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Question : Directions: A sentence or a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are alternatives to the bold part that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No Improvement".

Our thoughts make us the person we are, pondering over these thoughts can occupy our soul for a long periods of time.

  1. a longer period of time
  2. a long periodical
  3. a longer periods of time
  4. No Improvement

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4


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Correct Answer: 1


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation : The comparative degree is being used here, and "periods" should be replaced with "period" (singular form), as the singular form of "period" is used for a span of time.

Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "Our thoughts make us the person we are, pondering over these thoughts can occupy our soul for a longer period of time ."

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