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".
He has the irritating habit of (playing his own trumpet) all the time.
(1) blowing his own trumpet
(2) pumping his own trumpet
(3) bringing up his own trumpet
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct improvement for the sentence is the first option.
The phrase blowing his own trumpet is an idiomatic expression that means someone is boasting or bragging about himself. It's the most appropriate choice in this context.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: He has the irritating habit of blowing his own trumpet all the time.
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