Sentence Improvement Part-II

41. I used a variety of sources to find the more cheap flight. [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) no rectification needed
(b) cheaper
(c) cheapest
(d) cheap

Correct Answer: (c) cheapest

Solution:We generally use article 'the' with a superlative degree and the correct superlative degree of 'cheap' is 'cheapest'.

Hence, 'cheapest' is the most appropriate answer.

42. His claim to be the smartly kid in the school was a bit hyperbole ! [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) no rectification needed
(b) smartest
(c) smarter
(d) smart

Correct Answer: (b) smartest

Solution:We generally use a superlative degree adjective with the definite article 'the'.

The correct superlative adjective of 'smartly' is 'smartest'.

Hence, 'smartest' is the most appropriate answer.

43. The rise in temperature is playing havoc with India's rainfall which is pertinent for India's agriculture sector. [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) rainfall who is pertinent
(b) rainfall which is significant
(c) rainfall which is decant
(d) rainfall which was mendicant

Correct Answer: (b) rainfall which is significant

Solution:'Significant' means important.

The given sentence states that the rise in temperature is playing havoc with India's rainfall which is significant for India's agricultural sector.
Hence, 'rainfall which is significant' is the most appropriate answer.

44. Rahul's sister says that my brother is the best dancer in the city. [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) her brother is the best dancer in the city
(b) my brother was the best dancer in the city
(c) her brother was the best dancer in the city
(d) his brother was the best dancer in the city

Correct Answer: (a) her brother is the best dancer in the city

Solution:The main subject in the sentence is 'Rahul's sister' which is feminine gender.

'Her' is used for feminine gender.
Hence, 'her brother is the best dancer in the city is the most appropriate answer.

45. A wonder in the plant kingdom, the Great Banyan Tree of the AJC Bose Botanical Garden at Shibpur in Howrah, occupies a unique position in the world records. [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) occupying a unique position in
(b) occupies an unique position in
(c) No improvement required
(d) being occupied a unique position of

Correct Answer: (c) No improvement required

Solution:The given sentence is grammatically correct.

46. It has raining very hard and he has a very large umbrella to keep off the rain-drops. [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) was looked
(b) would have looked
(c) had looking
(d) would be looked

Correct Answer: (b) would have looked

Solution:Time period is not given in the sentence, so we can not use Present Perfect Continuous Tense.

Rather, we will use Present Continuous Tense (Singular Sub. + is + Ving) in the given sentence.
Hence, 'is raining' is the most appropriate answer.

47. Adyasha would have been looked gorgeous in ethnic apparel. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) was looked
(b) would have looked
(c) had looking
(d) would be looked

Correct Answer: (b) would have looked

Solution:The given sentence is an example of active voice and the correct grammatical structure is 'would have + V3'.

Hence, 'would have looked(V3)' is the most appropriate answer.

48. In today's world, technology must be used for feed the changing forces in society. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) must had been used to feed
(b) must have been used to feed
(c) must used to feed
(d) must be used to feed

Correct Answer: (d) must be used to feed

Solution:We generally use an infinitive(V₁) with the preposition 'to'.

Hence, 'must be used to feed(V₁)' is the most appropriate answer.

49. She can draw very well and just as creative. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) as creativer
(b) as creatively
(c) creative than
(d) creative

Correct Answer: (b) as creatively

Solution:We use 'and', 'or' and 'but' to connect two parts of sentences which are similar in grammatical status.

Similarly, in the given sentence, 'and' connects the adverb 'well' with another adverb 'creatively'.
Hence, 'as creatively' is the most appropriate answer.

50. The flames caught so quick that I had no time to think. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) quickly
(b) quickest
(c) as quick as
(d) quicker

Correct Answer: (a) quickly

Solution:'Quick' must be replaced with 'quickly' as we generally use adverbs to modify the meaning of a verb('caught' in the given sentence).

Hence, 'quickly' is the most appropriate answer.