Sentence Improvement - Verbal Ability Questions Part 4

Directions: In questions given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Also given are the alternatives to the highlighted part (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed, mark your answer (d).

19. It does not take much to trigger her emotional outburst.

a. So many
b. More
c. So much more
d. No improvement

Answer: d. No improvement


20. The plan to construct a playground for boys 999 sq. m is in action.

a. A boy's playground 999 sq. m
b. A 999 sq. m playground for boys
c. A 999 sq. m boys playground
d. No improvement

Answer: b. A 999 sq. m playground for boys


21. We must be capable not only as a researcher, but also as a manufacturer.

a. Moreover
b. And again
c. As well as
d. No improvement

Answer: d. No improvement


22. The girl has been ill from prolonged periods, indicating a malnutrition related condition.

a. Within prolonged periods
b. Since prolonged periods
c. For prolonged periods
d. No improvement

Answer: c. For prolonged periods


23. The teachers decided to reveal the corruption in education to the media.

a. Show
b. Clarify
c. Expose
d. No improvement

Answer: c. Expose


24. The boy stood calm while others were shouting.

a. Disturbed
b. Nervous
c. Composed
d. No improvement

Answer: d. No improvement


25. She doesn't mind to be called late at night.

a. Being calling
b. Being called
c. To being called
d. No improvement

Answer: b. Being called