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).
I must say to a feeling of uneasiness.
(1) confess
(2) connive
(3) utter
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option.
Confess means to admit and fit in the sentence correctly, which helps convey the intended meaning of the sentence that the speaker is confessing that he is feeling uneasy.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Say to is not used when expressing one's feelings and is incorrect. The other options, connive, which means to be secretly involved in something wrong, and utter, which means to speak loudly, do not convey the intended meaning of the sentence.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "I must confess to a feeling of uneasiness."
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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
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed your answer is
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