Question : Directions: In the following question, improve the bracketed part of each sentence.
These incidents tend to pick up post-monsoon; (there could be) urgent need to focus on preventive measures.
(1) there is an
(2) there was an
(3) there could have been an
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option.
This option provides the correct phrasing and maintains the present tense, indicating that there is an urgent need to focus on preventive measures.
Could is used to indicate probability in the past tense, whereas "is" is used for assertion in the present tense.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "These incidents tend to pick up post-monsoon; there is an urgent need to focus on preventive measures."
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Question : Directions: Improve the bracketed part of each sentence.
He wanted to buy some artefacts, but (he could not have enough money).
(1) he could not have money enough
(2) he did not have enough money
(3) he could not ask enough money
Shreya is a winner, and there (is no point of denying that) fact.
(1) no denial in the
(2) no way we could deny
(3) no denying the
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(1) number
(2) numerous
(3) large
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(1) wind blew
(2) wind blews
(3) wind blows
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(1) for
(2) since
(3) on
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