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Sentences Improvement, Improvement Of Sentences, Sentence Correction

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Question 41.

Which of the words/phrases (A), (B), (C), and (D), should replace the words/phrases given in italics in each of the following sentences so as to make the sentence effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark "E" as your answer.
He told us the story in a nutshell.

  1.    in the nutshell
  2.    putting in a nut
  3.    in nutshell
  4.    fof nutshell
  5.    No correction
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> fof nutshell
Question 42.

Which of the words/phrases (A), (B), (C), and (D), should replace the words/phrases given in italics in each of the following sentences so as to make the sentence effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark "E" as your answer.
She is having a lot of money.

  1.    has lot of
  2.    has a lot of
  3.    is having lot of
  4.    have a lot of
  5.    No correction
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> has a lot of
Question 43.

Which of the words/phrases (A), (B), (C), and (D), should replace the words/phrases given in italics in each of the following sentences so as to make the sentence effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark "E" as your answer.
He shouted that he might attract attention.

  1.    to attract attention
  2.    for attracting attention
  3.    that he may attract attention
  4.    to attracting attentio
  5.    No correction
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> to attract attention
Question 44.

Which of the words/phrases (A), (B), (C), and (D), should replace the words/phrases given in italics in each of the following sentences so as to make the sentence effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark "E" as your answer.
You can mix it with some sugar and eat it.

  1.    in some sugar
  2.    into some sugar
  3.    any sugar
  4.    with sugar
  5.    No correction
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> with sugar
Question 45.

Which of the words/phrases (A), (B), (C), and (D), should replace the words/phrases given in italics in each of the following sentences so as to make the sentence effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark "E" as your answer.
I don’t want to disturb you, please get with your work.

  1.    get up with
  2.    get over with
  3.    get on with
  4.    get for
  5.    No correction
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> get on with
Question 46.

Which of the words/phrases (A), (B), (C), and (D), should replace the words/phrases given in italics in each of the following sentences so as to make the sentence effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark "E" as your answer.
There is plenty of time to catch the train.

  1.    to get
  2.    to reach
  3.    to hold
  4.    to board
  5.    No correction
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> to board
Question 47.

Which of the words/phrases (A), (B), (C), and (D), should replace the words/phrases given in italics in each of the following sentences so as to make the sentence effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark "E" as your answer.
Hundreds of people were killed by earthquake.

  1.    in
  2.    from
  3.    of
  4.    to
  5.    No correction
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> in
Question 48.

Which of the words/phrases (A), (B), (C), and (D), should replace the words/phrases given in italics in each of the following sentences so as to make the sentence effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark "E" as your answer.
He insisted on he was innocent.

  1.    insisted on that
  2.    insisted that
  3.    insists that
  4.    insists for
  5.    No correction
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> insisted that
Question 49.

Which of the words/phrases (A), (B), (C), and (D), should replace the words/phrases given in italics in each of the following sentences so as to make the sentence effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark "E" as your answer.
John, who studies medicine at present, hopes to go abroad after graduation.

  1.    is studying
  2.    will study
  3.    studied
  4.    have studied
  5.    No correction
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> is studying
Question 50.

Which of the words/phrases (A), (B), (C), and (D), should replace the words/phrases given in italics in each of the following sentences so as to make the sentence effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark "E" as your answer.
Students are attending spoken English class since 6th February.

  1.    were attending tick.pngcross.png
  2.    have been attendingtick.pngcross.png
  3.    have attendedtick.pngcross.png
  4.    to have attendedtick.pngcross.png
  5.    No correctiontick.pngcross.png
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> have been attendingtick.pngcross.png
The given sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still continuing in the present. Therefore, the most appropriate option to replace the italicized phrase would be (B) "have been attending."
Let's understand why the other options are not correct:
A. "Were attending" is in the past continuous tense, which implies that the action has already finished. However, the original sentence suggests that the students are still attending the class.
C. "Have attended" is in the present perfect tense, which indicates that the action started in the past and is now complete. However, the sentence conveys that the students are still attending the class.
D. "To have attended" is in the infinitive form, which is not suitable for describing an action that is currently happening.
E. "No correction" is not the correct option as there is an error in the given sentence.
Now, let's understand the usage of the present perfect continuous tense and its formation:
  • The present perfect continuous tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still continuing in the present.
  • The formation of the present perfect continuous tense is: subject + have/has been + present participle (-ing form) of the main verb.
  • Example: I have been studying English for three years.
In conclusion, the correct option to replace the italicized phrase in the given sentence is (B) "have been attending," which accurately conveys that the students started attending the class on 6th February and are still attending it at present.

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