Sentence Improvement

Sentence Improvement

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Verbal Ability

TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES (ACTIVE/PASSIVE)
COMMON ERRORS
An Introduction To English Grammar And Languages
Numerical Ability
Spotting Errors
Sentence Improvement
Selecting Words
Ordering of Words
Completing Statements
Closet Test
Idioms and Phrases
Verbal Analogies
Synonyms
Spellings
Sentence Correction
Ordering of Sentences
Comprehension
Change of Voice
Antonyms
Sentence Formation
Paragraph Formation
One Word Substitutes
Change of Speech

Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alter native. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

  1. He declined all the allegations against him.








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    refused (Verb) : indicated or showed that one is not willing to do something
    declined (Verb) : became smaller, fewer, or less ; decreased
    spurned (Verb) : rejected with contempt (disregard)
    refuted (Verb) : proved (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false
    Here, refused is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    refused (Verb) : indicated or showed that one is not willing to do something
    declined (Verb) : became smaller, fewer, or less ; decreased
    spurned (Verb) : rejected with contempt (disregard)
    refuted (Verb) : proved (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false
    Here, refused is the right usage.

Direction: In the following questions, a sentence 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. To prevent head colds, use a nebulizer to spray into your nose until it drops down into your throat.








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    To prevent head colds, use a nebulizer to spray into your nose until the drug drops down into your throat is the best option.

    Correct Option: A

    To prevent head colds, use a nebulizer to spray into your nose until the drug drops down into your throat is the best option.

  1. They take their children for a drive in the charming countryside around Bangalore always.








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    They always take their children for a drive in the charming countryside around Bangalore is the best option.

    Correct Option: C

    They always take their children for a drive in the charming countryside around Bangalore is the best option.

  1. The old woman gave her dog biscuits.








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    The old woman gave biscuits to her dog is the best option.

    Correct Option: A

    The old woman gave biscuits to her dog is the best option.

  1. Covered with grease, the water did not seem unduly cold to the swimmer.








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    As he was covered with grease, the water did not seem unduly cold to the swimmer’ is the best option.

    Correct Option: A

    As he was covered with grease, the water did not seem unduly cold to the swimmer’ is the best option.