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1). We abiding by his wish, albeit reluctantly.2). We abided with his wish, albeit reluctantly.3). We abided by his wish, albeit reluctant.4). We abided with his wish, albeit reluctant. |
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Answer» ‘Albeit’ is a conjunction which means 'though’. $ 'Reluctantly’ is the appropriate adverb to be used in the sentence as it means ‘in an unwilling and HESITANT WAY.’$ 'By’ is the CORRECT PREPOSITION to be used as it identifies the agent PERFORMING an action, in this case, 'We’.$ Only 5 is grammatically correct.Hence the correct answer is option 5. |
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1). She told herself to hang in there.2). She told herself to hang on there.3). She told herself to hang with there.4). She told herself to hang in their. |
| Answer» Hang in there is a phrasal verb which MEANS remain persistent and determined in DIFFICULT circumstances. Only 1 is grammatically CORRECT. Hence the correct answer is OPTION 1. | |
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1). Both B and C2). Both A and C3). Only B4). Only A |
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Answer» The SENTENCE is saying that the "SPEAKER accidentally knocked the soup over." So option 3 is CORRECT. Correct sentence: I knocked the soup all over the table. |
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1). Only A2). Both A and D3). Only B4). Both B and C |
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Answer» The sentence USES the form 'beginning to question', which is incorrect and NEEDS improvement. It should have the plural simple present tense VERB 'are' before 'beginning to question' to make it meaningful. The only alternative that improves the sentence is A. None of the other alternatives can make the sentence meaningful. |
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1). A-D and B-F2). B-E3). C-E and B-F4). A-F |
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Answer» Let's join the sentences to give a contextually and grammatically meaningful sentence. The correct SEQUENCES are:$ A talks about theme, which is only connected to E. So, A-E$ B talks about universal THEMES which is related to both authors and readers in D. So, B-D$ C talks about message which can make a meaningful sentence with both D and F. So, C-D and C-F$ Out of these, none are expressed in the GIVEN options. Therefore, the correct ANSWER is option 5. |
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1). ABD2). BCD3). ABC4). Any other combination |
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Answer» The ERROR in the sentence lies in part (D) where the ARTICLE 'a' should be ADDED before 'little' to make it grammatically CORRECT as 'a little' MEANS 'a small amount'. Therefore, the error-less combination is ABC. |
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1). D and E2). C and D3). E and F4). B and E |
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Answer» The context of the sentence suggests that the BLANK should CONTAIN a verb in its simple PAST tense form 'pervaded' or past perfect form 'had pervaded'. The only options that can make the sentence MEANINGFUL are C and D. Therefore, the correct answer is option 2. |
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1). A-C2). B-D3). A-B4). B-C |
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Answer» Correct option - 1 Firstly, the starter SHOWS it is an imperative sentence. It MEANS subject 'you' is hidden at the beginning of the sentence. So, we cannot USE 'you put you'. In that case, replace it with you put yourself. Now, there is no conjunction between the B & C part. So it should be: "how difficult it was". Hence, option 1 i.e. A-C is the most appropriate answer. Correct sentence - Put yourself in my position, then you will realise how difficult it was to live miles AWAY from one's family. |
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1). Have very little to do2). Had had very little to do3). Have very little to be done4). Did very little to do |
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Answer» The sentence USES the past tense 'got' of the verb 'to get'. This suggests that the ACTIVITY SHOWN by the underlined verb must happen before or during the main verb. So, past perfect tense becomes the correct tense for the underlined verb. 'Had had' is a past perfect tense form used in old English, which is grammatically correct; THOUGH it is not used as often. Often just one 'had' can also make a correct sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is option 2. |
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Select the most appropriate option out of the five given choices, which in your view, is grammatically and structurally correct. Please note that the meaning and context of the sentence must not change.1). One must know himself before trying to conquer the world for himself.2). One must know oneself before trying to conquer the world for himself.3). One must know oneself before trying to conquer the world with himself.4). One must know himself before trying to conquer the world with oneself. |
| Answer» WHENEVER ONE is USED as a pronoun, consistency must be maintained throughout the STATEMENT. One - one's - oneself. Option 5) is the suitable CHOICE. | |
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1). Only A2). Only B3). Both B and C4). Both A and C |
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Answer» The sentence USES the form 'highest would be', which is incorrect and NEEDS improvement. Since the first part of the sentence uses the comparative form of adjective, VIZ, 'higher', the same must be REFLECTED in the second part. 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). Only III2). Only II3). Only I4). Both I and II |
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Answer» The ERROR lies in part I which uses "will have been" that is future perfect continuous, and it does not fit in with the given context as the GALA is to happen in future. Therefore, simple future tense, "will be" is the correction. Correct sentence: The gala will be one of the LEADING events in the CITY during the upcoming year. |
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1). Only B 2). Only C 3). Both A & C 4). Both C & D |
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Answer» Correct option - 2 The phrasal verb 'deal in' means to buy and sell goods. The phrasal verb 'deal with something/someone' means you give your attention to them, and OFTEN solve a problem or make a DECISION concerning them. $ Looking at the context, NPAs are the problem that NEEDS concern of the authority. So, replace deal in with deal with. So, option 2 i.e. Only C is the most suitable answer. $ Correct sentence - The Project Sashakt is a five-pronged strategy to deal with non-performing assets (NPAs) RECOMMENDED by the SUNIL Mehta-led committee. |
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1). BD2). CD3). AD4). AC |
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Answer» The error in PART A lies with the use of "ing" as the suffix to surround when it should be "ed", because the action of surrounding has been COMPLETED already. The correction here will be the word surrounded. The error in part C is the wrong use of the word PREMISE. Premises means house or some location WHEREAS premise means the concept or LOGIC of something. The correction here will be the word premises. |
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1). India will not be able for sustaining its robust growth without focusing on all states and regions. 2). India will not be able to sustain its robust growth without focusing on all states and regions. 3). India will not be able to sustain its robust growth without focused on all states and regions. 4). India will not be able to having sustain its robust growth without focused on all states and regions. |
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Answer» Correct answer - 2 Firstly, the sentence is in future TENSE because 'will' is given. Thus, we cannot take past form of the verb that is 'focused'. Because future-past tense is not the correct format. Thus, options 3 & 4 are eliminated. Looking at option 5, 'not' is used at the third place in a CLAUSE. It means 'India will not be' is the correct phrase. So, option 5 is eliminated. Whenever we WANT to show any PURPOSE in a sentence. Always use the infinitive verb instead of gerund verb. Thus, 'for sustaining' in option 1 is not appropriate according to the context. Thus, option 2 is the most appropriate answer. |
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1). Only option A2). Only option B3). Only option C4). Both A and B |
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Answer» The SENTENCE has the WORD 'although' thus 'but' cannot be used here. The sentence talks about a past activity thus the correct tense here should be simple past. Thus only option B is the correct ANSWER. Option A and C have INCORRECT tense thus they are rejected. Thus option 2 is the correct answer. |
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1). Only B2). Only A3). Both B and C4). Both A and D |
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Answer» The sentence USES the form 'again a panel of', which is incorrect and needs improvement. The preposition 'again' means 'more than once', which is incorrect here. The correct preposition here MUST be 'against', which means 'opposite'. 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 1. |
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1). Kiwis are one of few fruits containing a good amount of the nerve messenger serotonin, because it has a relaxing effect and can help you fall asleep faster while curbing carb cravings.2).3). Containing a good amount of the nerve messenger serotonin, Kiwis are one of few fruits which has a relaxing effect and can help you fall asleep faster while curbing carb cravings.4). Kiwis are one of few fruits containing a good amount of the nerve messenger serotonin, which has a relaxing effect and can help you fall asleep faster while curbing carb cravings. |
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Answer» The sentences should be read carefully to understand the meaning clearly. The nerve messenger Serotonin present in Kiwis has a relaxing effect and can help one fall asleep faster. Serotonin also helps in curbing CARB craving. Option 3 is INCORRECT as kiwis should be followed by have not has as the word is plural. Option 1 can be eliminated because the conjunction because is used to provide explanations or reasons. It has been incorrectly used as the part of the sentence following because describes the functions of Serotonin. Option 4 seems to be appropriate. The conjunction while used here INDICATES that two effects or actions HAPPEN at the same time. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4. |
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1). The new format of the affidavit would had a column to display the rules.2). The new format of the affidavit will had a column to display the rules.3). The new format of the affidavit will have a column to display the rules.4). The new format for the affidavit will had a column to display the rules. |
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Answer» In the GIVEN sentences, the CORRECT grammatical form should be 'will have' or 'would have'. This is only shown by OPTION 3. Therefore, the correct ANSWER is option3. |
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1). They had to cut down on their expenses.2). They had to be cut down on their expenses.3). They had been cut down on their expenses.4). They had to cut up on their expenses |
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Answer» ‘Cut down’ is a phrasal verb which means $CURTAIL or $REDUCE in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on. Only 1 is GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT.$ Hence the correct answer is option 1. |
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1). Only III2). Only I3). Both I and II4). Both I and III |
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Answer» Only I can START the sentence. Since it was RAINING heavily we stopped at her house. |
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1). Only III2). All I, II, and III3). Both I and II4). Both II and III |
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Answer» The errors are in the first two parts. OPTION 3) Both I and II is the correct answer. I: On has been wrongly used in PLACE of at. II: small STEPS => PLURAL. Thus, is has been wrongly used instead of are. Note that there is no correction required in III. Policy = singular. Thus, the policy encourages.. is grammatically correct. Correct sentence: At a time when rising OIL prices are putting an increased pressure on the economy, even small steps to encourage the use of biofuels are welcome. The Cabinet this month approved a National Policy on Biofuels, which encourages the generation and use of biofuels such as ethanol. |
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1). Only (i)2). Both (i) and (ii)3). Both (ii) and (iii)4). Both (i) and (iii) |
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Answer» The correct answer is Option 1, i.e., 'Only (i)'. Out of the given three options, the given SENTENCES can be JOINED correctly as: 'When INDIRA GANDHI was assassinated in 1984, Rajiv Gandhi became the Prime Minister'. Thus, only option (i) is correct. |
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1). B-F and C-E2). A-D, B-E and C-F3). B-E4). C-E |
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Answer» A-D, C-F form contextually correct sentences. But the ERROR in phrase A makes the sentence grammatically incorrect. THOUGH phrases B and E are interlinked but when combined together they do not form a meaningful sentence as they are lone parts different sentences. A-D :- The word ‘hello’ is incorrect here. It must be replaced with ‘HALO’. ‘halo’ is a ‘ring of light around the head of a holy PERSON in a religious drawing or painting’. It is a ring that we usually see in the images of Gods.Here it is used in the sense of ‘glory or aura’. C-F :- ‘Parliamentary Committee on INFORMATION Technology’ makes perfect link between the two phrases.The sentence after completion tells what the committee needs to do and what it is actually doing. Hence, option 5 is the correct answer. |
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1). AD2). AC3). CD4). BC |
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Answer» The error in part B LIES with use of 'being' which is a verb of present tense and instead the CORRECTION will be the use of 'as', implying like such. The error in part C lies with the wrong tense use of has when it should instead be 'had', agreeing with the past tense in the sentence. Correct sentence: HEAVINESS in the AIR was clearly obvious as the forensics department had cleaned the room for evidence and other official duties. |
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1). Only A2). Only B3). Both A and C4). Only A and B |
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Answer» The word 'much' in the phrase is incorrect as the sentence TALKS about a COUNTABLE noun which is 'remedy.' THUS 'many' and 'a lot of' can be PLACED here. Option A and C are grammatically correct thus can REPLACE the erroneous phrase. Option B is incorrect as it is grammatically incorrect. 'has been having' is no tense. Thus option 3 is the correct answer. |
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1). Has not been existing2). Does not exist3). Has had not existed4). Never exist |
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Answer» Correct option- 2 Here, concept of simple present tense is BROUGHT under consideration. Words like everyday, always, exist, regularly, often, seldom, never, ETC. always take simple present tense i.e. Verb's FIRST form. Hence, options 1, 3 & 5 are eliminated. Now, according to subject- verb agreement, verb is used according to the subject. Here, subject is a singular noun, thus verb should be singular too i.e. It carries s/es with it. So, option 4 is eliminated. Thus, the correct answer is option 2. The mobile number does not exist. |
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1). Only C2). Only B3). Both B and C4). Only A |
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Answer» The underlined part of the sentence is GRAMMATICALLY incorrect. $ The present participle 'fracturing’ should be USED. 'Fracture’ MEANS 'to shatter’, hence shattering is also a synonym. $ Choice A is grammatically incorrect.$ Hence the correct answer is option 3. |
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1). Only B2). A, C and D3). A, B and C4). Only D |
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Answer» ‘Even if’ is used to stress that ‘something will HAPPEN despite something else that MIGHT prevent’, which isn’t the case here. So, it must be replaced. The sentence implies that ‘despite the fact that nothing new has been DONE by the William sisters, their condition has improved.’ The phrase ‘even though’ means ‘in spite of the fact that’ and is used as a stronger WAY to say ‘though’ or ‘although’. It completely fits with the context of the sentence. ‘everything’ can’t be used with ‘even though’ as it does not go with the context. ‘as though’ and ‘as if’ mean the same. They are used to describe how a situation seems to be. Both these don’t fit with the context. Thus, only D is the CORRECT answer. |
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1). Only II2). Only I3). Only I and II4). Only II and III |
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Answer» The error lies in Part III of the sentence. 'to be+ V3' is a formation that is used to mean 'it is ideal to do SOMETHING/ something has to be done.' Here NONE applies. It just says about the proposal submitted by the government. So need to use 'to submit' in ORDER to make the sentence correct. So option 5 is correct. Correct sentence: The court directed Assam STATE NRC Coordinator Prateek Hajela to file a REPORT on the ramifications of the government's proposal to submit fresh documents. |
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1). AC2). AD3). CD4). AB |
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Answer» The ERRORS are in parts C and D. There is no singular form of police. It is always plural. ALSO the sentence is not stressing on one particular police force. There are many police forces in any country. So in option C we must write 'police forces.' MOREOVER, ''SOLVING Crimes'' is one aspect of policing. 'Crimes' are plural but solving crimes is one particular activity. So, if we rate this activity, it is going to be only one rate like 5% or 6% ETC. If we say rates, it would mean different rates. So we must use 'rate' only. So option 3 is correct. Correct Sentence: Increased interaction among different police forces would improve the rate of solving crimes. |
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1). Only i2). Only ii3). All except iii4). All I, ii and iii |
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Answer» The correct ANSWER is option 3, i.e. All except iii?. The GIVEN sentence can be considered as the headline of a newspaper, thus, (i) is correct. Moreover, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was a $Freedom Fighter, thus, (ii) is also relevant with the give context. As far as (iii) is CONCERNED, 'Eminent arsonist' is not relevant as 'arsonist' is a terrorist and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was not a terrorist, thus, (iii) is totally vague and irrelevant with the given context and can be rejected.$ As only (i) and (ii) are appropriate starters thus, the correct answer is option 3. The statement can be rewritten as- According to headlines, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew CK Bose has said the country and most of their family members won't ACCEPT his ashes, preserved at a temple in Japan, without DNA TESTING.$ Freedom Fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew CK Bose has said the country and most of their family members won't accept his ashes, preserved at a temple in Japan, without DNA testing.$ |
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1). Only A2). Only B3). Only C4). B and C |
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Answer» The sentence talks about the upcoming ELECTIONS in MADHYA Pradesh, hence the phrase 'goes to the polls' is grammatically and contextually apt. ‘goes on’ means ‘to CARRY on’.‘goes by’ means ‘to move past, in space or time’.‘gone’ is the participle form which is used in Perfect tense. All these do not fit in the CONTEXT of the sentence given. Thus the sentence is correct, and hence needs no improvement. |
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1). Only A2). Both B and C3). Only D4). Both A and D |
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Answer» The underlined part of the sentence is grammatically incorrect.$ The -ing FORM (Option B) and 'have been' (Option C) form cannot make a grammatically correct sentence.$ Only option A is correct here.$ Hence the correct ANSWER is option 1.$ Note: $ May is used to EXPRESS what is possible, factual, or could be factual. For example, He may lose his job. Might is used to express what is hypothetical, counterfactual, or REMOTELY possible. For example, If you HURRY, you might get there on time. |
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1). The title of Harvard scientist David Reich’s recent book on human origins is “Who We Are and How We Got Here” which is deciphering of the Indian genetic code yielding fascinating insights in the field of genetics and genomics which is the most exciting discoveries in recent years.2). Among the most exciting discoveries in recent years has been in the field of genetics and genomics, because of the deciphering of the Indian genetic code yielded fascinating insights into, “Who We Are and How We Got Here” which is the title of Harvard scientist David Reich’s recent book on human origins.3). Among the most exciting discoveries in recent years has been in the field of genetics and genomics, as the deciphering of the Indian genetic code has yielded fascinating insights into “Who We Are and How We Got Here” which is the title of Harvard scientist David Reich’s recent book on human origins.4). Both (1) and (3) |
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Answer» The independent CLAUSES or statements need to be joined by using suitable connectors to form a meaningful compound sentence. While doing so we should note that these statements tie together similar ideas when joined to form a compound sentence. So, we need to ensure a smooth flow of the ideas being conveyed. Let us check the options one by one. Option 1 : The use of the word which more than once in the same compound sentence is not one of the best WAYS to express the thoughts being presented. This is an example of OVERWHELMING grouping of information which makes the sentence sound absurd. Option 2 : Instead of because of, the sentence should have used because to give reason to the claims. Also, one can easily understand that the sentence lacks the consistent flow of ideas. Option 3 :This seems correct on various levels. First, the flow of ideas is smooth and rich. The information being conveyed have been properly joined by the use of suitable conjunctions (which, as). THEREFORE, the correct answer is option 3. |
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1). That the man was a notorious criminal were a known fact.2). That the man were a notorious criminal was a known fact.3). That the man had been a notorious criminal were a known fact.4). That the man were a notorious criminal were a known fact. |
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Answer» Out of the GIVEN SENTENCES, the only correct sentence is given by option 5. Here, 'the MAN' and 'the fact' are both being referred to- both of which are singular nouns. So, both must be referred to by the singular verb 'was' and not the plural verb 'were'. Therefore, the correct answer is option 5. |
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1). Only A2). Only B3). Only C4). Both A and C |
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Answer» The CORRECT option is option 5, as all the three sentences correctly use the WORD 'transparent'. The most common meaning of the word 'transparent' is '(of a material or ARTICLE) allowing light to pass through so that OBJECTS behind can be distinctly seen'.$ This meaning fits CONTEXTUALLY for sentences A and C. For sentence B, the meaning of the word 'transparent' is '(of an organisation or its activities) open to public scrutiny'.$ Hence, all three sentences are correct.$ |
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1). Only B2). BC3). CD4). Only D |
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Answer» The error in B is the word 'these' which needs to be replaced with 'this' as the sentence mentions ONE year,the past year. 'These' is used to refer to plural objects. The error in C is the PREPOSITION 'with' which needs to be replaced with 'of' as the part describes what the strategy was. To convey the correct meaning 'of' is NEEDED here. Thus option 2 is the correct answer. |
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1). Only A 2). Both A and B3). Both A and C4). All A, B and C |
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Answer» Correct option - 3 Give up - to stop TRYING something because of not having any SUCCESS doing it. Give in - to stop trying to fight or resist something; chuck in. pen in- to $make someone $feel that they cannot $escape from a $situation. With reference to the context, the government has said that it will never stop FIGHTING against terrorism. Since, it is not possible that the government stop fighting against terrorists just because it's not getting any success. Because CITIZENS of a country depends upon its government, if they get such statement from government, it will CREATE a situation of violence in the country. Hence, option 5 is clearly eliminated. Also, B gives contradiction to the statement. So, options 2 & 4 are eliminated. And, A and C mean the same. Hence, option 3 i.e. all A and C is the correct answer. |
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1). Only B2). Only A3). Only C4). Both B and C |
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Answer» The UNDERLINED part of the SENTENCE is grammatically incorrect and should be IMPROVED. The preposition 'under' is wrong and should not be used. Choice B is correct as the preposition 'within' is apt. It means 'inside or in'. Choices A and C are cancelled because the prepositions 'on' and 'underneath' are wrong. Hence the correct answer is OPTION 1. |
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1). Classified advertising sight2). Backpage.com's Co-founder James3). Larkin, who had been jailed4). for the last 10 days, has |
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Answer» The correct answer is option 1, i.e. Classified advertising sight. The error is in part A, where ‘sight’ is misplaced. The word ‘sight’ MEANS ‘the power of seeing’ and makes no sense in the given sentence. It must be replaced with ‘site’ meaning ‘a website’. Hence, the statement can be correctly written as, ‘Classified advertising site Backpage.com's Co-founder JAMES Larkin, who had been jailed for the LAST 10 days, has been released on a $1-million bond’. |
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1). AD2). BD3). CD4). BC |
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Answer» The errors are in parts B and D. No doubt there are thousands of industries in the country, but when it is accounted for the entire country, INDUSTRIAL production for the entire country is taken as a whole. So it is ''industrial production steaming ahead'' not ''industrial productions.'' On the other hand, just because 8 is WRITTEN in numbers, doesn't mean we can use 'a.' We still have to use 'an' before 8 because it starts with a vowel sound. A and an actually depend upon the sound rather than spelling. Correct Sentence: The LATEST figures show industrial production steaming ahead at an 8.8 per cent annual RATE. |
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1). ABC 2). BCD3). ACD4). Any other combination |
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Answer» The ERROR is in part B of the sentence. ''Beside'' MEANS 'at the side of; next to.' So it doesn't fit here. The correct word here is 'aside.' It means 'apart from.'So option 3 is correct.$ Correct Sentence: $The STREET slept in DARKNESS, aside from the occasional twinkling of LIGHTS from two or three windows. |
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1). To beyond2). Far beyond3). Are beyond4). Beyond |
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Answer» The correct answer is 'Option 3', i.e. 'are beyond'. In the starting, it is written 'pleasures of NATURE....' which means it is in the PLURAL FORM so 'is' is incorrect here. The SUBJECT should agree with the verb. The correct plural form will be 'are beyond'. |
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1). ACD2). AC3). ABD 4). Any other combination |
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Answer» Correct option - 1 When cardinal number (ONE, two, three, etc.) are used with days, weeks, months, years (which are NOUNS) and then followed again with a noun, then, such nouns (days, years, etc.) ACT as an adjective. Five should be followed by a plural noun years. But, an adjective should be used which is not singular or plural. Hence, replace years with year. So, option 1 is the correct answer. Correct sentence - The Congress of CHINA has confirmed the second five-year tenure for Mr. XI and regarded him as the most powerful leader of China heading the party, the Presidency and the military. |
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1). Both A and D2). Both B and C3). Only C4). B,C and D |
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Answer» The sentence uses the form shall you find$, which is incorrect and NEEDS improvement. The correct word here should be a conditional CONJUNCTION, as the sentence shows a possibility of something happening. So, the conjunction 'if' is correct here. Also, 'should', when used before the NOUN (as in the sentence) can be used as a conjunction to JOIN two SENTENCES that suggest a possibility of something. e.g. I have written down my number, should you wish to call me. So, both 'if' and 'should' can be used 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 2. |
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1). Only A2). Only B3). Both A and C4). Only C |
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Answer» Abstinence is a noun that means any self-restraint, self-denial or stopping oneself from any INDULGENCE. e.g. The monks often take a vow of abstinence. The sentence USES the form 'abstinence' before the noun 'living', which is incorrect. Since the noun used here is 'living', the word 'abstinence' must be the adjective should be present in its adjective form, which is 'abstinent'. So, A is incorrect. Fall 'in' love is the CORRECT PHRASE and not 'fall into' love. So, B is incorrect. C is the only option that can improve the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4. |
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1). No mention are made of companies that is partly government owned and partly privately owned.2). No mention is made of companies that are partly government and partly privately owned.3). No mention is made of companies that are partly government owned and partly privately owned.4). No mention are made of companies that are either partly government owned or partly privately owned. |
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Answer» The correct answer is option 3. The word 'mention' is singular and therefore a plural word 'are' cannot be USED after it. It has to singular as well. Therefore, the singular form of the word 'are', i.e., 'is' should be used in the SENTENCE. This eliminates option 1 and option 4 as both of them use 'are'. Option 2 is eliminated because it conveys a different meaning than the actual sentence. The sentence conveys that the 'companies' are 'PARTLY GOVERNMENT' and 'partly privately owned' whereas the actual sentence conveys that the 'companies' are 'partly government owned' and 'partly privately owned' Option 5 is rejected because the structure of the sentence is grammatically incorrect. This leaves us with option 3 to be the only correct answer. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3, i.e., 'No mention is made of companies that are partly owned and partly privately owned.' |
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1). Is watching 2). Is noticing3). Sees4). Is loving |
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Answer» Correct option- 3 Here, concept of static verbs is brought under CONSIDERATION. Verbs of senses, mental actions, POSSESSIONS, emotions LIKE see, hear, TOUCH, notice, love, hate, belong etc. are static verbs and are not used in continuous tense. Thus, the only correct answer is option 3. He SEES the paddy fields. |
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1). Both A and B2). Only B3). Only D4). Both C and D |
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Answer» Only D is ERROR free. Part A must have the verb 'suggested' as with 'have or had', we ALWAYS USE the past participle form of the verb. Part B must have the preposition 'on' and not 'of' as 'relying' is followed with the preposition 'on.' Part C has the ARTICLE 'a' missing before the word 'means' as this is a single way of improving food security. Thus option 3 is the correct answer. |
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