Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No Improvement’.
Some people are so good that a mere looks at them pleases you lot.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. a mere look at them pleases you.
- "A + singular noun" is the correct phrase hence, "Look" should be used instead of "Looks".
- A preposition is always followed by the objective form of the pronoun hence, "Them" should be used instead of "Their".
- The chosen option follows the given rules hence, it will IMPROVE the statement correctly.
Correct Sentence:-
Some people are so good that a mere look at them pleases you lot.