In the following sentence one part of the sentence is italicised. Four…
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In the following sentence one part of the sentence is italicised. Four alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence are given. Choose the appropriate alternative.
He spent much time and energy over it, and lost a lot of money in the bargain.
Answer: B. into the bargain — Answer: into the bargain Explanation: 'Into the bargain' is an idiom meaning 'in addition' or 'as a result.' It fits the sentence because losing money is…
- A.
for the bargain
- B.
into the bargain
- C.
with the bargain
- D.
off the bargain
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Correct answer: B
Answer: into the bargain
Explanation: 'Into the bargain' is an idiom meaning 'in addition' or 'as a result.' It fits the sentence because losing money is presented as an additional negative consequence of his spending time and energy.
'for the bargain' is not a standard idiom and sounds unnatural in this context.
'with the bargain' is not used to mean 'in addition' and is therefore incorrect here.
'off the bargain' is not idiomatic and does not convey the intended meaning.
If a clearer or more formal phrasing is preferred, use 'as a result' or 'consequently' instead of the idiom.
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