Sentence Improvement Part-VII

41. My new shoes gave me a blistered on my right heel. [SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) me a blisters
(b) I a blister
(c) No improvement
(d) me a blister

Correct Answer: (d) me a blister

Solution:The given sentence is in the simple present tense so the verb must be used in the simple present form(V,). Hence, 'me a blister(V₁)' is the most appropriate answer.

42. The shelf is too highest for me to reach. [SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) too highly
(b) more higher
(c) No improvement
(d) too high

Correct Answer: (d) too high

Solution:We will use the positive degree adjective after 'too' not the superlative form(highest). Hence, 'too high' is the most appropriate answer.

43. I can't concentrate on my work because I am thinking off that beautiful scene. [SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) was think of
(b) am thinking about
(c) is thinking about
(d) No improvement

Correct Answer: (b) am thinking about

Solution:There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition 'off' must be replaced with 'about' as we generally use the preposition 'about' after the noun 'thinking'. Hence, 'I am thinking about' is the most appropriate answer.

44. The actors is to shoot the scene three times. [SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) No Improvement
(b) had to shooting
(c) has to shoot
(d) had to shoot

Correct Answer: (d) had to shoot

Solution:The given sentence talks about an action that happened in the past tense so it will have a verb in the past form(had). Hence, 'had to shoot' is the most appropriate answer.

45. I can hear the band which is playing patriotic tunes, in the playground. [SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) No improvement
(b) patriot tunes
(c) patriotic tuning
(d) patriotically tuned

Correct Answer: (a) No improvement

Solution:The given sentence is grammatically correct.

46. I won't bore you with the details, but I finally finish my taxes. [SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) No improvement
(b) finally finished
(c) final finishing
(d) finally finishing

Correct Answer: (b) finally finished

Solution:We will use the past form of the verb 'finish' in the latter part of the given sentence as it talks about an activity of the past. Hence, 'finally finished' is the most appropriate answer.

47. Select the option that will improve the (bracketed) part of the sentence. In case of no improvement select the option 'No improvement'. [SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Check all radiators for (meagre leaks, special) round pipework connections.

(a) small leaks, especially
(b) No improvement
(c) modest leaks, specially
(d) cramped leaks, specially

Correct Answer: (a) small leaks, especially

Solution:The given sentence needs an adverb(especially) and not an adjective(special). Hence, 'small leaks, especially' is the most appropriate answer.

48. Remember to close the windows before you leave. [SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) your leave
(b) No improvement
(c) you leaves
(d) you have leaving

Correct Answer: (b) No improvement

Solution:The given sentence is grammatically correct.

49. None of the witnessed could identify the suspect. [SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) No improvement
(b) witness had identify
(c) witnessed could identified
(d) witnesses could identify

Correct Answer: (d) witnesses could identify

Solution:'Witness' is a person who sees something happen and who can tell other people about it later. However, the given sentence needs a 'noun' and not a 'verb'. Hence, the verb 'witnessed' must be replaced with the noun 'witness' & 'witnesses could identify' becomes the most appropriate answer.

50. The early morning flight is the lest expensive. [SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) least's expensive
(b) least expensive
(c) lastly expensive
(d) No improvement

Correct Answer: (b) least expensive

Solution:'Superlative degree adjective' denotes the form of an adjective that expresses the highest or a very high degree of quality of a thing, person, etc. For example, best, worst, greatest, most, least, etc. However, we always place the definite article 'the' before any superlative adjective. Similarly, in the given sentence, 'least' is the superlative degree adjective. Hence, 'the least expensive' is the most appropriate answer.