Question

    Direction: In the sentence given below, a part is highlighted and suggestions for its correction are given below the sentence. Choose the correct option, which can improve the original sentence without changing its meaning. If the highlighted part is correct, select ‘No improvement required’ as your answer.

    The immediate explanation for the landslides in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are the unexpected copious rainfall that these states have received.

    A. are the unexpectedly copious rainfall

    B. is the unexpected copious rainfall

    C. is the unexpectedly copious rainfall

    A B and C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A and B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No Improvement Required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Option C ("is the unexpectedly copious rainfall") correctly uses the singular verb "is" to match the singular subject "explanation." Additionally, it uses the correct adverb "unexpectedly" to modify "copious” adjective, making it the most accurate and grammatically correct choice. Reason for success was the beautifully designed hall.

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