Sentence Improvement (Part-VI)

Total Questions: 49

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

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

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).

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)]

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)]

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.

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.

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)]

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)]

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)]

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.