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:
60 comments Page 2 of 6.
Nitish said:
1 decade ago
I believe option A is correct. 'Hell bent on' is a very popular phase but I have never heard anyone use 'hell bent upon' in any sentence.
Srinivas C said:
1 decade ago
Preposition AT is used to aim something. ! So it is best suited here to use the same. I am satisfied with the answer.
Harsh said:
1 decade ago
I beleive option a is right answer.
Hell bent on is adjective and used as it is. Hell bent on.
Hell bent on is adjective and used as it is. Hell bent on.
Avin said:
9 years ago
The better option should be A. Because hell bent on means determine to do or achieve something.
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)
Ers said:
1 decade ago
Because it could be using the part participle sentence, so it will using this form.
Dilip hazarika said:
1 decade ago
The correct answer is A. It is always 'hell bent on' and not upon/for/at etc.
Manav said:
8 years ago
"Getting what is due to them" is purpose.
So I think c is the right answer.
So I think c is the right answer.
Vikas kr. barodiya said:
1 decade ago
@Loknath.
Meaning of 'BENT ON' is determined to do or have something.
Meaning of 'BENT ON' is determined to do or have something.
Damini.arora said:
1 decade ago
On is used in speaking of things at rest. Upon for things in motion.
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