Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed select ‘No improvement required’.
He fell over in studies owing to his illness.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. fell behind
- The verbal phrase 'fell over' in the above statement is incorrect.
- The sentence talks about a student who failed to keep up with his studies due to illness.
- The verb 'fell over' means collapsing.
- Hence, verb 'fell behind' should be used instead of 'fell over'.
- The verb ' fell behind' means failing to do a work on time.
The correct sentence is-
He fell behind in studies owing to his illness.