Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
I couldn't understand why he was so angry upon me.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. so angry with me.
Error/Improvement Concept: Preposition usage with the adjective "angry"
Grammatical Explanation:
The correct preposition to use with "angry" when referring to a person is "with" (angry with someone).
"Upon" is incorrect in this context.
"Myself" is incorrect because the sentence refers to "me," the object.
"Too angry on me" is incorrect phrasing.
Correction:
Incorrect: angry upon me
Correct: angry with me
Final Sentence: I couldn't understand why he was so angry with me.
Conclusion: The correct phrase is "so angry with me."