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 (4).

  1. He did not give me some books.









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    As the sentence shows negative sense, any is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    As the sentence shows negative sense, any is the right usage.


  1. The three daughters divided the property between themselves.









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    For more than two persons, among should be used. between is used for two persons.
    Hence, among is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    For more than two persons, among should be used. between is used for two persons.
    Hence, among is the right usage.



  1. On saw the mother, the child smiled sweetly.









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    Here, Participle i.e. On seeing the mother is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    Here, Participle i.e. On seeing the mother is the right usage.


  1. A man’s life is divided to four stages.









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    It is Preposition related error. into will replace to

    Correct Option: A

    It is Preposition related error. into will replace to



  1. As I am suffering from fever so grant me leave for two days.









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    To show request, please grant me is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    To show request, please grant me is the right usage.