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 majority of the rain-fed Indian rivers, either dry up or become trickle after the monsoon.
(1) the trickle
(2) a trickle
(3) an trickle
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice is the second option .
In this sentence, "trickle" is used to describe the state of the rivers after the monsoon. To become a trickle means to flow in a thin, gentle stream, which makes the sentence grammatically accurate.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "The majority of the rain-fed Indian rivers, either dry up or become a trickle after the monsoon."
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