Sentence Improvement (Part-2) (CDS-Solved Paper)

Total Questions: 50

41. "Choose the best substitute (a, b, c) for the underlined part in each sentence [Evening Shift-2015 (II)]

Even she had taken a taxi, she would have been late.

Correct Answer: (a) Even if she had
Solution:

‘Even if she had’ should be used to improve the given underlined part as to specify the condition involved in the sentence.

42. "Choose the best substitute (a, b, c) for the underlined part in each sentence [Evening Shift-2015 (II)]

He felt sure of his success, though he was beginning to get worried.

Correct Answer: (d) No improvement
Solution:

The sentence is absolutely correct and no improvement is required here.

43. "Choose the best substitute (a, b, c) for the underlined part in each sentence [Morning Shift-2015 (I)]

We need honest workers, not people of redoubtable integrity

Correct Answer: (b) doubtful
Solution:

Here, ‘Redoubtable’ is not suitable to use. Using ‘doubtful’, which is an adjective, best describes the character of person. Hence, option (b) is the correct improvement.

44. "Choose the best substitute (a, b, c) for the underlined part in each sentence [Morning Shift-2015 (I)]

I expect every player here to be conversant at the rules of game.

Correct Answer: (c) with
Solution:

‘Conversant’ is followed by either ‘with’ or ‘in’. There is no ‘in’ in the options. Hence, ‘with’ is the suitable improvement.

45. "Choose the best substitute (a, b, c) for the underlined part in each sentence [Morning Shift-2015 (I)]

There is no alternate, so we must leave now.

Correct Answer: (b) alternative
Solution:

‘Altering’ means ‘to change or modify or refashion’, so it is not proper to use here. ‘Alternation’ is the ‘repeated rotation’ and it also does not stick with the theme of the sentence. But, using ‘alternative’, which means ‘a choice or an option’ is proper usage according to the given sentence. Hence, option (b) is the correct improvement.

46. "Choose the best substitute (a, b, c) for the underlined part in each sentence [Morning Shift-2015 (I)]

If I were you, I would do it at once.

Correct Answer: (d) No improvement
Solution:

The sentence is absolutely correct and no improvement is required here.

47. "Choose the best substitute (a, b, c) for the underlined part in each sentence [Morning Shift-2015 (I)]

They set a strong guard, lest anyone could escape.

Correct Answer: (c) should
Solution:

‘Should’ is always used with ‘lest’. Hence, option (c) is the correct improvement of the given sentence.

48. "Choose the best substitute (a, b, c) for the underlined part in each sentence [Morning Shift-2015 (I)]

The matter called up an explanation of his conduct.

Correct Answer: (c) for
Solution:

See the various phrasal verbs
Called up — To start
Called out — To challenge/To shout
Called in — To seek explanation
Called for — To be a requisite/necessity
Obviously, ‘called for’ makes
compliance with the theme of the sentence.
Hence, option (c) is the correct replacement.

49. "Choose the best substitute (a, b, c) for the underlined part in each sentence [Morning Shift-2015 (I)]

The accused refused having murdered anybody.

Correct Answer: (b) denied
Solution:

‘Refused’ is used in the general sense. ‘Disagreed’ is used to show the difference in opinion. For accusation, ‘deny’ should be used. Hence, option (b) is the correct improvement.

50. "Choose the best substitute (a, b, c) for the underlined part in each sentence [Morning Shift-2015 (I)]

We cannot trust a man who plays false and loose with others.

Correct Answer: (c) fast and loose
Solution:

‘Fast and loose’ is an idiom which means ‘dishonest’ and hence, there can’t be any change in its structure.