Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Boil the potatoes and then crush it until soft.
(1) Smash it
(2) Knead it
(3) Mash them
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option.
Mash is the correct word to be used in the case of boiled potatoes. Mash means to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or applying pressure. Moreover, the plural form of the pronoun should be used, as the noun, potatoes, is in the plural form.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
Moreover, both of these options have it, which is incorrect to use for plural pronouns.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Boil the potatoes and then mash them."
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