Sentence Improvement Part-I

Total Questions: 50

21. Lots of kids (was visualised) crossing the road when the bus arrived. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) have been seen
(b) was seen
(c) are seen
(d) were seen

Correct Answer: (d) were seen

Solution:According to the "Subject-Verb Agreement Rule", a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb.

In the given sentence, 'lots of kids' is a plural subject that will take 'were' as a plural verb.
Hence, 'were seen' is the most appropriate answer.

22. The use of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides began after the Green Revolution. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) A practice of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides
(b) The custom of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides
(c) Consumption of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides
(d) The usage of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides

Correct Answer: (d) The usage of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides

Solution:'Use' means the act of utilizing something for a specific purpose while 'Usage' means the customary or habitual manner in which something is utilized.

Hence, 'The usage of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides' is the most appropriate answer.

23. Her paintings are way better then her sketches. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) more
(b) No substitution required
(c) than
(d) off

Correct Answer: (c) than

Solution:'Than' is used to compare the qualities between two things.

In the given sentence, her paintings are being compared to her sketches.
Hence, 'than' is the most appropriate answer.

24. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, an Jaguar and an Fiat.
(b) There are three cars parked outside: an Mercedes, a Jaguar and a Fiat.
(c) There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, a Jaguar and a Fiat.
(d) There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, an Jaguar and a Fiat.

Correct Answer: (c) There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, a Jaguar and a Fiat.

Solution:(c) There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, a Jaguar and a Fiat. (Correct)

(a) There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, an Jaguar and an Fiat. (Incorrect Article)

(b) There are three cars parked outside: an Mercedes, a Jaguar and a Fiat.(Incorrect Article)

(d) There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, an Jaguar and a Fiat. (Incorrect Article)

25. He is faster than smarter. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) more fast than smart
(b) faster than being smart
(c) fast than smart
(d) No substitution

Correct Answer: (c) fast than smart

Solution:When there is a comparison between two qualities of a single person or thing, we do not use normal comparative degree.

E.g.- more smart than beautiful(not 'smarter than beautiful').

Similarly, the given sentence compares two qualities, 'fast' and 'smart'.
Hence, 'more fast and smart' is the most appropriate answer.

26. The Taj Mahal is one of the much popular seven wonders of the world. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) much more
(b) more
(c) most
(d) No substitution required

Correct Answer: (a) much more

Solution:One of the + Superlative degree adjective + Plural Subject" is grammatically the correct structure.

For example, one of the best men, one of the greatest kings, one of the worst phones, etc.
Hence, 'most' is the most appropriate answer.

27. She trusted her husband but he stabbed her in the neck when he usurped her inheritance. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) snapped her in the neck
(b) stabbed her in the back
(c) stabbed her with a fork
(d) stabbed her prospects

Correct Answer: (b) stabbed her in the back

Solution:'Stabbed her in the back' is the correct idiom that means to be unfaithful or disloyal to.

The given sentence states that she trusted her husband but he was unfaithful to her when he usurped her inheritance.
Hence, 'stabbed her in the back' is the most appropriate answer.

28. I like to read books, but my brother prefers to watching movies. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) No substitution
(b) to watch
(c) in watching
(d) on watching

Correct Answer: (b) to watch

Solution:We generally use an infinitive(V₁) with the preposition 'to'.

Hence, 'to watch' is the most appropriate answer.

29. This case is serious. You need to look into this matter; otherwise, the situation will get out of control soon. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) look after
(b) No substitution
(c) look up
(d) look at

Correct Answer: (b) No substitution

Solution:The given sentence is grammatically correct.

30. The village Seoni is located 113 km away from the capital city of MP, Bhopal. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) adjacent from city capital of MP, Bhopal
(b) proximate from capital of MP, Bhopal
(c) near from the city capital of MP, Bhopal
(d) far from the capital city of MP, Bhopal

Correct Answer: (d) far from the capital city of MP, Bhopal

Solution:Bhopal 'Far' means situated at a distance or away from a place.

Hence, 'far from the capital city of MP, Bhopal' is the most appropriate answer.

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