Question

    Directions: In these questions, a sentence or a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Select the option which best fits in the place of the underlined part making the sentence meaningfully complete. If no correction is required, mark option 5 as your answer.

    Prayer is not a sign of fear,but a time-tested skill in getting rid of fear .

    A in getting rid off fear Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B at getting rid of fear Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C with getting rid of fear Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D of getting rid of fear Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E no correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Prayer is not a sign of fear,but a time-tested skill of getting rid of fear . We have a knack or skill 'of ' something and we can be trained / skilled 'in' something. Similarly, we want to get rid 'of ' something,when we wish to avoid something that we don't like.

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