Sentence Improvement (Part-XII)

Total Questions: 50

21. They each listened carefully to what each other said. [SSC CGL 18/04/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) the other
Solution:We will remove 'each' to grammatically correct the given sentence. Hence, 'the other is the most appropriate answer.

22. The dress may pleasantly be delivered to us at the earliest. [SSC CGL 19/04/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) may kindly
Solution:We will replace 'pleasantly' with 'kindly to grammatically correct the given sentence. Hence, 'may kindly' is the most appropriate answer.

23. Since setting up, the charity has raised a million dollars. [SSC CGL 19/04/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a)-Since being set up
Solution:The initial part of the given sentence is incomplete as it requires a gerund(being). Hence, 'since being set up' is the most appropriate answer.

24. I can't make out my mind about taking a vacation in winter. [SSC CGL 19/04/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) make up
Solution:'Make up one's mind" is a phrase that means to make a decision.
  • Similarly in the given sentence, the narrator is unable to decide about taking a vacation.
  • Hence, 'make up' is the most appropriate answer.

25. There are a bit nice shops in the town centre. [SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) far nicer
Solution:We cannot use the article 'a' before shops(plural) & we cannot write 'more' with a comparative degree 'nicer'.
  • Hence, 'far nicer' is the most appropriate answer.

26. Would you have been so kind as to close the window? [SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) Would you be
Solution:We generally use the modal verb 'would' when we want to politely request someone for something.
  • Similarly in the given sentence, someone is asking politely to close the window.
  • Hence, 'Would you be' is the most appropriate answer.

27. Often it makes one wonder at the sights you see. [SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) one sees
Solution:'One' means any person, but not any particular person.
  • However, when we use 'one' in a sentence we always use 'one' as a pronoun not pronouns like you, him, he, etc.
  • Moreover, 'one' is a singular subject so it will take 'sees' as a singular verb.
  • Hence, 'one sees' is the most appropriate answer.

28. It is quite difficult to make on what this doctor writes. [SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) make out
Solution:'Make out' is a phrasal verb which means to see, hear or understand something with difficulty.
  • The given sentence states that it is difficult to understand what this doctor writes.
  • Hence, 'make out' is the most appropriate answer.

29. Whom was the person that you wanted me to contact there? [SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Morning]

Correct Answer: (b) Who is the person
Solution:If the relative pronoun is followed by a 'verb', then the relative pronoun must be 'Who' and if it is followed by a 'noun or pronoun', then the relative pronoun must be 'Whom'.
  • Similarly, in the given sentence, the relative pronoun is followed by a 'verb(was)'.
  • Hence, 'Who is the person' is the most appropriate answer.

30. We had to undergo a great many difficulties. [SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) No improvement
Solution:The sentence is grammatically correct.