Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the 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).
I want you to clearly understand that excuses will not do.
(1) you clearly to understand
(2) to clearly understand you
(3) you to understand clearly
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option.
The phrase "clearly understand" should be replaced with "understand clearly" as the adverbs should be used in such a way that they modify the verb. Here, the latter is a better phrasing because we want to emphasise the quality of understanding, which should be clear and concise. Thus, the adverb should come after the verb i.e., understand . So, the third option provides the correct word order.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "I want you to understand clearly that excuses will not do."
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