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 "No Improvement" option.
The meeting adjourned abruptly by the chairperson after about an hour of intense deliberation.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The meeting was abruptly adjourned.
- In the given statement "adjourned" is used as an adjective so we need to use "abruptly" before it.
- An adverb is used before an adjective.
- As the chosen option follows this construction it will be correct.
- Hence, the chosen option will be correct.
The correct sentence will be-
The meeting abruptly adjourned by the chairperson after about an hour of intense deliberation.