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    Select the alternative that will improve the highlighted part of the sentence. In case there is no improvement select “No improvement”. Success and
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    Select the alternative that will improve the highlighted part of the sentence. In case there is no improvement select “No improvement”.
    Success and failure in life depends on how well a person uses his time.

    A.

    depending upon

    B.

    dependent on

    C.

    No improvement

    D.

    depend on

    Correct option is D


    The correct substitution of the highlighted part is (d) depend on.
    Explanation:
    · The subject of the sentence is plural: “Success and failure” - two elements.
    · Therefore, the plural verb “depend” should be used. “Depends” is singular.
    Grammatical Rule Used:
    Compound subjects joined by “and” take plural verbs.
    Example: Honesty and hard work make a man great.
    Correct Success and failure in life depend on how well a person uses his time.

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