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.

The editor gave me a time line to finish the article.

  1. guideline
  2. deadline
  3. decline
  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: 2


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

This option is the most appropriate because it correctly conveys the idea that the editor provided a specific time by which the article must be finished.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Guideline: A guideline is a set of recommendations or instructions and is not the appropriate choice in the context of a specific time by which something must be completed.
  • Decline: Decline is unrelated to the context of setting a time for finishing the article, as it means to become less.

Therefore, the correct sentence is, "The editor gave me a deadline to finish the article".

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