Sentence Improvement


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

  1. Bacteria is the most common form of life.









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    Bacterium (Singular) ⇒ Bacteria (Plural).
    Hence, Plural Verb i.e. Bacteria are is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    Bacterium (Singular) ⇒ Bacteria (Plural).
    Hence, Plural Verb i.e. Bacteria are is the right usage.


  1. There was a roll of drums?









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    No improvement.

    Correct Option: D

    No improvement.



  1. You will come to my party tomorrow, will you?









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    The sentence is Affirmative. Hence, the question tag-won’t you? is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    The sentence is Affirmative. Hence, the question tag-won’t you? is the right usage.


  1. I started lending books from the library.









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    lend (V.) : give
    Hence, borrowing (taking and using) is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    lend (V.) : give
    Hence, borrowing (taking and using) is the right usage.



  1. She insisted to go there, though her husband cautioned her on it.









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    insist will agree with Gerund i.e. on going.
    Here, on going is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    insist will agree with Gerund i.e. on going.
    Here, on going is the right usage.