Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
Everyone hoped (of) good weather on the day of the wedding.
(1) for
(2) at
(3) about
(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.
"For" is the correct choice, as "for" shows purpose whereas "of" shows possession, and it correctly conveys the idea of hoping for something, in this case, good weather.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: Everyone hoped for good weather on the day of the wedding.
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