Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
He felt dejected but the feeling passed out in a minute.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. passed on.
- The error lies in the wrong usage of phrasal verb.
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The given sentence is talking about someone who felt dejected but that feeling died in a minute.
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The phrasal verb 'passed out' means to become unconscious.
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The correct phrasal verb which should be used in the given sentence is 'passed on' means 'to die'.
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For example: It's important to remember friends and family who have passed on.
The correct sentence is:- He felt dejected but the feeling passed on in a minute.