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 train was late for fifty minutes.
(1) behind
(2) by
(3) around
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
There is an error in the use of the preposition in the sentence. " For" should be replaced with " by" as it is the correct preposition to denote the delay in time.
Therefore, the correct statement is, "The train was late by fifty minutes."
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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
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