Question

Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If any of substitutions; (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, choose that substitution as your response. If none of the substitution improves the sentence, choose (d) as your response. Thus, a ‘No improvement’ response will be signified by the letter (d).
He was extremely unhappy because of the inordinately delay.

• A. the inordinate delaying
• B. the inordinate delay
• C. the inordinately delaying
• D. No improvement

Hint:

Use an adjective to modify a noun, not an adverb. Check whether the word being modified is a noun or verb.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
"Delay" is a noun, so it should be modified by an adjective, not an adverb.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
"Inordinately" is an adverb, but it modifies a noun "delay". The correct form is "inordinate delay" (adjective + noun).

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct substitution is "the inordinate delay".