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."
Water drawn from a municipal reservoir or a private well, is likely to contain traces of minerals or bacteria.
(1) village tank
(2) No Improvement
(3) public tank
(4) private tank
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option " public tank".
It conveys the idea that the source of water is a public or municipal facility. This is more accurate in the context of a discussion about the source of drinking water that is likely to contain minerals or bacteria.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Village tank : A " village tank " may not accurately represent the source of water for the majority of people.
- Private tank : It introduces a different concept altogether. "Private tank" suggests an individual or private source of water.
Therefore, the correct sentence is "Water drawn from a public tank or a private well, is likely to contain traces of minerals or bacteria".
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