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".
Because of his ill health, the doctor has advised him (not to refrain) from smoking.
(1) not to refrained
(2) to resort to
(3) to refrain
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution :
The correct answer is the
third
option.
The phrase "not to refrain" is redundant because "refrain" itself means to avoid or abstain from.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
- "To resort to" means to turn to something as a last option, which does not fit the context.
- "Not to refrained" is grammatically incorrect.
Therefore, the correct statement should be: "Because of his ill health, the doctor has advised him to refrain from smoking."
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