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Sentence Improvement Part-III

📆 November 4, 2024

Total Questions: 50

11. If we had moved to Italy when I was a child, I will had an Italian accent. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) I would have had
Solution:The given sentence is an example of a third conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure for it is "if + past perfect(had + V₂) Would have Vs".
  • Hence, 'I would have had' is the most appropriate answer.

12. Lewis can handle many of the European languages with its dialectical varieties fluently [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) with their dialectical varieties
Solution:Possessive pronoun 'Its' is used for a singular noun and 'their' is used for a plural noun.
  • Similarly, 'European languages' is a plural noun and it will take 'their' with it.
  • Hence, 'with their dialectical varieties' is the most appropriate answer.

13. Despite having a broken leg, Sarah managed to finish the marathon on record time. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) finish the marathon in record time
Solution:The phrase 'in record time' means within a remarkably short amount of time.
  • Preposition 'In' specifies the time frame for the action of finishing the marathon.
  • Hence, 'finish the marathon in record time' is the most appropriate answer.

14. Himanshu is braver than intelligent. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) more brave than intelligent
Solution:
  • When there is a comparison between two qualities of a single person or thing, we do not use normal comparative degree.
  • E.g.- more smart than beautiful(not 'smarter than beautiful").
  • Similarly, the given sentence compares two qualities, 'bravery' and 'intelligence' of Himanshu.
  • Hence, 'more brave than intelligent is the most appropriate answer.

15. It is nothing but pride. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) nothing else
Solution:'Nothing else' is used to emphasize a quality or feature that one has.
  • Similarly, in the given sentence, there is emphasis on the quality of pride.
  • Hence, 'nothing else' is the most appropriate answer.

16. Sujata has not and can never in the good books of her principal as she lacks honesty. [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) has not been and can never be
Solution:'Singular Sub + has + Va' and 'Modal(can) + V,' is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence.
  • Hence, 'has not been(V₂) and can never be(V₂)' is the most appropriate answer.

17. The integration of cutting edge technologies into the healthcare industry have the prospect of revolutionizing the way medical professionals provide patient care. [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) has the prospect
Solution:According to the 'Subject-Verb Agreement Rule', a singular subject always takes a singular verb.
  • In the given sentence, 'integration' is a singular subject that will take 'has' as a singular verb.
  • Hence, 'has the prospect' is the most appropriate answer.

18. Our teachers has planned of going for a picnic to the Doon Valley. [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Our teachers have planned a picnic
Solution:According to the "Subject-Verb Agreement Rule", a plural subject always takes a plural verb.
  • In the given sentence, 'our teachers' is a plural subject that will take 'have' as a plural verb.
  • Hence, 'Our teachers have planned a picnic' is the most appropriate answer.

19. The new employee was quickly promoted due to their hard work and dedication. [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) due to his hard work and dedication
Solution:'Their' is used for plural nouns whereas 'his' is used for singular nouns of common gender.
  • In the given sentence, 'the new employees' is a singular noun of common gender.
  • Hence, 'due to his hard work and dedication' is the most appropriate answer.

20. I have been living in this country since last several years but have never experienced any discrimination. [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) for the last several years
Solution:'Since' is used to denote a point of time like since 1960.
  • 'For' is used for a fixed period of time(countable) like 2 years/3 months/4 days/8 hours.
  • Hence, 'for the last several years' is the most appropriate answer.
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