In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement.' He had sworn that h
In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement.'
He had sworn that he would maintain his abstinence living till he fell in love with a girl who loved him in return.
A. his abstinence life till he fell in
B. his abstinent life until he fell into
C. his abstinent living till he fell in
1). Only A
2). Only B
3). Both A and C
4). Only C
1 answers
Abstinence is a noun that means any self-restraint, self-denial or stopping oneself from any indulgence. e.g. The monks often take a vow of abstinence.
The sentence uses the form 'abstinence' before the noun 'living', which is incorrect.
Since the noun used here is 'living', the word 'abstinence' must be the adjective should be present in its adjective form, which is 'abstinent'. So, A is incorrect.
Fall 'in' love is the correct phrase and not 'fall into' love. So, B is incorrect.
C is the only option that can improve the sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.