Sentence Improvement


Direction: In the following questions, a sentence is given, the bold part of which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (1), (2) and (3) below which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

  1. With these extra people you can work easily with this job.









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    cope (Verb) : manage; to deal successfully with something difficult
    work (Verb) : to do something
    deal (Verb) : to do business with somebody
    improve (Verb) : to become better than before
    Here, cope is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    cope (Verb) : manage; to deal successfully with something difficult
    work (Verb) : to do something
    deal (Verb) : to do business with somebody
    improve (Verb) : to become better than before
    Here, cope is the right usage.


Direction: In the following questions, a sentence in bold part thereof is given which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (1), (2) and (3) below, which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

  1. Walking along the road, an old man ran over the lorry.









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    The lorry ran over an old man walking along the road is the right option

    Correct Option: C

    The lorry ran over an old man walking along the road is the right option



  1. My uncle is enough rich to buy a car.









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    My uncle is rich enough to buy a car is the right option.

    Correct Option: A

    My uncle is rich enough to buy a car is the right option.


  1. In the absence of your support, he would have lost the election.









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    He would have lost the election if you had not supported him is the right option

    Correct Option: C

    He would have lost the election if you had not supported him is the right option



  1. An author in the reign of Queen Anne who was famous lived in a cottage.









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    An author who was famous in the reign of Queen Anne, lived in a cottage is the right option

    Correct Option: C

    An author who was famous in the reign of Queen Anne, lived in a cottage is the right option