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."
We were (not) the wiser after hearing the explanation.
(1) none
(2) neither
(3) nevertheless
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option " none".
The sentence "We were none the wiser after hearing the explanation" is a common saying used to convey that the explanation did not provide any new insights.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- "Neither" typically requires a second part of the sentence to complete the comparison and is incorrect here.
- "Nevertheless" means "in spite of that" or "however," and it is used to introduce contrasting information, which is inappropriate to be used here.
Therefore, the correct sentence is "We were none the wiser after hearing the explanation".
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