Sentence Improvement

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Sentence Improvement: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Sentence Improvement, Sentence Improvement Based on Subject-Verb Agreement, Sentence Improvement Based on Tenses, Sentence Improvement Based on Articles, and Sentence Improvement Based on Noun.

Important Questions on Sentence Improvement

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A sentence is given which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (A), (B) and (C) below which may be a better option. In case no improvement in needed, your answer is (D).

The maid comes twice a day, don't she?

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In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Out of the three given alternatives, select the one which correctly replaces the bold part. If the sentence does not require any change, then choose 'no improvement'.

He ordered me, "open the window".

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In this question, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Below are the given alternatives to the highlighted part as (A), (B), and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).

In the engineering sector at the moment there are no jobs for those without experience, which makes it difficult for we, recent graduates to get started on our careers.

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In this question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are the given alternatives to the highlighted part as (A), (B), and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).

At last, he admitted to his crime.

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In question given below, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (A), (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).

Mr. Smith arrived at India in June last year.

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In this sentence, a portion is underlined. Alternatives to the underlined part as (A), (B), and (C) are given below that which improve the sentence. Select the appropriate option. If no change is required, your response is (D).

I don't think many people will be able to attend the meeting tomorrow. I, but for one, have to be in Chennai.

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In the following question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which may improve the bold part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'no improvement'.

Foreigners often came across with serious difficulties in studying English.

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Directions: The sentence against each of these questions has some part or the whole sentence underlined. Each sentence is followed by four alternative versions of the underlined portion. Select the alternative best suited according to standard written English, without altering the original meaning. If there is no error and the sentence needs no improvement select option A as the answer.

He does not smoke, nor he drinks.

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In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (A), (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).

Tokyo is one of the mostly populated cities in the world.

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In this question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (A), (B), and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).

He succeeded by dint of hard work.

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Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Alternatives to the underlined part are given in the options, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement' as your answer.

My friend here knows the circumstances.

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In this question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are the given alternatives to the highlighted part as (A), (B), and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).

The ship sank and all his passengers were drowned.

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In the following question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which may improve the bold part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'no improvement'.

I abstain to speak ill of others.

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Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Alternatives to the underlined part are given in the options, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement' as your answer.

Due to these reasons, we are all in favour of universal compulsory education.

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A part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (A), (B), (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (D). Mark your answer.

Wave after wave surrounded the tower.

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In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (A), (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).

You must accustom yourself with new ideas.

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In questions given below, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part as (A), (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D)

He is utterly worn out at the end of the day.

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In the question given below, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Below are given alternatives to the highlighted part at (A), (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).

I am angry upon you.

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In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (A), (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).

Twenty kilometres are not a great distance these days for fast-moving vehicles.

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In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (A), (B), (C), which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).

The girl filled the pitcher for water.