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Q:

In the following sentence, a part is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement’.

The new captain's poker face made them unable for gauge his mood.

A. unable in gauge his mood

B. unable to assess his mood

C. unable to gauge his mood

  • 1
    Only A
  • 2
    Only C
  • 3
    Only B
  • 4
    Both B and C
  • 5
    No improvement
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Answer : 4. "Both B and C"
Explanation :

The underlined part of the sentence is grammatically incorrect. The preposition 'for’ used here is wrong. The correct preposition should be 'to’. 

Gauge means to judge or assess (a situation, mood, etc.). 

Hence 'assess’ is a synonym of 'gauge’. 

Both choices B and C are correct. Hence the correct answer is option 4.

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