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".
My office is (within a stone's throw) from the university
(1) In a stone's throw
(2) within a stone throw
(3) at a stone's throw
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
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Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The phrase "a stone's throw" is already idiomatic and well-accepted in English. It means a very short distance or proximity to something.
Therefore, it doesn't require any changes.
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