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).
The celebration was abandoned due to heavy rains.
(1) adjourned
(2) postponed
(3) inoperative
(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 answer is the second option.
The word abandoned suggests that the celebration was completely cancelled, which may not be the intended meaning. The context suggests that the celebration was likely rescheduled due to the adverse weather conditions. The option postponed is the correct alternative, as it accurately conveys the idea of rescheduling an event due to unfavourable weather conditions.
The correct sentence should be: "The celebration was postponed due to heavy rains."
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The tribunal has postponed the hearing to December 15.
(1) delayed
(2) pushed
(3) adjourned
Because that there were heavy rains the lake was flooded.
(1) Because of the
(2) As there were
(3) Since there was
The meeting was advanced until the following Monday.
(2) suspended
(3) forwarded
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 meeting adjourned abruptly) by the chairperson after about an hour of intense deliberation.
(1) The meeting was adjourned abruptly
(2) The meeting was abruptly adjourned
(3)The meeting was adjourned abrupt
He could not cope up with the heavy rush.
(1) cope upto
(2) cope by
(3) cope with
(4) No improvement
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