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 other shook their heads and made vague noises of approval.
(1) hung
(2) turned around
(3) No Improvement
(4) nodded
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
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Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct improvement for the sentence is: nodded.
Explanation: In the context of the sentence, the phrase "shook their heads" is used to describe a gesture of disapproval or disagreement. Therefore, to convey the intended meaning of approval, the correct word is "nodded." When people nod, it typically indicates agreement or approval.
hung
turned around
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Drinking tea is an English habit.
(1) No Improvement
(2) tradition
(3) convention
(4) custom
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 train is running late time.
(1) after
(2) behind
(3) off
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Shut the window, it is fairly cold.
(1) quiet
(2) quite
(3) rather
This matter admits no excuses.
(1) admits for
(2) admits to
(3) admits of
Listen attention to what I say.
(1) attentively
(2) attend
(3) attentive
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