Sentence Improvement Part-VII

Total Questions: 50

1. 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 16/06/2023 (Morning)]

We saw him (the more) during Hogsmeade weekend.

Correct Answer: (b) the most
Solution:We generally use superlative degree 'most' with definite article 'the.
  • Hence, the most' 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 16/06/2023 (Morning)]

(Then got of on) a station in the very heart of London.

Correct Answer: (b) They got off at
Solution:Then got of on' must be replaced with 'they got off at because we generally use the phrase 'get off to physically leave from a vehicle or mode of transportation.
  • Also 'at' is used to indicate a specific place or position.
  • Hence, they got off at' 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 16/06/2023 (Afternoon)]

The relationship between two people is (by the way in what) they feel and behave towards each other.

Correct Answer: (c) the way in which
Solution:The phrase by the way in what must be replaced with the way in which as we generally use the phrase 'the way in which to show the manner in which something is being done.
  • This phrase gives the same meaning as the relative adverb how'.
  • Hence, the way in which' is the most appropriate answer.

4. 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 16/06/2023 (Afternoon)]

Besides the atmospheric changes that make us sweat, (hormonal or emotional stimulus can also cause sweating).

Correct Answer: (a) hormonal and emotional stimuli also causes sweating
Solution:The conjunction 'or' will be replaced with the conjunction 'and' as it is used to connect two or more words.
  • Since both the factors 'hormonal stimulus' and 'emotional stimulus' are responsible for sweating, we need to use the conjunction 'and'.
  • The given sentence is an example of Simple Present Tense as the prepositional phrase is given in Simple Present tense.
  • Hence, hormonal and emotional stimuli also causes sweating' is the most appropriate answer.

5. 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 16/06/2023 (Evening)]

We've made extraordinary (flowering as a) society in that regard.

Correct Answer: (a) progress as a
Solution:'progress as a' is the most appropriate answer. most appropriate answer.
  • 'Progress as a' functions as a prepositional phrase modifying the noun 'society.
  • It indicates that the society has made extraordinary progress or advancement in a certain regard.

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 16/06/2023 (Evening)]

It is expected that this police power will only apply to air and (sea routes between the Great Britain and the Northern Ireland).

Correct Answer: (c) sea routes between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Solution:Article 'the' must be removed as 'Great Britain and northern Ireland is being used as a proper noun to refer to the specific region, so the definite article is not required.
  • Hence, 'sea routes between Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the most appropriate answer.

7. If you want to have two cats, a male and a female will usually gotten along. [SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) will usually get
Solution:The phrase 'will usually gotten' will be replaced with 'will usually get' as we generally use the first form of the verb after modals.
  • Hence, 'will usually get(V.)' is the most appropriate answer.

8. 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 19/06/2023 (Afternoon)]

Both of us felt the relationship (wasn't really gone somewhere.)

Correct Answer: (b) wasn't really going anywhere
Solution:We generally use the Gerund(going) as these are actually verb forms used as nouns to show activities.
  • Hence, 'wasn't really going anywhere' is the most appropriate answer.

9. I like to hang my laundry outside in the suns to dry. [SSC MTS 19/06/2023]

Correct Answer: (d) sun to dry
Solution:The word 'suns' must be replaced with 'sun' as we don't make plurals of the proper noun 'Sun'.
  • Hence, 'sun to dry' is the most appropriate answer.

10. 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 19/06/2023 (Evening)]

It was a (easement to be far away) from that malicious old labyrinth with its stares and gossip.

Correct Answer: (b) relief to be away
Solution:'Easement' must be replaced with 'relief' as it conveys the sense of comfort and freedom from something undesirable. Hence, 'relief to be away' is the most appropriate answer.