In the following sentence, 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 the option ‘No improvement’. As you were anxious to sell your land was already known to my lawyers.  

In the following sentence, 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 the option ‘No improvement’. As you were anxious to sell your land was already known to my lawyers.   Correct Answer That you were

The sentence uses the form As you were, which is incorrect and needs improvement.

The sentence uses the singular simple past tense verb 'was' to refer to the first part of the sentence.

This means, it was the 'fact' that you were anxious to see your land; that 'was' known. 

The only alternative that improves the sentence is That you were.

None of the other alternatives can make the sentence meaningful.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Related Questions