Verbal Ability - Sentence Correction - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Correction - Section 1 (Q.No. 19)
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.
19.
Maria unnecessarily picked up a quarrel with Rani and left the party hurried.
Discussion:
29 comments Page 1 of 3.
Neha Yadav said:
3 years ago
When we talk about "pick up" we mean to say that to carry some tangible thing.
And when we are talking about some abstract thing then we just have to pick. As the quarrel is intangible or abstract so only pick is suitable.
And when we are talking about some abstract thing then we just have to pick. As the quarrel is intangible or abstract so only pick is suitable.
(9)
Saddam said:
4 years ago
Shouldn't it be hurriedly? Instead of hurried.
(1)
Ulfat said:
8 years ago
Picked up means improve, so it is not valid.
Sunny said:
8 years ago
Pick a quarrel is right.
(1)
Dasunx said:
8 years ago
"pick a quarrel "Also, pick an argument or fight. Seek an opportunity to quarrel or argue with someone.
Akash said:
8 years ago
According to me, it is no correction required.
Naimil said:
9 years ago
It is simple. We use picked which is past form and hurried is also a past form.
ILIAS PATHAN said:
9 years ago
@Maggi.
Your explanation lucidly clarifies the correct answer because an idiom goes like "pick a quarrel/fight". So option-C is undoubtedly correct.
Your explanation lucidly clarifies the correct answer because an idiom goes like "pick a quarrel/fight". So option-C is undoubtedly correct.
Manjusha said:
9 years ago
Pick and lift are synonyms. We cannot use the words with same meaning consecutively.
Ajay said:
9 years ago
Pick in the sense taking up or on. So there is no need to use pick up or pick on.
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