In the following question, a sentence is given with a part in bold. The given phrase in bold may contains an error. The options following can replace the incorrect phrase. The correct phrase that is to be replaced will be the answer. If the sentence is correct, then select ‘No improvement required’ as the answer.

She enjoys hiking in the mountains as well as relaxing on the beach during her vacations.

Correct option is E

Correct Answer: E – No improvement required

Explanation of the Bold Phrase:

·       “as well as” is an idiomatic expression used to connect two activities or qualities.

·       In this sentence, it correctly links two activities: hiking in the mountains and relaxing on the beach.

Option Analysis:

A – as well

·       Meaning in English: Also, too

·       Hindi: भी

·       Example: She likes ice cream as well.

·       Why incorrect here: “as well” alone would require restructuring; the sentence is already correct with as well as.

B – so good as

·       Meaning in English: Used in comparisons (usually negative: not so good as…)

·       Hindi: जितना अच्छा… उतना नहीं

·       Example: He is not so good as his brother at football.

·       Why incorrect: Grammatically and contextually wrong here; not a comparison sentence.

C – as best as

·       Meaning in English: To the highest possible degree

·       Hindi: जितना संभव हो सके सर्वोत्तम

·       Example: She performed as best as she could.

·       Why incorrect: Irrelevant to linking activities; changes meaning completely.

D – as good as

·       Meaning in English: Almost equal to, nearly equivalent

·       Hindi: लगभग जितना अच्छा

·       Example: This painting is as good as the original.

·       Why incorrect: This is used for comparisons, not for connecting two activities.

Conclusion:

The original phrase “as well as” is correct. There is no need for improvement.