Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence to improve it. If no improvement is required, select ‘No improvement required’.

We have received no information so far to the main island.

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  1. so farther from
  2. No improvement required
  3. such far from
  4. so far from

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Option 4 : so far from
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The correct answer is Option 4)

Key Points

  • In the given sentence, the phrase 'to the main island' is incorrect.
  • The correct phrase should be 'so far from the main island'.
  • The phrase 'so far from' indicates the distance or separation from a particular point, which is suitable in this context.
    • Example : 'The summit of Mount Everest is so far from me that I can never hope to reach it.

 Hence, the correct statement is ' We have received no information so far from the main island.'

Additional Information

  • The phrase 'so far' is often used to indicate the extent of progress or distance in a particular context.
    • Example: So far, we have not encountered any problems.
  • Ensure that the phrase used correctly matches the context of the sentence.
    • Example: She has traveled so far from her home.
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