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).
My father has been advised to reduce smoking.
(1) cut down
(2) reduce down
(3) lower down
(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 will be the first option.
"Cut down" is a common expression used to advise someone to reduce the amount of a habit or activity, such as smoking. It is the most appropriate choice in this context.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: My father has been advised to cut down smoking.
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He has composed a beautiful song.
(1) penned
(2) written
(3) jotted down
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).
Drinking tea is an English habit.
(1) No Improvement
(2) tradition
(3) convention
(4) custom
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
The train is running late time.
(1) after
(2) behind
(3) off
Shut the window, it is fairly cold.
(1) quiet
(2) quite
(3) rather
This matter admits no excuses.
(1) admits for
(2) admits to
(3) admits of
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