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).
What does agonise me most is not this criticism, but the trivial reason behind it.
(1) most agonised me
(2) most agonising me
(3) agonises me most
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option.
The third option, "agonises me most", is correct because it places the verb "agonises" in its appropriate position in the sentence. The word order in this option is grammatically sound and idiomatic, effectively expressing that the most agonising aspect is the trivial reason behind the criticism. The phrase "agonises me most " means it causes me the most agony.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "What agonises me most is not this criticism, but the trivial reason behind it."
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