SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT PART-III

Total Questions: 50

1. I have been in Chennai since a week, but I am planning to return now. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) for
Note:

"For" is used for a fixed period of time(countable) like 2 years/3 months/4 days/8 hours and for an activity that happened in a recent time. Similarly, in the given sentence, we can count 'a week'(one). Hence, 'for a week' is the most appropriate answer.

2. Peter was brought in the penalty area. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) was brought down in the
Note:

The phrasal verb 'bring down' means to cause someone to fall down. The given sentence states that somebody caused Peter to fall down in the penalty area. Hence, 'was brought down in the is the most appropriate answer.

3. Mahesh's attitude annoyed me and I blew into. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) annoyed me and I blew up
Note:

The phrasal verb 'blow up' means to lose temper or express anger. The given sentence states that Mahesh's attitude annoyed me so much that I lost my temper. Hence, 'annoyed me and I blew up' is the most appropriate answer.

4. Choose the best substitute for the bracketed segment in the following sentence to complete the sentence meaningfully. (No sooner did she shouted), than the thieves ran away leaving all the jewellery on the table. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) No sooner did she shout
Note:

With 'do/does/did', the first form of the verb is used. So 'shout' will be used. Hence, 'No sooner did she shout (V.)' is the most appropriate answer.

5. I don't think he can dance as wellest Elena. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) as well as
Note:

'As...as' is a comparative structure used to compare two things and 'as adjective/adverb as' is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, 'as well as' is the most appropriate answer.

6. Since the storm knocked in the power, we've been using candles to light our home. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) the storm knocked out the power
Note:

The phrasal verb 'knock out' means to cause a failure or disruption. The given sentence states that the storm caused a power failure, so they're using candles for lighting. Hence, 'the storm knocked out the power' is the most appropriate answer.

7. Could you please tell me which languages you are fluent in? [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) you speak fluently
Note:

We generally use the verb 'speak' when we talk about proficiency or fluency in language. 'Fluent in' will be replaced with the adverb 'fluently' as we generally use adverbs to modify a verb. Hence, 'you speak fluently' is the most appropriate answer.

8. I enjoy learn languages because I like them. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) learning
Note:

There are certain verbs which always take a gerund (V) after them. These verbs include 'love, enjoy, stop, suggest, consider, etc'. Hence, 'learning (V)' is the most appropriate answer.

9. Abraham narrated Reshma his last escapade in a dramatic way. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) adventure
Note:

adventure.

10. Mr. Arvind was accused of beating up before the students in the class. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) accused of beating up on the
Note:

The phrasal verb 'beat up on' means to assault or injure someone by hitting repeatedly. The given sentence states that Mr. Arvind faced an accusation of assaulting or beating the students in the class. Hence, 'accused of beating up on the is the most appropriate answer.