Sentence Improvement


Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No improvement” .

  1. The boat was drowned.









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    No improvement
    The right sentence is : The ship sank to the bottom of the sea.

    Correct Option: D

    No improvement
    The right sentence is : The ship sank to the bottom of the sea.


  1. “I would like to tell you about this my friend,” said John.









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    this friend of mine : one of the friends.
    Here, this friend of mine is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    this friend of mine : one of the friends.
    Here, this friend of mine is the right usage.



  1. The school was very cooperation when we made a documentary film there.









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    Here, Adjective i.e., very co–operative is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    Here, Adjective i.e., very co–operative is the right usage.


  1. Kunal looked very manliness in his police uniform.









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    manly (Adj.) : having the qualities or physical features that are expected in a man.
    Here, manly is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    manly (Adj.) : having the qualities or physical features that are expected in a man.
    Here, manly is the right usage.



  1. Sheela was reprimanded by the school Marshall for coming lately to school.









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    lately (Adv.) : recently; in the recent past.
    late (Adv.) : after the expected or usual time.
    Hence, late to School is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    lately (Adv.) : recently; in the recent past.
    late (Adv.) : after the expected or usual time.
    Hence, late to School is the right usage.