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).
They tried to win control of the company from their step-brothers.
(1) inherit
(2) swindle
(3) wrest
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
"Win" should be replaced with "wrest" to convey the intended meaning that they attempted to take control of the company from their stepbrothers through force.
Therefore, the correct statement should be: "They tried to wrest control of the company from their step-brothers."
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(1) for
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(3) to
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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).
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(1) hanged
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(3) hung
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Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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