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).
He always exaggerates; so take what he says with a dash of salt.
(1) a pinch of salt
(2) lots of salt
(3) a pint of salt
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option.
This option is the correct choice because the idiom "take with a pinch of salt" is an idiom that means that one should be cautious and not completely believe what someone says.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: He always exaggerates; so take what he says with a pinch of salt.
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