In the question below, a part of the sentence 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 'No improvement.' Pay careful attention to what I am telling.
In the question below, a part of the sentence 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 'No improvement.' Pay careful attention to what I am telling. Correct Answer to what I am saying
The correct answer is option 1, i.e., to what I am saying.
- The sentence uses the verb 'to tell', which is incorrect here.
- The verb 'to tell' requires an object, i.e., a listener to whom one tells something. e.g. I told her a story.
- Here, the sentence does not have any specific object, or listener.
- So, in this case, the general verb 'to say' is better suited. 'To say' does not require an object/listener.
Thus, the rectified sentence is: Pay careful attention to what I am saying.
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