Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentence test correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of each sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath each sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined part. Choice A repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice A; if not, select one of the other choices.

Only in an attempt to defeat them with completeness, the Indian cricket team has worked day and night to hone their skills.

  1. Only in an attempt to defeat them with completeness.

  2. In an attempt to defeat them completely.

  3. To defeat them completely in an attempt.

  4. Attempting on to defeat them with completeness.

  5. In the attempt defeating them with completeness.

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Only (2) option makes use of the correct adverb, “completely” to describe the verb defeat. The use of the modifier “only” in the given statement is also awkward.

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