Sentence Improvement


Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part 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. There is an error in grammar in this sentence.









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    Here, a grammatical error is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    Here, a grammatical error is the right usage.


  1. It was raining so heavily yesterday that I could not move out for my usual walk.









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    Here, I could not go out for my usual walk is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    Here, I could not go out for my usual walk is the right usage.



  1. The government representative furnished the reporters all details.









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    Here, furnished the reporters with all the details is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    Here, furnished the reporters with all the details is the right usage.


  1. The butler was as devoted as a faithful dog.









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    Here, a faithful dog is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    Here, a faithful dog is the right usage.



  1. John has been detained at a meeting.









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    No improvement
    Here, at a meeting is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    No improvement
    Here, at a meeting is the right usage.