Sentence improvement — fixed expression: retain 'admit of' meaning 'allow/permit': 'This matter admits of no excuse.'
Verbal Ability
Sentence Improvement
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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Aadmits to
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Badmits from
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Cadmits
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DNo improvement
Answer
Correct Answer: No improvement
Explanation
Given sentenceThis matter admits of no excuse.
Concept/ApproachAdmit of is a set phrase meaning 'permit; allow of'. Changing the preposition alters or breaks the idiom.
Option analysis'admits to/from' → wrong prepositions; 'admits' (bare) loses the idiomatic force.
Final AnswerNo improvement