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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Question : Directions: Improve the bracketed part of each sentence.
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
(4) No
The vibrations from the rubber bands resonate in the hollow space (at the) box.
(1) on the
(2) of the
(3) to the
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