Improvement of Sentences Questions and Answers Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentences(s) that best express(es) the meaning of the word.

Fellow

A. He seemed like a decent fellow.

B. He's a fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

C. A member of staff was sacked for stealing from fellow employees.

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    Only A
    Correct
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  • 2
    Only B
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    A and B
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    A and C
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 5
    All of the above
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 5. "All of the above"

Q:

Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement’.

I have been working with children before, so I know what to expect.

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    No improvement
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    have worked
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    am working
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    work
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 2. "have worked"
Explanation :

The underlined segment in the given sentence does not need improvement. It is already grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning effectively:

Q:

Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.

The black sky 'was illuminated' by forked lightning.

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    Was illuminate
    Correct
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  • 2
    Illuminating
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Have illuminated
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    No improvement
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 4. "No improvement"

Q:

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

On winter evenings, a haze of smog hang in Delhi.

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    hangs over
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    is hanging over
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    hangs up
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    No substitution required
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 1. "hangs over"
Explanation :

The correct sentence should be:

On winter evenings, a haze of smog hangs in Delhi.

Explanation: The verb "hangs" agrees with the singular subject "haze." In the original sentence, "hang" is incorrect in this context.

Q:

Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement’.

We are coping the problems with the best of our ability.

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    coping in the problems by
    Correct
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    No improvement
    Correct
    Wrong
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    coping with the problems to
    Correct
    Wrong
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    coping the problems at
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Answer : 3. "coping with the problems to"
Explanation :

The correct sentence is:

We are coping with the problems to the best of our ability.

Explanation: The verb "coping" should be followed by the preposition "with," and the definite article "the" is necessary before the noun "problems." Additionally, the phrase "to the best of our ability" is a common idiomatic expression used to indicate doing something as well as one can.

Q:

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement required’.
 Why are you looking on my face like this? 

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    looked at my
    Correct
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  • 2
    No improvement required
    Correct
    Wrong
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    looking on mine
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    looking at my
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 4. "looking at my"

Q:

Recognise the erroneous part in the given sentence and choose the most appropriate answer from the options given to ensure a meaningful sentence.

As she kept walking to me, my heart skipped a beat.

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    As she kept walking within me, my heart skipped a beat.
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    As she kept walking from me, my heart skipped a beat
    Correct
    Wrong
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    As she kept into me, my heart skipped a beat.
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    As she kept walking towards me, my heart skipped a beat.
    Correct
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Answer : 4. "As she kept walking towards me, my heart skipped a beat."

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