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".
Maharana Pratap killed many enemy soldiers (through his sword).
(1) by his sword
(2) with his sword
(3) across his sword
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The correct preposition to be used here is "with" as "with" is used with objects and makes the sentence grammatically accurate to convey the intended meaning of the sentence that the sword is used as a weapon to kill enemy soldiers.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: Maharana Pratap killed many enemy soldiers with his sword.
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