Sentence Improvement Part-IX

Total Questions: 50

31. Turn left outside the library door and walk down the corridor then you came to the main staircase. [SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)]

Correct Answer: (b) until you come to
Solution:'Until' is used as a conjunction and Instead of a noun phrase, we use a subordinate clause after until which is in simple present tense.
  • Hence, 'Until you come to' is the most appropriate answer.

32. His tone was neither of anger nor sorrow. [SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)]

Correct Answer: (b) nor of sorrow
Solution:We will use the preposition 'of' with 'Nor' as the tone of the person is talked about.
  • Hence, 'Nor of sorrow' is the most appropriate answer.

33. I reached at London only this morning. [SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)]

Correct Answer: (b) reached
Solution:'Reach somewhere' is the correct phrase and 'Reach' will not have any preposition with it.
  • Hence, 'I reached London only this morning' is the most appropriate answer.

34. Reading has the capacity to make a man wise, but reading of only textbooks is like living in room of our same height. [Graduate Level 01/08/2022 (Shift-4)]

Correct Answer: (c) Reading makes a man wise
Solution:'Simple present tense(Singular.Sub + V₁-s/es + obj)' will be used in the given sentence as it is used to describe a fact or universal truth.
  • Hence, 'reading makes a man wise' is the most appropriate answer.

35. A lot of people are seen gathering, discussing and negotiating in front of our stall in the town. [Graduate Level 01/08/2022 (Shift-4)]

Correct Answer: (a) bargaining
Solution:'Bargain' means to discuss and negotiate.
  • Hence, 'Bargaining' is the most appropriate answer.

36. The captain disdained the roaring impatience and mutinous disposition of his crews. [Graduate Level 02/08/2022 (Shift-3)]

Correct Answer: (a) Treated with scom
Solution:'Disdained' means to be Treated with scorn or unworthy of one's consideration.
  • Hence, 'treated with scorn' is the most appropriate answer.

37. The walls of the temple caved out due to weak construction [Graduate Level 02/08/2022 (Shift-3)]

Correct Answer: (d) in
Solution:The phrase "Cave in" means to collapse; subside.
  • Hence, 'cave in' is the most appropriate answer.

38. The heading of the newspaper shout at the readers to stay inside their homes. [Graduate Level 03/08/2022 (Shift-3)]

Correct Answer: (d) shouted at the readers
Solution:We need to use simple past tense (V₂) to make the sentence grammatically correct.
  • Hence, 'Shouted (V₂) at the readers' is the most appropriate answer.

39. Extreme sadness and pitiful cries of people filled the whole atmosphere. [Graduate Level 03/08/2022 (Shift-3)]

Correct Answer: (c) The heart rending cries
Solution:The heart rending cries 'Heart Rending' means something that causes you to feel great sadness and pity.
  • Hence, 'the heart rending cries' is the most appropriate answer.

40. Dheerubai, a source of inspiration to the present generation, started life very poor and then later in life became very rich. [Graduate Level 04/08/2022 (Shift-2)]

Correct Answer: (d) Went from rags to riches
Solution:Went from rags to riches- to start your life very poor and then later in life become very rich.