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”.
- Where have you first met your husband?
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The sentence shows past time. Hence, Past Simple i.e., where did you first meet ..... should be used.
Correct Option: C
The sentence shows past time. Hence, Past Simple i.e., where did you first meet ..... should be used.
- The new book written by Vikram Seth has become very populous.
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Populous (Adjective) = having a large population
Popular (Adjective) = liked or admired by many peopleCorrect Option: B
Populous (Adjective) = having a large population
Popular (Adjective) = liked or admired by many people
- The employees are hell bent at getting what is due to them.
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Hell–bent = very determined to do something.
It is preposition related error. Hence, hell-bent on getting .... should be used.Correct Option: A
Hell–bent = very determined to do something.
It is preposition related error. Hence, hell-bent on getting .... should be used.
- The employees are hell bent at getting what is due to them.
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Hell–bent = very determined to do something.
It is preposition related error. Hence, hell-bent on getting .... should be used.Correct Option: A
Hell–bent = very determined to do something.
It is preposition related error. Hence, hell-bent on getting .... should be used.
- Please switch of the fan.
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Switch off = to stop giving your attention to something; to turn off by turning a button or moving a switch.
Correct Option: A
Switch off = to stop giving your attention to something; to turn off by turning a button or moving a switch.
