Directions: In each question, a part of the sentence is made bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (A), (B), (C) and (D) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no replacement is needed, mark (E) as your answer.
It is essential for an entrepreneur to keep his cheek upwards despite failures and setbacks.
to keep his chin upwards despite
Incorrect Answerto keep his cheek up despite
Incorrect Answerto keep his chin up despite
Correct Answerto keep his chin up despite of
Incorrect AnswerNo correction required
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Correct Answer is (3).The original sentence is erroneous.
The phrase "keep his cheek upwards" is unconventional and does not convey the intended meaning. The correct idiom is "keep his chin up," which means to remain cheerful and hopeful during difficult times. Therefore, the improved sentence is:?
"It is essential for an entrepreneur to keep his chin up despite failures and setbacks."?
Among the given options, (C) "to keep his chin up despite" is the correct choice.
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By: Abhishek kumar