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1.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.The population of Tokyo is "greater than that of any other" town in the world.

A. greatest among any other
B. greater than all other
C. greater than those of any other
D. No correction required
Answer» E.
2.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer."Shapes" of gods and goddess are worshipped by people.

A. Images
B. Reflections
C. Clay shapes
D. Clay toys
Answer» B. Reflections
3.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.He found the gold coin "as he cleans" the floor.

A. as he had cleaned
B. while he cleans
C. which he is cleaning
D. while cleaning
Answer» E.
4.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.I need not offer any explanation regarding this incident - my behaviour "is speaking itself".

A. will speak to itself
B. speaks for itself
C. has been speaking
D. speaks about itself
Answer» C. has been speaking
5.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.For many centuries in Indian History there was no city so famous "like" the city of Ujjain.

A. as
B. such as
C. likewise
D. so like
Answer» B. such as
6.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.They "were all shocked at" his failure in the competition.

A. were shocked at all
B. had all shocked at
C. had all shocked by
D. No correction required
Answer» E.
7.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer."You need not come unless you want to".

A. You don't need to come unless you want to
B. You come only when you want to
C. You come unless you don't want to
D. You needn't come until you don't want to
Answer» B. You come only when you want to
8.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.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
Answer» C. were deferred to
9.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.The performance of our players was rather "worst than I had expected".

A. bad as I had expected
B. worse than I had expected
C. worse than expectation
D. worst than was expected
Answer» C. worse than expectation
10.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.The orator "had been left" the auditorium before the audience stood up.

A. had been leaving
B. was left
C. had left
D. would leave
Answer» D. would leave
11.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.I have got some tea, but I do not have "a" sugar.

A. some
B. got
C. more
D. any
Answer» E.
12.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.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. No correction required
Answer» E.
13.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.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
Answer» C. beginning of the film was over
14.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.All the allegations "levelled against" him were found to be baseless.

A. level against
B. level with
C. levelling with
D. No correction required
Answer» E.
15.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.He "hesitated to listen to" what his brother was saying.

A. listened to hesitate
B. hesitated listen to
C. hesitates to listening
D. No correction required
Answer» E.
16.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.My hair "stood off ends" when I saw the horrible sight.

A. stood at ends
B. stood on ends
C. stood to ends
D. stands on ends
Answer» C. stood to ends
17.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.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
Answer» C. have to active in safeguarding
18.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.He confidentially asked the crowd if they thought he was right and the crowd shouted "that they did".

A. that he did
B. that they had
C. that he is
D. No correction required
Answer» E.
19.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.The people generally try to "curry favour" with the corrupt but influential person.

A. cook favour
B. seek favour
C. extract favour
D. No correction required
Answer» E.
20.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.The tea-estate administration is "in such mess there" is no leader to set the things right.

A. in such a mess here
B. in a such mess that here
C. in such a mess that there
D. with such a mess that there
Answer» D. with such a mess that there
21.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.In addition "to enhanced their reputations" through strategic use of philanthropy, companies are sponsoring social initiatives to open new markets.

A. of enhancing their reputation
B. to having enhance their reputation
C. to enhancing their reputation
D. to have their reputation enhancing
Answer» D. to have their reputation enhancing
22.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.The world has seen "small" real attempt at population and resource planning.

A. few
B. little
C. less
D. a few
Answer» C. less
23.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.The moment the manager came to know fraudulent action of his assistant, he "order immediately dismissed him".

A. immediately ordered his dismissed
B. ordered his immediate dismissal
C. immediately order dismissal of his
D. ordered for immediately dismissal of him
Answer» C. immediately order dismissal of his
24.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer."What happens to" all those travellers on the ship was not known?

A. What happened of
B. What happened in
C. What is that happens to
D. What happened to
Answer» E.
25.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.The prosecution failed "in" establish in every case today.

A. to
B. on
C. as
D. upon
Answer» B. on
26.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer."By such time" you finish that chapter, I will write a letter.

A. The time when
B. By the time
C. By that time
D. The time
Answer» C. By that time
27.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.It is always better to make people realise the importance of discipline than to "impose them on it".

A. impose it with them
B. impose them with it
C. imposing them on it
D. impose it on them
Answer» E.
28.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.She cooks, washes dishes, does her homework and "then relaxing".

A. relaxing then
B. then is relaxing
C. relaxing is then
D. then relaxes
Answer» E.
29.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.Making friends is more rewarding than "to make enemies".

A. to be unsociable
B. to be sociable
C. being unsociable
D. making enemies
Answer» E.
30.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.I "earnestly believe that" you will visit our relatives during your forthcoming trip to Mumbai.

A. had hardly believe that
B. sincerely would believe
C. certainly believing that
D. No correction required
Answer» E.
31.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.The drama had many scenes which were so humorous that it was "hardly possible to keep" a straight face.

A. hardly possible for keeping
B. hardly impossible for keeping
C. hardly impossible for keep
D. No correction required
Answer» E.
32.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.What "does agonise me most" is not this criticism, but the trivial reason behind it.

A. most agonising me
B. agonises me most
C. agonising me most
D. I most agonised
Answer» C. agonising me most
33.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.Acquisition of certain specific skills "can be facilitated from" general awareness, education to novel situations

A. can be facilitated by
B. may facilitate through
C. can be felicitated with
D. may be felicitated with
Answer» B. may facilitate through
34.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.They have a scheme of rewarding "the best of the performers" every year.

A. a best performer
B. the best among the performer
C. a best among performer
D. No correction required
Answer» E.
35.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.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
Answer» C. are
36.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.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
Answer» D. as if not
37.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.Can you tell me "why did you not speak" the truth?

A. why did not you speak
B. that why did you not speak
C. why you did not speak
D. why did you not spoke
Answer» D. why did you not spoke
38.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.Because of his mastery in this field, his suggestions "are wide accepted".

A. are widely accepted
B. widely acceptance
C. have widely accepted
D. have been wide accepted
Answer» B. widely acceptance
39.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.Most of the Indian workers are "as healthy as, if not healthier" than, British workers.

A. as if healthy as not healthier
B. healthier but not as healthy
C. as healthy, if not healthier
D. No correction required
Answer» E.
40.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.They "are not beware of" all the facts

A. are not aware for
B. are not aware of
C. are not to be aware
D. must not to be aware for
Answer» C. are not to be aware
41.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.We demonstrated to them how we "were prepared" the artistic patterns.

A. are prepared
B. have prepared
C. are preparing
D. had prepared
Answer» E.
42.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.The moment they saw me, "they were delight"

A. had delighted
B. were delighted
C. are delighted
D. have been delighted
Answer» C. are delighted
43.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.He is a singer of repute, but his "yesterday's performance was" quite disappointing.

A. performances of yesterday were
B. yesterday performance was
C. yesterday performance were
D. No correction required
Answer» E.
44.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.There are not many men who are so famous that they are frequently referred to by their "short names" only

A. initials
B. signatures
C. pictures
D. middle names
Answer» B. signatures
45.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.This is one of the most important "inventions of this century".

A. invention of this century
B. invention of these century
C. invention of centuries
D. No correction required
Answer» E.
46.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer."Friends and comrades, the light has gone "away from" our lives and there is darkness everywhere"

A. off
B. out of
C. out from
D. out off
Answer» C. out from
47.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.Maria unnecessarily "picked up" a quarrel with Rani and left the party hurried.

A. has picked up
B. picked on
C. picked
D. picking up
Answer» D. picking up
48.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer."Had you been told me" about your problem, I would have helped you.

A. If you would have told
B. Had you have told
C. had you told
D. If you have told
Answer» D. If you have told
49.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.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
Answer» E.
50.

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase quotation marks to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.The man who has committed such a serious crime must "get the mostly severe" punishment.

A. be getting the mostly severely
B. get the most severe
C. have got the most severely
D. have been getting the severe most
Answer» C. have got the most severely