Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘No improvement’.
Some students think that if they cram a few chapters, they can pass in the exam.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. pass the exam.
- The option "pass the exam" is the most appropriate because it correctly uses the definite article "the" to refer to a specific exam, making the sentence clear and grammatically correct.
- "Pass in the exam" is incorrect as it is not standard usage; "be passed in the exam" is grammatically incorrect and does not convey the intended meaning; and "pass in an exam" is less specific.
- Using "the exam" ensures the sentence accurately reflects the idea of passing a particular test.