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". 

I've been to a few of his talks but understood (little of what he has said).

(1) little of what he said

(2) a little of what he has said 

(3) little of what he has talked

(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 correct choice is the first option.

Explanation:

"Little of what he said" is a more concise and clear expression, indicating that the speaker understood only a small portion of what was said.

So, the correct sentence would be: "I've been to a few of his talks but understood little of what he said. "

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