Directions: In the following questions, some part of the sentence is highlighted in bold. Which of the options given below the sentence should replace the part printed in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given then choose option E ‘No Correction required’ as the answer.
The Indian Air Force has played a vital role in the nation’s defense and our glorious history is replete of numerous counts of valour and fortitude in the face of extreme odds.
replete of numerous accounts
Incorrect Answerreplete with numerous accounts
Correct Answerreplete by numerous account
Incorrect Answerreplete through numerous counts
Incorrect AnswerNo correction required
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Correct Option: B
Replete (Adjective):
filled or well-supplied with something. The adjective is generally followed by the proposition 'with'.
Ex. Earth's climate system is replete with potential surprises.
Synonyms:
full, loaded, crowded, abounding, etc.
Moreover, the noun 'account' refers to a report or description of an event or experience and its plural form 'accounts' should be used here in the context.
Option B would hence make the best choice out of the given options.
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