Question
In the following question, a sentence is given with a
phrase or idiom highlighted in bold. Select the option given below that can replace the highlighted phrase and mark that as your answer. Hardly had we sat on the bed than it broke into two parts.Solution
(b) There are certain conjunctions that can only occur in pairs like - 'not only..but also', 'whether.. or', 'hardly.. when', 'scarcely... when', etc. This is why the given phrase and options other than option b) are incorrect. So, 'than it broke' is to be replaced with 'when it broke' to make a grammatically correct sentence. Hence, option (b) is the correct choice.
That car alarm is getting on my nerves.
Improve the bold part of the sentence. Choose “No improvement” if correct.
She prefers to walk than to travel by bus for short distances. ...
She was very excited about the trip, but she has to cancel it due to unforeseen circumstances.
Build of dark and light wood, these houses are made to withstand storms and the oppressive cold.
Substitute the bold words with the best option to improve the sentence.
Sitting next to me, was an elderly lady, forty about probably
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Of the four given options, choose the most appropriate one.
The Department of Telecommunications has asked the public not to subscribe to the Starlink services being advantaged by the company, saying that Starli...
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When you are in the water, you have to focusing on rhythmic movements and on your breathing that makes you tune out the rest of the world
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