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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bolded part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"

Question : 36

I absolutely must seen him, however painful it may be for me.

a) saw

b) seeing

c) see

d) No improvement

Answer: (c)

Here the modal verb “must” is used with its base form “may”. In this situation when modal verb is used with base verb, the verb is used in base form. Therefore, seen is replaced with see

Question : 37

The child would have jumped with delight on seeing the joker at the circus.

a) jumping

b) jumped

c) to jump

d) No improvement

Answer: (b)

Since the sentence is in past indefinite tense, the subject is followed by second form of the main verb without the helping verb. Therefore “would have jumped” is replaced by “jumped”

Question : 38

You called on me when I was not at home, don’t you ?

a) did you?

b) didn’t you?

c) didn’t I ?

d) No improvement

Answer: (b)

Question : 39

Many a man would welcome the opportunity.

a) Many man

b) A many man

c) Many a men

d) No improvement

Answer: (d)

Question : 40

If you talk to her nicely, she will probably allow you her notes.

a) allow that you have

b) let you have

c) let you to have

d) No improvement

Answer: (b)

In order to give permission, the words “let” and “allow” are used. Allow is followed by object + infinitive with “to” and let is followed by object and infinitive without “to”. Therefore allow you is replaced by let you have

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