  3. was dressing with

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dressed in is the correct phrase to refer to the dress someone is wearing.

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitution improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

Some doctors work hard, others take life easily.

  1. easy

  2. happily

  3. painstakingly

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: A

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitution improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

I congratulated him for his success in the examination.

  1. about

  2. at

  3. on

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: C

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitution improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

He boasted about his accomplishments.

  1. for

  2. of

  3. at

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: B

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for the italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

Richard and Ann decided to travel by train through India.

  1. decided travelling

  2. decided for travel

  3. decided for travelling

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence is correct as it is.

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for the italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

I had scarcely begun to write than he entered the room.

  1. no sooner than

  2. that

  3. when

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 When is the correct conjunction here as it refers to the time.

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for the italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

The roads of Delhi are wider than Kolkata.

  1. in comparison to Kolkata

  2. than those of Kolkata

  3. from those of Kolkata

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Here, we are comparing roads of Delhi with the roads of Kolkata. Only to similar things can be compared. 

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

Nothing but books and music pleases him.

  1. is pleasing

  2. does please

  3. please

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Since the subject is plural (books and music), "please" will be the correct option.

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

He did not know that you are busy.

  1. were

  2. might be

  3. will be

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Since the sentence is in the past tense, "were" will be used.

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

You must accustom yourself to new ideas.

  1. accustom yourself with

  2. accustom to

  3. get accustomed with

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Accustom yourself' means to become familiar. The sentence is correct as it is.

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

He is known by all for his generosity.

  1. known to

  2. known for

  3. known with

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Known to all' means everybody knows him.

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

He behaved coward in the battlefield.

  1. with cowardice

  2. like a coward

  3. cowardly way

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"Like a coward" or "cowardly" is the correct phrase as it defines the behaviour.

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

He enquired after my health.

  1. of

  2. for

  3. into

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Here, 'after' means about. The sentence is correct as it is.

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

Shakespeare is greater than any poet of the world.

  1. all poets

  2. any other poet

  3. any of the poet

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Any poet refers to all the poets including Shakespeare. He cannot be greater than himself. So, any other is the correct answer.

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

At last, he was brought to law for his involvement in the crime.

  1. brought to prison

  2. brought to book

  3. brought to court

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bring somebody to book refers to punish someone.

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

You must explain as to why you were late.

  1. about why

  2. on why

  3. why

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is no error in the given sentence. As to means as for, about, according to and by.

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

I am the secretary of the sports club since its formation five years ago.

  1. was

  2. have been

  3. had been

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Since the sentence is in present perfect continuous, 'have been' will be used.

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitution improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

The teacher asked me what is your name.

  1. what your name is

  2. what was my name

  3. what my name was

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: C

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

It appears that what I said was untrue, but I did not knowingly lie to you.

  1. what I said

  2. that I did say

  3. what I used to say

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence is correct as it is.

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

I am not the person to recommend as to how the job should be done.

  1. as to however the job

  2. how the job

  3. as how the job

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'As to' is incorrect here. So, option 2 is the correct answer.

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

His job required that he defends the indefensible.

  1. that he should defend

  2. that he defend

  3. that he would defend

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here, the sentence is in the past tense and defend the indefensible has been used as a phrase which stands independent from the preceding noun/pronoun.

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