Sentence Improvement

Sentence Improvement

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Sentence Improvement

Direction: In each of the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Four alternatives are given to the bold part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, choose No improvement.

  1. When in doubt check it up with a good dictionary.








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    Here, check it in is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    Here, check it in is the right usage.

  1. There are a better ways of solving the problem.








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    It is not proper to use a better ways (Plural).
    Hence, There are better ways of solving the (Definite) problem is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    It is not proper to use a better ways (Plural).
    Hence, There are better ways of solving the (Definite) problem is the right usage.

  1. The philanthropist bestowed a lakh to the orphanage.








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    bestow (upon) (V.) : to give something to somebody.
    Hence, donate : to give money, food etc. to
    somebody : is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    bestow (upon) (V.) : to give something to somebody.
    Hence, donate : to give money, food etc. to
    somebody : is the right usage.

  1. She told to me the news.








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    told (V.) ⇒ said to.
    It is not proper to use preposition to with told.

    Correct Option: C

    told (V.) ⇒ said to.
    It is not proper to use preposition to with told.

  1. He is in of sorts today.








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    out of sorts (Id.) : ill/ sick or upset.
    Here, out is the right usage.
    Look at the sentence :
    ⇒ He was tired and out of sorts by the time he arrived home.

    Correct Option: A

    out of sorts (Id.) : ill/ sick or upset.
    Here, out is the right usage.
    Look at the sentence :
    ⇒ He was tired and out of sorts by the time he arrived home.