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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."

Only (a smaller number of) students participated in the 15th August celebration at school.

(1) constricted 

(2) little 

(3) a few

(4) No Improvement 

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)


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Correct Answer: (3)


Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option " a few".

It accurately conveys that only a small number of students participated in the celebration, which is the intended meaning.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • "Constricted" means restricted or narrowed, and it doesn't fit the context of describing the number of students.
  • "Little" generally refers to a small amount or quantity, not the number of people.

Therefore, the correct sentence is "Only a few students participated in the 15th August celebration at school".

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