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).
He impressed with his words than with his acts rather.
(1) He impressed with his words rather than with his acts.
(2) He rather impressed with his words than with his acts.
(3) Rather he impressed with his words than with his acts.
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
Explanation:
It maintains the correct word order which is subject + verb + object and conveys the intended meaning that he impressed more with his words than with his acts. "Than" is used for comparison and "rather than"is used to show that something is less preferred than the other.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: He impressed with his words rather than with his acts.
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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).
He is known by others.
(1) for
(2) among
(3) to
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
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(2) carelessly
(3) with care
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(1) his leaving
(2) he leaving
(3) him to leave
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(1) deliver
(2) made
(3) give
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(1) insisted upon going
(2) agreed to go
(3) insisted that he should go
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