12 + Interview Questions in MIX in GRAMMAR

1.	1). Both A and B2). Only B3). Both A and C4). Only A
Answer» The sentence uses the form self-evidencing$ knowledge for$, which is INCORRECT and needs improvement. The sentence means that 'this knowledge 'of' the whole universe, which is self-evident (or proves itself by just EXISTING), is supposed to correspond to the faculty of mind. So, the correct preposition here should be knowledge 'of' the whole universe. Also, 'self-evidencing' can be used synonymously with 'self-evident'. The only alternatives that IMPROVE the sentence are A and C. None of the other alternatives can MAKE the sentence meaningful. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

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1). Both A and B2). Only B3). Both A and C4). Only A

Answer»

The sentence uses the form self-evidencing$ knowledge for$, which is INCORRECT and needs improvement.

The sentence means that 'this knowledge 'of' the whole universe, which is self-evident (or proves itself by just EXISTING), is supposed to correspond to the faculty of mind.

So, the correct preposition here should be knowledge 'of' the whole universe.

Also, 'self-evidencing' can be used synonymously with 'self-evident'.

The only alternatives that IMPROVE the sentence are A and C.

None of the other alternatives can MAKE the sentence meaningful.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Discussion

2.	1). The state's new policy on tourism is suppose to give the investors a big advantage.2). The state's new policy on tourism is supposed to give the investors a big advantage.3). The state's new policy to tourism is suppose to give the investors a big advantage.4). The state's new policy on tourism is to suppose to give the investors a big advantage.
Answer» In the given SENTENCES, the CORRECT verb form is 'is supposed to'. This is only REFLECTED in option 2. Therefore, the correct ANSWER is option 2.

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1). The state's new policy on tourism is suppose to give the investors a big advantage.2). The state's new policy on tourism is supposed to give the investors a big advantage.3). The state's new policy to tourism is suppose to give the investors a big advantage.4). The state's new policy on tourism is to suppose to give the investors a big advantage.

Answer»

In the given SENTENCES, the CORRECT verb form is 'is supposed to'.

This is only REFLECTED in option 2.

Therefore, the correct ANSWER is option 2.

Discussion

3.	1). Only (i)2). Only (ii)3). Only (iii)4). Both (i) and (iii)
Answer» The correct answer is option 3. Out of the three given options, the sentences can be joined into a single sentence as, Even though an extra quantity of FUNDS will be provided, it won't COMPENSATE for the LIVES lost. The sentence IMPLIES that even if extra funds have been provided, it can NEVER compensate for the loss of lives.

3.

1). Only (i)2). Only (ii)3). Only (iii)4). Both (i) and (iii)

Answer»

The correct answer is option 3.

Out of the three given options, the sentences can be joined into a single sentence as,

Even though an extra quantity of FUNDS will be provided, it won't COMPENSATE for the LIVES lost.

The sentence IMPLIES that even if extra funds have been provided, it can NEVER compensate for the loss of lives.

Discussion

4.	1). Only A2). Both A and B3). A, B, and C4). Only C
Answer» The correct answer is Option 5, i.e., 'No improvement'. 'Emancipation' means 'liberation', and 'marginalized' means 'oppressed'. Thus, the emboldened words in the GIVEN sentence are both grammatically and contextually correct and require no improvement. Moreover, all other options are incorrect as either of the two words PROVIDED by A, B, and C is not suited to the context. A is incorrect as SOCIAL reform movements DEMAND the liberation of the 'marginalized', not the 'privileged' (PEOPLE with advantages). B and C are incorrect as 'repression' means 'oppression, suffering' and 'indignation' means 'anger', which aren't suited to the context of social reform.

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1). Only A2). Both A and B3). A, B, and C4). Only C

Answer»

The correct answer is Option 5, i.e., 'No improvement'.

'Emancipation' means 'liberation', and 'marginalized' means 'oppressed'.

Thus, the emboldened words in the GIVEN sentence are both grammatically and contextually correct and require no improvement.

Moreover, all other options are incorrect as either of the two words PROVIDED by A, B, and C is not suited to the context.

A is incorrect as SOCIAL reform movements DEMAND the liberation of the 'marginalized', not the 'privileged' (PEOPLE with advantages).

B and C are incorrect as 'repression' means 'oppression, suffering' and 'indignation' means 'anger', which aren't suited to the context of social reform.

Discussion

5.	1). Only B2). Only A3). Only C4). Both A and B
Answer» The underlined PART of the SENTENCE is grammatically wrong and has to be improved. The appropriate preposition to be USED here is 'in’. The noun 'extent’ means ‘the particular degree to which something is or is believed to be the case.’ Only choice C is CORRECT. Choices A and B are wrong SINCE the verb 'extend’ is used instead of 'extent’. Hence the correct answer is option 3.

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1). Only B2). Only A3). Only C4). Both A and B

Answer»

The underlined PART of the SENTENCE is grammatically wrong and has to be improved.

The appropriate preposition to be USED here is 'in’. The noun 'extent’ means ‘the particular degree to which something is or is believed to be the case.’ Only choice C is CORRECT.

Choices A and B are wrong SINCE the verb 'extend’ is used instead of 'extent’.

Hence the correct answer is option 3.

Discussion

6.	1). Only 12). Only 23). Both 2 and 34). All of 1, 2 and 3
Answer» The correct answer is Option 3, i.e. ‘Both (2) and (3)’. The narrator is SUPPOSED to be ‘incapable’ of a verbal comeback, as one can DECIPHER from the given structure of the sentence. So, ‘responding’ and ‘question’ are the words, which can replace the emboldened words. Additionally, ‘retorting’ is synonymous with ‘responding’ and ‘enquiry’ is synonymous with ‘question’. Therefore, both 2 and 3 are correct REPLACEMENTS of the emboldened words.

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1). Only 12). Only 23). Both 2 and 34). All of 1, 2 and 3

Answer»

The correct answer is Option 3, i.e. ‘Both (2) and (3)’.

The narrator is SUPPOSED to be ‘incapable’ of a verbal comeback, as one can DECIPHER from the given structure of the sentence.

So, ‘responding’ and ‘question’ are the words, which can replace the emboldened words.

Additionally, ‘retorting’ is synonymous with ‘responding’ and ‘enquiry’ is synonymous with ‘question’.

Therefore, both 2 and 3 are correct REPLACEMENTS of the emboldened words.

Discussion

7.	1). deft on working2). proficient in working3). adept at work4). deftness at work
Answer» The CORRECT answer is OPTION 4, i.e., 'deftness at work'. In the GIVEN SENTENCE, the qualities sought are listed as nouns. However, the emboldened words list a quality as an adjective ('deft') and not a noun. Thus, 'deft' must be changed to a noun ('deftness') in order to make its form parallel to that of the other qualities. Thus, the sentence after improvement will be 'She has all the qualities our ORGANISATION seeks in our employees- diligence, leadership, and deftness at work'.

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1). deft on working2). proficient in working3). adept at work4). deftness at work

Answer»

The CORRECT answer is OPTION 4, i.e., 'deftness at work'.

In the GIVEN SENTENCE, the qualities sought are listed as nouns. However, the emboldened words list a quality as an adjective ('deft') and not a noun. Thus, 'deft' must be changed to a noun ('deftness') in order to make its form parallel to that of the other qualities.

Thus, the sentence after improvement will be 'She has all the qualities our ORGANISATION seeks in our employees- diligence, leadership, and deftness at work'.

Discussion

8.	1). Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation is not about self-interest in rewards but about the associations people make towards expected outcomes and the contribution they feel they can make towards those outcomes.2). Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation is not about self-interest in rewards and about the associations people make towards expected outcomes but about the contribution they feel they can make towards those outcomes.3). Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation is not about self-interest in rewards and about the associations people make towards expected outcomes, it is about the contribution they feel they can make towards those outcomes.4). Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation is not about self-interest in rewards but about the associations people make towards expected outcomes while the contribution they feel they can make towards those outcomes.
Answer» A comma does not fit correctly in option 3. Instead of comma, we should use a SEMICOLON to join two independent clauses. ( … make towards expected outcomes; it is about the contribution…) Also, while forming the compound sentence, we should not change the meaning being conveyed. Options 1 and 3 suggest that Vroom’s theory is not about the ASSOCIATIONS people make towards expected outcomes. This is incorrect and hence we can eliminate these options. Vroom’s theory is, in fact,about the associations people make towards expected outcomes. Among all the options, option 1 expresses the meaning correctly while MAINTAINING grammatical congruency. Therefore, the CORRECT answer is option 1.

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1). Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation is not about self-interest in rewards but about the associations people make towards expected outcomes and the contribution they feel they can make towards those outcomes.2). Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation is not about self-interest in rewards and about the associations people make towards expected outcomes but about the contribution they feel they can make towards those outcomes.3). Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation is not about self-interest in rewards and about the associations people make towards expected outcomes, it is about the contribution they feel they can make towards those outcomes.4). Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation is not about self-interest in rewards but about the associations people make towards expected outcomes while the contribution they feel they can make towards those outcomes.

Answer»

A comma does not fit correctly in option 3. Instead of comma, we should use a SEMICOLON to join two independent clauses. ( … make towards expected outcomes; it is about the contribution…)

Also, while forming the compound sentence, we should not change the meaning being conveyed. Options 1 and 3 suggest that Vroom’s theory is not about the ASSOCIATIONS people make towards expected outcomes. This is incorrect and hence we can eliminate these options. Vroom’s theory is, in fact,about the associations people make towards expected outcomes.

Among all the options, option 1 expresses the meaning correctly while MAINTAINING grammatical congruency.

Therefore, the CORRECT answer is option 1.

Discussion

9.	1). Broaden your perspective on new ideas2). Cause irreparable damage to machinery3). Cause a lot of inconvenience4). Play havoc in times of chaos
Answer» The correct answer is Option 1. The error is in part C. 'Find' should be replaced with 'finding' in order to make the SENTENCE grammatically correct. Upon making this correction, we can assess the OPTIONS for the blank. Upon browsing the options, it is clear that only option 1 is contextually relevant. It also links WELL with the sentence as a broadened perspective inevitably leads to CREATIVITY in solving life problems. Therefore the correct sentence is " Reading can BROADEN your perspective on new ideas which will allow you to exercise creativity in finding solutions to all problems of your personal and professional life."

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1). Broaden your perspective on new ideas2). Cause irreparable damage to machinery3). Cause a lot of inconvenience4). Play havoc in times of chaos

Answer»

The correct answer is Option 1.

The error is in part C. 'Find' should be replaced with 'finding' in order to make the SENTENCE grammatically correct. Upon making this correction, we can assess the OPTIONS for the blank.

Upon browsing the options, it is clear that only option 1 is contextually relevant. It also links WELL with the sentence as a broadened perspective inevitably leads to CREATIVITY in solving life problems.

Therefore the correct sentence is " Reading can BROADEN your perspective on new ideas which will allow you to exercise creativity in finding solutions to all problems of your personal and professional life."

Discussion

10.	1). The art of printing2). Was introduced in England3). During the reign of Edward IV4). By William Caxton
Answer» All the PARTS are correct in this sentence HENCE, MAKING option 5 as the correct ANSWER.

Discussion

11.	1). A great movie, Titanic was watched several times by me.2). Titanic was such a great movie that I have watched it several times.3). Titanic was so a great movie that I have watched it several times.4). Both (1) and (2)
Answer» Although the question seems easy, a candidate is likely to find himself/herself in dilemma regarding option 1. Firstly, the flow of the sentence is very abrupt – it should be smooth. The reader should feel the consistency when he/she reads a sentence. Also, the use of COMMA is not appropriate (‘Titanic, a great MOVIE, was…’ would have been a better phrase). If we look at the other options, this option does not seem to be the best choice. Among options 2 and 3, we can decide which one is CORRECT if we know how to use the subordinating conjunctions ‘so…that...’and ‘such…that...’ appropriately. Both are used to show a cause and effect relationship. The only DIFFERENCE lies in their structural pattern: (A) So+adjective / adverb+that+result Example : The suitcase is so HEAVY that I cannot lift it. (B) Such+a+(adjective)+singular noun+that+result Example : She has such a charming personality that everybody is mesmerized by her speech. The use of a after so in option 3 is, thus, incorrect. Option 2 is structurally correct and conveys the desired meaning without any ambiguity. Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

11.

1). A great movie, Titanic was watched several times by me.2). Titanic was such a great movie that I have watched it several times.3). Titanic was so a great movie that I have watched it several times.4). Both (1) and (2)

Answer»

Although the question seems easy, a candidate is likely to find himself/herself in dilemma regarding option 1. Firstly, the flow of the sentence is very abrupt – it should be smooth. The reader should feel the consistency when he/she reads a sentence. Also, the use of COMMA is not appropriate (‘Titanic, a great MOVIE, was…’ would have been a better phrase). If we look at the other options, this option does not seem to be the best choice.

Among options 2 and 3, we can decide which one is CORRECT if we know how to use the subordinating conjunctions ‘so…that...’and ‘such…that...’ appropriately.

Both are used to show a cause and effect relationship. The only DIFFERENCE lies in their structural pattern:

(A) So+adjective / adverb+that+result

Example : The suitcase is so HEAVY that I cannot lift it.

(B) Such+a+(adjective)+singular noun+that+result

Example : She has such a charming personality that everybody is mesmerized by her speech.

The use of a after so in option 3 is, thus, incorrect.

Option 2 is structurally correct and conveys the desired meaning without any ambiguity.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Discussion

12.	1). Self-defense and self-protection are an important priority2). for women as some women find herself 3). at a greater risk for becoming the4).victim of either serious assault or murder
Answer» In this sentence we are talking about not only any single WOMAN but all the women AROUND the world. So the REFLEXIVE PRONOUN used for the word, ‘women’ will be plural too, i.e. ‘themselves’. So the correct sentence will be ‘Self-defense and self-protection are an important priority for women as some women find themselves at a greater risk for becoming the victim of either serious assault or murder. thus ,OPTION 2 is the answer

12.

1). Self-defense and self-protection are an important priority2). for women as some women find herself 3). at a greater risk for becoming the4).victim of either serious assault or murder

Answer»

In this sentence we are talking about not only any single WOMAN but all the women AROUND the world. So the REFLEXIVE PRONOUN used for the word, ‘women’ will be plural too, i.e. ‘themselves’. So the correct sentence will be ‘Self-defense and self-protection are an important priority for women as some women find themselves at a greater risk for becoming the victim of either serious assault or murder.

thus ,OPTION 2 is the answer

Discussion

Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in Current Affairs.

1). Both A and B2). Only B3). Both A and C4). Only A

1). Only (i)2). Only (ii)3). Only (iii)4). Both (i) and (iii)

1). Only A2). Both A and B3). A, B, and C4). Only C

1). Only B2). Only A3). Only C4). Both A and B

1). Only 12). Only 23). Both 2 and 34). All of 1, 2 and 3

1). deft on working2). proficient in working3). adept at work4). deftness at work

1). Broaden your perspective on new ideas2). Cause irreparable damage to machinery3). Cause a lot of inconvenience4). Play havoc in times of chaos

1). The art of printing2). Was introduced in England3). During the reign of Edward IV4). By William Caxton

1). A great movie, Titanic was watched several times by me.2). Titanic was such a great movie that I have watched it several times.3). Titanic was so a great movie that I have watched it several times.4). Both (1) and (2)

1). Self-defense and self-protection are an important priority2). for women as some women find herself 3). at a greater risk for becoming the4).victim of either serious assault or murder