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Sentence Improvement - Section 1

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Sentence Improvement - Section 1

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In questions given below, a part of the sentence is italicised and underlined. Below are given alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, option 'D' is the answer.

Question 31
Whenever my students come across new words, I ask them to look for them in the dictionary.

A
to look it up
B
to look them up
C
to look at them
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option B

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Question 32
We look forward to hear from you.

A
hearing
B
have heard
C
listen
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option A

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Question 33
It was indeed a shock for her, but she has later recovered from it.

A
since
B
then
C
afterwards
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option A

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Question 34
Realising is the significance of technical education for developing country, the government laid aside a large sum on it during the last plan-period.

A
laid up
B
set aside
C
aid out
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option B

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Question 35
If you are not clear about the meaning of a word, it is wise to look to a dictionary.

A
look for
B
look at
C
look up
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option C

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Question 36
You are warned against committing the same mistake again.

A
to commit
B
for committing
C
against to commit
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option D

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Question 37
No sooner he had returned home then his mother felt happy.

A
had he returned home when
B
he had returned home than
C
did he return home than
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option C

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Question 38
The dissidents hold a great problem in every political party.

A
cause
B
give
C
pose
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option A

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Question 39
I would have waited for you at the station if I knew that you would come.

A
had known
B
was knowing
C
have known
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option A

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Question 40
They are social insects, living in communities, regulated by definite laws, each member of society bearing well-defined and separate part in the work of a colony.

A
who are living in communities
B
living among a community
C
who lives with a community
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option D

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