Sentence Improvement - Study Mode
[#141] The poor villagers have waited in the bitter cold for more than four hours now.
Correct Answer
(C) have been waiting
Explanation
Solution: The poor villagers have been waiting in the bitter cold for more than four hours now.
[#142] May I know who did accompany you to the bus station?
Correct Answer
(D) who accompanied you
Explanation
Solution: May I know who accompanied you to the bus station?
[#143] As John dived off the spring board, he was horrified to see that the water was drained from the pool the night before.
Correct Answer
(C) had been drained off
Explanation
Solution: As John dived off the spring board, he was horrified to see that the water had been drained off the pool the night before.
[#144] The train will leave at 8.30 p.m., we have been ready by 7.30 p.m. so that we can reach the station in time.
Correct Answer
(B) must be
Explanation
Solution: The train will leave at 8.30 p.m., we must be ready by 7.30 p.m. so that we can reach the station in time.
[#145] Because of the patient's ill health, losing weight was advised him by the doctor .
Correct Answer
(D) No correction required
Explanation
Solution: Because of the patient's ill health, losing weight was advised him by the doctor.