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Sentence Improvement Test

Description: Sentence Improving - An Objective Type Test to Pass Multiple Competitive Exams
Number of Questions: 25
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Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

The contesting candidates agreed to seek a common platform while canvassing for the votes.

  1. share

  2. have

  3. had

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: A

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

Make haste, lest you should not be caught in storm.

  1. you should be

  2. that you should not be

  3. you can be

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: A

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

The whole country is disappointed over the defeat of the cricket team.

  1. by

  2. over

  3. on

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: C

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

If he joins the coaching class so late, I am afraid, it will be hard for him to catch up with others.

  1. speed up

  2. get in

  3. nuances

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: D

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

When I wanted to see my friend, I found that he was gone out.

  1. had gone

  2. has gone

  3. had been going

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: A

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

He was a bachelor and bachelors get very lonely. Isn't it?

  1. Do they

  2. Don't they

  3. Are they not

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: B

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

My friend will gladly fall off with any plans you make.

  1. fall in

  2. fallout

  3. fall upon

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: A

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

They were not interested in discussing about your problems.

  1. discussing your problems

  2. discussing on your problems

  3. discussing for your problems

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: A

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

He died with heart disease.

  1. died from

  2. died of

  3. was dead from

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: B

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

The tourist insured their luggage because they assumed it must be stolen.

  1. will be

  2. might be

  3. would be

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: B

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

They insisted to go to Goa.

  1. insisted on going

  2. insisted with

  3. insisted from

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: A

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

The woman was asked to go to police station but she denied.

  1. refused

  2. agreed

  3. denied to go

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: A

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

I know he is a cheat and liar, I studied the behavior of criminals all my life.

  1. study

  2. have studied

  3. am studying

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: B

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

I couldn't help to shed tears at the plight of earthquake victims.

  1. in shedding

  2. shedding

  3. shed

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: B

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

When he got off the train, he realized that a large gathering of his admirers was waiting for his arrival for a long time.

  1. had been waiting

  2. is waiting

  3. were waiting

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: A

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

We should get to the cinema early, not to miss the beginning of the film.

  1. in order not to miss

  2. for not missing

  3. in case missing

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: A

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

I am living in this house since 1985.

  1. have been living

  2. has been living

  3. was been living

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: A

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

It is natural to be enthusiastic about the infinite variety of organic life found in the tropical seas.

  1. enthusiastic with

  2. enthusiastic on

  3. enthusiastic from

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: D

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

I asked him that why he is so lazy.

  1. why he was

  2. that is why

  3. that why is he

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: A

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

I must study my books today, as I have to give an examination tomorrow.

  1. as I have to take

  2. since I have to take

  3. I had to took

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: A

Directions: Look at the italicised part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italicised part are given. If one of them is better than the italicised part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitutions doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

The old man looked with caution before he crossed the busy street.

  1. cautiously before

  2. cautiously when

  3. cautiously for

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To look with caution means to look cautiously.

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitutions doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

The new bank clerk kicked off a row with a colleague.

  1. up a

  2. on a

  3. from a

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To kick up a row means to make a disturbance or start a fight.

Directions: Look at the italicised part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italicised part are given. If one of them is better than the italicised part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitutions doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

We have instruction from the headquarters not purchase any new car this year.

  1. that not to purchase

  2. not purchasing

  3. not to purchase

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'not' will be followed by 'to'.

Directions: Look at the italicised part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italicised part are given. If one of them is better than the italicised part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitutions doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

Just before the commencement of the examination, the teacher advised us from copying or indulging in any other malpractice.

  1. against

  2. upon

  3. with

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

You advise someone against doing something.

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitutions doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

By the end of the April every year, the agricultural produce comprising wheat and gram goes to the market.

  1. to market

  2. over to market

  3. into a market

  4. no improvement needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The usage of 'the' with 'market' is redundant as no particular market is being talked about.

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