Sentence Improvement


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

  1. The man who has committed such a serious crime must get the mostly severe punishment.









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    Here, get the most (Adjective) severe is the right usage. To qualify a Noun, an Adjective is used.

    Correct Option: B

    Here, get the most (Adjective) severe is the right usage. To qualify a Noun, an Adjective is used.


  1. If neither of them are to be trusted it is not at all advisable to invest further.









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    No improvement
    Neither of followed by a Plural N./Pro. agree with a Sing./Plu.V.

    Correct Option: D

    No improvement
    Neither of followed by a Plural N./Pro. agree with a Sing./Plu.V.



  1. One day you will repent on what you have done.









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    No improvement

    Correct Option: D

    No improvement


  1. The alarming report of the building collapse had everyone spellbound.









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    No improvement

    Correct Option: D

    No improvement



  1. However, great you may be, you cannot trifle on a man’s feelings.









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    trifle with somebody (Phr. V.) : to treat without due respect.
    Here, trifle with is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    trifle with somebody (Phr. V.) : to treat without due respect.
    Here, trifle with is the right usage.