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Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold parts at 1, 2, and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is 4.

Your father is among the other things a private person.

(1) of the other things

(2) among other things 

(3) among the others

(4) No Improvement

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4


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Correct Answer: 2


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The phrase "among the other things" is incorrect, as the article "the" should be omitted. It suggests that being a private person is just one aspect among several others that describe the father.

Other Options:

  • Of the other things: This option doesn't provide a smoother or more idiomatic expression compared to the original sentence.
  • Among the others: This option is grammatically correct but is less commonly used and may not convey the intended meaning as effectively as the other option.

Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "Your father is, among other things , a private person."

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