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).
Our progress was slow because of having to search for them at frequent intervals.
(1) at having
(2) through having
(3) in having
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct option is the second option.
Explanation: It conveys the idea that the slow progress was due to the process of searching for them repeatedly.
The other options are not the best choice and also they do not convey the intended meaning of the sentence.
So, the sentence should be: "Our progress was slow through having to search for them at frequent intervals."
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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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(1) to
(2) upon
(3) at
I contradicted against him.
(1) contradicted over
(2) contradicted with
(3) contradicted
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(1) deliver
(2) made
(3) give
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(1) hanged
(2) murdered
(3) hung
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