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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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Answer (1)
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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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