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 needed your answer is No Improvement.

  1. Rani has completed her graduation from a reputed university last year.









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    Here, Past Simple i.e. completed is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    Here, Past Simple i.e. completed is the right usage.


  1. In spite of age he is my senior.









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    In respect of : connecting
    ⇒ A writ was served on the firm in respect of their unpaid bill.
    In respect of age, he is my senior is the right sentence.

    Correct Option: D

    In respect of : connecting
    ⇒ A writ was served on the firm in respect of their unpaid bill.
    In respect of age, he is my senior is the right sentence.



  1. The Councillor behaves as if he is the Chief Minister.









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    As if is followed by Plural Verb (Past).
    Hence, were is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    As if is followed by Plural Verb (Past).
    Hence, were is the right usage.


  1. The terrorist as well as his accomplices was killed in the encounter.









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    No improvement
    When we use as well as, Verb agrees according to the number/person of the first subject.

    Correct Option: B

    No improvement
    When we use as well as, Verb agrees according to the number/person of the first subject.



Direction: In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold sentence/part of the sentence which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is No Improvement.

  1. Be quick otherwise you would miss the train.









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    As the structure suggests, Future Simple should be used here.
    Hence, otherwise you will is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    As the structure suggests, Future Simple should be used here.
    Hence, otherwise you will is the right usage.