Sentence Improvement Part-I

Total Questions: 50

31. Kiran's teacher was doubtful on her success. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) doubtful of
Solution:'Of' is a fixed preposition used after the word 'doubtful'.
  • Hence, 'doubtful of' is the most appropriate answer.

32. Harry is the one sitting on the corner. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) in
Solution:'In' is used to indicate the location or position of an object or a person.
  • Similarly, in the given sentence, 'corner' is the position of Harry.
  • Hence, 'in' is the most appropriate answer.

33. The Board of Film Analysts vituperated the novice Indonesian film-maker and cancelled its nomination for the 'Golden Globe Award'. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) censured with harsh and abusive language
Solution:censured with harsh and abusive language

34. Naina is leaving and I am think to apply for her job. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) thinking about applying
Solution:'Am' is a helping verb of Present Continuous Tense and 'is/am/are + Ving' is the correct grammatical structure. 'About' is used to introduce the topic or subject of discussion or consideration. \
  • Also, we always use a gerund (Ving) after a preposition.
  • Hence, 'thinking (Ving) about applying (Ving)' is the most appropriate answer.

35. Malati has a difficult job, but she does it good. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) well
Solution:The given sentence needs an adverb (well) to modify the meaning of the verb 'does', not an adjective(good).
  • Hence, 'well' is the most appropriate answer.

36. He travelled the whole world, but found piece at home. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Peace
Solution:'Piece' means a portion of an object or a material while 'peace' means a state of being calm and free from any kind of worry or disturbance.
  • The word 'peace' makes the sentence meaningful.
  • Hence, 'peace' is the most appropriate answer.

37. Farmers have harvested wheat by using whatever labour that was available to them. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) by using limited labour
Solution:Limited' means a small quantity or number of something.
  • The ' given sentence states that farmers have harvested their wheat by using a small number of labourers.
  • Hence, 'by using limited labour' is the most appropriate answer.

38. You can become confident to speak English within one year. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) confident in speaking
Solution:'In' is used after the word 'confident' to show the specific area or subject in which someone is confident.
  • Hence, 'confident in speaking' is the most appropriate answer.

39. The unexpected turn beside the project put the company in a big financial crisis. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) in the project
Solution:'In' is used to indicate involvement while 'beside' is used to show that two things are close to each other.
  • The given passage talks about the impact of unexpected change in the project.
  • Hence, 'in the project' is the most appropriate answer.

40. Politics and money go together in this country. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) go hand in hand
Solution:go hand in hand means go together.