Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
His (argument) against his opponent duly brought jeers from the crowd.
(1) invective
(2) praise
(3) controversy
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
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Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct choice to improve the sentence is the first option.
Explanation: "Invective" is a noun that refers to harsh and abusive language. Given the context, it fits appropriately as it describes a strong and negative argument. The original word "argument" doesn't convey the same level of intensity and opposition.
Praise
Controversy
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Rohan was upset, so (picked up) his food while his cousins ate heartily.
(1) picked out
(2) picked on
(3) picked at
Nida was too clever (to see through his tricks).
(1) see his tricks.
(2) see into his tricks.
(3) see over his tricks.
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
(All the family members of his) are in Emakulam.
(1) All the members of his family
(2) All his family members
(3) All of his family members
He likes to drive his car at the speed of eighty kilometres (each hour).
(1) every hour
(2) an hour
(3) hourly
The artist claims to have royal blood (in his veins).
(1) hand
(2) head
(3) forehead
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