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.
They sat by the river bank with their legs remaining in the water.
- swimming
- dangling
- washing
- No improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
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Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The second option is correct to improve the sentence.
Dangling means hanging or loosely swinging, which accurately describes the posture of their legs as they sit by the river bank.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Swimming suggests that their legs are actively swimming in the water, which is not the intended meaning. It's not for legs to swim; it's usually people who swim.
Washing implies that their legs are actively washing in the water, which is not the intended meaning.
So, the sentence should be: "They sat by the river bank with their legs dangling in the water."
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