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