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 2 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)
Benit said:
10 years ago
The sentence describes the "Desire", how was the desire? It was powerful. That means it was an intense desire. So what I understand it is option A.
Brizzy said:
8 years ago
B is the right answer bcos we are asked to improve the sentence, not the synonym. Option B is the right improvement for the question.
Mouni said:
10 years ago
Here in this sentence, downfall is a negative word so we have to use His Desire For Power. Obviously option 2 is correct.
Dee said:
9 years ago
Yes, option A is correct. The emphasis is on how powerful his desire is. Isn't it the same as how intense his desire is?
Trilok said:
1 decade ago
The question stresses on desire and the answers tells us about the "power" that I can't understand.
Sanjeeban said:
1 decade ago
His powerful desire for what?
POWERFUL DESIRE is not equal to DESIRE FOR POWER.
'A' is correct.
POWERFUL DESIRE is not equal to DESIRE FOR POWER.
'A' is correct.
Harsha said:
7 years ago
The question depends on improvement only, not on synonym or antonym. So, C is also correct.
Raj Maddy said:
4 years ago
As per my understanding, it is "he misusing his posting or position so he downfall".
(1)
Tsamchoe said:
1 decade ago
It says that his desire to do something is very powerful so we can not use intense.
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