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".
This palace (has been belonging) to our family since generations.
(1) has belonging
(2) has belonged
(3) belonged
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation:
The term "belonged" is the past tense form, which is suitable for discussing ownership over generations without emphasising the present perfect tense.
So, the correct sentence would be: "This palace belonged to our family for generations."
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Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
He is (in) of sorts today.
(1) out
(2) on
(3) outside
The common fruit fly is technically (called as) "drosophila".
(1) called
(2) known by
(3) known as
None knows how it (was happened).
(1) was happened
(2) has happened
(3) happened
Though very young, she has a sense of (flying high).
(1) imagery
(2) imaginary
(3) imagination
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