Sentence Improvement Questions & Answers - Page 12

56.

In the question given below, a part of the sentence is in bold and italicised. Below are given alternatives to the bold and italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose option 'D' as the answer.

He should move on to the next point, and not harp one sting only.

A.

harp on string only

B.

harp only one string

C.

harp upon one string only

D.

No improvement

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

57.

In the question given below, a part of the sentence is in bold and italicised. Below are given alternatives to the bold and italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose option 'D' as the answer.

No sooner he had returned home then his mother felt happy.

A.

had he returned home when

B.

he had returned home than

C.

did he return home than

D.

No improvement

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

58.

In the question given below, a part of the sentence is in bold and italicised. Below are given alternatives to the bold and italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose option 'D' as the answer.

You are warned against committing the same mistake again.

A.

to commit

B.

for committing

C.

against to commit

D.

No improvement

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

59.

In the question given below, a part of the sentence is in bold and italicised. Below are given alternatives to the bold and italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose option 'D' as the answer.

If you are not clear about the meaning of a word, it is wise to look to a dictionary.

A.

look for

B.

look at

C.

look up

D.

No improvement

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

60.

In the question given below, a part of the sentence is in bold and italicised. Below are given alternatives to the bold and italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose option 'D' as the answer.

Realising the significance of technical education for a developing country, the government laid aside a large sum on it during the last plan-period.

A.

laid up

B.

set aside

C.

laid out

D.

No improvement

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.