Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence In case no improvement...........

English Language (CGL) Word Usage

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed select ‘No

improvement required’.

He fell over in studies owing to his illness.

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SSC CGL 18th August 2021 Shift-3

fell behind

fell for

No improvement required

fell out

- The original sentence has "fell over," which suggests physically falling, not appropriate for academic context.

- Option 1: "fell behind"

- Suitable for describing someone lagging in academic progress.

- Common expression for academic decline.

- Option 2: "fell for"

- Implies being deceived or developing affection, unrelated to studies.

- Option 3: "No improvement required"

- Incorrect, as "fell over" doesn't fit the context.

- Option 4: "fell out"

- Refers to disputes or falling from place, not academic decline.

The correct option is Option 1: fell behind.

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