Sentence Improvement
Direction: In each of the following questions, a sentence/a part of sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.
- He was a hopeless doctor if ever I saw one.
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If ever there was one (also if ever I saw one) is used to emphasize that what you are saying is true.
Correct Option: D
If ever there was one (also if ever I saw one) is used to emphasize that what you are saying is true.
- Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. Venezuelans (were being) deprived of food and medicines for the past year.
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The period of time is evident. Hence, passive of Present Perfect i.e. have been ... should be used here.
Correct Option: C
The period of time is evident. Hence, passive of Present Perfect i.e. have been ... should be used here.
- Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. Einstein was one (of the wisest men) that ever lived.
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No improvement
Correct Option: D
No improvement
- Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. This palace (has been belonging) to our family since generations.
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The use of belong in progressive tenses is not proper. Hence, has belonged (Present Perfect) should be used. Belong is a static verb.
Correct Option: B
The use of belong in progressive tenses is not proper. Hence, has belonged (Present Perfect) should be used. Belong is a static verb.
- Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. If I (have had) money, I would have bought this car.
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Have ⇒ had (Past)
Have = own; hold
Hence, had/had got ..... should be used here.Correct Option: A
Have ⇒ had (Past)
Have = own; hold
Hence, had/had got ..... should be used here.
