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).
- More than 60% of India’s population live under the poverty line.
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below and under can mean lower than; below is used when one thing is not directly under another. under is used when something is covered by what is over it.
Hence, live below poverty line is the right usage.Correct Option: B
below and under can mean lower than; below is used when one thing is not directly under another. under is used when something is covered by what is over it.
Hence, live below poverty line is the right usage.
- I brushed my teeth every day at 7 o’clock in the morning.
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A regular/action/habit is evident. Hence, Present Simple should be used.
Correct Option: B
A regular/action/habit is evident. Hence, Present Simple should be used.
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).
- They presented him a beautiful expensive designer gold pen.
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No improvement
Correct Option: D
No improvement
- Boil the potatoes and then crush it until soft.
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Here, mash it is the right usage.
Correct Option: C
Here, mash it is the right usage.
- Will you please give me a warm glass of water ?
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You need warm water, not the glass. Hence, a glass of warm water should be used. will you please give me a glass of warm water ? is the right sentence.
Correct Option: A
You need warm water, not the glass. Hence, a glass of warm water should be used. will you please give me a glass of warm water ? is the right sentence.