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 No improvement.

  1. She has an ability for Mathematics.









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    aptitude (N.) : natural ability at doing something; talent.
    Hence, aptitude is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    aptitude (N.) : natural ability at doing something; talent.
    Hence, aptitude is the right usage.


  1. Sunita’s sister had ribbons on her hair.









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    It is a Preposition related error. Hence, in is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    It is a Preposition related error. Hence, in is the right usage.



  1. We were not the wiser after hearing the explanation









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    none (Adv.) : used with the and a Comparative to mean not at all
    Hence, none is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    none (Adv.) : used with the and a Comparative to mean not at all
    Hence, none is the right usage.


  1. The alarming report of the plane crash left everyone in a state of shock.









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    No improvement

    Correct Option: D

    No improvement



  1. He would surely assist me if I had requested him to do so.









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    In such structures, would have + V3 should be used.
    Hence, would have surely assisted me is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    In such structures, would have + V3 should be used.
    Hence, would have surely assisted me is the right usage.