Improve the underlined part of the sentence: "The teacher did not ask (any questions to Rinky)."

Introduction / Context:
This sentence improvement question focuses on correct verb and object patterns in English, particularly with the verb ask. The original sentence is The teacher did not ask any questions to Rinky. The underlined part any questions to Rinky is awkward and not idiomatic. You need to choose the option that gives a natural and grammatically correct structure.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Verb: ask, which can take a direct object and an indirect object.
• Person involved: Rinky, who is the person being asked.
• Object: questions.
• The sentence is negative, using did not.
• We need a structure that reflects ask someone something.

Concept / Approach:
In standard English, the common pattern with ask is ask someone something, not ask something to someone. Therefore, the natural way to express the idea is The teacher did not ask Rinky any questions. We place Rinky immediately after ask as the indirect object, followed by the direct object any questions. The correct option must therefore be Rinky any questions.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Recall the pattern ask plus indirect object plus direct object, as in ask me a question.Step 2: Replace any questions to Rinky with Rinky any questions, giving did not ask Rinky any questions.Step 3: Check that the new sentence reads smoothly: The teacher did not ask Rinky any questions.Step 4: Compare with other options and see whether they match the standard pattern.Step 5: Confirm that option C gives the correct word order and natural usage.

Verification / Alternative check:
Look at similar sentences: She did not ask me any questions, They asked the students several questions. In all of these, the person comes directly after ask, and the thing asked comes after. If you say ask any questions to Rinky, the phrase sounds unnatural and reflects a direct translation from another language. This confirms that Rinky any questions is the right improvement.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• any questions from Rinky: This changes the meaning. It suggests that the questions originated from Rinky, not that the teacher questioned her.
• to Rinky any question: Keeps the incorrect to pattern and changes questions to the singular question, which is also less accurate.
• no improvement: This would keep the unnatural and grammatically awkward structure any questions to Rinky.
• any of Rinky questions: This is ungrammatical; it should be any of Rinky's questions, and still does not fit the verb ask correctly here.

Common Pitfalls:
Students often transfer patterns from their first language and use ask questions to someone, which is not standard English. To avoid this, remember the core patterns ask someone something and ask something of someone. Practising with many examples helps fix the correct structure in your mind and reduces such errors.

Final Answer:
The improved and grammatically correct phrase is Rinky any questions, giving the full sentence The teacher did not ask Rinky any questions.