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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.

  1. treated us to
  2. treated us for
  3. treated us by
  4. No Improvement

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4


Team Careers360 3rd Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

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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