Sentence Improvement Part-VII

Total Questions: 50

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

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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.

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)]

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)]

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)]

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.