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351.	Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. On account of shortage of time both of them cannot finish their work. 2. On account of shortage of time none of them can finish their work. 3. On account of shortage of time neither of them can finish his work. 4. On account of shortage of time neither of them cannot finish his work.
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

352.	I have been inconsiderate in the past but I will make up to you.
A.	make up for you
B.	make amends for you
C.	make it up to you
D.	make you up to it
Answer» D. make you up to it

Discussion

353.	If you come across my umbrella anywhere, bring it to me, can you?
A.	isn't it?
B.	don't you?
C.	will you?
D.	No improvement required.
Answer» D. No improvement required.

Discussion

354.	Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. As the train which was my usual was missing I had to travel. 2. Having missed the train which I usually catch and had to travel. 3. I missed the train which I usually catch and had to travel by the next. 4. I missed not only the train which I usually catch but had to travel on the next.
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

355.	Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. You cannot win my confidence until you are sincere. 2. When he lost the book he searched it everywhere. 3. She was intent to harm her friends. 4. I have not met my friend for the last five days.
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

356.	He told me that he would kill you if I did not pay his loan.
A.	he would kill me
B.	he will kill me
C.	he would have killed you
D.	No correction required
Answer» B. he will kill me

Discussion

357.	Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences: a. Can i get this sense of wonder into the film ? b. So people looking it can feel it too. c. That's the challenge of place like Easter Island. d. To reach people who will never be able to go there
A.	a and d
B.	b and c
C.	a,b and c
D.	b,c and d
Answer» C. a,b and c

Discussion

358.	Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. Now I have cancelled my meeting though I was to go there. 2. Now I have cancelled my meeting though I have to go there. 3. Now I have cancelled my meeting though I am to go there. 4. Now I have cancelled my meeting though I was to have gone there.
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» E.

Discussion

359.	Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences: a. One subject you didn't dare discuss about in front of our manager was his height. b. Or should I say,his lack of it. c. One day he announced angrily, "someone just picked my pocket!". d. A colleague blurted,"How could anyone stoop so low?"
A.	only a
B.	only c
C.	a and d
D.	b and c
Answer» D. b and c

Discussion

360.	I wish my bus did not arrive so late; then I could have reached home before breakfast.
A.	had not arrived
B.	does not arrive
C.	has not arrived
D.	No improvement is required.
Answer» B. does not arrive

Discussion

361.	Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. He did not report for work today. He must has gone to the party. 2. He did not report for work today. He must have gone to the party. 3. He did not report for work today. He must go to the party. 4. He did not report for work today. He must had gone to the party.
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

362.	The old man seemed instant deprived of the power of speech.
A.	seemed instantly deprived
B.	seemed instant depriving
C.	seems instant deprived
D.	No correction required
Answer» B. seemed instant depriving

Discussion

363.	It is rather ironically that so much is being spent on the statue of the one who has dedicated his life to duties.
A.	is much ironically
B.	was rather ironically
C.	is rather ironical
D.	No correction required
Answer» D. No correction required

Discussion

364.	Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. Everybody knows that Sachin is nothing else but a cheat. 2. Everybody knows that Sachin is nothing else than a cheat. 3. Everybody knows that Sachin is nothing else except a cheat. 4. Everybody knows that Sachin is nothing but for a cheat.
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

365.	Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. There will be a meeting in the long room at 4 o'clock of all the boys who play cricket and football. 2. There will be in the long room at 4 o'clock a meeting of all the boys who play cricket and football. 3. In the long room at 4 o'clock there will be a meeting of all the boys who play cricket and football. 4. There will be a meeting of all the boys who play cricket and football in the long room at 4 o'clock.
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

366.	Even the minister accepted that the road was worst than any other road in the town.
A.	the road was more bad than
B.	the road is worst than
C.	the road was worse than
D.	No correction required
Answer» D. No correction required

Discussion

367.	Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. The teacher made it a point to explain him the situation. 2. The teacher made it a point to explain the situation him. 3. The teacher made it a point to explain him about the situation. 4. The teacher made it a point to explain the situation to him.
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» E.

Discussion

368.	Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. If he wins the prize I would be very happy. 2. If he were to win the prize I'll be very happy. 3. If he was to win the prize I would be very happy. 4. If he were to win the prize I would be very happy.
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» E.

Discussion

369.	I wish my train did not arrive so late; then I could have reached home before lunch.
A.	has not arrived
B.	does not arrive
C.	had not arrived
D.	No improvement required.
Answer» D. No improvement required.

Discussion

370.	In the question below, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option d.) no improvement required. Her performance is steadily improving over the past few weeks.
A.	has been steadily
B.	was steadily
C.	had steadily improved
D.	D.
Answer» B. was steadily

Discussion

371.	In the question below, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option d.) no improvement required. With the election of Jeremy Corbyn, a longtime socialist with commitment to reversing centrist policies, the Labour Party is in the hands of the hard left for the first time in decades.
A.	a longtime socialist committed to reversing centrist policies
B.	a longstanding socialist committed to reversing centrist policies
C.	a longtime socialist who committed to reversal of centrist policies
D.	no improvement required
Answer» B. a longstanding socialist committed to reversing centrist policies

Discussion

372.	In the question below, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option d.) no improvement required. My experience in Hor came as a stark contrast to accounts I d read of earlier first travel encounters with Lake Manasarovar.
A.	belonging to earlier traveller s first encounters with Lake Manasarovar.
B.	of earlier travellers first encounters with Lake Manasarovar.
C.	of first encounters by Lake Manasarovar of earlier travellers.
D.	no improvement needed.
Answer» C. of first encounters by Lake Manasarovar of earlier travellers.

Discussion

373.	In the question below, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option d.) no improvement required. With the announcement of the election schedule for the Bihar Assembly polls, the Grand Old Party wants to put all the leading lights of the grand alliance on a common platform send hereto a message of unity.
A.	achieve all the leading lights of the grand alliance on a common platform sending a message of unity.
B.	get all the leading lights of the grand alliance on a common platform to send a message of unity.
C.	put all the leading lights of the grand alliance on a single platform thus beaming a message a unity.
D.	no improvement needed.
Answer» C. put all the leading lights of the grand alliance on a single platform thus beaming a message a unity.

Discussion

374.	In the question below, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option d.) no improvement required. Cancer claimed Kim Suozzi at age 23, but she chooses to preserve her brain with the dream that neuroscience may one day claim her mind.
A.	chose to have her brain preserved with the dream that neuroscience might one day revive her mind
B.	chose to preserve her brain with the dream that neuroscience may one day revive her mind.
C.	chose neuroscience to preserve her brain with the hope that one day it might be revived.
D.	no improvement needed.
Answer» B. chose to preserve her brain with the dream that neuroscience may one day revive her mind.

Discussion

375.	In the question below, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option d.) no improvement required. Poland s new president, Andrzej Duda, has complained about dictates from the European Union to accept migrants flowing onto the Continent from the Middle East and Africa.
A.	of the European Union to accept migrants flowing onto the Continent from the Middle East and Africa
B.	of European Union for acceptance of migrants from Middle East and Africa.
C.	from European Union to accept migrants from Middle East and Africa.
D.	no improvement required
Answer» E.

Discussion

376.	In a following question, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option marked no improvement needed . Your answer is different than mine.
A.	from mine
B.	no improvement needed
C.	to mine
D.	of mine
Answer» B. no improvement needed

Discussion

377.	In the following question , a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option marked no improvement needed . What is the time on your watch?
A.	No improvement needed
B.	in your watch
C.	of your watch
D.	by your watch
Answer» E.

Discussion

378.	In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. This buggy has been adapted to a three year old kid .
A.	for a three year old kid
B.	from a three year old kid
C.	into a three year old kid
D.	by a three year old kid
Answer» B. from a three year old kid

Discussion

379.	The woman to who I sold my house was a criminal.
A.	to whom I selled
B.	to whom I sell
C.	to whom I sold
D.	No correction required
Answer» D. No correction required

Discussion

380.	He was a man of good character and he served his motherland whole-heartedly in his military service.
A.	in his service of military
B.	during his service of military
C.	during his military service
D.	No correction required
Answer» D. No correction required

Discussion

381.	The seniors _______ (apology) for their rude behavior with juniors.
A.	apologetic
B.	apologising
C.	apologized
D.	apologetic
Answer» D. apologetic

Discussion

382.	Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences: a. Subscribers offer publishers many benefits. b. Most obvious is consistent stream of cash. c. They enable a newspaper having a more predictable and a more efficient distribution system. d. They also are the data for the advertising sales force.
A.	b and c
B.	a and b
C.	only b
D.	only d
Answer» B. a and b

Discussion

383.	He said that either she or his sister had forgotten to take their parasol.
A.	had forgot to take their
B.	forgot to take her
C.	had forgotten to take her
D.	No correction required
Answer» D. No correction required

Discussion

384.	Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. You cannot win my confidence without ever believing me. 2. You cannot win my confidence without never believing me. 3. You cannot win my confidence without not believing me. 4. You cannot win my confidence with ever believing me.
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

385.	Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. Since the dividend being declared then the notices were prepared for mailing. 2. No sooner had the dividend being declared then the notices were prepared for mailing. 3. No sooner had the dividend been declared then the notices were prepared for mailing. 4. Scarcely had the dividend being declared then the notices were sent out.
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

386.	Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. The audience looked at him while he spoke. 2. The audience looked at him while he had spoken. 3. The audience looked at him while he was speaking. 4. The audience looked at him while he had been speaking.
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

387.	When his boss rebuked him, he decided to take revenge until he became ready to realize his guilt.
A.	as long as he becomes ready
B.	until he becomes ready
C.	as long as he became ready
D.	No correction required
Answer» D. No correction required

Discussion

388.	Rightly it has been said that man s real enemy is his idleness.
A.	Rightly has it been said
B.	Rightly it has said
C.	Rightly it been said
D.	No correction required
Answer» B. Rightly it has said

Discussion

389.	In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. He lives in Asia since 1995.
A.	had lived in Asia since
B.	has lived in Asia since
C.	has been living in Asia since
D.	continues to live in Asia since
Answer» D. continues to live in Asia since

Discussion

390.	In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. I have been inconsiderate in the past but I will make up to you.
A.	make up for you
B.	make amends for you
C.	make it up to you
D.	make you up to it
Answer» D. make you up to it

Discussion

391.	In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. A sharp fall in prices of jute have led the poor jute farmers to the brink of starvation.
A.	has led the poor jute farmers
B.	have lead the poor jute farmers
C.	has lead the pure jute farmers
D.	have lead the poor farmers of jute
Answer» B. have lead the poor jute farmers

Discussion

392.	In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. Inspite mother s milk is vital to a child s health, many FMCG companies wrongly advertise artificially prepared infant formulas as being the best for the child.
A.	Inspite milk of the mother
B.	Mother s milk
C.	Though mother s milk
D.	Despite mother s milk
E.	no correction required
Answer» D. Despite mother s milk

Discussion

393.	In the sentence given below a part is underlined. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. He appeared to be unaware about how to see the human resources logjam at the company office.
A.	How to approach
B.	How to mend
C.	How to break
D.	How to meet
Answer» D. How to meet

Discussion

394.	In the sentence given below a part is underlined. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. There is less need to prepare a presentation, as the clients will not be coming today.
A.	hardly any
B.	no
C.	very little
D.	somewhat
Answer» B. no

Discussion

395.	In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. The meeting with the charismatic zonal manager as the annual performance day approached, provided the salespeople with the so-needed boost
A.	very-needed
B.
C.	C.
D.	D.
E.	E.
Answer» D. D.

Discussion

396.	In the sentence given below a part is underlined. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. She is dancing to the music of her boss s whims.
A.	tunes
B.	songs
C.	whistles
D.	sounds
Answer» B. songs

Discussion

397.	In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. He was not bothered about putting up with appearances because he was leaving the company soon.
A.	Pushing up with
B.	Pulling up with
C.	Keeping up with
D.	Meeting up with
Answer» D. Meeting up with

Discussion

398.	Look at the underlined part of the sentence below with three possible replacements for the underlined part given. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding letter. If none of these substitutions improve the sentence, choose (d) as your response. Not a word did they speak to the others about the sad turn of events.
A.	they spoke
B.	they will speak
C.	they have spoken
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

399.	I take exception of your remark about the behaviour of Rajesh.
A.	take exception for
B.	take exception against
C.	take exception to
D.	No correction required
Answer» D. No correction required

Discussion

400.	Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. It is the duty of a house-wife to wait on the guest. 2. It is the duty of a house-wife to wait for the guest. 3. It is the duty of a house-wife to wait the guest. 4. It is the duty of a house-wife to await the guest.
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

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I have been inconsiderate in the past but I will make up to you.

If you come across my umbrella anywhere, bring it to me, can you?

Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. You cannot win my confidence until you are sincere. 2. When he lost the book he searched it everywhere. 3. She was intent to harm her friends. 4. I have not met my friend for the last five days.

He told me that he would kill you if I did not pay his loan.

Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences: a. Can i get this sense of wonder into the film ? b. So people looking it can feel it too. c. That's the challenge of place like Easter Island. d. To reach people who will never be able to go there

Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. Now I have cancelled my meeting though I was to go there. 2. Now I have cancelled my meeting though I have to go there. 3. Now I have cancelled my meeting though I am to go there. 4. Now I have cancelled my meeting though I was to have gone there.

Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences: a. One subject you didn't dare discuss about in front of our manager was his height. b. Or should I say,his lack of it. c. One day he announced angrily, "someone just picked my pocket!". d. A colleague blurted,"How could anyone stoop so low?"

I wish my bus did not arrive so late; then I could have reached home before breakfast.

The old man seemed instant deprived of the power of speech.

It is rather ironically that so much is being spent on the statue of the one who has dedicated his life to duties.

Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. Everybody knows that Sachin is nothing else but a cheat. 2. Everybody knows that Sachin is nothing else than a cheat. 3. Everybody knows that Sachin is nothing else except a cheat. 4. Everybody knows that Sachin is nothing but for a cheat.

Even the minister accepted that the road was worst than any other road in the town.

Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. The teacher made it a point to explain him the situation. 2. The teacher made it a point to explain the situation him. 3. The teacher made it a point to explain him about the situation. 4. The teacher made it a point to explain the situation to him.

Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. If he wins the prize I would be very happy. 2. If he were to win the prize I'll be very happy. 3. If he was to win the prize I would be very happy. 4. If he were to win the prize I would be very happy.

I wish my train did not arrive so late; then I could have reached home before lunch.

In a following question, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option marked no improvement needed . Your answer is different than mine.

In the following question , a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option marked no improvement needed . What is the time on your watch?

In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. This buggy has been adapted to a three year old kid .

The woman to who I sold my house was a criminal.

He was a man of good character and he served his motherland whole-heartedly in his military service.

The seniors _______ (apology) for their rude behavior with juniors.

Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences: a. Subscribers offer publishers many benefits. b. Most obvious is consistent stream of cash. c. They enable a newspaper having a more predictable and a more efficient distribution system. d. They also are the data for the advertising sales force.

He said that either she or his sister had forgotten to take their parasol.

Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. You cannot win my confidence without ever believing me. 2. You cannot win my confidence without never believing me. 3. You cannot win my confidence without not believing me. 4. You cannot win my confidence with ever believing me.

Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. The audience looked at him while he spoke. 2. The audience looked at him while he had spoken. 3. The audience looked at him while he was speaking. 4. The audience looked at him while he had been speaking.

When his boss rebuked him, he decided to take revenge until he became ready to realize his guilt.

Rightly it has been said that man s real enemy is his idleness.

In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. He lives in Asia since 1995.

In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. I have been inconsiderate in the past but I will make up to you.

In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. A sharp fall in prices of jute have led the poor jute farmers to the brink of starvation.

In the sentence given below a part is underlined. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. He appeared to be unaware about how to see the human resources logjam at the company office.

In the sentence given below a part is underlined. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. There is less need to prepare a presentation, as the clients will not be coming today.

In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. The meeting with the charismatic zonal manager as the annual performance day approached, provided the salespeople with the so-needed boost

In the sentence given below a part is underlined. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. She is dancing to the music of her boss s whims.

In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. He was not bothered about putting up with appearances because he was leaving the company soon.

I take exception of your remark about the behaviour of Rajesh.

Select the grammatically correct sentence: 1. It is the duty of a house-wife to wait on the guest. 2. It is the duty of a house-wife to wait for the guest. 3. It is the duty of a house-wife to wait the guest. 4. It is the duty of a house-wife to await the guest.