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."
(Really) speaking, no man is perfect.
(1) Strictly
(2) Slightly
(3) Vaguely
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct improvement for the sentence is the first option.
This word implies a higher degree of emphasis and seriousness. When we say " strictly speaking" , we emphasise the fact being stated, in this case, that no man is perfect. It adds a sense of clarity and emphasis to the statement.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Slightly: It changes the meaning to suggest that the statement is only slightly true, which is incorrect.
Vaguely: It changes the meaning to suggest that the statement is somewhat unclear or ambiguous, which is also incorrect.
Therefore, the correct statement is, " Strictly speaking, no man is perfect."
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