In the following questions, a portion of the sentence is both italicized and underlined. Alternatives to this section are provided below, which may improve the sentence. Select the correct alternative. If no improvement is necessary, choose option 'D' as your answer.
Question 1
When it was rumored that the soldiers might revolt against their commanders, the government officials supported the army at quelling the rebellion.
into quelling
in quelling
without quelling
No improvement
Question 2
The teacher gave to us a lecture on climate change.
gave a lecture to us
gave us a lecture
delivered us a lecture
No improvement
Question 3
He didn’t succeed because he wasn't working hard.
didn’t work hard
didn’t worked hard
was working hard
No improvement
Question 4
The company plans to expand its operations as soon as it will secure the funding.
it secures
it had secured
it is securing
No improvement
Question 5
He was confident of winning the match easily.
win the match easily
easily winning the match
win easily the match
No improvement
Question 6
He don’t know the answer to the question.
doesn’t know
don’t knew
didn’t know
No improvement
Question 7
The scientist claimed to have found a new method for reducing pollution.
the new method for reducing pollution
a newer method for reduction of pollution
a new method to reduce pollution
No improvement
Question 8
The team leader distributed the tasks between the three members.
among the three members
with the three members
in the three members
No improvement
Question 9
The students were instructed to write the essay by their handwriting.
write the essay with their handwriting.
write the essay in their handwriting.
write the essay through their handwriting.
No improvement
Question 10
The committee recommended that the proposal is reconsidered in light of the new evidence.
be reconsidered in light of the new evidence
was reconsidered due to the new evidence
should reconsider in light of new evidence
No improvement
There are 10 questions to complete.