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5851.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".We wouldn't want them to think we (doing) anything immoral.
A.	was doing
B.	were doing
C.	done
D.	no improvement
Answer» C. done

Discussion

5852.	In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your answer.The place were (P)/Buddha was cremated (Q)/has recently been discovered. (R)/ No error (S)
A.	P
B.	Q
C.	R
D.	S
Answer» B. Q

Discussion

5853.	Change the following sentence to Direct SpeechThe officer told his peon that he was not efficient.
A.	The officer said to his peon, ‘You were not efficient’
B.	The officer said to his peon, ‘You are not efficient’
C.	The officer said to his peon, ‘You not efficient’
D.	The officer said to his peon, ‘You have not been efficient’
Answer» C. The officer said to his peon, ‘You not efficient’

Discussion

5854.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The Arabian Nights (have been written) by Edward William Lane.
A.	Are being written
B.	Has been written
C.	Have written
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Have written

Discussion

5855.	In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.Our sole prayer should be to be blessing with (1)/ a spiritual awakening that is the real (2)/ source of peace, bliss and contentment. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

5856.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”He asked for a bank loan also he didn't have sufficient resources.
A.	Because
B.	Even if
C.	Requiring
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Even if

Discussion

5857.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.Firecrackers have seized by the government went off while being defused on the banks of the river Ganga, in a town in West Bengal.
A.	on the banks of the river Ganga
B.	while being defused
C.	in a town in West Bengal
D.	Firecrackers have seized by the government
Answer» E.

Discussion

5858.	Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.Lack of formal education did not prevent Lincoln to become a great leader.
A.	a great leader
B.	did not prevent
C.	Lack of
D.	to become
Answer» E.

Discussion

5859.	A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.Mr. Pattinson said, “I brought a chocolate for you.”
A.	Mr. Pattinson brought a chocolate for me.
B.	Mr. Pattinson said that he had brought a chocolate for me.
C.	A chocolate was brought by Mr. Pattinson for me.
D.	Mr. Pattinson said he brought a chocolate for me.
Answer» C. A chocolate was brought by Mr. Pattinson for me.

Discussion

5860.	Fill in the blanks with correct option:___________ in the garage is motor oil.
A.	Oil
B.	The oil
C.	A oil
D.	An oil
Answer» C. A oil

Discussion

5861.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.The teacher suggested that the PTM be postponed to the third Saturday of the month.
A.	The teacher said, “Let’s postpone the PTM to the third Saturday of the month."
B.	The teacher suggested, “The PTM must be postponed to the third Saturday of the month.”
C.	The teacher told, “The PTM will be postponed to the third Saturday of the month."
D.	The teacher said, “The PTM would be postponed to the third Saturday of the month.”
Answer» B. The teacher suggested, “The PTM must be postponed to the third Saturday of the month.”

Discussion

5862.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution'.Grandfather enjoys to share his childhood stories.
A.	No substitution
B.	enjoys sharing his childhood
C.	is enjoying to share his childhood
D.	enjoy sharing his child
Answer» C. is enjoying to share his childhood

Discussion

5863.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.He said, "Gandhi ji faced many awkward situations when he was living in South Africa."
A.	He said that Gandhi ji had faced many awkward stiuations when he was living in South Africa.
B.	He says that Gandhi ji faced many awkward situations when he was living in South Africa.
C.	He told that Gandhi ji had faced many awkward situations when he was living in South Africa.
D.	He said that Gandhi ji had been facing awkward situations when he was living in South Africa.
Answer» B. He says that Gandhi ji faced many awkward situations when he was living in South Africa.

Discussion

5864.	In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.A raise is important (1)/ since one had to beat (2)/ rising prices. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

5865.	Directions: Choose the option that is the correct indirect form of the given sentence.Megha said, "We will watch the movie tomorrow."
A.	Megha said that they will watch the movies tomorrow.
B.	Megha said that they would the movie tomorrow.
C.	Megha said that they would watch the movie the next day.
D.	Megha said that they are going to watch the movie tomorrow.
Answer» D. Megha said that they are going to watch the movie tomorrow.

Discussion

5866.	Ganga is the second ____________ river of India.
A.	long
B.	longer
C.	longest
D.	more long
Answer» D. more long

Discussion

5867.	Identify the sentence with the least or no errors.
A.	In the old days, many children's did not go to school.
B.	In the old days, many children did not go to a school.
C.	In the old days, many children did not go to school.
D.	In the old days many children does not go to school.
Answer» D. In the old days many children does not go to school.

Discussion

5868.	Out of the given options, choose the one which is the correct indirect speech of the sentence given below.The famous actor said, “It gives me great pleasure to be here this evening.”
A.	The famous actor said that it gave him great pleasure to be here that evening.
B.	The chief guest said that it gives him great pleasure to be here that evening.
C.	The famous actor said that it gives him great pleasure to be there that evening.
D.	The famous actor said that it gave him great pleasure to be there that evening.
Answer» E.

Discussion

5869.	Directions: Each of the following items in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in the given parts and indicate your response corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). if you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).a) I look forwardb) to meetc) youd) No error
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» C. c

Discussion

5870.	Choose the correct form of Indirect Narration for the sentence given.He said to his master, "Pardon me Sir, never will I do such a thing again."
A.	He told his master to pardon him and he would never do such a thing again.
B.	He begged his master to pardon him and resolved never to do such a thing again.
C.	He pleaded his master to pardon him and he would never do such a thing again.
D.	He told his master to pardon him and promised that he would never do such a thing again.
Answer» C. He pleaded his master to pardon him and he would never do such a thing again.

Discussion

5871.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Two elderly ladies narrated an rather improbable story to the police.
A.	narrated an rather
B.	Two elderly ladies
C.	improbable story
D.	to the police
Answer» B. Two elderly ladies

Discussion

5872.	A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.Father said, "Rohit, you will be eligible to vote when you are 18."
A.	Father told Rohit, you will be eligible for voting when he was 18.
B.	Father told Rohit that he could vote only after 18.
C.	Father told Rohit you will be eligible for voting when you be 18.
D.	Father told Rohit that he would be eligible to vote when he would be 18.
Answer» E.

Discussion

5873.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence given below which contains a grammatical error.The old woman in our locality is knowing for her hot temper.
A.	is knowing for
B.	In our locality
C.	The old woman
D.	her hot temper
Answer» B. In our locality

Discussion

5874.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".Partition (has been billed) as a distressing phase in the subcontinent’s history.
A.	Have been billed
B.	Has being billed
C.	Has been bill
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

5875.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Rohit did not came to the oﬃce because he got held up due to the heavy rains.
A.	to the oﬃce
B.	due to the heavy rains
C.	Rohit did not came
D.	because he got held up
Answer» D. because he got held up

Discussion

5876.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Sujata and Kavita were sent to buy groceries for their neighborhood shop.
A.	were sent
B.	for their
C.	to buy
D.	Sujata and Kavita
Answer» C. to buy

Discussion

5877.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".It has (being) too dangerous for too many people.
A.	To be
B.	Become
C.	Be
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Be

Discussion

5878.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.They said to me, "We will help your team if you sign on this document."
A.	They said to me that they would help my team if I signed on that document.
B.	They said to me that they will help my team if I signed on this document.
C.	They said to me that they would be helping my team if I signed on that document.
D.	They said to me that they will help my team if I sign on this document.
Answer» B. They said to me that they will help my team if I signed on this document.

Discussion

5879.	A sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.Nathan was called by the Principal for misbehaving in class.
A.	The Principal has called Nathan for misbehaving in class.
B.	The Principal calls Nathan for misbehaving in class.
C.	The Principal have called Nathan for misbehaving in class.
D.	The Principal called Nathan for misbehaving in class.
Answer» E.

Discussion

5880.	Below are three alternatives which may be used to improve the sentence by replacing the words given in the brackets. You may choose option 1, 2 or 3. In case no improvement is needed, choose 4.Hardly had I finished cooking dinner (before) Rajesh arrived.
A.	when
B.	then
C.	while
D.	no improvement
Answer» B. then

Discussion

5881.	Excuse me, _______ time please?
A.	You have the
B.	What is
C.	Have you got the
D.	What
Answer» D. What

Discussion

5882.	Directions: Choose the passive voice of the sentence. Shut the door.
A.	The door is to be shutted.
B.	The door is shut.
C.	Let the door should be shutted.
D.	Let the door be shut.
Answer» E.

Discussion

5883.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".You see a curtain of fog (hanged) low, suspended over the fresh green grass
A.	Hangs
B.	Were hang
C.	Hanging
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

5884.	In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. The British Council has brought the Museum of the Moon to India (1)/ to mark the last phase of the UK-India Year of Culture (2)/ and 70 year of the British Council in India. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

5885.	Identify the correct sentence from the below options.
A.	Luckily only a person was injured.
B.	Lucky, one person was injured.
C.	Luckily, only one person was injured.
D.	Luckily, a person was injured.
Answer» D. Luckily, a person was injured.

Discussion

5886.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Jaipur, which is renown for its architecture, was founded about 300 years ago.
A.	Jaipur, which is renown
B.	for its architecture
C.	was founded
D.	about 300 years ago
Answer» B. for its architecture

Discussion

5887.	Directions: Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence: Though he was ______ disguised, he was captured by the police.
A.	conspicuously
B.	smartly
C.	carefully
D.	neatly
Answer» D. neatly

Discussion

5888.	Change the voice of the given sentence:The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.
A.	The hardworking salesman collects the payment
B.	The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.
C.	The hardworking salesman collected the payment
D.	To collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
Answer» D. To collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.

Discussion

5889.	Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).\({\rm{\;}}\frac{{{\rm{He\;is\;school\;teacher}},}}{{\left( {\rm{a}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{but\;all\;his\;sons}}}}{{\left( {\rm{b}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{are\;doctors}}.}}{{\left( {\rm{c}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{No\;error}}.}}{{\left( {\rm{d}} \right)}}\)
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» B. b

Discussion

5890.	Direction: In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labeled a), b), c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts a), b) or c), indicate your response on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter ‘d)’ will signify a ‘No error’ response.a) Emphasis on equality of life ensures b)/ for the health and happiness c)/ of every individual. d)/ No error.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» C. c

Discussion

5891.	Directions: Identify the segment in the given sentence which contains the grammatical error.Most of voters in Taiwan seem to have once again voted for the democratic party and President Tsai Ing-wen.
A.	once again voted for
B.	the democratic party
C.	in Taiwan seem to have
D.	Most of voters
Answer» E.

Discussion

5892.	In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.A ethos of equality was one (1)/ of the major reasons for their (2)/ belief in ‘satguru'. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

5893.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The newspaper’s edition that day (reported over a) range of events.
A.	Are reporting about the
B.	Reported a
C.	Reporting the
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Reporting the

Discussion

5894.	A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.Tom said, "I was playing cricket".
A.	Tom said, who was playing cricket?
B.	Tom was playing cricket.
C.	Tom said that he had been playing cricket.
D.	Tom said he was playing cricket.
Answer» D. Tom said he was playing cricket.

Discussion

5895.	In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.I had hardly finished my work ______ the phone rang.
A.	then
B.	where
C.	than
D.	when
Answer» E.

Discussion

5896.	Directions: Out of the alternatives, choose the appropriate phrase to make the sentence meaningful.If you had joint accounts with ______ who died, then you will be responsible for the bills.
A.	everybody
B.	anyone
C.	everyone
D.	someone
Answer» E.

Discussion

5897.	Complete the sentence choosing the most appropriate option.If the management were to go back on their promises, there ______ a strike.
A.	is
B.	would be
C.	was
D.	was being
Answer» C. was

Discussion

5898.	Directions: How will you transform the sentence.'Mohan gave a clever reply' with an appropriate adverb?
A.	Mohan replied cleverly
B.	Mohan replied with cleverness
C.	Mohan's replies are clever
D.	Mohan is clever
Answer» B. Mohan replied with cleverness

Discussion

5899.	Choose the appropriate prepositionWe had to wait at the airport for five hours ______ take-off.
A.	before
B.	at
C.	along
D.	over
Answer» B. at

Discussion

5900.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.The question that there is life on other planets baffles scientists.
A.	The question that
B.	there is life
C.	baffles scientists
D.	on other planets
Answer» B. there is life

Discussion

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".We wouldn't want them to think we (doing) anything immoral.

Change the following sentence to Direct SpeechThe officer told his peon that he was not efficient.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The Arabian Nights (have been written) by Edward William Lane.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”He asked for a bank loan also he didn't have sufficient resources.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.Firecrackers have seized by the government went off while being defused on the banks of the river Ganga, in a town in West Bengal.

Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.Lack of formal education did not prevent Lincoln to become a great leader.

A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.Mr. Pattinson said, “I brought a chocolate for you.”

Fill in the blanks with correct option:___________ in the garage is motor oil.

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.The teacher suggested that the PTM be postponed to the third Saturday of the month.

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution'.Grandfather enjoys to share his childhood stories.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.He said, "Gandhi ji faced many awkward situations when he was living in South Africa."

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.A raise is important (1)/ since one had to beat (2)/ rising prices. (3)/ No Error (4)

Directions: Choose the option that is the correct indirect form of the given sentence.Megha said, "We will watch the movie tomorrow."

Ganga is the second ____________ river of India.

Identify the sentence with the least or no errors.

Out of the given options, choose the one which is the correct indirect speech of the sentence given below.The famous actor said, “It gives me great pleasure to be here this evening.”

Choose the correct form of Indirect Narration for the sentence given.He said to his master, "Pardon me Sir, never will I do such a thing again."

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Two elderly ladies narrated an rather improbable story to the police.

A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.Father said, "Rohit, you will be eligible to vote when you are 18."

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence given below which contains a grammatical error.The old woman in our locality is knowing for her hot temper.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".Partition (has been billed) as a distressing phase in the subcontinent’s history.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Rohit did not came to the oﬃce because he got held up due to the heavy rains.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Sujata and Kavita were sent to buy groceries for their neighborhood shop.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".It has (being) too dangerous for too many people.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.They said to me, "We will help your team if you sign on this document."

A sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.Nathan was called by the Principal for misbehaving in class.

Below are three alternatives which may be used to improve the sentence by replacing the words given in the brackets. You may choose option 1, 2 or 3. In case no improvement is needed, choose 4.Hardly had I finished cooking dinner (before) Rajesh arrived.

Excuse me, _______ time please?

Directions: Choose the passive voice of the sentence. Shut the door.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".You see a curtain of fog (hanged) low, suspended over the fresh green grass

Identify the correct sentence from the below options.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Jaipur, which is renown for its architecture, was founded about 300 years ago.

Directions: Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence: Though he was ______ disguised, he was captured by the police.

Change the voice of the given sentence:The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.

Directions: Identify the segment in the given sentence which contains the grammatical error.Most of voters in Taiwan seem to have once again voted for the democratic party and President Tsai Ing-wen.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The newspaper’s edition that day (reported over a) range of events.

A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.Tom said, "I was playing cricket".

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.I had hardly finished my work ______ the phone rang.

Directions: Out of the alternatives, choose the appropriate phrase to make the sentence meaningful.If you had joint accounts with ______ who died, then you will be responsible for the bills.

Complete the sentence choosing the most appropriate option.If the management were to go back on their promises, there ______ a strike.

Directions: How will you transform the sentence.'Mohan gave a clever reply' with an appropriate adverb?

Choose the appropriate prepositionWe had to wait at the airport for five hours ______ take-off.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.The question that there is life on other planets baffles scientists.