Sentence Improvement (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

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

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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.