Sentence Improvement
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Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of the possible substitutions is better than the underlined part, indicate it as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your answer.
She hurt her arm as well as breaking her leg.
Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of the possible substitutions is better than the underlined part, indicate it as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your answer.
Alice bathed, dressed, took breakfast and was going out.
Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of the possible substitutions is better than the underlined part, indicate it as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your answer.
Gandhiji, the father of the nation, was living a simple life.
Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of the possible substitutions is better than the underlined part, indicate it as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your answer.
The weather was fine, they decided to have a picnic.
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The chairman, got to his feet, rebuked the protesting members who disturbed the meeting.
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Ashoka, conquered Kalinga, decided not to fight any more wars.
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He is efficient, hardworking and conscientiously.
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The police did not, yet, succeed in arresting him.
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He lifted the precious treasure gently, reverently and cautious.
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As soon as the minister began to speak, the demonstrators were rushing to the platform.
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The Arabs, who were being training by British officers, fought against the Germans.
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What India stands for peace should be known to everybody.
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They waved, they cheered, they were shouting words of welcome.
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He gasped, he panted and was collapsing on the floor.
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He was a simple, modest and unassuming person; though we all respected him.
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The sweet, melodious music came to a close; but there was thunderous applause.
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Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some are greatness thrust upon him.
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The proposition before the house is this; if we want peace, we must have prepared for war.
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There was no harm done to the car except that the windscreen cracked.
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When Mrs. and Mr. Rockefeller came, we hosted dinner on which the mayor was also present.
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Not only the crops, but also cattle and sheep was destroyed.
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You must not repeat this, yet you will be dismissed.
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As soon as the thief ran out of the jail, the guard was firing at him.
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Kerala is more thickly populated than other states in India.
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Iron is more useful than any other metal.