Sentence Improvement
Direction: In each of the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Four alternatives are given to the bold part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative corresponding to “No improvement”.
- In case of a natural calamity the shortage of essential things must be overcome in a short time
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Essential commodities = essential raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Correct Option: A
Essential commodities = essential raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
- Where have you first met your husband?
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The sentence shows past time. Hence, Past Simple i.e., where did you first meet ..... should be used.
Correct Option: C
The sentence shows past time. Hence, Past Simple i.e., where did you first meet ..... should be used.
- The new book written by Vikram Seth has become very populous.
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Populous (Adjective) = having a large population
Popular (Adjective) = liked or admired by many peopleCorrect Option: B
Populous (Adjective) = having a large population
Popular (Adjective) = liked or admired by many people
- The employees are hell bent at getting what is due to them.
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Hell–bent = very determined to do something.
It is preposition related error. Hence, hell-bent on getting .... should be used.Correct Option: A
Hell–bent = very determined to do something.
It is preposition related error. Hence, hell-bent on getting .... should be used.
- The employees are hell bent at getting what is due to them.
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Hell–bent = very determined to do something.
It is preposition related error. Hence, hell-bent on getting .... should be used.Correct Option: A
Hell–bent = very determined to do something.
It is preposition related error. Hence, hell-bent on getting .... should be used.