Verbal Ability - Sentence Improvement - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Improvement - Section 1 (Q.No. 84)
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.
84.
It will be no good trying to find an excuse next time.
Discussion:
4 comments Page 1 of 1.
Avi said:
1 decade ago
Explain somebody please.
P K Chouhan said:
9 years ago
Strong intentions are expressed by an infinitive. And not by gerundial.
Lakyhan said:
9 years ago
I think the D option is right.
(1)
Sweet said:
1 month ago
1. It will be no good trying to find an excuse next time.
Correct and natural
This is the idiomatic and most commonly used form.
Here, “trying to find an excuse” (a gerund phrase) functions as the subject complement.
Meaning: It will be pointless or useless to try to find an excuse next time.
This is how native speakers normally say it.
2. It will be no good to try to find an excuse next time.
Grammatically possible, but unnatural.
The infinitive “to try” sounds stiff or awkward in this expression.
Native English speakers usually use the -ing form (gerund) after phrases like:
It’s no good...
It’s no use...
It’s worth...
It’s not worth...
Correct and natural
This is the idiomatic and most commonly used form.
Here, “trying to find an excuse” (a gerund phrase) functions as the subject complement.
Meaning: It will be pointless or useless to try to find an excuse next time.
This is how native speakers normally say it.
2. It will be no good to try to find an excuse next time.
Grammatically possible, but unnatural.
The infinitive “to try” sounds stiff or awkward in this expression.
Native English speakers usually use the -ing form (gerund) after phrases like:
It’s no good...
It’s no use...
It’s worth...
It’s not worth...
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