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”.

  1. Sita was cooking in the kitchen when her husband was ringing the bell.









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    Here, Past Simple i.e., rang .... should be used. It is a short time process.

    Correct Option: C

    Here, Past Simple i.e., rang .... should be used. It is a short time process.


  1. He enjoys to go on tours with his children.









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    Here, not an infinitive, but a Gerund i.e., going on tours .... should be used.

    Correct Option: C

    Here, not an infinitive, but a Gerund i.e., going on tours .... should be used.



  1. Either Lata or Mala have done it.









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    When we use either ..... or, the verb agrees according to the number and person of the nearest subject.
    Hence, Either Lata or Mala has done it will be a correct sentence.

    Correct Option: B

    When we use either ..... or, the verb agrees according to the number and person of the nearest subject.
    Hence, Either Lata or Mala has done it will be a correct sentence.


  1. Africa is in the South of Europe.









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    To express direction, ‘to’ ..... should be used here.

    Correct Option: B

    To express direction, ‘to’ ..... should be used here.



  1. My friend has a toothache and cannot eat something.









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    The clause is in negative. Hence, anything should be used.

    Correct Option: A

    The clause is in negative. Hence, anything should be used.