In the following question, 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 the "No Improvement" option.
The proposal was full of 'if' and 'but' that I seriously doubted whether the panel would ever agree.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 'ifs' and 'buts'.
- No ifs or buts means something that you say to a child to stop them arguing with you when you want them to do something.
- "Ifs and buts" is a term used to describe the reasons people give for not wanting to do something.
- Hence, ifs and buts should be used here.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.
The correct sentence will be- The proposal was full of 'ifs' and 'buts' that I seriously doubted whether the panel would ever agree.