Verbal Ability - Sentence Improvement - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Improvement - Section 1 (Q.No. 1)
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.
1.
The workers are hell bent at getting what is due to them.
Discussion:
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Zdenek Micke said:
2 years ago
Yes, "hell bent upon getting" is the correct phrase. "Hell bent" means being determined to do something at any cost, and "upon" is used to indicate a close relationship between two things or a specific time, so "hell bent upon getting" means being determined to get something at any cost.
(18)
Suvvidh said:
2 years ago
Well, upon can be used in this context.
Upon getting their rights. This would emphasize that the fight is over which we have no context of.
So 'on' is a better option in my opinion.
Upon getting their rights. This would emphasize that the fight is over which we have no context of.
So 'on' is a better option in my opinion.
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Rajeev kumar said:
3 years ago
Why not A is correct? Please explain me.
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Mujeeb said:
2 years ago
I think it's option C.
Hell-bent upon is the correct one.
Hell-bent upon is the correct one.
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Ahmad said:
1 year ago
I think for is right choice.
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Sarah tamlaik said:
7 months ago
'upon' is a more formal term than 'on'. So, in this context, I think it should be 'on'.
(3)
BILLU said:
2 years ago
Thanks all for giving explanation.
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Harsha said:
5 years ago
Both 'ON' and "UPON' conveys same meaning but 'UPON' is used to emphasize that there is a large number or amount of something. Here, 'workers' are assumed in large numbers generally So the word 'UPON' is used.
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Ariful Islam said:
2 years ago
It will be Bent on/upon.
I think upon will get priority.
I think upon will get priority.
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Smd said:
4 years ago
Here, the correct phrase is "hell bent on" and not "hell bent at". When we say someone is hell bent on doing something we mean that they are determined to do it even if it causes problems or difficulties for other people. So, in this context, option A is the correct answer.
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