Q:
In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required.
They hurried up the booth’s back and waited for the malformed youth to disperse.
i. to the booth’s back
ii. for towards the booth’s back
iii. for the booth’s backing
Answer & Explanation
Answer: A) Only i
Explanation: The correct preposition to be used with the verb ‘hurried’ is ‘to’ and not the others. ‘Hurry to a place’ means ‘move to a place with great haste.’
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