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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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.
Apurve said:
1 decade ago
OOhh on and upon, I have done research upon this.
Actually on and upon holds the same meaning, they can be used interchangeably.
In modern english, we can use either on or upon, whichever goes with the flow ex. "Once upon a time. ".
But use of upon is considered more formal than on, now in the question we have to recommend improvements, so option D is correct.
Actually on and upon holds the same meaning, they can be used interchangeably.
In modern english, we can use either on or upon, whichever goes with the flow ex. "Once upon a time. ".
But use of upon is considered more formal than on, now in the question we have to recommend improvements, so option D is correct.
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.
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.
P@LL@VI said:
1 decade ago
Explain the answer with correct explanation.
Sujay said:
1 decade ago
Why cant it be option (b) ?
Utkarsh said:
1 decade ago
Why upon? Is it an idiom?
Shikha said:
1 decade ago
On is static and upon is movable.
Suba said:
9 years ago
Can anyone give me the correct explanation?
Kavitha said:
9 years ago
Please, anyone, tell me the correct answer and explanation.
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