Sentence Improvement


Direction: A part of the sentence is 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. Can this machine be adopted in farm work.









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    for (Prep.) is used for showing purpose or function
    Hence, for (Prep.) is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    for (Prep.) is used for showing purpose or function
    Hence, for (Prep.) 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. It’s high time you come to a decision.









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    The sentence structure is as follows :
    It’s high time + Subject (you) + Past Verb (came ) → refers to the present moment
    Hence, came is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    The sentence structure is as follows :
    It’s high time + Subject (you) + Past Verb (came ) → refers to the present moment
    Hence, came is the right usage.



  1. I will phone you after I shall arrive.









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    I will phone you (Independent Clause – Future Tense)
    I shall arrive (Dependent/Time Clause – Present Tense)
    Hence, after I arrive is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    I will phone you (Independent Clause – Future Tense)
    I shall arrive (Dependent/Time Clause – Present Tense)
    Hence, after I arrive is the right usage.


  1. The child died from jaundice.









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    died (Verb) agrees with of (Prep.)
    Here, use of, of (Prep.) is the right option.

    Correct Option: B

    died (Verb) agrees with of (Prep.)
    Here, use of, of (Prep.) is the right option.



  1. I have bought this house in 1970 for Rs. two lakhs.









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    Simple Past Tense (bought) is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    Simple Past Tense (bought) is the right usage.