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 two brothers shared the property beside themselves.









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    between (Prep.) : in/into the space/time separating two or more points, objects, people, etc. beside (Prep.) : next to/at the side of somebody/something
    among (Prep.) : in the middle of somebody/something
    amidst (Prep.) : in the middle of /during something
    Here, between is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    between (Prep.) : in/into the space/time separating two or more points, objects, people, etc. beside (Prep.) : next to/at the side of somebody/something
    among (Prep.) : in the middle of somebody/something
    amidst (Prep.) : in the middle of /during something
    Here, between is the right usage.


  1. The office staff members wished each and other on New Year’s Day.









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    one another (Pro.) : used when you are saying that each member of a group (consisting of more than two) does something to or for the other people in the group
    ⇒ We all try and help one another
    Hence, one another is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    one another (Pro.) : used when you are saying that each member of a group (consisting of more than two) does something to or for the other people in the group
    ⇒ We all try and help one another
    Hence, one another is the right usage.



  1. Nisha is more funnier than Natasha.









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    Use of Double Comparatives (more, funnier) is incorrect.
    Hence, funnier is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    Use of Double Comparatives (more, funnier) is incorrect.
    Hence, funnier is the right usage.


  1. Either Vijay or Vimal are going to be selected for the match.









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    Either _ or : Correlatives → both elements (Vijay and Vimal) are Singular → the Verb will also beSingular
    Hence, is is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    Either _ or : Correlatives → both elements (Vijay and Vimal) are Singular → the Verb will also beSingular
    Hence, is is the right usage.



  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.