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Vivek

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· 1 Months ago

Why not "every step"

Question:

Direction: A 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 required, choose ‘No improvement’ option.

It is necessary that we take any steps to reduce pollution soon.

Options:
A)

we take every step

B)

we have taken

C)

we take some

D)

No correction required.

Solution:

Ans: (c) 'Steps' is a countable word in its plural form and thus 'some' should be used.

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