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).
- My opinion of the play is that it will win the National award.
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opinion (about) used with a specific topic
opinion (of) used with a person
opinion (on) used with a general topic
Hence, opinion about is the right usage.Correct Option: B
opinion (about) used with a specific topic
opinion (of) used with a person
opinion (on) used with a general topic
Hence, opinion about is the right usage.
- His powerful desire brought about his downfall.
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Here, His desire for power is the right usage.
Correct Option: B
Here, His desire for power is the right usage.
- He speaks not only English but Hindi as well.
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Here, also Hindi is the right usage.
Correct Option: C
Here, also Hindi is the right usage.
- The Portsmouth Summer Art Festival is the only place in New Hampshire where we are fortunately see such diverse tales all in one place.
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use of fortunately (Adv.) is incorrect. Here, fortunate (Adj.) will be used.
Hence, we are fortunate to see is the right usageCorrect Option: B
use of fortunately (Adv.) is incorrect. Here, fortunate (Adj.) will be used.
Hence, we are fortunate to see is the right usage
- Anxiety and other such emotions are known to be unhealthy to the body.
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Here, detrimental is the right usage here.
Correct Option: B
Here, detrimental is the right usage here.
