English II Sentence Improvement Quiz II 23.06.2019 for CDS & Defence Exams

Question 1

Direction: Look at the bold part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (A), (B) or (C) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding letter (A), (B) or (C). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (D) as your response. Thus, a “No improvement” response will be signified by the letter (D).

You cannot forbid him going to the college trip with his friends.

Question 2

Direction: Look at the bold part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (A), (B) or (C) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding letter (A), (B) or (C). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (D) as your response. Thus, a “No improvement” response will be signified by the letter (D).

His drinking problem will soon lead him to a disaster.

Question 3

Direction: Look at the bold part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (A), (B) or (C) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding letter (A), (B) or (C). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (D) as your response. Thus, a “No improvement” response will be signified by the letter (D).

The poor dog was knocked out by a car on the road

Question 4

Direction: Look at the bold part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (A), (B) or (C) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding letter (A), (B) or (C). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (D) as your response. Thus, a “No improvement” response will be signified by the letter (D).

More than one person was killed in the stampede that happened at the temple.

Question 5

Direction: Look at the bold part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (A), (B) or (C) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding letter (A), (B) or (C). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (D) as your response. Thus, a “No improvement” response will be signified by the letter (D).

He sold the house in Kolkata that belonged to his father.

Question 6

Direction: Look at the bold part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (A), (B) or (C) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding letter (A), (B) or (C). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (D) as your response. Thus, a “No improvement” response will be signified by the letter (D).

If you do not understand any word, look for it in the dictionary.

Question 7

Direction: Look at the bold part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (A), (B) or (C) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding letter (A), (B) or (C). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (D) as your response. Thus, a “No improvement” response will be signified by the letter (D).

I look forward to seeing you soon.

Question 8

Direction: Look at the bold part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (A), (B) or (C) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding letter (A), (B) or (C). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (D) as your response. Thus, a “No improvement” response will be signified by the letter (D).

The reason he gave for his delay were not convincing enough.

Question 9

Direction: Look at the bold part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (A), (B) or (C) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding letter (A), (B) or (C). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (D) as your response. Thus, a “No improvement” response will be signified by the letter (D).

She is old enough to live alone and look for herself.

Question 10

Direction: Look at the bold part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (A), (B) or (C) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding letter (A), (B) or (C). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (D) as your response. Thus, a “No improvement” response will be signified by the letter (D).

I wish I was a bird with no worldly worries.