Question
In the following sentences, a part of the sentence is
underlined. Beneath each sentence are given five alternatives. Choose the option that best replaces the underlined part and improves the sentence grammatically and contextually. If no improvement is required, choose Option (E) – No improvement. Many professionals struggle to manage their responsibilities effectively because they do not hardly find enough time to prioritise important tasks.Solution
The phrase “do not hardly” creates a double negative, which is grammatically incorrect. Incorrect phrase: do not hardly find Correct expression: hardly find Correct sentence: Many professionals struggle to manage their responsibilities effectively because they hardly find enough time to prioritise important tasks. Option Analysis A – Still contains double negative structure. B – Correct structure; removes the double negative. C – Incorrect word order. D – Grammatically incorrect placement of “hardly.” E – Incorrect because the sentence needs correction.
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