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      Question

      In the following questions, a part of the sentence may

      require improvement. Choose the most appropriate option to improve the highlighted part of the sentence. If no improvement is required, choose the option accordingly. Mostly people prefer to treat insomnia without drugs – for good reason, since sleeping pills can lead to a physical dependence and cause dizziness and falls. 1. People mostly prefer to treat insomnia without 2. Most people prefer treating insomnia with the help of 3. Most people prefer treating insomnia in the absence of
      A No correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Only 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Only 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Only 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Only 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The original phrase: → “Mostly people” is grammatically awkward. Correct standard usage: → “Most people” Thus, sentence 1: → “People mostly prefer to treat insomnia without…” improves the sentence structure and grammatical flow. Why others fail: Sentence 2: → “with the help of” completely changes the meaning because the original sentence discusses treatment without drugs. Sentence 3: → “in the absence of” is grammatically possible but stylistically awkward and unnatural in this context. Thus, only sentence 1 provides a proper correction while preserving the intended meaning. Hence, option (e).

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