In the questions given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below each sentence, some phrases are given which can substitute the underlined part of the sentence. Identify the phrase which can correctly substitute the underlined part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct, as it is, the answer should be 'no improvement is required'.

The storm ruined our efforts to hold an office picnic in the park last week.

The correct answer is: no improvement is required.

Key Points

• The word "ruined" means to destroy or severely damage something. (बर्बाद करना)
  • Example: The heavy rain ruined our outdoor event.
• "Thwarted" means to prevent someone from accomplishing something. (विफल करना)
  • Example: The bad weather thwarted our plans for a picnic.
• Hence, the sentence "The storm ruined our efforts to hold an office picnic in the park last week." is correctly structured and does not need any improvement.

Therefore, the correct answer is: no improvement is required.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Bolstered (मजबूत करना): To support or strengthen.
  • Example: The new evidence bolstered his case in court.
• Increased (बढ़ाना): To make something greater in size, amount, or degree.
  • Example: We increased our efforts to meet the deadline.
• Thwarted (विफल करना): To prevent someone from accomplishing something.
  • Example: The bad weather thwarted our plans for a picnic.