SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT

{Asked In SSC CHSL 2019}

Q1. Select the alternative that will improve the (a) no sign for recognition
underlined part of the sentence. In case there (b) no sign to recognise
is no improvement select ‘No improvement’. (c) No improvement
Harry and Meghan (have decided to work) (d) no any sign of recognition
and become financially independent. Q6. Select the alternative that will improve the
(a) No improvement underlined part of the sentence. In case there
(b) have decided to work and became is
(c) have decide to work and become no improvement select ‘No improvement’.
(d) has decided to work and become Carrots and sweet potatoes (were airdrop for
Q2. Select the alternative that will improve the animals starving) during the tragic bushfires
underlined part of the sentence. In case there in Australia.
is (a) were airdropped for animals starving
no improvement select ‘No improvement’. (b) will be airdropping for animals starving
I had (no informations about) the bank strike (c) are airdropped for animals starved
so I went there yesterday. (d) No improvement
(a) not got informations about Q7. Select the most appropriate option to
(b) no informations concerning substitute the underlined segment in the
(c) no information about given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.
(d) No improvement Before it was modified, the Law provided with
Q3. Select the alternative that will improve the the owner could take possession of the
underlined part of the sentence. In case there goods at any time.
is no improvement select ‘No improvement’. (a) provided that
Sidharth want to become a football player (b) provided on
but needs to practice more rigorously. (c) provided as
(a) wants to become (d) No improvement
(b) is wanting to become Q8. Select the most appropriate option to
(c) No improvement substitute the underlined segment in the
(d) wanted becoming given sentence. If there is no need to
Q4. Select the alternative that will improve the substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.
underlined part of the sentence. In case there As of you are here with me, who cares about
is the outcome of the issue.
no improvement select ‘No improvement’. (a) As long as
I have prepared well for the exam and am (b) So long
ready to answer any question. (c) No improvement
(a) will prepared (d) As long to
(b) No improvement
(c) preparing
(d) may prepare
Q5. Select the alternative that will improve the
underlined part of the sentence. In case there
is
no improvement select ‘No improvement’.
There was (no sign of recognition) on his face
when they met after ten years.

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 SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT
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Q9. Select the alternative that will improve the Q13. Select the most appropriate option to
underlined part of the sentence. In case there substitute the underlined segment in the
is no improvement select ‘No improvement’. given sentence. If there is no need to
Priya has been working in this school from substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.
June 2017 . (As many as) I care for her, I still have to
(a) since June 2017 disagree with her on this topic.
(b) for June 2017 (a) No improvement
(c) on June 2017 (b) As long to
(d) No improvement (c) As much as
Q10. Select the alternative that will improve the (d) As high as
underlined part of the sentence. In case there Q14. Select the most appropriate option to
is substitute the underlined segment in the
no improvement select ‘No improvement’. given sentence. If there is no need to
The struggle for climate change (must be substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.
prioritised) given that our population is (So much as) you are their class teacher, you
increasing and not decreasing. are responsible for their performance in the
(a) could prioritise examination.
(b) may have prioritised (a) No improvement
(c) is prioritising (b) As long as
(d) No improvement (c) In as much as
Q11. Select the most appropriate option to (d) As much to
substitute the underlined segment in the Q15. Select the most appropriate option to
given sentence. If there is no need to substitute the underlined segment in the
substitute it, select ‘No improvement’. given sentence. If there is no need to
(As long as) they are here, Hari won’t attend substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.
the training. The house has a garden in front, is it?
(a) So long so (a) hasn't it
(b) As long that (b) No improvement
(c) So far as (c) does it
(d) No improvement (d) isn't it
Q12. Select the most appropriate option to Q16. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select ‘No improvement’. substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.
(Lot of times) she advised him for not being Many attempts has been made to climb the
lazy for completing such a tough task. Everest before Tenzing and Hillary
(a) A lot of times succeeded.
(b) No improvement (a) had been made
(c) Much of time (b) have been made
(d) A lot of time (c) No improvement
(d) was made
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 SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT
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Q17. Select the most appropriate option to (d) India witness the death
substitute the underlined segment in the Q21. Select the most appropriate option to
given sentence. If there is no need to substitute the underlined segment in the
substitute it, select ‘No improvement’. given
As long to funding is not made available, our sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
construction dreams have been deferred. select ‘No improvement’.
(a) As high as The rising prices of essential food items have
(b) In as much as placed an weighty burden on the poor.
(c) So long as (a) No improvement
(d) No improvement (b) Enormous
Q18. Select the most appropriate option to (c) Trivial
substitute the underlined segment in the (d) Lightest
given sentence. If there is no need to Q22. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute it, select ‘No improvement’. substitute the underlined segment in the
Prithvi likes baseball as long as she likes given sentence. If there is no need to
cricket. substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.
(a) No improvement India has lost a veteran actor with the
(b) as much as deceased of Shriram Lagoo.
(c) as many as (a) No improvement
(d) so long as (b) Bereavement
Q19. Select the most appropriate option to (c) Expired
substitute the underlined segment in the (d) demise
given sentence. If there is no need to Q23. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute it, select ‘No improvement’. substitute the underlined segment in the
Lenovo has launched ThinkPad XI Fold, the given sentence. If there is no need to
world’s first foldable laptop which is claimed substitute it, select No improvement.
to be so durable as its other devices. As much as a hundred children gathered to
(a) to be most durable as celebrate Independence Day.
(b) to be very durable as (a) As long as
(c) No improvement (b) As high as
(d) to be as durable as (c) No improvement
Q20. Select the most appropriate option to (d) As many as
substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.
It is reported that everyday India witnessing
the death of over 2000 babies aged less than
one year.
(a) India will be witness the death
(b) No improvement
(c) India witnesses the death
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Q24. Select the most appropriate option to (d) for more than 16 years
substitute the underlined segment in the Q28. Select the option that will improve the
given underlined part of the sentence. In case no
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, improvement
select No improvement. is needed, select ‘No improvement’.
So much as you behave like this, the decision Finally, Ananya found her pet kitten over the
of the management against you cannot be top branch of a tree in their garden.
revoked. (a) No improvement
(a) As long to (b) on the top branch of the tree
(b) As long as (c) in a top branch of a tree
(c) As much to (d) across the top branch in the tree
(d) No improvement Q29. Select the most appropriate option to
Q25. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the
substitute the underlined segment in the given
given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.
select ‘No improvement’. Since it falls on the floor, her dog, a black
The Arabian Sea region is very important for Labrador, gulped the biscuit down.
India as several major ports are locating (a) Since it fell
there. (b) Because it is falling
(a) No improvement (c) No improvement
(b) are located (d) As it have fallen
(c) have been locating Q30. Select the most appropriate option to
(d) was locating substitute the underlined segment in the
Q26. Select the most appropriate option to given
substitute the underlined segment in the sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
given select No improvement.
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, This is a class who is expected to do
select ‘No improvement’. exceptionally well in the quiz next week.
Sele, is a near extinct language, spoken for (a) which is expected to do
just five villages in Nepal, which lie close to (b) which are expecting to be doing
Tibet. (c) that is expecting to done
(a) spoken out (d) No improvement
(b) spoken of Q31. Select the most appropriate option to
(c) spoken in substitute the underlined segment in the
(d) No improvement given sentence. If there is no need to
Q27. Select the option that will improve the substitute it, select No improvement.
underlined part of the sentence. In case no Gitanjali did not had school yesterday
improvement is needed, select ‘No because it was a second Saturday.
improvement’. (a) does not have
As we’ve been neighbours, I have known Mrs. (b) did not have
Shashi Singh since more than 16 years. (c) No improvement
(a) No improvement (d) was not having
(b) from more than 16 years
(c) by more than 16 years
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 SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT
{Asked In SSC CHSL 2019}

Q32. Select the most appropriate option to Q36. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to given sentence. IF there is no need to
substitute it, select No improvement. substitute it, select No improvement.
The firing of the missile not only killed Lata told to her tam leader that she would be
innocent persons and also created leaving office early as she had some urgent
political furore. personal work.
(a) not only kill innocent persons and also (a) Lata tell to her team leader
(b) but killed innocent person and also (b) Lata telling to her team leader
(c) not only killed innocent persons but also (c) Lata told her team leader
(d) No improvement (d) No improvement
Q33. Select the most appropriate option to Q37. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select ‘No improvement’. substitute it, select No improvement.
She is quite capable of looking after herself, There is a double-digit growth in salaries of
aren't she? vocational jobs now and the trend are likely
(a) isn't she to continue in the coming years.
(b) No improvement (a) is likely for continuing
(c) won't she (b) is like to be continued
(d) wasn't she (c) No improvement
Q34. Select the most appropriate option to (d) is likely to continue
substitute the underlined segment in the Q38. Select the most appropriate option to
given sentence. If there is no need to substitute the underlined segment in the
substitute it, select ‘No improvement’. given sentence. If there is no need to
Doctors at the AIIMS Trauma Centre substitute it, select No improvement.
managed to save the life of 12 year old archer His uncle advised Naveen to keep away from
Shivangini, whose were struck by an arrow in involving himself in the controversy.
the neck during a practice session. (a) No improvement
(a) who was striked (b) for keep away from
(b) which was struck (c) that he keeps away for
(c) No improvement (d) from keep away in
(d) who was struck Q39. Select the most appropriate option to
Q35. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the
substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.
substitute it, select No improvement. Why did the teacher ask all four of you to stay
There are too less space for Naveen to park back in class in the break?
his car in front of the shop. (a) No improvement
(a) were too little space (b) asked of four of you
(b) No improvement (c) ask you all four
(c) was so few space (d) asking four of you
(d) was too little space
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 SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT
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Q40. Select the most appropriate option to given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute the underlined segment in the substitute it, select No improvement.
given sentence. If there is no need to Have you got confirmation of the receipt of
substitute it, select No improvement. the donation?
She was looking troubled when the teacher (a) Has you got confirmations
asked her to submit the homework. (b) No improvement
(a) had been trouble (c) Did you got confirmation
(b) is look trouble (d) Have you get confirmation
(c) was troubling Q45. Select the most appropriate option to
(d) No improvement substitute the underlined segment in the
Q41. Select the most appropriate option to given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute the underlined segment in the substitute it, select No improvement.
given sentence. If there is no need to The book’s page seem to have been torn by
substitute it, select No improvement. someone.
"Did you tell your parents that you would (a) The book’s page seems
going for a movie with me this evening?" My (b) The page of the book was seems
friend asked me. (c) The page of the book has seem
(a) then you were being gone (d) No improvement
(b) that you are going Q46. Select the most appropriate option to
(c) this that you was going substitute the underlined segment in the
(d) when you will going given sentence. If there is no need to
Q42. Select the most appropriate option to substitute it, select No improvement.
substitute the underlined segment in the Tons of sheep were grazing in the field.
given (a) A flock of sheep
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, (b) Many sheeps
select ‘No improvement’. (c) Numerous sheeps
While my parents talked to the visitor, I made (d) No improvement.
tea in the kitchen. Q47. Select the most appropriate option to
(a) parents were talking substitute the underlined segment in the
(b) No improvement given sentence. If there is no need to
(c) parents have talked substitute it, select No improvement.
(d) parents are talking The Dean said, "You can have neither jam nor
Q43. Select the most appropriate option to butter, but not both."
substitute the underlined segment in the (a) No improvement.
given (b) jam and butter
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, (c) no jam or butter
select ‘No improvement’. (d) either jam or butter
After switching off the light, he went off to
sleep.
(a) switching off a light
(b) No improvement
(c) he has switched off the light
(d) being switched off the light
Q44. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the

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Q48. Select the most appropriate option to (d) have being

substitute the underlined segment in the Q52. Select the most appropriate option to
given sentence. If there is no need to substitute the underlined segment in the
substitute it, select No improvement. given sentence. If there is no need to
The film by itself was good but the bit long substitute it, select No improvement. I think
than I had expected. you’d better paid online immediately as you
(a) the bit longer may not get time to visit the bank later on
(b) No Improvement during the day.
(c) a bit long (a) you’d better pay
(d) a bit longer (b) No Improvement
Q49. Select the most appropriate option to (c) you’d better paying
substitute the underlined segment in the (d) you’d have better pay
given sentence. If there is no need to Q53. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute it, select No improvement. I like substitute the underlined segment in the
the place which I live but it would be given sentence. If there is no need to
wonderful to live in the mountains. substitute it, select No improvement.
(a) who It is evident from current research that young
(b) when adults is more like to develop an interest in
(c) where spoken English if there is a change in
(d) No Improvement methodology.
Q50. Select the most appropriate option to (a) are more likely
substitute the underlined segment in the (b) No Improvement
given sentence. If there is no need to (c) are more like
substitute it, select ‘No improvement’. (d) is more likely
The Delhi Birla International School alumnus Q54. Select the most appropriate option to
occupy leading positions in different areas of substitute the underlined segment in the
profession and service. given sentence. If there is no need to
(a) alumnus occupies substitute it, select No improvement.
(b) alumnus occupying The director wanted Aziz to play the role of
(c) No improvement the doctor as well also that of the apprentice.
(d) alumni occupy (a) and also of
Q51. Select the most appropriate option to (b) No improvement.
substitute the underlined segment in the (c) as well as
given sentence. If there is no need to (d) as well
substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.
For the last two years Shweta has being
diligently working with Rohingya refugees to
create colourful table mats using their local
weaving techniques.
(a) have been
(b) has been
(c) No improvement
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Q55. Select the most appropriate option to Some people believe that 2020 is going to be
substitute the underlined segment in the a very significant year in our history.
given (a) No improvement
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, (b) will going
select ‘No improvement’. (c) were going
When the actress comes to know that she (d) are going
was declared winner of the best actress
award,
her joy knew no bounds.
(a) No improvement
(b) came to know
(c) was come to know
(d) was knowing
Q56. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the
given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
select No improvement.
There is a lot of confusion among students
due to recent changes in the examination
pattern.
(a) allot of
(b) a lots of
(c) No improvement
(d) the lots of
Q57. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the
given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
select ‘No improvement’.
The week-long Theatre Festival has begun
with a wonderful lines of plays.
(a) No improvement
(b) lined up
(c) lines up
(d) line up
Q58. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the
given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
select ‘No improvement’.

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 SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT
SOLUTIONS {Asked In SSC CHSL 2019}

S1 Ans. (a) The sentence is correct and don’t need any

improvement.
No improvement
Harry and Meghan make a plural subject and will
take plural verb. Option (3) and 4 are omitted.
S6 Ans. (a)
‘Have’ takes V3 so option (2) is the correct answer.
were airdropped for animals starving
During the tragic bushfires in Australia – shows Past
S2 Ans. (b) time.
We need a passive voice here, (was/were + V3).
no information about
Hence option (1) is the correct option.
Information is an uncountable noun and can’t be
made plural.

S7 Ans. (a)

S3 Ans. (a) If a law provides that…. It means something must

happen
Want is a stative verb so can’t be written in V1+ing
Provide something
form, option (2) is omitted. The sentence is in the
Provide someone with something
present tense (needs) so option (4) is omitted.
Provide something to/for someone
Sidharth is a singular noun so use V1+s/es. Hence
Provide that….. It expresses a condition (If only)
option (1) is the answer.

S8 Ans. (a)
S4 Ans. (b)
As of – indicates time or date from something starts
Preparing for exam is a former action and being
As long as – Provided that, if; During the whole time
ready is the latter action.
Am Ready – Present Indefinite Tense
Prepare should be written in the Present Perfect
S9 Ans. (a)
Tense.
since June 2017

S5 Ans. (c)
S10 Ans. (d)
Sign of something/somebody - Eg. Headaches may
No improvement
be a sign of stress.
Of is a preposition and we need an object of
preposition with it. Recognition is a noun while
S11 Ans. (d)
recognize is a verb.
Use of No and any:
(i) There is/are + no + noun
S12 Ans. (a)
(ii) There isn't/aren't + any + noun

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S13 Ans. (c) S27 Ans. (d)

S14 Ans. (b) S28 Ans. (b)

S15 Ans. (a) S29 Ans. (a)

S16 Ans. (a) S30 Ans. (a)

S17 Ans. (c) S31 Ans. (b)

S18 Ans. (a) S32 Ans. (c)

S19 Ans. (d) S33 Ans. (a)

S20 Ans. (c) S34 Ans. (d)

S21 Ans. (b) S35 Ans. (d)

S22 Ans. (d) S36 Ans. (c)

S23 Ans. (d) S37 Ans. (d)

S24 Ans. (b) S38 Ans. (a)

S25 Ans. (b) S39 Ans. (a)

S26 Ans. (c) S40 Ans. ()

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S41 Ans. ()

S56 Ans. (c)

S42 Ans. (a)

S57 Ans. (d)

S43 Ans. (b)

S58 Ans. (a)

S44 Ans. (b)

S45 Ans. (a)

S46 Ans. (a)

S47 Ans. (d)

S48 Ans. (d)

S49 Ans. (c)

S50 Ans. (d)

S51 Ans. (b)

S52 Ans. (a)

S53 Ans. (a)

S54 Ans. (c)

S55 Ans. (b)

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