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. The police found a human body in the forest.









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    corpse (N.) : the dead body of a human being
    carcass (N.) : the dead body of an animal
    copse (N.) : a small area of trees/bushes growing together
    Here, corpse is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    corpse (N.) : the dead body of a human being
    carcass (N.) : the dead body of an animal
    copse (N.) : a small area of trees/bushes growing together
    Here, corpse is the right usage.


  1. The amount multiplies over a period of time.









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    No Improvement

    Correct Option: D

    No Improvement



  1. It was fortunate that the time bomb had burst only after the crowd had dispersed.









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    Event shows past time. Hence, Simple Past i.e., exploded (burst loudly and violently) is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    Event shows past time. Hence, Simple Past i.e., exploded (burst loudly and violently) is the right usage.


  1. I will buy the house provided it is quite sound.









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    No Improvement

    Correct Option: D

    No Improvement



  1. The workers are very determined on fighting for their dues.









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    hell-bent (Adj.) : recklessly determined
    Here, hell bent is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    hell-bent (Adj.) : recklessly determined
    Here, hell bent is the right usage.