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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The offerings were placed on the alter.
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- on the altar.
- on the steps.
- on the platform.
- No improvement
Correct Option: A
altar (N.) : a holy table in a temple
alter (V.) : to make something different; to become different.
Hence, on the altar is the right usage.
