Directions: Which of the following phrases (I), (II) or (III) given below the statement should replace the phrase in bold to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct? If the sentence is correct in its original form, mark (E) ‘No correction required’ as the answer.
Earlier this month, the Prime Minister called for an India free of tuberculosis by 2025, even as the union health ministry released a survey report that shows that it soothing disease is prevailing.
I. portrays this invigorating disease is still prevalent.
II. depicts that this crippling disease is still widespread.
III. shows that this debilitating disease is well- entrenched.
Only III
Incorrect AnswerOnly I and III
Incorrect AnswerOnly II and II
Correct AnswerNo correction required
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
The original statement is incorrect grammatically. Also, it uses the word soothe which means to calm and this does not convey the negativity surrounding the disease.
Statements II and III are correct and imply that this disease is still widespread.
Statement I is incorrect as it talks about the disease as invigorating which means energizing and is absurd.
Hence, option D is correct.
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By: Brijesh Kumar