Verbal Ability - Sentence Improvement - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Improvement - Section 1 (Q.No. 15)
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.
15.
While crossing the highway a five year old child was knocked out by a passing car.
Discussion:
6 comments Page 1 of 1.
Udyan said:
2 years ago
Knocked away means.
To cause someone or something with collision or by force.
To cause someone or something with collision or by force.
Rosy said:
5 years ago
Why it shouldn't be knocked away?
Swadesh said:
9 years ago
What is the meaning of knocked away?
Vidyaroop said:
9 years ago
We use 'knock down' when somebody hit by any vehicle.
We use 'knock out' when somebody is defeated and eliminated in a game.
We use 'knock out' when somebody is defeated and eliminated in a game.
Prithvi said:
1 decade ago
Knocked down means fall down or move with force.
Knocked out means To render unconscious.
So option 'c' is right choice.
Knocked out means To render unconscious.
So option 'c' is right choice.
Akash said:
1 decade ago
Down is adverb here.
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