Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bold part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement."
One day the hare began to make fun of the tortoise as it moved slowly.
(1) mock
(2) shout at
(3) No Improvement
(4) torture
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 "mock".
"Mock" refers to imitating someone in a way that might be derisive and it is done with the intent to ridicule or criticise, whereas "make fun of" involves finding amusement at someone's expense, which may potentially cause embarrassment. "Mock" is the appropriate choice for the sentence, as it helps convey the intended meaning that the hare imitated the tortoise as it was moving slowly.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Shout at : It suggests a different action altogether. It implies that the hare is yelling or shouting at the tortoise, which is not the intended meaning of the sentence.
- Torture : It is a completely different and inappropriate word for this context. It changes the meaning of the sentence.
Therefore, the correct sentence is "One day the hare began to mock the tortoise as it moved slowly".
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