Sentence Improvement

Sentence Improvement

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An Introduction To English Grammar And Languages
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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”.

  1. The old woman invited the children to become a part in the celebration in her house








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    To take part = to be involved in an activity with other people.
    Hence, to take part .... should be used.

    Correct Option: B

    To take part = to be involved in an activity with other people.
    Hence, to take part .... should be used.

  1. The meeting was advanced until the following Monday.








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    Adjourn = break off a meeting etc. with the intention of resuming later.
    Advance = to move something forward; to improve something.
    Look at the sentence :
    The meeting was adjourned until December 5.

    Correct Option: A

    Adjourn = break off a meeting etc. with the intention of resuming later.
    Advance = to move something forward; to improve something.
    Look at the sentence :
    The meeting was adjourned until December 5.

  1. The teacher asked him where did he live.








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    The sentence is in Indirect Speech. Hence, Interrogative sentence changes to assertive i.e., where he lived.

    Correct Option: C

    The sentence is in Indirect Speech. Hence, Interrogative sentence changes to assertive i.e., where he lived.

  1. For all his wealth, he has no joy in life.








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    It is preposition related error.
    With is used in the sense of including.

    Correct Option: A

    It is preposition related error.
    With is used in the sense of including.

  1. Careful drivers never take eyes of the road.








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    Off = away from the place in question; to or at a distance.
    Hence, off .....should be used here.

    Correct Option: C

    Off = away from the place in question; to or at a distance.
    Hence, off .....should be used here.