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:
4 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.
(2)
Sunny said:
8 years ago
Pick a quarrel is right.
(1)
Gurdeep Singh Tiwana said:
1 decade ago
'picked' and 'up' never comes together. 'picked' simply means 'up', so there is no need to use 'up' with 'picked'.
(1)
Aman said:
1 decade ago
@Tiwana.
No, it is not necessary we can used pick with up Eg: Pick up the phone. I think picked up is correct one, because process is in simple past tense.
No, it is not necessary we can used pick with up Eg: Pick up the phone. I think picked up is correct one, because process is in simple past tense.
Ulfat said:
8 years ago
Picked up means improve, so it is not valid.
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:
9 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.
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