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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.

There was little he could do to save his battered reputation.

  1. salvage
  2. wreck
  3. destroy
  4. No Improvement

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4


Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 1


Solution : The correct answer is the first option because save should be replaced with salvage to convey the intended meaning that there were limited actions he could take to restore his reputation which had been severely tarnished.

Salvage which is similar in meaning to save is more suitable to use in the context of the sentence. The other options, such as wreck which means to destroy severely, and destroy do not go contextually with the intended meaning of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct sentence is, " There was little he could do to salvage his battered reputation ".

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