Sentence Improvement Questions & Answers - Page 5

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21.

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.

As he is past his teens now, he can look for himself.

A.

after

B.

to

C.

around

D.

No improvement

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

22.

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.

The reason why he wrote the letter was because he could not contact him over the phone.

A.

why he wrote the letter was since

B.

for which he wrote the letter because

C.

why he wrote the letter was that

D.

No improvement

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

23.

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.

Although India is still by far a poor country, it can become rich if its natural and human resources are fully utilised.

A.

few and far between

B.

by and large

C.

by and by

D.

No improvement

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

24.

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 was fined for careless driving.

A.

got fined

B.

fined

C.

was to be fined

D.

No improvement

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

25.

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.

I want you to clearly understand that excuses won't do

A.

you clearly to understand

B.

you to understand clearly

C.

to clearly understand you

D.

No improvement

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.