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).

She sat on the tree to protect herself from the rain.

(1) sat upon

(2) sat before

(3) sat under

(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: (3)


Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third alternative .

"Under" is the correct preposition, which is to be used in place of "on" to correctly fit into the context of the sentence and convey its intended meaning i.e., she sat under the tree, meaning below the tree to protect herself from rain.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: She sat under the tree to protect herself from the rain.

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