Sentence Improvement Part-VI

Total Questions: 49

1. The film's director decide to reshoot the scene. [SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) deciding to reshoot
(b) decide to reshot
(c) decided to reshoot
(d) No Improvement

Correct Answer: (c) decided to reshoot

Solution:The given sentence is in the simple past tense so the verb must be used in the simple past form (V2).

However, the past form of 'decide' is 'decided'.
Hence, 'decided to reshoot' is the most appropriate answer.

2. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option no correction required if the sentence is correct as given. [SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(Much times), I have felt that conversations like these must take place in person

(a) Many a times
(b) Many time
(c) No correction required
(d) Many a time

Correct Answer: (d) Many a time

Solution:We generally use the phrase 'Many a time' to convey that something has happened frequently or repeatedly.

It emphasizes the repetition of an action or event.
Hence, 'Many a time' is the most appropriate answer.

3. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required If the sentence is correct as given. [SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Evening)]

One of the main climbing routes, approaches the summit from the southeast (in the Nepal).

(a) at the Nepal
(b) in Nepal
(c) No correction required
(d) from the Nepal

Correct Answer: (b) in Nepal

Solution:Article 'the' must be removed as we only use article the with the name of the countries which have plural or singular nouns, are composed of multiple words or include words like 'republic', 'kingdom' or 'states'.

For example The United States of America, The Philippines, The Maldives etc.
Hence, 'In Nepal' is the most appropriate answer.

4. In the logo, the blue contrast wells with its complementary colour, yellow. [SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) No improvement
(b) contrast well
(c) contrast we'll
(d) contrasts well

Correct Answer: (d) contrasts well

Solution:'Wells' must be replaced with 'Well' as 'well' is an adverb and we never make plurals of adverbs.

Hence, 'contrasts well' is the most appropriate answer.

5. My history assignment is due on Wednesday. [SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) are due at
(b) No improvement
(c) were due on
(d) is dues in

Correct Answer: (b) No improvement

Solution:The sentence is grammatically correct.

6. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select "no substitution required". [SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(Hardly did the ink dried on my weekly column, when) one of my readers called me.

(a) Hardly had the ink dry on last week's column, when
(b) No substitution required
(c) Hardly did the ink dried on last week's column, when
(d) Hardly had the ink dried on last week's column, when

Correct Answer: (d) Hardly had the ink dried on last week's column, when

Solution:Hardly had the ink dried on last week's column, when 'Did' must be replaced with 'Had' in order to use the past perfect tense.

The past perfect tense is used to indicate an action that occurred before another past action.
Hence, 'Hardly had the ink dried on last week's column, when' is the most appropriate answer.

7. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required". [SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Evening)]

Bonaparte, unlike Hoche, was not (eagerly to embark in) a serious Irish expedition.

(a) eager to embark on
(b) No substitution required
(c) eagerest to embarked on
(d) eager into embark in

Correct Answer: (a) eager to embark on

Solution:'Eagerly' must be replaced with the adjective 'Eager' as Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns (Bonaparte).

We generally use prepositions (on/upon) with the verb 'Embark'.
Hence, 'Eager to embark on' is the most appropriate answer.

8. I'll see you in the meets next week. [SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) at the meeting
(b) No improvement
(c) of the meeting
(d) on the meeting

Correct Answer: (a) at the meeting

Solution:The verb 'meets' must be replaced with the noun 'meeting' and we generally use the preposition 'at' to indicate the specific location or point in time where an event or gathering takes place.

Hence, 'at the meeting' is the most appropriate answer.

9. In the summer, the weathering can be very hot around here. [SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) weathers could being
(b) No improvement
(c) weather is be
(d) weather can be

Correct Answer: (d) weather can be

Solution:'weathering can be' must be replaced with 'weather can be as the correct phrase to use is "weather can be," which conveys the intended meaning that the weather can be very hot in the summer.

Hence, 'weather can be' is the most appropriate answer.

10. Training your dog have required a lot of patience. [SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) require the lot
(b) requires a lot
(c) required lot
(d) No improvement

Correct Answer: (b) requires a lot

Solution:The phrase "have required a lot' will be replaced with 'requires a lot' because we use Simple Present Tense to state general truths.

The given sentence states a general truth about training dogs.
Hence, 'requires a lot' is the most appropriate answer.

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