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. Mumbai is famous because of its textiles.









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    Mumbai is famous for its textiles.
    Here, for (Prep.) is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    Mumbai is famous for its textiles.
    Here, for (Prep.) is the right usage.


  1. He lives far from the station.









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    Here, a long way from the station is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    Here, a long way from the station is the right usage.



  1. Water and soil pollutants find their entry into the body through ingestion of contaminated water or food.









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    No improvement
    ingest (V.) : to take food; drug into your body, usually by swallowing.

    Correct Option: A

    No improvement
    ingest (V.) : to take food; drug into your body, usually by swallowing.


  1. The old man has acquired experience through age.









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    acquire (V.) : to gain something by your own efforts, ability or behaviour.
    He gained valuable experience whilst working on the project.

    Correct Option: A

    acquire (V.) : to gain something by your own efforts, ability or behaviour.
    He gained valuable experience whilst working on the project.



  1. The second pigeon flew just as the first pigeon had flown.









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    The repetition of pigeon is not proper.
    Hence, one had done is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    The repetition of pigeon is not proper.
    Hence, one had done is the right usage.