Multiple choice

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitution improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

As the poet ages, he naturally writes more and more of the process of decay in a life and time.

  1. in a life and a time

  2. in life and the time

  3. in life and time

  4. No improvement
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C Correct answer
Explanation

When using abstract nouns like 'life' and 'time' in a general, philosophical sense, we typically omit articles. 'In a life and time' sounds like a specific instance, while 'in life and time' conveys the universal, abstract meaning the poet intends. This creates a more natural and poetic expression.

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