Question : Directions: In the following question, improve the bracketed part of each sentence.
While the mosquito, which spreads chikungunya and dengue, (breeds on) fresh water.
(1) breeds at
(2) breeds in
(3) breeds above
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option.
The original sentence, breeds on fresh water, is not grammatically correct. Mosquitoes do not breed on water; they breed in water. When describing the location where mosquitoes lay their eggs and breed, it is appropriate to use the preposition in .
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "While the mosquito which spreads chikungunya and dengue breeds in freshwater."
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