Sentence Improvement
Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2, and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case "no improvement" is needed, your answer is ‘4’.
- The workers went on a strike asking for better pay and service condition
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demand (Verb) : to ask for something firmly
Here, demanding is the right usage.Correct Option: B
demand (Verb) : to ask for something firmly
Here, demanding is the right usage.
- He backed out of the agreement.
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back out (Phr.V.) : to withdraw from something
Here, withdrew his support from is the right usage.Correct Option: C
back out (Phr.V.) : to withdraw from something
Here, withdrew his support from is the right usage.
- Man is the only animal who can talk.
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No improvement
who (Pro.) : used for showing which person you meanCorrect Option: D
No improvement
who (Pro.) : used for showing which person you mean
Direction: In these questions, a part of the sentence is given in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
- India will enter the league of major developed nations as a space giant within a short time.
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power (Noun) : strength or influence in a particular area of activity giant (Noun) : a very large and powerful organisation
Here, power is the right usage.Correct Option: C
power (Noun) : strength or influence in a particular area of activity giant (Noun) : a very large and powerful organisation
Here, power is the right usage.
Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2, and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case "no improvement" is needed, your answer is ‘4’.
- The teacher was very angry at his student.
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be angry with someone : to feel or express displeasure be angry at something : to be irritated by
⇒ angry at what somebody does
⇒ angry with somebody about something or for doing something
Here, angry with is the right usage.Correct Option: A
be angry with someone : to feel or express displeasure be angry at something : to be irritated by
⇒ angry at what somebody does
⇒ angry with somebody about something or for doing something
Here, angry with is the right usage.