Sentence Improvement Part-I

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

(a) doubtful beyond
(b) doubtful of
(c) doubtful in
(d) doubtful off

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)]

(a) in
(b) No substitution required
(c) onto
(d) upon

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)]

(a) dealt in a delicate and polite manner
(b) recognised and praised the talent of
(c) censured with harsh and abusive language
(d) lamented the untimely death of

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)]

(a) thinking about apply
(b) thinking on applying
(c) thinking about applying
(d) thinking in applying

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)]

(a) nice
(b) best
(c) better
(d) well

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)]

(a) No substitution required
(b) prize
(c) peach
(d) Peace

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)]

(a) by using dispersed labour
(b) by using amalgamated labour
(c) by using united labour
(d) by using limited labour

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)]

(a) convinced to speaking
(b) confident in speaking
(c) reassured of speaking
(d) assured of speaking

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)]

(a) No substitution required
(b) between the project
(c) until the project
(d) in the project

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)]

(a) go holding hands
(b) go hand in hand
(c) go arm in arm
(d) No substitution required

Correct Answer: (b) go hand in hand

Solution:go hand in hand means go together.