He felt sure of his success, though he was beginning to get worried.

1. his succeed
2. his successes
3.  being succeeded
4. No Improvement

Explanation

There is no improvement required in the given sentence. Thus, option (4) is correct.

Even she had taken a taxi, she would have been late.

1. Even if she had
2. Although she had
3. As if she had
4. No Improvement

Explanation

The given sentence is a conditional sentence. Hence, the conditional clause ‘if’ should be added. Hence, ‘even she had’ must be replaced with ‘even if she had’. Thus, option (1) is correct.

We had not met since then, neither did I wish to meet him now.

1. never did I wish
2.  nor did I wish
3. did not I wish
4. No Improvement

Explanation

As per the meaning of the given sentence, ‘neither did I wish’ must be replaced with ‘nor did I wish’ as ‘nor’ is used before the second or further of two or more alternatives (the first being introduced by a negative such as ‘neither’ or ‘not’) to indicate that they are each untrue or each do not happen. Thus, option (2) is correct.

Well-bred children always listen to their parents' advice.

1. hear to
2. agree
3. obey
4. No Improvement

Explanation

No sooner did we reach the railway station when it began to rain.

1. than
2. and
3. while
4.  No Improvement

Explanation

In the given sentence, ‘when’ must be replaced with ‘than’ as ‘no sooner…than’ is a correlative conjunction and hence should come together in a sentence. Thus, option (1) is correct

The Prime Minister called on the President.

1. by
2.  in
3. to
4. No Improvement

Explanation

There is no improvement required in the given sentence. Thus, option (4) is correct.

He does not know what the university is.

1. an
2. a
3. one
4. No Improvement

Explanation

In the given sentence, a specific reference is not made to any university. Hence, there is no need of a definite article ‘the’. Therefore, the most appropriate replacement of ‘the’ is ‘a’ as the sentence implies that the mentioned person (he) is unaware about the fact that what a university is all about. Thus, option (2) is correct.

Prior than taking any decisions he always consults his lawyer.

1. Prior to
2. Previous to
3. Prior as
4. No Improvement

Explanation

In the given sentence, the expression ‘Prior than’ must be replaced with ‘prior to’ as it is the correct expression which means before. Thus, option (1) is correct

Some boys speak their mother-tongue among one another.

1. between them
2.  among themselves
3.  with them
4. No Improvement

Explanation

In the given sentence, ‘among one another’ must be replaced with ‘among themselves’ as the sentence talks about the boys who speak their mother-tongue and hence the pronoun should be ‘plural’ too. Thus, option (2) is correct.

It is a good thing for him should recognize his faults.

1. that he to recognise his faults
2. him recognizing his faults
3. for him to recognize his faults
4. No Improvement

Explanation

In the given sentence, ‘for him should recognise his faults’ must be replaced with ‘for him to recognise his faults’ as ‘should’ is used to indicate obligation and ‘to’ here needs to be used for expressing a purpose or intention. Thus, option (3) is correct.

Some schools require children to wear black leather expensive shoes.

1.  black expensive leather shoes
2.  expensive leather black shoes
3.  expensive black leather shoes
4.  No Improvement

Explanation

In the given sentence, ‘black leather expensive shoes’ must be replaced with ‘expensive black leather shoes’ as ‘expensive’ is used to modify ‘black leather’. When multiple adjectives are used to qualify a single noun then the order of the adjectives is taken as: Colour→Material→Opinion→Noun. Thus, option (3) is correct.

Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth' is another of his greatest works.

1. one of his greatest
2. best of his greatest
3. greatest of his
4.  No Improvement

Explanation

In the given sentence, ‘another of his greatest’ must be replaced with ‘one of his greatest’ as the expression ‘one of the...’ is used to describe something that is special or unique. Thus, option (1) is correct

The parents should not discriminate from the girl child.

1. discriminate between
2. discriminate against
3. discriminate at
4. No Improvement

Explanation

In the context of the given sentence, the phrase ‘discriminate from’ must be replaced with ‘discriminate against’ as it means to single out a type of person or thing for special negative treatment or denial of equal treatment or to act in a prejudicial manner against someone or something. Thus, option (2) is correct.

If she does not get more high salary, she will resign.

1. more higher salary
2. high salaries
3. a higher salary
4. No Improvement

Explanation

The given context is talking about a higher amount of salary. Hence, ‘more high salary’ must be replaced with ‘a higher salary’ as ‘more’ means extra and high means ‘excessive’ which in a way means the same. Therefore, ‘a higher salary’ is more appropriate. Thus, option (3) is

My mother always asks us to close the fan when we leave the room.

1. on the fan
2. off the fans
3.  turn off the fan
4. No Improvement

Explanation

In the context of the fan, always the expressions ‘turn on or turn off’ are used. Hence, ‘close the fan’ must be replaced with ‘turn off the fan’ as the phrasal verb ‘turn off’ means to power down or to stop a device by switching it off. Thus, option (3) is correct.

My students have been interesting in learning French.

1.  have been interested
2. are being interesting
3. have also interesting
4. No Improvement

Explanation

The given context is talking about the fact that the students have been interested in learning French. ‘Interested’ shows the condition of being interested. Hence, ‘have been interesting’ must be replaced with ‘have been interested’. Thus, option (1) is correct.

These days, Radha finds it difficult to make both her ends meet.

1. both ends meet
2.  both the ends meet
3. ends meet
4. No Improvement

Explanation

In the given sentence, ‘both her ends meet’ must be replaced with ‘both ends meet’ as the expression ‘both ends meet’ which means to have just enough money to buy the things that one needs, is used in the context of ‘Radha’. Hence, the use of possessive pronoun ‘her’ is not required. Thus, option (1) is correct.

Hardly I had fallen asleep, when the bell rang.

1. I was fallen
2. had I fallen
3. I fell asleep
4. No improvement

Explanation

In the given sentence, ‘I had fallen’ must be replaced with ‘had I fallen’ because if the sentence begins with ’hardly’ then the verb ‘had’ always takes the immediate position after it. Also, the sentence is a form of inversion to show the emphasis. Thus, option (2) is correct.

Supposing if he is arrested what will he do?

1. if he will be arrested
2. he is arrested
3. if he was arrested
4. No Improvement

Explanation

In the given sentence, ‘if he is arrested’ must be replaced with ‘he is arrested’ as ‘supposing’ reflects a condition and ‘if’ also shows a condition. Therefore, ‘If’ is superfluous. Thus, option (2) is correct.

The earth moves round the sun, isn't it?

1. wasn't it?
2. hasn't it?
3. doesn't it?
4. No improvement

Explanation

In the context of the given statement, ‘isn’t’ must be replaced with ‘doesn’t it’ as ‘Earth’ will take ‘does’ and not ‘is’. The tag keeps the same helping verb as used in the statement. Here, the verb ‘moves’ has been used. So, the helping verb that will be used is ‘does’. Thus, option (3) is correct.

Among the athletes undergoing training Ramesh was easily the better.

1. best
2. better
3. the best
4. No Improvement

Explanation

In the context of the given sentence, the superlative form of ‘good; must be used as the superlative degree is used for comparing one person or thing with every other member of their group and here the comparison is made between one athlete with every other athlete. Hence, ‘the better’ must be replaced with ‘the best

None of these groups has reported accurately on the prevailing situation.

1. have reported
2. was reported
3. has reporting
4. No Improvement

Explanation

Our plans for the trip fell down because we had no money.

1. off
2. out
3. through
4. (d) No Improvement

Explanation

In the given statement, the word ‘down’ must be replaced with ‘through’ as the phrasal verb ‘fall through’ means a deal, plan, or an arrangement which fails to happen. Thus, option (3) is correct.

The students are playing volley-ball since 8 A.M.

1. were playing
2. have playing
3. have been playing
4. No Improvement

Explanation

The given sentence implies that the activity of playing volleyball started in the recent past and is still in continuation. Hence, present perfect continuous tense should be used because this tense is used to describe an ongoing action that has started at a point in the past. Therefore, ‘are playing’ must be replaced with ‘have been playing’. Hence, option (3) is correct.

It's ten o'clock already. It's high time you went home.

1. you had gone
2. you were going
3. you had been
4. No Improvement

Explanation

There is no improvement required in the given sentence. Thus, option (4) is correct.

By: Munesh Kumari