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In the following sentence a part of the sentence is underlined Below are given alternatives to the u...........

English Language (IBPS CL) Sentence Improvement
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    In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement'.

    The entire town was set on the ears when it was announced that a giant megastore would be closing itself. 

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    Set by the eyes

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    Set by the ears 

    Correct Answer

    Set at the ears 

    Incorrect Answer

    Set on the eyes

    Incorrect Answer

    No Improvement

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:

    Let’s look at the options and the sentence:

    - The sentence uses "set on the ears"—but that doesn't sound like a correct or common idiom.

    - The phrase "set on the ears" is actually a misquote. The correct idiom is "set by the ears," 

     

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