Verbal Ability - Sentence Correction - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Correction - Section 1 (Q.No. 15)
Directions to Solve
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.
15.
He confidentially asked the crowd if they thought he was right and the crowd shouted that they did.
Discussion:
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Shibendrakumardas said:
1 decade ago
@Priya I think the way you took in answering the above sentence in that sense "C" should be correct.
Tumukunde susan said:
9 years ago
According to my view, since the statement is an indirect speech, I think the answer is he was.
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ILIAS PATHAN said:
9 years ago
Here "they did" is undoubtedly correct because it clearly indicates "the crowd thought".
HANISH PACHORI said:
7 years ago
Here they is reffering to croud and also it is in past tense so it is correct.
Priya said:
1 decade ago
Option E is absolutely right. They did means they believe that he is right.
Preethi said:
1 decade ago
Me too go with option A.
Why is it incorrect? Any one explain me.
Why is it incorrect? Any one explain me.
Jitesh said:
2 decades ago
I did not understand the sentence why no correction needed. ?
Anu said:
1 decade ago
I think it is 1st option. Please justify the right answer.
Harikrishna said:
1 decade ago
The given answer is correct.
NO CORRECTION REQUIRED.
NO CORRECTION REQUIRED.
Ganesh said:
1 decade ago
I think option A is right. "They" is a plural form.
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