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

She is quite well now, except a slight cold.

(1) except for a slight cold

(2) excepting a slight cold

(3) excepting have a slight cold

(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: (1)


Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option .

"Except" is used when we are talking about a group of things and want to single out part of the group. Thus, "except a" should be replaced with "except for a" because "except for" is used to describe a state and something that invalidates that state. Here, the sentence conveys that she is quite well now, apart from the fact that she has a slight cold.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: She is quite well now, except for a slight cold .

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