Verbal Ability - Sentence Improvement - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Improvement - Section 1 (Q.No. 3)
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.
3.
If the room had been brighter, I would have been able to read for a while before bed time.
Discussion:
50 comments Page 1 of 5.
Ahmad Balganur said:
2 years ago
A is the correct answer.
(8)
Vishal said:
4 years ago
Why not option A is correct? Please explain.
(8)
Muhammed Mahin said:
5 years ago
The sentence refers to the unfulfilled wish of the speaker. The room didn't have enough light this speaker was unable to read.
So he wishes to have more light. In such cases we use inversion.
So he wishes to have more light. In such cases we use inversion.
(8)
Raya Kayed said:
3 years ago
I believe that A is the correct answer since it was in the past tense.
(4)
Vedha said:
1 year ago
According to me, had the room brighter is the correct answer
(3)
Nurudin Jaafaru said:
6 years ago
I strongly believe Option D, no Improvement is the correct answer.
(3)
Ariful Islam said:
3 years ago
Yes, C is correct. 3rd condition and it must be used in a passive sense.
(2)
Tanmay Srivatsa said:
6 years ago
How C? Because 'Had' in beginning is used, Please anyone explain me.
(2)
Biswajit Borah said:
8 years ago
Why A is not a correct option?
(1)
Priyanka said:
8 years ago
@Raghul.
Because in if clause we cant use ''was".
Because in if clause we cant use ''was".
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