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51.

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 was until many years" later that Gandhi became a rebel against authority.

A. It was not until many years
B. It was till many years
C. It was not many years
D. Until It was many years
Answer» B. It was till many years
52.

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 "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
Answer» C. crimes grow rapidly
53.

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.Why "did you not threw" the bag away?

A. did you not throw
B. had you not threw
C. did you not thrown
D. you did not thrown
Answer» B. had you not threw
54.

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.If he has to spend five hours in the queue, it "was really a wastage".

A. is a really wastage
B. is real a wastage
C. has really a wastage
D. is really a wastage
Answer» E.
55.

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.Why "should the candidates be" afraid of English Language is not clear.

A. the candidates should be
B. do the candidates be
C. should be the candidates
D. are the candidates
Answer» B. do the candidates be
56.

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.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
Answer» C. did the sun rose
57.

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.If you are thinking about investigation overseas, "isn't it makes" sense to find an experience guide?

A. it is not making
B. doesn't it make
C. does it make
D. is it making
Answer» C. does it make
58.

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.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
Answer» B. cannot have
59.

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 easiest "of the thing to do" is to ask the address to the postman.

A. of the things to do
B. among the things did
C. of the thing to be done
D. of all the things done
Answer» B. among the things did
60.

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.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. to lord it over on
Answer» D. to lord it over on
61.

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.No sooner "do the bells ring" than the curtain rose.

A. did the bell ring
B. did the bells ring
C. had the bell rang
D. had the bell rung
Answer» C. had the bell rang
62.

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 meeting was "attended to by all" invitees.

A. all attended to by
B. attended by all
C. fully attended to by
D. like attending to all
Answer» C. fully attended to by
63.

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 long or short of it" is that I do not want to deal with that new firm.

A. The long and short of it
B. The long and short for it
C. The long or short for it
D. The shot and long for it
Answer» B. The long and short for it
64.

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 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
Answer» B. had admitted
65.

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 intruder stood quietly "for few moments"

A. for few time
B. for the few moments
C. for moments
D. for a few moments
Answer» E.
66.

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 don't know "how did the thief made" an escape.

A. how the thief did make
B. how the thief does make
C. how the thief made
D. how was the thief made
Answer» D. how was the thief made
67.

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 police has "so far succeeded in recovering" only a part of the stolen property.

A. thus far succeeded for recovery
B. so far succeeded in recovery of
C. as for as succeeded in recovery of
D. No correction required
Answer» E.
68.

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 doctor knew that I would eventually recover and do kind of work "I would be doing" before

A. would have been doing
B. would have done
C. had been done
D. had been doing
Answer» E.
69.

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 too important "for tolerating" any delay.

A. to tolerate
B. to tolerating
C. at tolerating
D. with tolerating
Answer» B. to tolerating
70.

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 "should not had" done it.

A. had not
B. should had not
C. should not have
D. should have
Answer» D. should have
71.

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 never "has and ever will take" such strong measures.

A. had taken nor will ever take
B. had taken and will ever take
C. has and never will take
D. had and ever will take
Answer» B. had taken and will ever take
72.

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 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
Answer» C. had been cheating
73.

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.Their earnings are such that they find it difficult "to make both ends to meet".

A. to makings both ends meet
B. to make both ends for meeting
C. to make both ends meet
D. for making both ends to meet
Answer» D. for making both ends to meet
74.

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 small child does whatever his father "was done".

A. has done
B. did
C. does
D. had done
Answer» D. had done
75.

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 ill health, the doctor has advised him "not to refrain from" smoking.

A. to not refrain from
B. to resort to
C. to refrain from
D. to be refrained from
Answer» D. to be refrained from
76.

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.Though we "have kept in mind to try and maintain" most facilities, we would like to request you to kindly bear with us any inconvenience that may be caused.

A. must keep in mind to try and maintain
B. have kept in mind trying and maintain
C. would keep in mind to try and to maintain
D. No correction required
Answer» E.
77.

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.One of the most significant "phenomenons" of our time has been the development of cinema.

A. phenomenon
B. phenomena
C. phenomenonna
D. phenomenonns
Answer» C. phenomenonna
78.

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 admired the speed with which he completed the work and "appreciating the method adopted" by him

A. appreciate the method being adopted
B. appreciated the method adopted
C. appreciate the method of adoption
D. appreciated the method adopting method
Answer» C. appreciate the method of adoption
79.

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 examined both the samples very carefully but failed to detect "any difference in" them.

A. some difference in
B. some difference between
C. any difference between
D. any difference among
Answer» D. any difference among
80.

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 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
Answer» C. on the heads of
81.

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 "can not always convey" ourselves in simple sentences.

A. cannot always convey
B. can not always express
C. cannot always express
D. can not always communicate
Answer» D. can not always communicate
82.

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."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
Answer» B. In case I would have
83.

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."Despite of their" differences on matters of principles, they all agree on the demand of hike is salary?

A. Despite their
B. Despite of the
C. Despite for their
D. Despite off their
Answer» B. Despite of the
84.

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 will be late if you "do not leave" now

A. did not leave
B. left
C. will not leave
D. No correction required
Answer» E.
85.

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 failed "in their attempt to repair" the demolished portion of that building.

A. for their attempt to repair
B. in their attempting to repair
C. with their attempt to repair
D. No correction required
Answer» E.
86.

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.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
Answer» E.
87.

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.Anand has the guts "to rise from" the occasion and come out successfully.

A. in rising from
B. to raise with
C. to rise to
D. to rise against
Answer» D. to rise against
88.

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 I realised" how close I was to the edge of the valley, I would not have carried the bags there.

A. Had I been realised
B. If I would have realised
C. When I realised
D. No correction required
Answer» E.
89.

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 "to who I sold" my house was a cheat.

A. to whom I sell
B. to who I sell
C. who was sold to
D. to whom I sold
Answer» E.
90.

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.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
Answer» D. one of them have access
91.

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 crops are dying; it "must not had" rained.

A. must had not
B. must not be
C. must not have
D. must not have been
Answer» D. must not have been
92.

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.Technology "must use to feed" the forces of change.

A. must be used to feed
B. must have been using to feed
C. must use having fed
D. must be using to feed
Answer» B. must have been using to feed
93.

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 has received no other message than an urgent telegram "asking him to rush his village" immediately.

A. asked him to rush his village
B. asking him to have rush his village
C. asking him to rush to his village
D. asking him rushing at his village
Answer» D. asking him rushing at his village
94.

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 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
Answer» B. taking it granted
95.

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 continued to work in the field "despite of the heavy rains".

A. even though there is heavy rain
B. although heavily rains
C. in spite the heavy rains
D. even though it rained heavily
Answer» E.
96.

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 was unanimously resolved that the parties "should unitedly undertook" launching of popular programmes.

A. should be united undertook
B. should be unitedly undertaken
C. should be unitedly undertake
D. should unitedly undertake
Answer» E.
97.

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 dislikes the word dislike, "isn't he"

A. didn't he
B. doesn't he
C. hasn't he
D. does he
Answer» C. hasn't he
98.

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 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
Answer» C. attempt to acquaint
99.

Correct the Sentence of the following Question: "Arms and the Man” have been written by George Bernard Shaw.

A. are written
B. are being written
C. has been written
D. has written
Answer» D. has written
100.

Correct the Sentence of the following Question: He enjoys to tell stories to children.

A. telling stories
B. how to tell stories
C. to narrate stories
D. narrating stories
Answer» B. how to tell stories