Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bold part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement."
It was fortunate that the time bomb had burst only after the crowd had dispersed.
(1) exploded
(2) No Improvement
(3) blown up
(4) erupted
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 "exploded".
It is the most appropriate and common word to use in this context. It accurately conveys the idea that the time bomb detonated, resulting in an explosion.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Therefore, the correct sentence is "It was fortunate that the time bomb exploded only after the crowd had dispersed".
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Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
His (argument) against his opponent duly brought jeers from the crowd.
(1) invective
(2) praise
(3) controversy
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
He spoke as though his throat (had had) suffered an injury
(1) has had
(2) had
(3) would have
Do you know the time (when) the train departs?
(1) which
(2) by
(3) that
I will not buy (some) mangoes.
(1) a little
(2) much
(3) any
The common fruit fly is technically (called as) "drosophila".
(1) called
(2) known by
(3) known as
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