Cluster · Sentence Improvement and Substitution

d
Clusters / #1131
tight score 0.00

Sentence Segment Substitution Correction
Questions
1,167
Questions in this cluster
1,166 total
Question Category Subtype Difficulty

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
My mother asked me who did accompany me to the airport.

pipeline-1207284
english intermediate

Which of the words/phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below should replace the words/phrases given in bold in the following sentences to make it meaningful and grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct, then mark the option "No Improvement Required".

Transforming (A) ineffective bureaucracies into (B) active, this (C) mission of customer-driven organisations is challenging under (D) general circumstances.

pipeline-73194
english intermediate

Which of the words/phrases (A), (B), (C) given below should replace the words/phrases respectively in the following sentences to make them meaningful and grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct, then mark the option "No Improvement Required".

The actual reason that led to the (A) breakthrough of the current conflict could be the (B) controversial Prasad Education Trust case, in which the petitioners alleged that some individuals were (C) envisaging to influence the Supreme Court.

pipeline-93377
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

The police looked for the fraud jeweller all over the country but drew back.

pipeline-94758
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

Every society, when confronted with conscience-jolting and repugnant acts of depravity, reacts with vindictive anger and revulsion. But the howls of vigilantist fury that reverberated through the Parliament’s chambers stood apart for their immaturity and impetuosity.

pipeline-91627
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

On seeing him breathe with difficulty, I asked him since how long he had been ailing.

pipeline-94755
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

This time Steve thought to get himself something to eat, so he went outside the station.

pipeline-93949
english intermediate

In the questions given below, a sentence that is emboldened. These statements may/may not be correct grammatically and contextually. You are required to study the bold statement and choose from the options the one which is correct contextually and grammatically. If the statement is correct, choose option E as your answer.

In Martin Amis’ new novel, the narrator is trapped — and hurtling towards a terrible secret, its resolution, and the dreadful revelations it brings, ally to give an excruciating vision of guilt.
I. Ally in giving an excruciate vision of the quilt
II. Ally to give an excruciating vision towards guilt
III. Ally to give a excruciating vision of guilt

pipeline-92407
english intermediate

In the question given below, a statement has been provided with an emboldened part in it. You are required to replace this bold part with one of the options given below in order to make it contextually and grammatically meaningful. If the statement is correct, mark option 5 i.e. 'No Improvement required' as your answer.

Let you and I together go to watch the movie after work.

pipeline-73238
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part,which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement.'

He is somehow tall for his age.

pipeline-56443
english intermediate

In the questions given below, a sentence which is emboldened. These statements may/may not be correct grammatically and contextually. You are required to study the bold statement and choose from the options the one which is correct contextually and grammatically. If the statement is correct, choose option E as your answer.

The US and Australia have jointly test-fired a hypersonic missile capable of moving at a speed eight times more fast than sound, as part of $54-million research project.

I. at a speed eight times as fast as

II. at a speed eight times faster

III. with the speed eight times as faster as

pipeline-90279
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement.'

The traveller asked me if I known the way to the nearest hotel.

pipeline-56441
english intermediate

In the questions given below, a sentence which is emboldened. These statements may/may not be correct grammatically and contextually. You are required to study the bold statement and choose from the options the one which is correct contextually and grammatically. If the statement is correct, choose option E as your answer.

The book reflects the wide range of concerns and the multitude of ways in which the United Nations touch the lives of people everywhere.

I. in which the United Nations touches the lives of people everywhere.

II. which the United Nations touches the lives of people everywhere.

III. in which the United Nations touches all the lives of people in every place.

pipeline-91314
english intermediate

In the questions given below, a sentence which is emboldened. These statements may/may not be correct grammatically and contextually. You are required to study the bold statement and choose from the options the one which is correct contextually and grammatically. If the statement is correct, choose option E as your answer.

An individual’s behaviour may change over time, becoming bizarre if medication is stopped and returns closer to normal when receiving appropriate treatment.

I. and can return closer to normal when receiving appropriate treatment.

II. while returned closer to normal when receiving appropriate treatment.

III. and returning closer to normal when receiving appropriate treatment.

pipeline-91302
english intermediate

In the question given below, a statement has been provided with an emboldened part in it. You are required to replace this bold part with one of the options given below in order to make it contextually and grammatically meaningful. If the statement is correct, mark option E i.e. 'No Improvement Required' as your answer.

Contract workers in the various departments of the government-owned company have also not been paid their wages since the past few months.

pipeline-72361
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part,which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement.'

We look forward to hear from you.

pipeline-44861
english intermediate

In the question given below, there is a sentence in which one part is given in bold. The part given in bold may or may not be grammatically correct. Choose the best alternative among the four given which can replace the part in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the part given in bold is already correct and does not require any replacement, choose option (e), i.e. “No Improvement Required” as your answer.

It is not only the change but ‘the rate of change’ also that is increasing as we are moving forward in the journey of human evolution.

pipeline-75507
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

If Indian people are united, this nation can become a source of strength for the entire world.

I. could become a resource of

II. can become resourceful for

III.would be a source in

pipeline-75465
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part,which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement.'

The traveler asked me if I known the way to the nearest inn.

pipeline-56437
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement.'

He couldn't give the exam due to a high fever.

pipeline-48464
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

A compact rocket developed by Japanese aerospace startup Interstellar Technologies has failed to reach space. It said the 'MOMO-5' rocket's engine made an emergency stop about one minute after liftoff and the rocket fell safely to the sea.

pipeline-36166
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are the alternatives for the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternatives. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates, “No improvement required”.

I was so benumbed that I didn’t think of Diwali for all when that happened.

pipeline-66968
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has launched a new smart card, with a contactless auto top-up feature, which can be availed on the 'Autope' app.

pipeline-49175
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement.'

He has gym class in addition for his regular classes today.

pipeline-48336
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

The Constitution abolished untouchability through Article 17 and did not abolish the caste system even though it is the cause of untouchability.

I. and consequently did not abolish the caste system even though it is the

II. but likewise did not abolish the caste system even though it is the

III. but did not abolish the caste system even though it is the

pipeline-75104
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

On that lovely autumn day, Thabo Mbeki was swear out as first deputy president.

pipeline-71712
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

Rohit Sharma, who had been conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award this year, is the fourth Indian cricketer to receive the honour. Sachin Tendulkar was the first Indian cricketer to receive the honour (1997-1998).

pipeline-49474
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part,which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement.'

I shall be grateful to you if you are of help to me now.

pipeline-56421
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement.'

I congratulated him because of his good performance in exams.

pipeline-71580
english intermediate

In the question given below, a statement has been provided with an emboldened part in it. You are required to replace this bold part with one of the options given below in order to make it contextually and grammatically meaningful. If the statement is correct, mark option E i.e. 'No Improvement Required' as your answer.

The post-independence connotations in autonomy as ‘distance from the state’ had already emerged in the course of the anti-colonial struggle.

I. connotation of autonomy
II. connotation with autonomy
III. connotation of autonomous

pipeline-71525
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

The ongoing pandemic has brought a massive shift from the way institutions around the world work. Almost everything has turned virtual. People are working from home, students are attending classes online, and even dance and singing classes are being conducted virtually. 

pipeline-50315
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part,which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement.'

This phone number is not existing.

pipeline-56434
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

While the Indian university system has not been immune to government interference, never in the past has it encountered the sorting of kind attack it is facing today.

I. type of resentful attack it metes out today.
II. kind of relentless attack it is facing today.
III. praise of attacks it faces today.

pipeline-75468
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part,which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement.'

The poor villagers have waited in the bitter cold for more than 4 hours now.

pipeline-56432
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

A federal government climate-change report released last year shows the Pacific Northwest is already seeing damage from rising temperatures.
I. seen damages for rising temperatures
II. seeing damaging rising temperatures
III. seen damaging from rising temperatures

pipeline-75395
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part,which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement.'

Leema told her teacher to explain the whole lesson once again.

pipeline-35374
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

My uncle told me that Avinash got married with Ruchi last week.

pipeline-35355
english intermediate

In the sentence given below one part is emboldened. The part given in bold may or may not be correct. Select the best alternative among the four given which can replace the part in bold to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. If the part given in bold is already correct and does not require any replacement, choose option 5 i.e., “No improvement” as your answer.

Leonardo is best known for his paintings, the famous of which are the Last Supper and the Mona Lisa.

pipeline-32587
english intermediate

In the following sentence, 4 parts of the sentence are emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened parts. Find the part that actually requires improvement in terms of grammar or context. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

It is being perceived as an panacea to combat all the education/schooling related issues, hence the hurry to transfer classrooms into the virtual world without taking into consideration the reach to all learners.

pipeline-67833
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

As soon as he arrived home he knew that there was some wrong.

pipeline-68733
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

In the course of making this dish, he added too many salt in it.

pipeline-68025
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part,which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement.'

The speaker of Lok Sabha broke away the meeting as it turned violent.

pipeline-35378
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

Religious bigots look away on anyone who does not conform to their beliefs.

pipeline-73741
english intermediate

A sentence with an emboldened part is given below. This sentence is followed by three different phrases that could be suitable alternative(s) for the emboldened part. Choose the phrase(s) (one or more than one) that could replace the one given in the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is and does not require any improvement as such then mark (E) i.e., “No Improvement required” as your answer.

The local police is working hand in glove with the FBI to find the bank robbers.

i) police is being working hand in glove with the FBI
ii) police have been working hand in glove with the FBI
iii) police are working hand in glove with the FBI

pipeline-69783
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

Although states are using their veto powers to block decisions in the UN Security Council, the UN General Assembly can be creatively used as a forum for the immediate engagement with the issue.

I. is creatively used as a forum for multiple immediate engagements

II. be creatively used as a forum for any immediate engagement

III. be creatively using as an forum for any immediate engagement

pipeline-75106
english intermediate

In the sentence given below one part is emboldened. The part given in bold may or may not be correct. Select the best alternative among the four given which can replace the part in bold to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. If the part given in bold is already correct and does not require any replacement, choose option 5 i.e., “No improvement” as your answer.

A home to three most popular hill stations such as Coonoor, Kotagiri, and Ooty, Nilgiri is a perfect base to hiking with exciting hikes into the mountains.

pipeline-32589
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates "No improvement required".

In order to protect the health and safety of our workforce and local communities as the nation combats coronavirus (COVID-19), NASA is currently limiting in-person public engagement activities.

pipeline-50268
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement required.'

If my room had been brighter, I would have been able to read for a while before bedtime.

pipeline-44638
english intermediate

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement.'

Except for you and I, everyone brought a present to the party.

pipeline-48042
english intermediate

In the questions given below, a sentence which is emboldened. These statements may/may not be correct grammatically and contextually. You are required to study the bold statement and choose from the options the one which is correct contextually and grammatically. If the statement is correct, choose option E as your answer.

While the Indian university system has not been immune to government interference, never in the past has it encountered the sorting of kind attack it is facing today.
I. type of resentful attack it metes out today.
II. kind of relentless attack it is facing today.
III. praise of attacks it faces today.

pipeline-92408
english intermediate
Page 1 of 24