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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 51
It became clear that the strangers were heading into a serious disaster.

A
along
B
towards
C
for
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option B

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Question 52
While crossing the highway a five year old child was knocked out by a passing car.

A
away
B
up
C
down
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option C

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Question 53
hoping not to be disturbed, I sat down in my easy chair to read the book. I won as a prize.

A
I had won as a prize
B
I have won as prize
C
I had to win as a prize
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option A

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Question 54
More than one person was killed in accident.

A
were killed
B
are killed
C
have been killed
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option D

The expression more than one + noun, though plural in sense, is followed by a singular verb.

Question 55
No one could explain how a calm and balanced person like him could penetrate such a mindless act on his friends.

A
perpetuate
B
perpetrate
C
precipitate
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option B
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Question 56
Five years ago today, I am sitting in a small Japanese car, driving across Poland towards Berlin

A
was sitting
B
sat
C
have been sitting
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option A

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Question 57
I took the cycle which he bought yesterday.

A
that he bought yesterday
B
that which he had bought yesterday
C
that he had bought yesterday
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option C

Here we are talking about two past actions, so the action which happened first should be in past perfect so answer is C.

Question 58
Please make it a point to send you letter at my address.

A
on my address
B
to my address
C
in my address
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option B

Address itself denote a position. So no need to use at. To denotes direction to that address.

So here B is correct.

Question 59
John had told me that he hasn't done it yet.

A
told
B
tells
C
was telling
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option B

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Question 60
If he had time he will call you.

A
would have
B
would have had
C
has
D
No improvement
Correct Answer: Option C

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