Sentence Improvement


Direction: In each of the following questions, a sentence/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. In case no improvement is needed, select option corresponding to “No improvement”.

  1. We will take care of your children when you are away at Mumbai.









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    No improvement

    Correct Option: D

    No improvement


  1. The custom has took root in the society.









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    Structure of a sentence in Present Perfect :
    Subject + has/have + V3
    Hence, taken (V3) root is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    Structure of a sentence in Present Perfect :
    Subject + has/have + V3
    Hence, taken (V3) root is the right usage.



  1. No one other reason than poverty is hampering India’s progress.









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    Here, No other reason is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    Here, No other reason is the right usage.


  1. Shall I sit between you at the concert?









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    beside (Prep.) : next to or at the side of somebody.
    Here, beside is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    beside (Prep.) : next to or at the side of somebody.
    Here, beside is the right usage.



  1. Each self is unique, and therefore cannot be compared.









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    incomparable (Adj.) : so good or impressive that nothing can be compared to it; matchless.
    Here, incomparable is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    incomparable (Adj.) : so good or impressive that nothing can be compared to it; matchless.
    Here, incomparable is the right usage.