Sentence Improv...

The record for the biggest tiger hunt has not been met since 1911 when Lord Hardinge, then Viceroy of India, shot a tiger that measured 11 feet and 6 inches.

Will you lend me few rupees in this hour of need?

Will you kindly open the knot?

If he had time he will call you.

When it was feared that the serfs might go too far and gain their freedom from serfdom, the protestant leaders joined the princes at crushing them.

If the room had been brighter, I would have been able to read for a while before bed time.

His powerful desire brought about his downfall.

He sent a word to me that he would be coming late.

John had told me that he hasn't done it yet.

Instructions: In questions (Q1-10) given below, a part of the sentence is italicised and underlined. Below are given alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, option 'D' is the answer.

The workers are hell bent at getting what is due to them.