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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Snehal said:
4 years ago
I think Option A is the right one.
(1)
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.
(2)
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.
(3)
Nurudin said:
5 years ago
Option 'A' 'hell bent on' is the correct answer.
Ram said:
6 years ago
Option C is correct. Because upon is more formal than on.
Aditya said:
6 years ago
Option C is correct. I agree with the given answer.
Sai said:
6 years ago
Why can't answer A?
Sravani said:
7 years ago
Why can't be the answer B?
Varaprasadvasu said:
7 years ago
Please anyone explain it clearly.
Jiko Sen said:
7 years ago
According to the Cambridge dictionary, "hell-bent on" means to be extremely determined to do something, without considering the risks or possible dangerous result.
So, A is the correct answer.
So, A is the correct answer.
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