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).
I tried to cane her but of no purpose.
(1) For
(2) With
(3) To
(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.
To no purpose is a phrase that means futile. The meaning of the sentence is that even though the speaker tried to beat her, it was futile or pointless.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "I tried to cane her but to no purpose."
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(2) Loss her doll
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(1) availed of
(2) availed
(3) availed to
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(1) At
(2) To
(3) With
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(1) Engulfed
(2) Circled
(3) Encircled
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(1) Was
(2) Will
(3) Have
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