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).
My friend has a toothache and cannot eat something.
(1) anything
(2) things
(3) edibles
(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 answer is the first option.
In this sentence, the word something doesn't specify the type of food or substance that the friend cannot eat due to the toothache. The word anything is the most appropriate choice because it refers to any type of food without specifying a particular one. Any is used for interrogative and negative sentences.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: My friend has a toothache and cannot eat anything .
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