Sentence Improvement Part-I

Total Questions: 50

1. I decided to call out to various bookstores in the area to see if any of them had the book I needed. [SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023)]

(a) call on
(b) No substitution required
(c) call around
(d) call off

Correct Answer: (c) call around

Solution:The phrasal verb 'call around' means to phone different people or places. The given sentence states that I decided to make phone calls to various bookstores in the area to see if any of them had the book I needed. Hence, 'call around' is the most appropriate answer.

2. This lesser known heritage building is so beautiful as the Red Fort. [SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023)]

(a) This less known heritage building is much beautiful than the Red Fort.
(b) This heritage building is as beautiful as the Red Fort.
(c) This lesser known heritage building is very much beautiful as the Red Fort.
(d) This lesser known heritage building is as much beautiful as the Red Fort.

Correct Answer: (d) This lesser known heritage building is as much beautiful as the Red Fort.

Solution:'So...as' is used with 'not' to show that two things are not equal. 'As...as' or 'As much... as' is used to show that two things are equal in certain respects. According to option (d), the lesser known building and the Red fort are equally beautiful. Hence, option (d) has the correct sentence.

3. Parts of the given sentence have been underlined. One of the parts may contain an error. Select the option that rectifies the error. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer. [SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023)]

It was the home minister of the country who took the decision to change a laws pertaining to migration of people from one state to another.

(a) No error
(b) an home minister
(c) the migration
(d) the laws pertaining

Correct Answer: (d) the laws pertaining

Solution:Article 'a' must be replaced with 'the'. The 'laws' mentioned in the given sentence are specific and we generally use the definite article 'the' before any specific or particular noun. Hence, 'the laws pertaining' is the most appropriate answer.

4. Parts of the given sentence have been underlined. One of them contains an error. The underlined parts are given as options with some changes. Select the option that correctly rectifies the error. [SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023)]

The film received critical acclaim for being a more innovative movie of the year.

(a) Film receives
(b) Acclaim at
(c) In the year
(d) An innovative

Correct Answer: (d) An innovative

Solution:'More' must be removed as there is no comparison in this sentence. Article 'a' must be replaced with article 'an' as we use 'an' before words starting with a vowel sound (an apple, an umbrella, an MBA). Hence, 'an innovative' is the most appropriate answer.

5. I will definitely return your notes at Saturday evening. [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

(a) returned your notes on
(b) returning your notes at
(c) No improvement require
(d) return your notes by

Correct Answer: (d) return your notes by

Solution:Preposition 'by' is used to indicate a deadline or a specific time before which the action will be completed. The given sentence states that the notes will be returned by evening. Hence, 'return your notes by' is the most appropriate answer.

6. My sister resembles to temperament. my mother a lot in looks and in temperament. [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

(a) is resembling to
(b) resembles
(c) has resemblance to
(d) No improvement

Correct Answer: (b) resembles

Solution:The verb 'resembles' does not take the preposition 'to' after it. Hence, 'resembles' is the most appropriate answer.

7. Effective communication is a skill that can significant enhance your personal and professional life. [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

(a) which can significant enhanced
(b) No improvement required
(c) which can significantly enhancing
(d) which can significantly enhance

Correct Answer: (d) which can significantly enhance

Solution:The given sentence needs an adverb(significantly) to modify the verb (enhance) and not an adjective (significant). Hence, 'which can significantly enhance' is the most appropriate answer.

8. We have received no information so far to the main island. [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

(a) No improvement required
(b) so farther from
(c) so far from
(d) such far from

Correct Answer: (c) so far from

Solution:'From' is used with 'receive' to indicate the source destination or sender. In the given sentence, 'the main island' is the source destination from which no information has been received so far. Hence, 'so far from' is the most appropriate answer.

9. When he was falsely accused of embezzlement, he was beside himself in anger. [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

(a) No improvement
(b) he went beside himself
(c) he were beside himself
(d) he was besides himself

Correct Answer: (a) No improvement

Solution:'Be beside oneself' is a phrase which means to be in an extremely emotional state. The given sentence states that the person was in an extreme state of anger. Hence, option (a) is the most appropriate answer.

10. She is married with a rich businessman and has enough money to splurge on luxuries. [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

(a) has marriage with
(b) is married to
(c) has married with
(d) No improvement

Correct Answer: (b) is married to

Solution:'To' is used after the verb 'married' in the passive voice. Hence, 'is married to' is the most appropriate answer.

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