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. My uncle presented me the more expensive watch.









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    Superlative Degree-most will be used.
    the (Def. Art) has been used and it is used before Superlative Degree.
    Hence, most is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    Superlative Degree-most will be used.
    the (Def. Art) has been used and it is used before Superlative Degree.
    Hence, most is the right usage.


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. Supposing if he comes, what should I do ?









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    supposing (Conj.) : if ; assuming → used with ‘that’
    ⇒ supposing (that) you are wrong, what will you do then ?
    ⇒ If you are wrong, what will you do then ?
    Hence, If he comes is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    supposing (Conj.) : if ; assuming → used with ‘that’
    ⇒ supposing (that) you are wrong, what will you do then ?
    ⇒ If you are wrong, what will you do then ?
    Hence, If he comes is the right usage.


  1. Most children are liking ice -cream.









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    Simple Present Tense-like is the right usage. We are talking about a habit.

    Correct Option: B

    Simple Present Tense-like is the right usage. We are talking about a habit.


  1. Every morning I get up at 4 O' clock, but today I get up at 7 O' clock.









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    Simple Past Tense got up is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    Simple Past Tense got up is the right usage.


  1. Mayank was working overtime for the last two weeks.









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    Present Perfect Continuous Tense has been working will be used.
    The action started in the Past and has continued until now.
    The structure will be as follows :
    has + been + Present Participle working
    Hence, has been working is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    Present Perfect Continuous Tense has been working will be used.
    The action started in the Past and has continued until now.
    The structure will be as follows :
    has + been + Present Participle working
    Hence, has been working is the right usage.