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 must accustom yourself with new ideas
(Underlined part: 'accustom yourself with')
(Underlined part: 'accustom yourself with')
- No improvement
- accustomed yourself with
- get accustom to
- accustom yourself to
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - accustom yourself to
The correct idiom is 'accustom oneself to' something, so replacing the underlined part gives 'You must accustom yourself to new ideas'. 'accustomed yourself with' and 'get accustom to' are ungrammatical.
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