Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No Improvement'.
The scientists are busy to explore new ideas.
Option 1: exploring
Option 2: No improvement
Option 3: for exploring
Option 4: to be exploring
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Correct Answer: exploring
Solution : The first option is correct.
The gerund form (-ing form) of the verb should be used to indicate an ongoing or continuous action. In this case, "exploring" is the gerund form of the verb "explore" which correctly conveys the continuous action of the scientists engaging in the activity of exploring new ideas.
Therefore, the correct sentence should be: The scientists are busy exploring new ideas.
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The apple tree was loaded of fruit.
Option 1: No improvement
Option 2: loaded with
Option 3: loaded from
Option 4: laden with
I reached at London only this morning.
Option 1: reach
Option 2: reached
Option 3: No improvement
Option 4: am reaching
I take pride to serve my country.
Option 1: to be serving
Option 2: No Improvement
Option 3: to have served
Option 4: in serving
Keep the dog tied indoors; however, it may bite some strangers.
Option 2: else
Option 3: yet
Option 4: still
The little boy did many mischiefs in school.
Option 1: performed many mischiefs
Option 2: made much mischief
Option 3: No Improvement
Option 4: did much mischiefs
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