Sentence Improvement (Part-XI)

Total Questions: 50

21. The viewing for the Mount Everest is clearer from here. [SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (b) view of
Solution:The given sentence does not need the gerund(V-ing) form of the verb 'view'.
  • Moreover, the preposition 'for' must be replaced with 'of'.
  • Hence, 'view of is the most appropriate answer.

22. When it comes to love of sports, he takes off his father. [SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) takes after
Solution:'Take after is a phrase which means to resemble one's ancestors in appearance, character, behaviour.
  • The given sentence states that he resembles his father when it comes to love of sports.
  • Hence, 'takes after' is the most appropriate answer.

23. Many state governments are facing a financial crunch. [SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) No improvement require
Solution:The given sentence is grammatically correct.

24. He knows how bad I wanted a baby. [SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) how badly
Solution:The given sentence needs an adverb to modify the verb(knows) and not an adjective(bad).
  • Hence, 'how badly I' is the most appropriate answer.

25. The range of flavours is determined by where the plant species is grown and how it is processed. [SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) No substitution required
Solution:The given sentence is grammatically correct.

26. The fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to global warming. [SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) No improvement required
Solution:The given sentence is grammatically correct.

27. The eggs are warm into a suitable temperature for the larvae to hatch from eggs. [SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) are warmed to
Solution:There is a prepositional error in the given sentence.
  • The preposition 'into' must be replaced with 'to'.
  • Moreover, 'are + V3(third form of the verb)' is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence.
  • Hence, 'are warned (V3) to' is the most appropriate answer.

28. If we do nothing to curb this pollution, I guarantee we wil face the wall in the future. [SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (b) face the music
Solution:'Face the music' is an idiom that means to accept the unpleasant consequences of your actions.
  • Similarly, the given sentence states that we have to accept the unpleasant consequences of pollution.

29. Do you mind me to being here while you are working? [SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) you mind me being
Solution:The given sentence needs a gerund (V-ing) and not an infinitive (preposition to + V₁).
  • Hence, 'you mind me being(V-ing)' is the most appropriate answer.

30. One's family plays a very major role to continue the trends and age-old traditions. [SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) significant role in enduring the trends
Solution:Enduring' means continuing for a long time.
  • However, the given sentence states that one's family plays an important role in continuing the age-old traditions that had lasted for a long time.
  • Hence, 'significant role in enduring the trends' is the most appropriate answer.