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).
If a man remains as careful as he is in the beginning, there will be no failure.
(1) he was in the beginning
(2) he in the beginning
(3) he at the beginning
(4) No improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option .
The sentence compares the state of the man in the present with his state in the past. Hence, the simple past tense should be used in this case when referring to the past action.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: If a man remains as careful as he was in the beginning , there will be no failure.
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