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).
Sheela was reprimanded by the school Marshall for coming lately to school.
(1) to school lately
(2) late to school
(3) to school later
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The second option is the correct answer .
The adverb "lately" means "recently." In this context, we need an adverb to describe when Sheela came to school. The adverb "late" means after the usual or expected time.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "Sheela was reprimanded by the school Marshall for coming late to school."
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