Verbal Ability - Sentence Improvement - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Improvement - Section 1 (Q.No. 63)
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.
63.
The cloud of misfortunes appears to have blown out.
Discussion:
8 comments Page 1 of 1.
Saurabh said:
5 years ago
Blown over means fade away without serious consequences. Hence option A is correct.
Lakshmi said:
7 years ago
Eg Sentence: If something such as trouble or an argument blows over, it ends without any serious consequences.
Maheshperugu said:
7 years ago
Exactly!
Blown away is the correct option.
Blown away is the correct option.
Saja said:
8 years ago
Yes, Agree @Anuvansh.
Gaurav said:
8 years ago
Yes, I agree with your answer, @Lakshimipriya.
ANUVANSH said:
10 years ago
I guess blown away will be more appropriate answer.
LakshmiPriya said:
1 decade ago
Blown away means " To kill by shooting, especially with a firearm". But Blown over means "To subside". So A is correct. Will you satisfy with my answer?
Ankit Kumar said:
1 decade ago
Can Anyone please let me know why the answer (c) isn't correct?
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