Direction: In each of the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Four alternatives are given to the bold part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative corresponding to “No improvement”.
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I tried to cane her, but of no purpose.
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- for
- with
- to
- No improvement
Correct Option: C
To little or no purpose = with little/no useful effect or result.
Hence, ‘to’ should be used.
