Directions : In these questions , a part of the sentence is given in bold . Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (A) , (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence . Choose the correct alternative . In case no improvement is needed you answer is (D ) .

The burglar used the ladder who lied on the courtyard.

Identify the best way to improve the Bold part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no improvement’-

The government can see scarcely any valid reason to launch an inquiry.

Pick out the correct sentence from those given below: 

(A) A number of students is absent today.
(B) A number of students are being absent today.
(C) A number of students are absent today.
(D) A number of students been absent today. 

Directions : In these questions , a part of the sentence is given in bold . Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (A) , (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence . Choose the correct alternative . In case no improvement is needed you answer is (D ) .

She wondered if the children were as lonely as she was.

Directions ( Q 126 - 130) Which of the phrases (1), ( 2 ) , ( 3 ) and ( 4 ) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct ? If the sentence is correct as it is and No correction is required ‘, mark (5) as the answer.

Came what may, she never missed a single sermon.

Directions : In these questions , a part of the sentence is given in bold . Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (A) , (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence . Choose the correct alternative . In case no improvement is needed you answer is (D ) .

Since we are living in Chennai for five years, we are reluctant to move to another city. 

Directions : In these questions , a part of the sentence is given in bold . Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (A) , (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence . Choose the correct alternative . In case no improvement is needed you answer is (D ) .

With time now available for leisure, my father (discover) a new side to himself.

Identify the best way to improve the Bold part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no improvement’-

As soon as she noticed the workmen, she asked them what they have been doing.