Verbal Ability - Sentence Improvement - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Improvement - Section 1 (Q.No. 5)
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.
5.
his powerful desire brought about his downfall.
Discussion:
42 comments Page 1 of 5.
Utosh said:
6 months ago
(B) His desire for power – This gives a more specific and logical reason for a downfall. The desire for power often leads to negative consequences.
(1)
Raghav said:
1 year ago
"Powerful desire" can be for anything other than power. For instance, the "powerful desire" to get a medal at the Olympics.
It doesn't mean a desire for power. So, Option B is wrong, Therefore, option A is correct.
It doesn't mean a desire for power. So, Option B is wrong, Therefore, option A is correct.
(2)
Rajarshi Roy said:
1 year ago
"Powerful desire" and "desire for power" are two different things, "powerful desire" means strong desire, it tells about the intensity or the strength or the power of his desire. But, the "desire for power" is a far different thing, this means the desire to gain or acquire power. So, according to the instructions, the "powerful desire" can be subbed with "intense desire".
So, option A is correct.
So, option A is correct.
(4)
Arpita said:
2 years ago
Option B is correct. Because the question says to choose the alternative which IMPROVES THE SENTENCE.
So if we go with B then it indicates that desire for power is actually a bad thing which leads to his downfall. Right?
And if it's option A which is. His intense desire then the sentence gets incomplete meaning and neither gets an improvement.
Hence OPTION B is the correct one.
So if we go with B then it indicates that desire for power is actually a bad thing which leads to his downfall. Right?
And if it's option A which is. His intense desire then the sentence gets incomplete meaning and neither gets an improvement.
Hence OPTION B is the correct one.
(4)
Saathvik said:
2 years ago
Correct.
He does not have a desire FOR power. Instead, he has a POWERFUL desire. Not once does the sentence mention any desire for power?
Option A is closest to correct.
He does not have a desire FOR power. Instead, he has a POWERFUL desire. Not once does the sentence mention any desire for power?
Option A is closest to correct.
(3)
RONALD said:
3 years ago
The sentence talks about powerful desire not desire for power.
(3)
Rakesh said:
4 years ago
A is the correct one.
(3)
Raj Maddy said:
4 years ago
As per my understanding, it is "he misusing his posting or position so he downfall".
(1)
Kreq said:
4 years ago
It should be option A.
(1)
Kreq said:
4 years ago
It should be option A.
(1)
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