Sentence Improvement


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

  1. He does not laugh, nor he smiles.









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    As the structure suggests, nor does he smile is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    As the structure suggests, nor does he smile is the right usage.


  1. You must endure what you cannot cure.









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    No Improvement

    Correct Option: D

    No Improvement



  1. The world is being faced with a crisis









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    Here, Present Progressive (Active) should be used, not Passive Voice.
    Hence, facing will replace being faced with

    Correct Option: D

    Here, Present Progressive (Active) should be used, not Passive Voice.
    Hence, facing will replace being faced with


  1. She insisted on she was innocent.









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    l She insisted on her being innocent.
    ⇒ She insisted that she was innocent is the right sentence

    Correct Option: C

    l She insisted on her being innocent.
    ⇒ She insisted that she was innocent is the right sentence



  1. The others shook their heads and made vague noises of approval.









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    Nod : to move your head.
    If you nod your head, you move your head up and down to show agreement.
    Here, nodded is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    Nod : to move your head.
    If you nod your head, you move your head up and down to show agreement.
    Here, nodded is the right usage.