20 Views

Question : Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement’.

Why not you to be a good boy and sit down?

Option 1: you not be

Option 2: No improvement

Option 3: you are not being

Option 4: don’t you be


Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: don’t you be


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Explanation: The original sentence has a non-standard structure, and the most suitable correction involves using the imperative form with "don't". The formula for imperative sentences is [don't/doesn't + base verb]. In this case, the base verb is "be". 

Therefore, the corrected sentence is: "Don't you be a good boy and sit down?" This structure is more grammatically accurate for expressing a command or suggestion.

Know More About

Related Questions

UPES B.Tech Admissions 2026
Apply
Ranked #43 among Engineering colleges in India by NIRF | Highest Package 1.3 CR , 100% Placements
UPES Integrated LLB Admission...
Apply
Ranked #18 amongst Institutions in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in India for Academic Reputation by QS Rankings | 16 LPA Highest CTC
Nirma University Law Admissio...
Apply
Grade 'A+' accredited by NAAC | Ranked 33rd by NIRF 2025
UPES M.Tech Admissions 2026
Apply
Ranked #45 Among Universities in India by NIRF | 1950+ Students Placed 91% Placement, 800+ Recruiters
UPES | BBA Admissions 2026
Apply
#36 in NIRF, NAAC ‘A’ Grade | 100% Placement, up to 30% meritorious scholarships
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Admissions...
Apply
AACSB, NBA & SAQS Accredited | H-CTC 41.55 LPA | Merit Based Scholarship
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books