Sentence Improvement Questions & Answers - Page 4

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16.

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.

This matter admits of no excuse.

A.

admits to

B.

admits from

C.

admits

D.

No improvement

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17.

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 had attended the meeting, you would have benefited a great deal.

A.

could benefit

B.

would benefit

C.

benefited

D.

No improvement

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18.

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.

She says she's already paid me back, but I can't remember, so I 'll have to take her word.

A.

to take her word true

B.

to take her at her word

C.

to take her word for it

D.

No improvement

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19.

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.

Most donors would seriously protest any effort to extrapolate from such limited data.

A.

protest against

B.

protest at

C.

protest to

D.

No improvement

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20.

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.

There is no more room for you in this compartment.

A.

there is no more seat

B.

there is no more space

C.

there is no more accommodation

D.

No improvement

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.