Sentence Improvement


Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No improvement” .

  1. Sheela was reprimanded by the school Marshall for coming lately to school.









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    lately (Adv.) : recently; in the recent past.
    late (Adv.) : after the expected or usual time.
    Hence, late to School is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    lately (Adv.) : recently; in the recent past.
    late (Adv.) : after the expected or usual time.
    Hence, late to School is the right usage.


  1. She stood by him under all conditions and undaunted by anything.









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    through thick and thin (Id.) : even when there are problems or difficulties
    Hence, through thick and thin is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    through thick and thin (Id.) : even when there are problems or difficulties
    Hence, through thick and thin is the right usage.



  1. Saibal has got an extensive to finish writing his thesis.









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    extension (N.) : an extra period of time.
    Look at the sentence :
    He has been granted an extension of the contract for another year.
    Hence, an extension is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    extension (N.) : an extra period of time.
    Look at the sentence :
    He has been granted an extension of the contract for another year.
    Hence, an extension is the right usage.


  1. No sane person or government can tolerate terrorists of any degree or kind.









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    Here, terrorism (Abstract Noun) of any degree or kind is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    Here, terrorism (Abstract Noun) of any degree or kind is the right usage.



  1. Tom was standing besides the school-house poster, when the ball rolled towards him.









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    besides (Prep.) : in addition to
    beside (Prep.) : by the side of
    Hence, standing beside the school–house poster is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    besides (Prep.) : in addition to
    beside (Prep.) : by the side of
    Hence, standing beside the school–house poster is the right usage.