Parallel structure and natural phrasing (intensifier "so … that"): Check if the sentence needs correction. Original sentence: "The drama had many scenes which were so humorous that it was hardly possible to keep a straight face." Choose the best option.

Verbal Ability Sentence Correction Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    hardly possible for keeping
  • B
    hardly impossible for keeping
  • C
    hardly impossible for keep
  • D
    hardly possible keeping
  • E
    No correction required

Answer

Correct Answer: No correction required

Explanation

Given data

  • Structure: so + adjective + that + clause.
  • Infinitival complement: "to keep a straight face" after "possible".

Concept/ApproachThe original sentence already follows the idiomatic "so … that" pattern and correctly uses the infinitive after "possible".

Option analysisE. "No correction required" → sentence is correct. ✔A/D → awkward/incorrect non-finite complements after "possible". ✖B/C → logical error ("hardly impossible") and wrong form. ✖

Final AnswerNo correction required

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