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”.
- Taking the test, the teacher gave me a passing grade.
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After = later than something; following something in time.
Hence, After I took the test .... should be used.
It is an error of unconnected participle.Correct Option: A
After = later than something; following something in time.
Hence, After I took the test .... should be used.
It is an error of unconnected participle.
- Elephants live in groups in the jungle.
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Herd = a group of animals of same type that live and feed together.
Herd of cows/deer/elephants.Correct Option: B
Herd = a group of animals of same type that live and feed together.
Herd of cows/deer/elephants.
- Pankaj couldn’t have seen us or he will have waved.
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In the first clause couldn’t have has been used.
Hence, would have ... should be used. Possibility is evident.Correct Option: B
In the first clause couldn’t have has been used.
Hence, would have ... should be used. Possibility is evident.
- The soldier mentioned that they had to pay a consideration of fifty pounds with accordance in the contract we signed.
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In accordance with = according to
Hence, in accordance with ... should be used.Correct Option: B
In accordance with = according to
Hence, in accordance with ... should be used.
- I tried to cane her, but of no purpose.
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To little or no purpose = with little/no useful effect or result.
Hence, ‘to’ should be used.Correct Option: C
To little or no purpose = with little/no useful effect or result.
Hence, ‘to’ should be used.
