Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2) or (3. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (4) as your response 'No improvement'.

The climate of Delhi is somewhat like Jaipura

  1. like Jaipur's

  2. as Jaipur's

  3. as Jaipur

  4. No improvement
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence compares the climate of Delhi to the climate of Jaipur. To avoid comparing a 'climate' to a 'city', we use the possessive 'Jaipur's' to imply 'Jaipur's climate'.

Keep practicing — related questions