Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
Water and minerals presented to the soil are absorbed by the roots.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e., present in the soil.
- The underlined part of the given sentence is erroneous in nature.
- The verb 'presented' is wrongfully used. Instead of 'presented', we should use 'present'.
- Instead of 'to', 'in' should be used.
Thus, the correct sentence is:
Water and minerals present in the soil are absorbed by the roots.