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.
On receiving his appointment letter, Ravi treated us with a sumptuous meal.
- treated us to
- treated us for
- treated us by
- No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option, "treated us to".
The verb treat can have a lot of different meanings. However, the construction treat + someone + to usually means to pay for someone else's food, drink, or entertainment, and hence is the appropriate choice for this sentence.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Treated us for This phrase is not suitable in this context. It implies that Ravi provided treatment for a medical condition, which is not the intended meaning.
- Treated us by This phrase doesn't convey the intended meaning and is not the correct choice.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "On receiving his appointment letter, Ravi treated us to a sumptuous meal."
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