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 empty stands at the stadium (bought as a shock) to the contingent, which was taking part in the celebration for the first time in the state.
(1) brought as a shock
(2) got as a shock
(3) came as a shock
(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 choice is the third option.
It is a common phrase that conveys the idea that something was surprising or unexpected. In the context of the sentence, it indicates that the empty stands were unexpected and surprising to the contingent.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The empty stands at the stadium came as a shock to the contingent, which was taking part in the celebration for the first time in the state."
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Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
Which newspaper do you subscribe for?
(1) subscribe in
(2) subscribe at
(3) subscribe to
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(1) Higher provisional
(2) High provision
(3) High provisionistic
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).
You must accustom yourself with new ideas.
(1) accustomed yourself with
(2) accustom yourself to
(3) get accustom to
It is important not to worry.
(1) to don't worry
(2) to not worry
(3) don't worry
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(1) perceptive
(2) perspective
(3) prospective
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