Improvement of Sentences Practice Question and Answer

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’.

Of the two plans submitted by the architect, this is the one more likely to be accepted.

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    much likely
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    No substitution required
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    most likelihood
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    most likely
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Answer : 2. "No substitution required"

Q:

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed select ‘No improvement required’.

He fell over in studies owing to his illness.

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    fell behind
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    fell for
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    fell out
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Answer : 1. "fell behind"

Q:

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

Sumathi was 'a industriously' and willing worker.

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    An industrious
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    A industrious
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    An industriously
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    No improvement
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Answer : 1. "An industrious "

Q:

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Fall back or sink again (into a worse state after an improvement) 

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    Reiterate
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    Relayed
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    Rekindle
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    Relapse
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Answer : 4. "Relapse"

Q:

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

 Everyone in the fraternity has his own 'set in' prejudices.

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    Set by
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    Set of
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    Set on
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    No improvement
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Answer : 2. "Set of"

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’.

Many a person are unable of distinguish right from wrong.

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    are unable to
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    are capable of
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    is unable to
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Answer : 3. "is unable to"
Explanation :

The correct sentence is:

Many a person is unable to distinguish right from wrong.

Explanation: "Many a person" is a singular phrase and should be followed by a singular verb, which is "is" in this case. Additionally, the preposition "of" should be replaced with "to," and the article "the" is needed before the noun "right."

Q:

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

Apple's new "operate" system for phones and tablets, iOS 11, is getting some much-sought-after updates.

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    Operating
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    Operationals
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    Operated
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    No improvement
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Answer : 1. "Operating "

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