Verbal Ability - Sentence Improvement - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Improvement - Section 1 (Q.No. 2)
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.
2.
When it was feared that the serfs might go too far and gain their freedom from serfdom, the protestant leaders joined the princes at crushing them.
Discussion:
18 comments Page 1 of 2.
Priyanka said:
7 years ago
Here preposition is used for the subject not for crushing. So we know if people have interest, opinion, feelings or belief then we use 'in''.
(7)
Chandra said:
10 years ago
But in this sentence, is "in" really necessary?
Would it be correct if just "crushing" was used?
Would it be correct if just "crushing" was used?
Nayeem said:
8 years ago
Join In: To take part in something that someone or a group of people are doing. Hence answer: B.
Sumit said:
1 decade ago
When people have interest, opinion, feeling or belief then we use "in".
Reshma said:
9 years ago
When people have interest, opinion, feeling or belief then we use "in".
Vamshi said:
9 years ago
I didn't get the answer can you please elaborate it?
Santhya said:
9 years ago
Can anyone briefly explain why we use "in" here?
Jyotsna said:
7 years ago
Hi, I am not getting this. Please explain.
Suraj said:
7 years ago
Please explain the given answer clearly.
Deepak said:
9 years ago
Can anyone please make it more clear?
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