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Question : Directions: Improve the bracketed part of each sentence.

Mike quickly (brushed her past) without any sort of salutation.

(1) brushed past her

(2) brushed her

(3) brushy past

(4) No Improvement

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: (1)


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Brushed past means when you quickly walk past someone, usually because you do not want to speak to him/her. This option provides the correct and clear phrasing, indicating that Mike passed by the person without any acknowledgment.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Brushed her: This option changes the meaning slightly and could be interpreted as Mike physically brushing against the person.
  • Brushy past: "Brushy" is not the appropriate word in this context.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Mike quickly brushed past her without any sort of salutation."

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