Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

He blew out the candle and went to sleepy.

Option 1: went to sleep

Option 2: go on sleep

Option 3: No improvement required

Option 4: gone to sleep


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Correct Answer: went to sleep


Solution : The right choice is the first option .

The original sentence contains an error in the phrase "went to sleepy". The word "sleepy" is an adjective that describes a feeling of being tired or in need of sleep. However, in this context, the sentence is describing an action—the act of going to sleep. Therefore, the correct word to use is "sleep" which is a noun (in the phrase "to sleep") referring to the state of resting or sleeping.

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: He blew out the candle and went to sleep .

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