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Improve the given sentence if necessary.

He wanted my permission to taking part in sports.

A) to take part in	B) for to take part in
C) for to taking part in	D) No improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to take part in

Explanation:

‘To’ is always followed by the first form of the verb. So, the phrase ‘to taking part in’ needs to be replaced with ‘to take part in’. Thus, the correct formation would be, ‘He wanted my permission to take part in sports’.

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

She broke down at his words uttered with blatant disregard for a (personal’s) feelings.

A) personnel’s	B) person’s
C) person	D) No improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) person’s

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Improve the given sentence if necessary.

My brother is looking forward to meeting his employer tomorrow.

A) to meet	B) for meeting
C) that he may meet	D) No improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

Explanation:

The sentence is grammatically and contextually correct. This is because, the verb, ‘to look forward to’ means toanticipate. It requires a direct object and it will be the gerund form of the verb i.e. ‘meeting’. Thus, the correct formation would be, ‘My brother is looking forward to meeting his employer tomorrow’.

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

I won't be able to leave for office until they (arrive).

A) have arrived	B) had arrived
C) will have arrived	D) no improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) have arrived

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Any body kept in a fluid experiences an upward force called _____________.

A) torque	B) moment
C) pressure	D) upthrust

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) upthrust

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

The footballers (has been) arguing with the coach since morning.

A) was	B) had been
C) have been	D) no improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) have been

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

The student (chose) to represent the school was the epitome of dedication and excellence.

A) chosen	B) is choosing
C) have chose	D) No improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) chosen

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

The famous Dr. Gupta (is only) physician in our village.

A) is a only	B) is an only
C) is the only	D) No improvement

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