Question : Directions: In the following question, improve the bracketed part of each sentence.
The Patriots had a comparatively modest start, (scoring as much) 38 in the powerplay.
(1) scoring only
(2) scoring enough
(3) but scores
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option.
The original sentence, scoring as much 38 in the powerplay, is not grammatically correct. When we want to convey that a team or individual scored a specific number, it's more common to use it only to emphasise modesty or a low score. Scoring only improves the sentence by conveying that the team's score was limited to 38 in the powerplay.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The Patriots had a comparatively modest start, scoring only 38 in the powerplay."
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Question : Directions: Improve the bracketed part of each sentence.
He wanted to buy some artefacts, but (he could not have enough money).
(1) he could not have money enough
(2) he did not have enough money
(3) he could not ask enough money
Job performance is affected by a (vast) of factors.
(1) number
(2) numerous
(3) large
When the (wind blow), the cradle will rock.
(1) wind blew
(2) wind blews
(3) wind blows
India has steadfastly maintained its parliamentary democracy (of) independence.
(1) for
(2) since
(3) on
Mike quickly (brushed her past) without any sort of salutation.
(1) brushed past her
(2) brushed her
(3) brushy past
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