Sentence Improvement


Direction: In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is given in bold. Out of the four options given to the bold part, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no improvement is required, choose No improvement.

  1. He behaves as if he is the supreme leader.









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    as if agrees with a Plural Verb even for a Singular Subject.
    Hence, as if he were is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    as if agrees with a Plural Verb even for a Singular Subject.
    Hence, as if he were is the right usage.


  1. Everyone was moved with tears at his sad story.









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    Here, moved to is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    Here, moved to is the right usage.



  1. Bacteria is the most common form of life.









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    Bacterium (Singular) ⇒ Bacteria (Plural).
    Hence, Plural Verb i.e. Bacteria are is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    Bacterium (Singular) ⇒ Bacteria (Plural).
    Hence, Plural Verb i.e. Bacteria are is the right usage.


  1. There was a roll of drums?









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    No improvement.

    Correct Option: D

    No improvement.



  1. You will come to my party tomorrow, will you?









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    The sentence is Affirmative. Hence, the question tag-won’t you? is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    The sentence is Affirmative. Hence, the question tag-won’t you? is the right usage.