Sentence Improvement
Direction: A sentence/ a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed choose "No improvement".
- Rani has completed her graduation from a reputed university last year.
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As we know that ,
We will use ‘completed’ as it is simple past which is used to express the idea that an action started and finished at a specific time in the past.Correct Option: A
As we know that ,
We will use ‘completed’ as it is simple past which is used to express the idea that an action started and finished at a specific time in the past.
The correct sentence will be :-
Rani completed her graduation from a reputed university last year.
Therefore , option A will be required answer.
- The Councillor behaves as if he is the Chief Minister.
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As we know that ,
We will replace ‘is’ with ‘were’ because in an unreal conditional sentence where the events are contrary to the facts, the we use ‘if’ clauses with ‘were’ even if the pronoun is singular.
The correct sentence will be :-
The Councillor behaves as if he were the Chief Minister.Correct Option: B
As we know that ,
We will replace ‘is’ with ‘were’ because in an unreal conditional sentence where the events are contrary to the facts, the we use ‘if’ clauses with ‘were’ even if the pronoun is singular.
The correct sentence will be :-
The Councillor behaves as if he were the Chief Minister.
Thus , required answer will be option B .
- Inspite of age he is my senior.
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As per the given above sentence , we can say that
Arranging the correct order :-
In respect of his age, he is my senior.Correct Option: D
As per the given above sentence , we can say that
Arranging the correct order :-
In respect of his age, he is my senior.
Hence , option D will be required answer.
- The terrorist as well as his accomplices was killed in the encounter.
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As per the given above sentence , we can say that
The terrorist as well as his accomplices was killed in the encounter. is correct sentence
Thus , No improvement will be in above given sentence .Correct Option: C
As per the given above sentence , we can say that
The terrorist as well as his accomplices was killed in the encounter. is correct sentence
Thus , No improvement will be in above given sentence .So , option C is correct answer .
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).
- There was a few drop of rain.
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were a few drops (plural).
Correct Option: B
were a few drops (plural).