Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the following sentence.
It is raining a lot in April and May, but the summer is very dry.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is: rains a lot in
Key Points
- The original sentence uses the phrase "is raining a lot in," which is grammatically incorrect.
- The correction "rains a lot in" simplifies the structure while maintaining proper verb agreement.
- "Rains" is in the present tense, which aligns with the ongoing or habitual nature of rainfall in April and May.
- The phrase "rains a lot in" is concise and clear, effectively conveying the idea that there is a significant amount of rainfall during April and May.
- The corrected sentence would be: It rains a lot in April and May, but the summer is very dry.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.
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