Sentence Improvement Part-XIII

Total Questions: 50

41. She had grown too thin which she looked like a scarecrow. [SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) so thin that
Solution:'So-that' is a fixed phrase that is used to introduce a clause of purpose. Hence, 'so thin that' is the most appropriate answer.

42. During the fight the wise man walked away without arguing. [SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

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

43. Girish was able to drive down from Bengaluru in ten hours as there was very little traffic on the highway. [SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) as there was very less
Solution:The sentence is grammatically correct.

44. While driving down, Girish permission to cross the two states. having to apply for official [SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (b) had to apply
Solution:The second part of the given sentence must be in the past tense so the verb must be used in its past form(had) and not in the continuous form(having). Hence, 'had to apply' is the most appropriate answer.

45. My uncle and his family may come late last night, but I am not sure. [SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) might have come
Solution:The given sentence is in the past tense(last night) so the verb must be used in its past form(might) and not in the present form(may). Hence, 'might have come' is the most appropriate answer.

46. I cannot put with his rudeness any longer. [SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) put up with
Solution:'Put up with' is a phrasal verb that means tolerate or endure something. The given sentence states that the narrator cannot tolerate someone's rudeness any longer. Hence, 'put up with' is the most appropriate answer.

47. My parents usually go for a walk before they go to bed. [SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Morning)]

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

48. I've discussed all the options with you. There are no more options available for you. [SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Morning)]

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

49. During his research, the forest officer was pleasantly surprised to find that the population of tigers had increased. [SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Afternoon)]

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

50. It's not our book; it must be there's. [SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) theirs
Solution:'Their' is a possessive case of the plural pronoun 'they' which is used as an attributive adjective like their rights, their houses, etc. However, we add 's' in it when we use it at the end of a sentence. Similarly, in the given sentence, 'theirs' will be used for books.