Verbal Ability - Sentence Improvement - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Improvement - Section 1 (Q.No. 11)
Directions to Solve
In questions given below, a part of the sentence is italicised and underlined. Below are given alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, option 'D' is the answer.
11.
During his long discourse, he did not touch that point.
Discussion:
12 comments Page 1 of 2.
Praveen kumar said:
1 decade ago
Can any one explain this?
Deepika said:
1 decade ago
'On' is often used in speaking of things at rest 'upon' is used of things in motion.
Sam said:
1 decade ago
Why not D?
Can anybody explain.
Can anybody explain.
Ashish Jain said:
1 decade ago
I left my book on the table.
I threw pen upon the table.
I threw pen upon the table.
Sandipan said:
1 decade ago
Touch on/upon means mention a subject briefly when speaking or writing about another subject.
Prem joshua said:
1 decade ago
@Deepika.
Can you give an example?
Can you give an example?
Robin said:
1 decade ago
The books are on the table. (a stationary position).
Throw the book upon the table (moving to 'on' position).
Throw the book upon the table (moving to 'on' position).
Naittee said:
9 years ago
"Doesn't touch upon" and "touch on" mean the same. so it is either A or B.
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Suvechchha said:
8 years ago
Hi, it is obvious that 'upon' is wrong as it only used in motion. Now the word 'discourse' refers a state of rest. And 'on'is used in rest. Besides the last option is incorrect as 'touch on' is more appropriate than 'touch' to suggest one's involvement into something. So, option b is undoubtedly the correct answer.
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Aarthi said:
6 years ago
Can anyone explain to me?
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