In the question a part of the sentence is BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part…
2024
In the question a part of the sentence is BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.
Why should the candidates be afraid of English Language is not clear.
- A.
the candidates should be
- B.
do the candidates be
- C.
should be the candidates
- D.
are the candidates
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Correct answer: A
Answer: Replace the bold part with "the candidates should be".
Corrected sentence: Why the candidates should be afraid of the English language is not clear.
Key rule: When a question functions as a noun clause (for example as the subject or complement of a sentence), use declarative (statement) word order rather than question inversion.
Direct question (inversion): Why should the candidates be afraid of the English language?
Embedded/question clause as subject (declarative order): Why the candidates should be afraid of the English language is not clear.
Note: 'the English language' is the natural phrasing here; capitalization of 'language' should be lowercase unless a style requires otherwise.