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. The price cannot be quoted except we are allowed to examine the sample.









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    Unless (Conj.) : except under the circumstances that
    except (Conj.) : only ; otherwise than
    Here, unless is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    Unless (Conj.) : except under the circumstances that
    except (Conj.) : only ; otherwise than
    Here, unless is the right usage.


  1. You are abstained to speak ill of others.









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    abstain (Verb) : to keep oneself from doing something It agrees with from (Prep.) and followed by Gerund
    (speaking)
    Hence, from speaking is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    abstain (Verb) : to keep oneself from doing something It agrees with from (Prep.) and followed by Gerund
    (speaking)
    Hence, from speaking is the right usage.



  1. This course does not have any requirements.









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    prerequisite (Noun) : pre-condition ; necessary as a precondition
    ⇒ Competence is prerequisite to promotion.
    requirements (Noun) : something that you need or want
    ⇒ Our immediate requirement is extra staff.
    Here, pre requisite is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    prerequisite (Noun) : pre-condition ; necessary as a precondition
    ⇒ Competence is prerequisite to promotion.
    requirements (Noun) : something that you need or want
    ⇒ Our immediate requirement is extra staff.
    Here, pre requisite is the right usage.


  1. This is one of the best novels that have appeared this year.









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    No improvement
    novels (Noun) → Plural
    Hence, Plural Verb-have is used.

    Correct Option: D

    No improvement
    novels (Noun) → Plural
    Hence, Plural Verb-have is used.



  1. The greater part of the building has been destroyed.









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    demolished (Verb) : to pull or knock down a building
    ⇒ The factory will be demolished next year.
    destroyed (Verb) : to damage something so badly that it no longer exists, works, etc.
    ⇒ The building was completely destroyed by fire.
    Here, demolished is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    demolished (Verb) : to pull or knock down a building
    ⇒ The factory will be demolished next year.
    destroyed (Verb) : to damage something so badly that it no longer exists, works, etc.
    ⇒ The building was completely destroyed by fire.
    Here, demolished is the right usage.