In the following sentence, choose the alternative that best improves the bracketed part. The "right to choice" of Aadhaar holders who do not want to link their accounts (may move up) for a decision.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: may come up

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This question checks understanding of phrasal verbs used to talk about matters being taken for consideration or decision. The sentence says that the "right to choice" of Aadhaar holders who do not want to link their accounts "(may move up) for a decision." The phrase in brackets sounds unnatural. We must select a more appropriate verb phrase that fits formal legal or administrative language, such as matters "coming up" for decision in court or before an authority.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • The sentence talks about a legal or policy issue related to Aadhaar holders and linking accounts.
  • The bracketed phrase is "may move up".
  • The options are:
    • may came up
    • may come up
    • may come ahead
    • No improvement
  • We assume the intended meaning is that the question of the right to choice may be considered or heard for decision at some point.


Concept / Approach:
To solve such improvement questions:

  • Identify the correct tense and structure in the modal construction "may + base verb".
  • Check which phrasal verb collocates naturally with "for a decision".
  • Eliminate grammatically wrong forms such as using a past form after "may".
  • Check if the phrase is commonly used in legal or formal contexts.
The usual expression is "the matter may come up for a decision" or "the issue may come up for hearing".


Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: "may came up" in option A is grammatically wrong because "may" must be followed by the base form of the verb, not the past tense "came". Step 2: "may come up" in option B uses the correct structure: modal "may" plus base verb "come". Also, "come up for a decision" is a very common phrase in legal and administrative English. Step 3: "may come ahead" in option C is not idiomatic with "for a decision". We say matters "come up" or "come before" a court, not "come ahead". Step 4: "may move up" in the original bracketed phrase is not the standard collocation here; "move up" usually refers to shifting position in a queue or ranking, not being scheduled for decision. Step 5: Therefore, the best option is "may come up".


Verification / Alternative check:
Insert each option into the full sentence: The right to choice of Aadhaar holders who do not want to link their accounts may come up for a decision. This sounds natural and is exactly how courts or tribunals are referred to in news reports. By contrast, "may move up for a decision" feels awkward and unclear, and "may come ahead for a decision" is not a recognised expression. The "No improvement" choice fails because the original phrase is not idiomatic or precise.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • may came up: wrong tense and structure; modals require base form.
  • may come ahead: not the usual phrasal verb in this context; "come ahead for a decision" is not standard English.
  • No improvement: incorrect because "may move up" does not clearly convey the idea of a matter being taken up for decision.


Common Pitfalls:
A frequent error is not paying attention to the form of the verb after a modal. Learners may also generalise from everyday usage of "move up" to formal contexts even where it does not apply. Finally, many candidates choose "No improvement" when the sentence is roughly understandable, but exam questions are often about replacing such rough phrases with precise, idiomatic English. Always read the full sentence with each option to judge which one best expresses the intended formal meaning.


Final Answer:
The correct improved phrase is may come up, so the right option is "may come up".

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