Correlative "such … that" + expletive "there": Choose the correct correction. Original sentence: "The tea-estate administration is in such mess there is no leader to set the things right." Select the best option.
Verbal Ability
Sentence Correction
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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Ain such a mess here
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Bin a such mess that here
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Cin such a mess that there
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Dwith such a mess that there
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ENo correction required
Answer
Correct Answer: in such a mess that there
Explanation
Given data
- Correlative pattern: such + a/an + noun + that + clause.
- Dummy subject "there" introduces existence ("there is no leader").
Concept/ApproachInsert the article "a" after "such" and add the subordinator "that" before the "there is" clause.
Step-by-step"in such mess there is" → "in such a mess that there is …"
Option analysisC is correct. A/B/D misuse place adverbs/prepositions or article placement.
Final Answerin such a mess that there