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Question : Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement’.

I bet you can’t beat me by chess.

Option 1: No improvement

Option 2: in the chess

Option 3: on chess

Option 4: at chess


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: at chess


Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.

  • In the given sentence, the use of the preposition "by" is incorrect.
  • The preposition "by" is used to indicate the means of achieving something.
  • To beat somebody at something means to defeat someone in a game or competition.
  • So "by" should be replaced by "at".

Hence, the correct sentence is: "I bet you can’t beat me at chess ."

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