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SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT MCQs
Sentences Improvement, Improvement Of Sentences, Sentence Correction
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.