Sentence Improvement - Verbal Ability Questions Part 2

Directions: In questions given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Also given are the alternatives to the highlighted part (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed, mark your answer (d).

7. The burning of coal in thermal electricity plants release dust particles and greenhouse gases that contribute to pollution.

a. Releases dust particles and greenhouse gases that
b. Release dust particle and greenhouse gases which
c. Releases dust particles and greenhouse gas that
d. No improvement

Answer: a. Releases dust particles and greenhouse gases that


8. Newton explored the Laws of motion.

a. Decoded
b. Discovered
c. Invented
d. No improvement

Answer: b. Discovered


9. The SIT made a request to sought permission to conduct NARCO test on the convict.

a. To seeking permission
b. For seeking permission
c. Seeking permission
d. No improvement

Answer: c. Seeking permission


10. Had you been told father about your difficulties, he would have helped you find a solution.

a. Had you told
b. If you have told
c. Had you have told
d. No improvement

Answer: a. Had you told


11. The most remarkable article we remember ever to have read, challenging the orthodox belief system.

a. remarkable ever article we remember to have read
b. ever remarkable article we remember to have read
c. remarkable article we ever remember to have read
d. No improvement

Answer: c. remarkable article we ever remember to have read


12. He put in a tremendous amount of job to complete the project.

a. Work
b. Activity
c. Task
d. No improvement

Answer: a. Work