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 option corresponding to “No improvement”.

  1. Will you lend me few rupees for the taxi fare?









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    A few = a small number of things.
    Hence, lend me a few rupees ,,,, should be used here.

    Correct Option: B

    A few = a small number of things.
    Hence, lend me a few rupees ,,,, should be used here.


  1. The rays of the sun that is setting glimmer like golden threads.









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    Here, the setting sun (= the sun that is setting) glimmer .... should be used.

    Correct Option: C

    Here, the setting sun (= the sun that is setting) glimmer .... should be used.



  1. I had took the papers to John’s office.









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    The sentence shows past time.
    Hence, Past Simple i.e. took the papers .... should be used.

    Correct Option: C

    The sentence shows past time.
    Hence, Past Simple i.e. took the papers .... should be used.


  1. A black and white goat were grazing.









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    Here, verb is plural. Hence, a black and a white goat .... should be used here. A black and white goat – singular.

    Correct Option: B

    Here, verb is plural. Hence, a black and a white goat .... should be used here. A black and white goat – singular.



  1. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.









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    No improvement

    Correct Option: D

    No improvement