Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Both the teams played the game fairly.
(1) No Improvement
(2) played a fair game.
(3) played fairly the game.
(4) fairly played the game.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
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Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct improvement for the sentence is: played a fair game.
Explanation: This option is the correct improvement because it rephrases the sentence to convey the idea that both teams played the game fairly. It maintains clarity and conciseness while emphasizing the fairness of the game.
played fairly the game
- It rearranges the word order, placing "fairly" before "the game." However, this word order is not standard in English and sounds awkward. It doesn't effectively convey the intended meaning, which is that both teams played the game fairly.
fairly played the game
- It also rearranges the word order, placing "fairly" before "played the game." Similar to third option, this word order is not standard in English and may confuse the reader. It does not provide a clear and concise expression of the intended meaning.
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