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 3 of 5.
Arnesh said:
1 decade ago
As downfall is a negative comment thus I feel C should be a option A fatal.
Manas said:
9 years ago
I am not understanding this perfectly. Please describe it in easy way.
Manish said:
9 years ago
Given statements are confusing me. Please describe it in an easy way.
Flint said:
1 decade ago
But here the desire word has been given stress, i.e. it is powerful.
RONALD said:
3 years ago
The sentence talks about powerful desire not desire for power.
(3)
Jyothi said:
1 decade ago
It is a negative sentence. So B is correct.
Kamaljit malakar said:
9 years ago
I think option C is correct. Am I right?
Vishal gautam said:
6 years ago
Can anybody tell me the correct answer?
Jyothsna said:
1 decade ago
I don't understand the sentence.
Sia said:
9 years ago
I think the option A is correct.
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