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251.	They should have calmly thought of the advantages that would accrue to them.
A.	should have been calm in thinking about
B.	should be calmly thought of
C.	shall have to calmly thought of
D.	should have calmly think of
E.	No correction required
Answer» F.

Discussion

252.	One of my drawbacks is that I do not have to tolerance of ambiguity.
A.	do not have
B.	cannot have
C.	am not
D.	did not have to
E.	No correction required
Answer» B. cannot have

Discussion

253.	When the examinations were over Anil and me went to our native town
A.	I and Anil
B.	Anil and I
C.	me and Anil
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. me and Anil

Discussion

254.	He hesitated to listen to what his brother was saying.
A.	listened to hesitate
B.	hesitated listen to
C.	hesitates to listening
D.	is hesitated to listen to
E.	No correction required
Answer» F.

Discussion

255.	The prosecution failed in establish in every case today.
A.	to
B.	on
C.	as
D.	upon
E.	No correction required
Answer» B. on

Discussion

256.	The crime has growth rapidly in Russia since the disintegration of the communist system.
A.	rapid crime has grown
B.	crime has grown rapidly
C.	crimes grow rapidly
D.	crimes have been rapidly grown
E.	No correction required
Answer» C. crimes grow rapidly

Discussion

257.	Ramesh is as tall if not, taller than Mahesh.
A.	not as tall but
B.	not so tall but as
C.	as tall as, if not
D.	as if not
E.	No correction required
Answer» D. as if not

Discussion

258.	If I would have realised the nature of job earlier, I would not have accepted it.
A.	If I have had
B.	In case I would have
C.	Had I been
D.	Had I
E.	No correction required
Answer» B. In case I would have

Discussion

259.	We were still standing in the queue when the film was beginning.
A.	film began
B.	film had begun
C.	beginning of the film was over
D.	film begins
E.	No correction required
Answer» C. beginning of the film was over

Discussion

260.	The accused now flatly denies have admitted his guilt in his first statement.
A.	having admitted
B.	had admitted
C.	have been admitting
D.	has admitting
E.	No correction required
Answer» B. had admitted

Discussion

261.	For some days the new professor lectured above the heads of his pupils.
A.	over the head of
B.	over the heads of
C.	on the heads of
D.	through the heds of
E.	No correction required
Answer» C. on the heads of

Discussion

262.	We met him immediately after the session in which he had been given a nice speech.
A.	would be giving
B.	has been given
C.	will have given
D.	had given
E.	No correction required
Answer» E. No correction required

Discussion

263.	Tax evaders should heavily punished as they do it intentionally.
A.	should be heavy fined
B.	should have heavily fined
C.	shall have heavy fine
D.	should be heavily fined
E.	No correction required
Answer» E. No correction required

Discussion

264.	They felt humiliated because they realised that they had cheated.
A.	have been cheated
B.	had been cheated
C.	had been cheating
D.	were to be cheated
E.	No correction required
Answer» C. had been cheating

Discussion

265.	We demonstrated to them how we were prepared the artistic patterns.
A.	are prepared
B.	have prepared
C.	are preparing
D.	had prepared
E.	No correction required
Answer» E. No correction required

Discussion

266.	The train will leave at 8.30 pm, we have been ready by 7.30pm so that, we can reach the station in time.
A.	were
B.	must be
C.	are
D.	should have
E.	No correction required
Answer» C. are

Discussion

267.	Hardly does the sun rise when the stars disappeared.
A.	have the sun rose
B.	had the sun risen
C.	did the sun rose
D.	the sun rose
E.	No correction required
Answer» C. did the sun rose

Discussion

268.	Our office clock is not so correct as it should be it is usually five minutes fast
A.	regular
B.	right
C.	accurate
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

269.	Young men and women should get habituated to reading and writing about current affairs
A.	used
B.	trained
C.	No improvement
D.	prepared
Answer» D. prepared

Discussion

270.	Other countries have eradicated this disease ten years ago.
A.	had eradicated
B.	did eradicated
C.	No improvement
D.	eradicated
Answer» E.

Discussion

271.	The cloud of misfortunes appears to have blown out.
A.	up
B.	away
C.	over
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

272.	Most donors would seriously protest any effort to extrapolate from such limited data.
A.	protest against
B.	protest at
C.	No improvement
D.	protest to
Answer» B. protest at

Discussion

273.	The reason why he wrote the letter was because he could not contact him over the phone
A.	why he wrote the letter was that
B.	why he wrote the letter was since
C.	No improvement
D.	for which he wrote the letter because
Answer» E.

Discussion

274.	She says she s already paid me back, but I can t remember, so I ll have to take her word
A.	to take her word true
B.	to take her at her word
C.	to take her word for it
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. to take her word for it

Discussion

275.	As he is past his teens now, he can look for himself.
A.	to
B.	around
C.	after
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

276.	The courts are actively to safeguard the interests and the rights of the poor.
A.	are actively to safeguarding
B.	have been actively safeguarding
C.	have to active in safeguarding
D.	are actively in safeguarding
E.	No correction required
Answer» C. have to active in safeguarding

Discussion

277.	Later he became unpopular because he tried to lord it on his followers.
A.	to lord it for
B.	to lord over
C.	to lord it over
D.
E.	E.
Answer» D.

Discussion

278.	The research study is an eye-opener and attempts to acquaint us with the problems of poor nations.
A.	attempted to acquaint
B.	attempts at acquainting
C.	attempt to acquaint
D.	attempting to acquaint
E.	No correction required
Answer» C. attempt to acquaint

Discussion

279.	We must take it granted that Madhu will not come for today's function.
A.	take it for granted
B.	taking it granted
C.	took it as granted
D.	have it granted
E.	No correction required
Answer» B. taking it granted

Discussion

280.	The substance of what he says about his life and work testify to a great reserve of inner energy.
A.	testify for a great
B.	testifies to a great
C.	testified for a great
D.	No correction required
Answer» C. testified for a great

Discussion

281.	Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. My sister had left for America last week. 2. My sister has been left for America last week. 3. My sister has left for America last week. 4. My sister left for America last week
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» E.

Discussion

282.	Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. As one of his arms was amputated on account of an accident, the company will compensate the loss to him. 2. As one of his arms was amputated on account of an accident, the company will compensate him for the loss. 3. As one of his arms was amputated on account of an accident, the company will compensate him in the loss. 4. As one of his arms was amputated on account of an accident, the company will compensate his loss.
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

283.	He is hand and glove with my cousin for this new factory project.
A.	hand on glove
B.	hand with glove
C.	hand in glove
D.	No correction required
Answer» D. No correction required

Discussion

284.	He does not smoke, nor he drinks.
A.	nor he does drink
B.	neither he does drink
C.	nor does he drink
D.	No improvement required.
Answer» D. No improvement required.

Discussion

285.	Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. Many problems are staring at my face. 2. Many problems are staring in my face. 3. Many problems are staring me into my face. 4. Many problems are staring me in my face.
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» E.

Discussion

286.	Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. Due to want of rain the wells have gone dry. 2. Because of want of rain the wells have gone dry. 3. For want of rain the wells have gone dry. 4. Owing to want of rain the wells have gone dry.
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

287.	The increase in the number of crimes in Gurgaon indicate the poor law and order situation there and therefore that the citizens need to be vigilant
A.	indicate the poor law and order situation there and therefore that
B.	indicate the poor law and order situation there and therefore
C.	that indicate the poor law and order situation there and therefore
D.
E.	E.
Answer» E. E.

Discussion

288.	He insisted on his orders being carried out with the letter.
A.	for the letter
B.	by the letter
C.	to the letter
D.	No correction required
Answer» D. No correction required

Discussion

289.	As there was no time, the remaining items were deferred into the next meeting.
A.	are deferred till
B.	were deferred till
C.	were deferred to
D.	had deferred with
E.	No correction required
Answer» C. were deferred to

Discussion

290.	Anyone interested in the use of computers can learn much if you have access to a personal computer.
A.	they have access
B.	access can be available
C.	he or she has access
D.	one of them have access
E.	No correction required
Answer» D. one of them have access

Discussion

291.	The cost of living has increased so much that he finds it difficult to make each end meet
A.	to make all ends meet
B.	to make both ends meet
C.	to make both end meet
D.	No correction required
Answer» C. to make both end meet

Discussion

292.	Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. There is no meaning in what you say. 2. There is no meaning in that you say. 3. There is no meaning as to what you say. 4. There is no meaning that you say
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

293.	Can you tell me what time is it?
A.	What is the time now?
B.	What time it is?
C.	What is time?
D.	No improvement required
Answer» E.

Discussion

294.	Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences: a. The most tangible cost of modernization is environment. b. From the summit of Yu Shan to the coastal crags of Lunfung the landscape looks like one big fouled nest. c. 'Taiwan is filthy rich', as a Taiwanese friend put it. d. 'And you've got to spend some of it on environment".
A.	only a
B.	a and b
C.	only c
D.	c and d
Answer» B. a and b

Discussion

295.	Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences: a. Lina had been born in the Zech village of Novemetro. b. She grew up in warm and loving general store. c. Her father owned the towns general store. d. Here mother helped the customers.
A.	only b
B.	b and c
C.	a and c
D.	a and d
Answer» C. a and c

Discussion

296.	He confirmed he knew the house in that my friend lived many years ago
A.	in that my friend had lived
B.	in that my friend has lived
C.	that my friend lived in
D.	No correction required
Answer» D. No correction required

Discussion

297.	Since you swear to serve me faithfully and constantly, I will employ you.
A.	I would employ you
B.	I will have employed you
C.	I would have employed you
D.	No correction required
Answer» E.

Discussion

298.	He asked me why had I gone to the cinema late at night inspite of his clear instructions.
A.	why did you go
B.	why I had gone
C.	why did I go
D.	No correction required
Answer» C. why did I go

Discussion

299.	He is quite well now, except a slight cold.
A.	except with a slight cold
B.	except for a slight cold
C.	except to a slight cold
D.	No improvement required.
Answer» C. except to a slight cold

Discussion

300.	Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences: a. The IPI Award has become the most prestigious one in the country. b. It is open for print,visual,radio and internet media. c. The first award went to The Indian Express newspaper. d. It was because the in-depth coverage of the Gujarat riots
A.	b and d
B.	a and c
C.	a,b and c
D.	b,c and d
Answer» B. a and c

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT.

They should have calmly thought of the advantages that would accrue to them.

One of my drawbacks is that I do not have to tolerance of ambiguity.

When the examinations were over Anil and me went to our native town

He hesitated to listen to what his brother was saying.

The prosecution failed in establish in every case today.

The crime has growth rapidly in Russia since the disintegration of the communist system.

Ramesh is as tall if not, taller than Mahesh.

If I would have realised the nature of job earlier, I would not have accepted it.

We were still standing in the queue when the film was beginning.

The accused now flatly denies have admitted his guilt in his first statement.

For some days the new professor lectured above the heads of his pupils.

We met him immediately after the session in which he had been given a nice speech.

Tax evaders should heavily punished as they do it intentionally.

They felt humiliated because they realised that they had cheated.

We demonstrated to them how we were prepared the artistic patterns.

The train will leave at 8.30 pm, we have been ready by 7.30pm so that, we can reach the station in time.

Hardly does the sun rise when the stars disappeared.

Our office clock is not so correct as it should be it is usually five minutes fast

Young men and women should get habituated to reading and writing about current affairs

Other countries have eradicated this disease ten years ago.

The cloud of misfortunes appears to have blown out.

Most donors would seriously protest any effort to extrapolate from such limited data.

The reason why he wrote the letter was because he could not contact him over the phone

She says she s already paid me back, but I can t remember, so I ll have to take her word

As he is past his teens now, he can look for himself.

The courts are actively to safeguard the interests and the rights of the poor.

Later he became unpopular because he tried to lord it on his followers.

The research study is an eye-opener and attempts to acquaint us with the problems of poor nations.

We must take it granted that Madhu will not come for today's function.

The substance of what he says about his life and work testify to a great reserve of inner energy.

Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. My sister had left for America last week. 2. My sister has been left for America last week. 3. My sister has left for America last week. 4. My sister left for America last week

He is hand and glove with my cousin for this new factory project.

He does not smoke, nor he drinks.

Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. Many problems are staring at my face. 2. Many problems are staring in my face. 3. Many problems are staring me into my face. 4. Many problems are staring me in my face.

Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. Due to want of rain the wells have gone dry. 2. Because of want of rain the wells have gone dry. 3. For want of rain the wells have gone dry. 4. Owing to want of rain the wells have gone dry.

The increase in the number of crimes in Gurgaon indicate the poor law and order situation there and therefore that the citizens need to be vigilant

He insisted on his orders being carried out with the letter.

As there was no time, the remaining items were deferred into the next meeting.

Anyone interested in the use of computers can learn much if you have access to a personal computer.

The cost of living has increased so much that he finds it difficult to make each end meet

Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. There is no meaning in what you say. 2. There is no meaning in that you say. 3. There is no meaning as to what you say. 4. There is no meaning that you say

Can you tell me what time is it?

Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences: a. Lina had been born in the Zech village of Novemetro. b. She grew up in warm and loving general store. c. Her father owned the towns general store. d. Here mother helped the customers.

He confirmed he knew the house in that my friend lived many years ago

Since you swear to serve me faithfully and constantly, I will employ you.

He asked me why had I gone to the cinema late at night inspite of his clear instructions.

He is quite well now, except a slight cold.

Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences: a. The IPI Award has become the most prestigious one in the country. b. It is open for print,visual,radio and internet media. c. The first award went to The Indian Express newspaper. d. It was because the in-depth coverage of the Gujarat riots