Sentence Improvement


Direction: In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is given in bold. Out of the four options given to the bold part, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no improvement is required, choose No improvement.

  1. She insisted to go there, though her husband cautioned her on it.









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    insist will agree with Gerund i.e. on going.
    Here, on going is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    insist will agree with Gerund i.e. on going.
    Here, on going is the right usage.


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.

  1. We were introduced to each other by a mutual friend.









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    Hence, by a common friend is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    Hence, by a common friend is the right usage.



  1. The revolt of 1857 happened during the rein of Bahadur Shah Zafar.









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    reign (N.): the period during which a king, queen etc. rules.
    rein (N.) : a long narrow leather band that is attached to a metal bar in a horse’s mouth.
    Hence, during the reign of is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    reign (N.): the period during which a king, queen etc. rules.
    rein (N.) : a long narrow leather band that is attached to a metal bar in a horse’s mouth.
    Hence, during the reign of is the right usage.


  1. Teachers are exemplary to the virtues of middle class.









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    exemplify (V. ) : to be typical example of something.
    exemplary (Adj.) : severe; providing a good example.
    Here, exemplify is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    exemplify (V. ) : to be typical example of something.
    exemplary (Adj.) : severe; providing a good example.
    Here, exemplify is the right usage.



  1. Nida was too clever to see through his tricks.









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    No improvement

    Correct Option: D

    No improvement