Verbal Ability - Sentence Correction - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Correction - Section 1 (Q.No. 81)
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.
81.
Because of his ill health, the doctor has advised him not to refrain from smoking.
Discussion:
3 comments Page 1 of 1.
Pradeep said:
1 decade ago
The given sentence is Grammatically correct. (If you don't think smoking is injurious to health).
(2)
Vinitha said:
1 decade ago
Here refrain means stop oneself from doing something so no need to add not to this question. So the answer is C.
Vaibhav said:
1 decade ago
Here refrain = stop oneself from doing something. In this context doctor wants the patient to stop smoking which is negated in question by the usage of the word 'not' which is wrong.
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