Directions: A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence, are given. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is…
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Directions: A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined.
Alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence, are given.
Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.
Alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence, are given.
Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.
You should cut off on the amount of cigarettes you smoke
(Underlined part: 'cut off on')
(Underlined part: 'cut off on')
- cut out
- cut down
- No improvement
- cut up
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - cut down
Replacing the underlined 'cut off on' with 'cut down' gives 'You should cut down the amount of cigarettes you smoke', the correct phrasal verb for decreasing consumption. 'Cut out' means stop completely and 'cut up' means chop into pieces.
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