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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).

The car with a burst tyre halted swiftly.

(1) stopped fastly

(2) jolted to a halt

(3) stopped quick

(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 sentence can be improved using the second option " jolted to a halt".

"Jolt" means to move with sudden, unsteady movements, and the phrase "jolted to a halt" means to come to a stop after sudden, unsteady and uncontrollable movements. This is the appropriate phrase to convey the intended meaning that the car made unsteady movements and came to a halt after a tyre was busted.

Therefore, the correct sentence is "The car with a burst tyre jolted to a halt ."

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