Sentence Improvement Questions & Answers - Page 16

76.

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

If you are living near a market place, you should be ready to bear the disturbances caused by traffic.

A.

to bear upon

B.

to bear with

C.

to bear away

D.

No improvement

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

77.

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

Please make it a point to send your letter at my address.

A.

on my address

B.

to my address

C.

in my address

D.

No improvement

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

78.

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

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 is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

79.

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

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 is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

80.

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

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 is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.