Verbal Ability - Sentence Improvement - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Improvement - Section 1 (Q.No. 76)
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.
76.
The reason why he wrote the letter was because he could not contact him over the phone.
Discussion:
14 comments Page 1 of 2.
Amrita Singh said:
6 years ago
C should be the answer. Reason is followed by 'that' and not 'because'.
Jatin said:
6 years ago
Yes, C is correct.
Phanidhar said:
8 years ago
Option C is correct as the sentence starts with 'the reason'.
Priyanshu said:
8 years ago
C is right because of reason and because both never comes in a sentence.
Preet said:
8 years ago
C must be the answer.
Satyaneshi said:
9 years ago
I think C must be the correct option.
Ravi said:
9 years ago
Yeah correct guys option C must be the answer.
Kashi said:
1 decade ago
The word "was" was omitted from the correct answer, rendering it INCORRECT.
Mahesh said:
1 decade ago
The sentence starts with 'The reason'.
Then how can we include 'because' also. ? please explain. ! the answer will be C undoubtably. Agree with kaavya, gopal, irshita n print.
Then how can we include 'because' also. ? please explain. ! the answer will be C undoubtably. Agree with kaavya, gopal, irshita n print.
Imran said:
1 decade ago
If option B must be used then the sentence would be - The reason for which he wrote the letter was that he could not contact him over the phone.
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