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. He backed out of the agreement.









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    back out (Phr.V.) : to withdraw from something
    Here, withdrew his support from is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    back out (Phr.V.) : to withdraw from something
    Here, withdrew his support from is the right usage.


  1. The teacher was very angry at his student.









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    be angry with someone : to feel or express displeasure be angry at something : to be irritated by
    ⇒ angry at what somebody does
    ⇒ angry with somebody about something or for doing something
    Here, angry with is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    be angry with someone : to feel or express displeasure be angry at something : to be irritated by
    ⇒ angry at what somebody does
    ⇒ angry with somebody about something or for doing something
    Here, angry with is the right usage.



  1. The newspaper provides more International News than domestic News.









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    International News is compared to National News.
    Hence, National is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    International News is compared to National News.
    Hence, National is the right usage.


  1. The workers went on a strike asking for better pay and service condition









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    demand (Verb) : to ask for something firmly
    Here, demanding is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    demand (Verb) : to ask for something firmly
    Here, demanding is the right usage.



  1. I prefer to ride than to walk.









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    prefer (Verb) : to like one thing or person better than another A Prepositional Phrase with to will be used.
    Hence, riding to walking is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    prefer (Verb) : to like one thing or person better than another A Prepositional Phrase with to will be used.
    Hence, riding to walking is the right usage.