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).
He absented from the meeting.
(1) Was absent
(2) Absented himself
(3) Took absence
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice for the sentence is the second option.
The use of absented himself is an improvement because it includes the reflexive pronoun himself, which clarifies that the person took an action to be absent from the meeting.
The other options are not correct and suitable in this context, as they might change the meaning of the sentence.
So, the sentence should be: "He absented himself from the meeting."
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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".
The boys (absented themselves) for two days.
(1) were absented
(2) absented'
(3) had absented
I had took the papers to John's office.
(1) will took the papers
(2) taken the papers
(3) took the papers
The meeting was advanced until the following Monday.
(1) adjourned
(2) suspended
(3) forwarded
The watch is correct by the minute.
(1) to
(2) for
(3) of
Elephants live in groups in the jungle.
(1) Crowds
(2) Herds
(3) Hoards
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