Verbal Ability - Sentence Improvement - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Improvement - Section 1 (Q.No. 7)
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.
7.
He sent a word to me that he would be coming late.
Discussion:
36 comments Page 1 of 4.
Frank said:
3 years ago
The Correct answer is D. There shouldn't be any improvement in the sentence.
He sent a word is correct as it is.
In this context, a word is a statement made by some. If we are to say he sent word it is not grammatically correct.
He sent a word is correct hence the correct answer is D.
He sent a word is correct as it is.
In this context, a word is a statement made by some. If we are to say he sent word it is not grammatically correct.
He sent a word is correct hence the correct answer is D.
(5)
Udyan said:
3 years ago
Agree, I too think B is the correct option.
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Jagjeet Singh said:
5 years ago
Here, In this sentence, past indefinite conditional sentence Rule applied.
i.e V2 + would + v1.
i.e V2 + would + v1.
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Krishna vamsi said:
8 years ago
A is correct.
Because a word= word.
Because a word= word.
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Akash said:
8 years ago
He sent word? I think the rhythm is not correct. Please explain it.
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Aanchal said:
8 years ago
He is singular so "sent words" is correct.
(1)
Muhammad Rizwan said:
8 years ago
Sent words is the suitable answer.
(1)
Priyanka said:
7 years ago
Please anybody explain about ''WORD'' clearly.
(1)
Ronak said:
3 years ago
Agree, A is the correct answer.
Karthik said:
10 years ago
His telling about future in present tense. So A is correct answer.
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