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).
The boss impatiently told him to get up with his work
(1) to get on
(2) to get by
(3) to get under
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
To get on means to start or continue working on the task at hand, which is what the sentence intends to convey.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "The boss impatiently told him to get on with his work".
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(3) of
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