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".
Despite his father's financial assistance, he was always (hard on).
(1) hard in
(2) hard up
(3) hard out
(4) No Improvement
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.
Hard up is the correct phrasal verb to use in this context. It means lacking money or financially struggling, which fits the meaning of the sentence.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Hard in is not an idiomatic phrase in English when describing financial difficulties.
- Hard out is not a commonly used phrase to describe financial situations.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: Despite his father's financial assistance, he was always hard up .
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