In the questions given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below each sentence, some phrases are given which can substitute the underlined part of the sentence. Identify the phrase which can correctly substitute the underlined part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct, as it is, the answer should be 'no improvement is required'.

All our relatives say that I look just like my mother, but I think I resemble my father 

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  1. imitate
  2. match
  3. compare to
  4. no improvement is required

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Option 4 : no improvement is required
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The correct answer is '4' i.e. no improvement is required .

Key Points

  • The given sentence uses the word "resemble", which means to look like or be similar to someone or something, especially in appearance.
  • The use of the verb "resemble" in this context is grammatically correct and appropriate, as the sentence expresses the idea of looking like someone.
  • None of the other options, such as "imitate," "match," or "compare to," would fit the context better than the original word.

Correct sentence: All our relatives say that I look just like my mother, but I think I resemble my father.

Additional Information

  • Resemble:
    • Meaning: To look like or be similar to something or someone.
    • Example: She resembles her grandmother in both appearance and mannerisms.
  • Other options:
    • Imitate: To copy someone's behavior, actions, or style (not appropriate in this context).
    • Match: To pair or correspond with something (does not convey the idea of similarity in appearance).
    • Compare to: To note similarities and differences (not suitable for this context).
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