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1). Descending from2). Descended from3). Descending 4). Descending to |
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Answer» ‘Descended through’ should be replaced with ‘descended from’ to make it CORRECT. ‘Descended from’ indicates HUMAN beings are coming from apes, STATING human beings are successors or DESCENDANTS of apes whereas ‘descend through’ does not make any sense. Therefore, the correct sentence is: Human beings have descended from apes has now been confirmed through DNA-based analysis. |
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1). Only A2). AB3). BC4). Only C |
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Answer» The ERROR in A is the adjective 'adverse' which needs to be replaced with the ADVERB 'adversely' as it ACTS on the verb 'affected.' The error in B is the preposition 'in' which needs to be replaced with 'by' as something GETS affected 'by' a factor. Thus option 2 is the correct answer. |
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1). Only B2). A and B3). Only A4). All parts incorrect |
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Answer» The error in (A) is the absence of the word 'than' after the word 'rather.' 'Rather than' means 'used with the infinitive FORM of a verb to indicate negation as a CONTRARY choice.' It should read as:'$While it is PROBABLY better to rely on markets$ rather than..'$ The error in (B) is the word 'mean' in singular form after the word 'does'. With 'does' the verb is always in plural form 'mean'. It should read as:'.. government to set pay levels, that doesn't mean $that the way ..'$ Option 2 is the correct answer.$ |
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1). Many2). Little3). More4). A bit |
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Answer» The quantifier ‘MUCH’ should be replaced with ‘more’ as ‘much’ is MAINLY used for uncountable noun whereas ‘more’ is mainly used for comparison. ‘More’ indicates something is greater than It previously was. ‘Little’, ‘many’ and ‘a bit’ are quantifiers which are used with uncountable noun. Therefore, correct sentence is; ASTRONOMERS now have a revolutionary, more ACCURATE way to see dark matter in galactic clusters. Usage of ‘much’ and ‘more’ for better understanding: 1. Have much pocket money do you get from your parents? 2. He has got more toys than his friend. |
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(C)1). thinking2). expecting3). informing4). predicting |
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Answer» The CHINESE SPACE AGENCY had predicted that the spacecraft was re-entering into its correct ORBIT initially after it failed. |
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Iran will more directly intervene (A)/ in Iraq and will render the possibility (B)/ of progress in the non-existent (C)/ peace efforts in Afghanistan (D)/ with even more difficulty./ No error (E).1). A2). B3). C4). D |
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Answer» Correct option - 2 When two clauses are joined with a conjunction and, then it's understood that the tense in the next clause will remain the same. Hence, no need to use same helping verb again and again. Thus, remove will from the B part. So, option 2 is the correct answer. Therefore the correct SENTENCE is: Iran will more directly INTERVENE in Iraq and render the possibility of progress in the non-existent peace efforts in AFGHANISTAN with even more DIFFICULTY. |
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1). A-F2).3).4). |
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Answer» The correct answer is OPTION 1. The correct sentences are as follows: Because of advances in DNA testing, the police can now conduct a belated investigation into the unsolved murder. When the MAYOR learned his son was killed by a drug dealer,he started a crusade to RID his city of illegal drugs. |
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1). Only A2). B and D3). Only C4). A and C |
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Answer» The error LIES in the underlined PART DUE to the wrong usage of the idiom. To cut corners- to do something badly or cheaply Thus, Option 1 is correct as it USES the correct FORM of the idiom. |
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1). Only I2). Only II3). Only III4). Both I and III |
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Answer» The only WAYS of beginning the SENTENCE is with $options I $and $III$. 'I hit my HEAD when I was getting into the car’. 'While getting into the car I hit my head.’ $ Option II cannot act as a link. $ Hence the correct answer is option 4.$ |
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1). The apex court has been ruled that Aadhaar is not mandatory for opening bank accounts.2). The apex court had been ruled that Aadhaar is not mandatory for opening bank accounts.3). The apex court have been ruled that Aadhaar is not mandatory for opening bank accounts.4). The apex court has ruled that Aadhaar is not mandatory for opening bank accounts. |
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Answer» In the given sentences, 'the apex court' is the subject or the primary 'actor'. So, it must directly refer to the verb of the sentence. This is only shown by OPTION 4. The verb FORMS 'has/had/have been' RULED refer to the OBJECT of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4. |
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1). Only III2). Only I3). Both I and III4). Both I and II |
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Answer» The error lies in the II part of the SENTENCE. The plural form of the noun 'auspice’ that is 'auspices’ has to be used. It means ‘divine or prophetic tokens.’ The phrase ‘under the auspices of’ means- with the help, support, or protection of.’ HENCE the correct answer is option 5. Correct sentence: Though the expense involved in making films almost IMMEDIATELY led film production to concentrate under the auspices of standing production COMPANIES, advances in affordable filmmaking equipment have allowed independent film production to evolve. |
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1). Only A2). BC3). Only C4). AC |
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Answer» The error lies in part C as the VERB 'is' is missing after 'but.' To make the sentence correct the verb must be used here and should read as:'but$ is also CREDITED for FACILITATING..' Thus OPTION 3 is the correct answer.$ |
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1). Keeping track of your intake2). But is made easier3). Because it is made easier4). Both (2) and (3) |
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Answer» The first sentence tells us that Calorie counting is not an easy process as some thought and planning goes into it. The second sentence reveals how some mobile apps have made this process easier. LET us check the given options one by one to SEE if any one of them helps in the FORMATION of a MEANINGFUL compound sentence. Option 1 : cannot use this phrase to FORM a grammatically correct sentence with an apt meaning Option 2 : Calorie counting takes some thought and planning but is made easier by a number of mobile apps that help keep track of your intake and requirements. (This seems correct as it provides a reasonable context) Option 3 : Calorie counting takes some thought and planning because it is made easier by a number of mobile apps that help keep track of your intake and requirements. (This is incorrect as the use of because makes the sentence sound absurd) Therefore, the correct answer is option 2. |
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1). Thousands including labourers, engineers and experts had have been working round the clock.2). Thousands including labourers, engineers and experts had been working round the clock.3). Thousands including labourers, engineers and experts had had been working round the clock.4). Thousands including labourers, engineers and experts having been working round the clock. |
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Answer» In the given SENTENCES, the noun used is the plural 'thousands', so the corresponding auxiliary VERB MUST be 'have been working' or 'had been working'. This is only given by option 2. Therefore, the correct answer is option 2. |
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1). ABC 2). ABD3). ACD4). Any other combination |
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Answer» The SENTENCE is GRAMMATICALLY correct. |
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1). Only A2). Both B and C3). Only C4). Both C and D |
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Answer» Part A has the preposition 'out' MISSING after the verb 'turned'. 'Turn out' means 'proved to be the case.' Part D has the preposition 'with' in place of 'from' as these ores are brought from other nations. Thus option 2 is the correct answer. |
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1). BC2). AB3). CD4). ADB |
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Answer» The error in A is the preposition 'at' and should be REPLACED with 'for' as something is known 'for' a characteristic. The error in D is the word 'being' which needs to be replaced with 'as'. 'Ranked as' MEANS 'categorized as.' |
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1). Only B2). Only C3). Both A and C4). Both B and C |
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Answer» The PREPOSITION of is incorrect in the context of the sentence. The implied meaning is, ‘passengers were TERRIFIED when the engine stopped working’ ‘CUT out’ is CORRECT in the context of the sentence as it means (of a motor or engine) to suddenly stop operating.$ |
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1). Only C2). Only A3). Only B4). Both A and B |
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Answer» As we can see from the SENTENCE, it is trying to list $stress as ONE of the leading causes of cancer. The correct word to be used is the $noun 'factor' which refers to $an influence that leads to a result.$ Hence, option $B is eliminated.$ Sentence $A is eliminated because it uses the $plural form of the word '$factor' but the sentence is talking about only one object and should only be used in$SINGULAR $form of the verb i.e $factor. Hence, the correct option is $option 1. Correct sentence: Stress is one crucial factor that can ACTUALLY LEAD to cancer.$ |
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1). Both A and D2). Only B3). Both B and C4). Only A |
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Answer» The SENTENCE uses the FORM may leads to, which is incorrect and needs improvement. The correct form MUST be with the modal verb 'may'+ the simple present TENSE form 'lead' to. The form 'might be LEADING' can also be correct here. The only alternatives that improve the sentence are B and C. None of the other alternatives can make the sentence meaningful. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3. |
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1). Neither Jim or Harry went to the movies that night.2). Either Jim nor Harry went to the movies that night.3).4). Neither Jim but Harry went to the movies that night. |
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Answer» NEITHER... is a CORRELATIVE conjunction. They connect two equal grammatical items. If, for example, a noun FOLLOWS neither, then a noun will also follow nor. Only 5 is grammatically correct. Hence the correct answer is OPTION 5. |
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Select the most appropriate option, out of the five options given for each of the following sentences, which in your view, should be grammatically and structurally correct. Please note that the meaning and the context of the sentence must not change. 1). This is the first time in my life that I am seeing an amazing painting as of this. 2). This is the first time in my life that I see an amazing painting as of this. 3). This is the first time in my life that I have seen an amazing painting like this. 4). This is the first time in my life that I saw an amazing painting like this. |
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Answer» CORRECT option - 3 When clause 'this is the first time, this is the second time, etc.) is USED in the sentence, then following structure is used after it:- Sub + has/have + V3 + Obj. Hence, option 3 is the correct ANSWER. |
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1). From2). Of3). Out4). On |
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Answer» The sentence illustrates a gold CROWN or a crown made of gold. Hence, the preposition 'by' must be replaced by 'of' in order to CONVEY the CORRECT MEANING. |
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1). Only A2). Only B3). Only C4). Both A and B |
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Answer» CORRECT answer: Option 4, i.e., Both A and B. The word ‘adage’ means ‘a saying’ or ‘a maxim’. Both sentences (a) and (b) use the word ‘adage’ correctly. Both of them can be re-written as- (a) Among other things, Ben FRANKLIN is famous for developing a saying to go with each of his philosophical ideals. b) Murphy’s Law is a good EXAMPLE of a maxim that takes a pessimistic view of life. |
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1). Only C2). Both A and B3). Both A and C4). Both B and C |
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Answer» A person or an incident is backed 'by' SOMEONE and 'with' something. Here the word 'politicians' is mentioned THUS the CORRECT preposition here would be 'by'. Thus the phrase and option A are incorrect. Option B is correct. Option C is correct too as the word 'support' is correct here. It has been correctly structured. Thus option 4 is the correct ANSWER. |
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1). A, B and D2). Only B3). C and D4). A and B |
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Answer» The sentence uses the FORM will been WILLING$, which is incorrect and needs improvement. The CORRECT form should be the simple future tense 'will be willing' or the modal 'would be willing', both of which indicate a possibility. The only alternatives that IMPROVE the sentence are A and B. None of the other alternatives can make the sentence meaningful. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4. |
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1). AB2). BD3). BC4). AD |
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Answer» The error is in parts A and D of the sentence. First is a very basic grammatical error in which 'a' has been USED before a word starting with a vowel. So in PART A, we MUST use 'an' before entertainer. On the other hand in part D, there is an error in tense. We use 's' with a verb, to IMPLY 'present indefinite tense.' Would is not simple present tense. Also we can't omit 'would' because the sentence is in past tense. So we must use 'react' after 'would.' Correct Sentence: ROB was an entertainer, but it was hard to tell how he would react to danger. |
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1). In2). With3). In the4). The |
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Answer» The error is in the 'option 2', i.e. 'with'. The correct PREPOSITION that should be USED here is 'to'. Note: 'Limited to' means to exist $or happen only in a particular place, GROUP, or area of activity.$ For example, $With this TECHNIQUE, the activity is limited to the tumour cells. |
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1). Only I2). I and III3). I and II4). I, II and III |
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Answer» In case of the first word, it should mean 'believed'. bemused - puzzled, confused, or bewildered. presumed - to believe or suppose that something is the case So, I requires a correction. In case of the second word, it should mean 'fell down'. plummeted - fall or drop straight down at high speed. plonked - SIT down heavily and without ceremony. So, II does not require a correction. In case of the third word, it should relate to falling down a 'steep' icy something. range - a line or series of mountains or hills. ravine- a deep, narrow GORGE with steep sides. Falling down a 'ravine' makes the sentence more meaningful than falling down a 'range'. So, III requires a correction. Therefore, the correct ANSWER is option 2. |
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1). Only II2). Only III3). Both I and II4). Both II and III |
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Answer» Correct option - 4 I. Preposition despite means without being affected by someone or SOMETHING; in spite of. It does not take of after it. Hence, I is correct. II. ATTACKS are done to harm someone. Hence, preposition against which means "in opposition to" should be used INSTEAD of to.Thus, II needs correction. III. MEN should be convicted. It active VOICE is used, it means men are convicting others. Thus, passive form have been convicted should be used. Hence, III needs correction. So, option 4 i.e. both II and III is the correct answer. |
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1). Has become with2). Became most3). Were became more4). Became more |
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Answer» The correct TENSE here is simple past as the sentence talks about a past INCIDENT. No other tense forms would be correct here.Option 4 is thus the correct answer. Option 3 is grammatically incorrect. |
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1). Both A and B2). Both B and C3). Only C4). Only B |
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Answer» The sentence REQUIRES no further IMPROVEMENT. In fact the SENTENCES in the options are INCORRECT. |
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1). Only A2). Only B 3). Both A and B4). Both B and C |
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Answer» DIE of - USED for disease; hunger; thirst. die from - used for heart attack or over eating. die in - to SHOW any location; in poverty. die on - to show time or during the course of action. For e.g. :- He died on the way to hospital. Hence, Only B, i.e. option 2 is the correct answer. Correct sentence - Many people die in obscurity and poverty. |
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1). Both B and C2). Only C3). Only A4). Both A and D |
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Answer» The sentence uses the form after much deliberate, which is INCORRECT and needs improvement. The ADJECTIVE 'deliberate' here cannot make the sentence meaningful. Given the context, it should be the noun form 'deliberation'. This is given by both C and D. But; D uses the preposition 'beside', which does not improve the sentence. The only ALTERNATIVE that improves the sentence is C. None of the other alternatives can make the sentence meaningful. Therefore, the CORRECT answer is option 2. |
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1). Only A2). Only C3). Only B4). Both A and B |
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Answer» The underlined PART of the SENTENCE is GRAMMATICALLY incorrect because of the preposition 'on' and should be improved. Choice C is correct because of the usage of the preposition 'at'. The phrase'at a disadvantage' means 'in an unfavourable position relative to someone or something else'. Choice A is cancelled as 'beneath' is the wrong preposition and choice B is cancelled as it will make the sentence meaningless. Hence the correct answer is OPTION 2.$ |
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1).2).3).4). A-D and C-E |
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Answer» Phrases in (B) and (C) form MEANINGFUL sentences with phrases in (F) and (E) respectively. B-F :- ‘From enabling citizens to be more responsible for their communities to making public SERVICES more responsive; from empowering communities to access their rights to holding institutions to account; and ensuring that the rights of future generations and the global commons are protected.’ C-E :- ‘The time, therefore, has now come to reverse the storyline: the 2018 winter elections are, above all else, a stern examination of Rahul Gandhi and the CONGRESS president’s credentials to lead an anti-Modi front in 2019.’ The error in part (A) makes it incorrect, thus it cannot form a meaningful sentence with (D). ‘contentment’ must be replaced with ‘distress’, because ‘barbarity’ cannot cause ‘contentment’, it rather cause ‘distress’. ALSO people search for ‘solace’ and ‘comfort’ in the time of ‘distress’ and not ‘contentment’. |
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1). B2). D3). C4). A |
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Answer» Correct ANSWER: Option 5. This sentence is GRAMMATICALLY correct. "Provided some light RELIEF" means to lighten up the mood in a JOKING MANNER. |
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1). ABD2). BCD3). ABC4). ACD |
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Answer» The GIVEN SENTENCE has no grammatical ERRORS. Therefore, the correct answer is OPTION 5. |
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1). Consumption advances was viewed as a type of feudal arrangement.2). Consumption's advances were viewed as a type of feudal arrangements.3). Consumption advanced were to viewed as a type of feudal arrangement.4). Consumed advanced were viewed as a type of feudal arrangement. |
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Answer» SINCE it is used before the noun 'advances', the WORD must be in its adjective form, viz, 'consumption' or 'consumed'. This is only expressed in options 1 and 5. Out of these, option 1 uses the SINGULAR form of the verb 'was'. This is INCORRECT for the PLURAL noun 'advances'. Therefore, the correct answer is option 5. |
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1). Both A and B2). Only B3). Both B and C4). Only A |
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Answer» The sentence uses the FORM i$n which side to$, which is incorrect and needs improvement. The CORRECT preposition here should be 'on', which side, as the MIND is hesitating 'on' the DECISION to choose a side. Since the verb after the underlined part is simple present tense 'get', it indicates use of a to-infinitive. So, the correct preposition must be 'to' get. The only alternative that improves the sentence is B. None of the other alternatives can make the sentence meaningful. Therefore, the correct ANSWER is option 2. |
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1). I will clean the house after I will eat.2). I clean the house after I will eat.3). I clean the house after I would eat.4). I would clean the house after I would eat. |
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Answer» When an action is DEPENDENT on another action and both are in the future, the latter is SUPPOSED to be written in the PRESENT TENSE. Hence, Option 5) I will clean the house after I eat is the correct ANSWER. |
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1). She wishes2). She were3). The prime minister4). Of the country |
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Answer» CORRECT option- 5 Here, concept of conditional SENTENCES is BROUGHT under consideration. When WORDS like wish, as if, as though etc. are used in a sentence, and concept of IDENTITY is used,then, verb were is used with the subject. Hence, there is no error in the above mentioned sentence. |
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1). A-D2). B-F 3). A-F and B-D4). C-F |
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Answer» The CORRECT answer is option 2.$ Inheriting the CROWN of Macedon in 336 BC, Alexander PROCEEDED on a decade long campaign of conquest, including even India in it.$ It is astonishing that the INDIAN National ANTHEM drafted by Tagore was actually to pay homage to King George V.$ Trump's first major policy decision was his ban on travel to the U.S. by the citizens of six Muslim countries which gathered a lot of hate. $ |
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1). Reservations, as2). Appointments, because3). Meetings, as4). Bookings, though |
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Answer» In the above sentence, the subject is talking about a luncheon at a PARTICULAR restaurant, SAYING that she has reserved a table. Thus, “reservations” is the correct FILLER along with the conjunction “as” since it provides her reason to do so. Let us know the meanings of some of the words given above: Reservations means the act of reserving something. Appointment means an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place. Meeting means an assembly of PEOPLE for a particular purpose , especially for formal discussion. Booking means an act of reserving accommodation such as a ticket etc in advance. Allotment means the act or process of sharing something. Thus, option 1 is the correct ANSWER. |
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1). Only A2). Only C3). Both A and C4). Both B and C |
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Answer» Correct option - 2 Let's find out the MEANINGS of the following words:- Petrified - so frightened that one is unable to MOVE; terrified. Fugitive - a person who has escaped from captivity or is in hiding. Geared up- excited; pumped up. Relinquish - to give up. Prepped - prepared. Comply with - according to something. With reference to the context, petrified and worry give the almost same meaning. Hence, it is illogical to use two same kind of words. Hence, option 5 is eliminated. 'Fugitive' is an adjective used for person, but here it is used as a verb. Thus, A is INCORRECT. Hence, options 1 & 3 are eliminated. Also, which country gets excited to give up world demand. Its completely illogical. Hence, B is incorrect. Thus, option 4 is eliminated. Hence, option 2 i.e. only C is the correct answer. Correct sentence - The gamut of financial services offered by London is prepped to comply with world demand and not that of Britain alone. |
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1).2). Connecting to3). Connecting from4). Being connected |
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Answer» ‘In connection with’ is a phrase of connection which means ‘with referring to’ or ‘REGARDING’ something whereas present participle ‘CONNECTING’ means to bring together something. ‘In connection with’ should be replaced with ‘connecting’ to MAKE it grammatically correct. Therefore, the correct sentence is: The ROADS connecting two cities has been closed for few days. Usage of ‘in connection with’ and ‘connecting’: 1. The fire brigade INQUIRED many people in connection with the fire in hotel. 2. I really like connecting with people from different countries. |
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1). Early invitation2). Early inviting3). Earlier inviting4). Earlier invited |
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Answer» The adverb 'earlier' fits here and not the adjective'early' as it acts on the VERB. The correct TENSE here is simple past 'invited' and no other tense fits here. Option 4 is the correct answer. It should read as: The government had earlier invited ecommerce and Internet companies with Indian-led promoters to be part of the task FORCE that deliberated on the draft POLICY released in July.$ |
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1). Only II2). Only III3). Only I4). Both I and III |
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Answer» The error lies in the I PART of the sentence. The adjective 'prevalent’ which means ‘widespread in a particular area or at a particular time’ should be replaced with the noun 'PREVALENCE’ which means ‘widespread in a particular area or at a particular time.’ $ Correct sentence: Despite the prevalence of cohabitation, marriage ultimately remains the preferred ALTERNATIVE for most PEOPLE during an early adulthood.$ Hence the correct ANSWER is option 3. |
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1). I and III2). Only II3). II and III4). Only I |
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Answer» The sentences suggest that the second sentence is related to the first as a direct result and also through time-relation. So, conjunctions like 'so' or 'then' can JOIN the sentences. The perfect participle phrase 'having + PAST participle form of the verb' can also be used here. It shows a completed action and JOINS the two sentences. This is shown by I. The phrase 'my HOMEWORK being finished' also suggests a completed action, as given by III. So, a contextually coherent JOINED sentence is given by I and III None of the other phrase/s can make the sentence meaningful. Therefore, the correct answer is option 1. |
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1). A-E2). B-E3). C-D4). B-F |
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Answer» The correct answer is 2. The sentence is: NASA is SET to launch a satellite EQUIPPED with the most advanced laser instrument of its kind. Sentence B, when joined with E, GIVES the meaning that the new satellite that is to be launched by NASA will be carrying the most advanced laser instrument. |
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