The MP rose up to say that in her opinion

• CAT Sentence Correction

A part of sentence given below has been underlined. You have to Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

The MP rose up to say that in her opinion, she thought the Women’s Reservation Bill should be passed on unanimously.

1. rose up to say that, the Women’s Reservation Bill should be passed on
2. rose to say that she thought the Women’s Reservation Bill should be passed
3. rose to say that, in her opinion, the Women’s Reservation Bill should be passed on
4. rose to say that, in her opinion, she thought that the Women’s Reservation Bill should be passed

Answer

‘rose up’ means ‘rise’ that includes the idea of upward motion. Hence, it is wrong.

‘in her opinion, she thought’ - use either ‘in her opinion’ or ‘she thought’. Avoid redundancy.

Bills are always ‘passed’ in Parliament. ‘Pass on’ is a phrasal verb and has its own uses.

The correct option is B.