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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).

Geeta said that she had never viewed across a book she liked so much.

(1) come across

(2) come through

(3) come around

(4) No Improvement

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: (1)


Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option.

Come across means to encounter or find something unexpectedly, which fits the context of discovering a book that she liked.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Come through means to fulfil or complete something successfully. It doesn't convey the intended meaning of finding a book she liked.
  • Come around means to change one's opinion or attitude over time. It doesn't fit the context of discovering a book she liked unexpectedly.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Geeta said that she had never come across a book she liked so much."

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