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Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).

  1. The old man is addicted to singing.
    1. is fond of singing
    2. is used to singing
    3. likes singing
    4. No improvement
Correct Option: A

fond of (doing something) (Adj.) : finding something pleasant/enjoyable, especially something you have liked/enjoyed for a long time
Here, is fond of singing is the right usage.
addicted (to something) (Adj.) : spending all your free time doing something because you are so interested in it.



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