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).
- 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’.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.