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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).

She was more beautiful than either of her three sisters.

(1) either of her three sister

(2) any of her three sisters

(3) all of her three sisters

(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: 2


Solution : The correct answer is the second option .

Explanation: " Either of her three sisters" should be replaced with "any of her three sisters" to convey the intended meaning that she was more attractive or lovely than any one of her three sisters individually.

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "She was more beautiful than any of her three sisters ."

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