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 cities are bursting on the seams with the people.
(1) Bursting on seams
(2) Bursting at seams
(3) Bursting at the seams
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
The common idiom used to describe a place that is overcrowded or filled to capacity is bursting at the seams. Thus, this conveys the intended meaning that the cities are at full capacity and overcrowded.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: The cities are bursting at the seams with the people.
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