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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
(a) They agreed (b) to repair the damage (c) freely of charge (d) No error
Correct
(c) free of charge will replace freely of charge .
free of charge (Adj.) : without payment Look at the examples given below : Children under five travel free (of charge) .Incorrect
(c) free of charge will replace freely of charge .
free of charge (Adj.) : without payment Look at the examples given below : Children under five travel free (of charge) . -
Question 2 of 20
2. Question
(a) When Darun heard the news that his father had been hospitalised (b) he cancelled his trip (c) and returned back to his village (d) No error
Correct
(c) back will not be used with returned because – return (Verb) : to come/ go back from one place to another
Hence, and returned to his village is the right usageIncorrect
(c) back will not be used with returned because – return (Verb) : to come/ go back from one place to another
Hence, and returned to his village is the right usage -
Question 3 of 20
3. Question
(a) The Governing Board (b) comprises of (c) several distinguished personalities (d) No error
Correct
(b) of will not be used with comprises because –
comprises (Verb) : to consist of
It can also be used as be comprised of (Idiom) Look at the examples given below :
The staff comprises eight physicians, twenty nurses and various administrative people.
The sales network is comprised of independent outlets and chain stores.
Hence, comprises will replace comprises ofIncorrect
(b) of will not be used with comprises because –
comprises (Verb) : to consist of
It can also be used as be comprised of (Idiom) Look at the examples given below :
The staff comprises eight physicians, twenty nurses and various administrative people.
The sales network is comprised of independent outlets and chain stores.
Hence, comprises will replace comprises of -
Question 4 of 20
4. Question
(a) My uncle does not spend (b) so much money on that house (c) unless he thinks of moving in soon (d) No error
Correct
(a) will not will replace does not because –
the sentence is indicating a Condition that is likely to be fulfilled. Hence, will + Verb will be used in the Main Clause .
Hence, My uncle will not spend is the right usageIncorrect
(a) will not will replace does not because –
the sentence is indicating a Condition that is likely to be fulfilled. Hence, will + Verb will be used in the Main Clause .
Hence, My uncle will not spend is the right usage -
Question 5 of 20
5. Question
(a) Neither my sister nor my brothers (b) are interested (c) in moving to another house (d) No error
Correct
(d) No error
Look at the examples given below :
Neither my sister nor my brother is interested.
Neither my sister nor my brothers are interested.Incorrect
(d) No error
Look at the examples given below :
Neither my sister nor my brother is interested.
Neither my sister nor my brothers are interested. -
Question 6 of 20
6. Question
We saw (a)/ sand sculptures (b)/ in the beach (c)/ No error (d)
Correct
(c) on the beach will replace in the beach on (Prep.) is used for a surface
in (Prep.) is used for an enclosed space
Look at the examples given below :
I am currently staying in a hotel.
The author’s name is on the cover of the book.Incorrect
(c) on the beach will replace in the beach on (Prep.) is used for a surface
in (Prep.) is used for an enclosed space
Look at the examples given below :
I am currently staying in a hotel.
The author’s name is on the cover of the book. -
Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Everybody in the office (a)/ has left early, (b)/ haven’t they ? (c)/ No error (d)
Correct
(d) No error.
Incorrect
(d) No error.
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
The teacher told that (a)/ the students should have gone to the library (b)/ instead of having wasted their time (c)/ No error (d)
Correct
(a) said will replace told because –
the structure of the sentence when we use told is as follows :
Anne
told me that her brother was —
told object that what was said
told is followed by an Object .
Anne said that her brother was buying a car. Hence, The teacher said that is the right usageIncorrect
(a) said will replace told because –
the structure of the sentence when we use told is as follows :
Anne
told me that her brother was —
told object that what was said
told is followed by an Object .
Anne said that her brother was buying a car. Hence, The teacher said that is the right usage -
Question 9 of 20
9. Question
He is (a)/ one of the tallest boy (b)/ in the class (c)/ No error (d)
Correct
(b) boys will replace boy because –
one of is followed by a Plural Noun/ Pronoun Look at the examples given below :
One of my fingers is hurting.
One of them is a crook.
Hence, one of the tallest boys is the right usageIncorrect
(b) boys will replace boy because –
one of is followed by a Plural Noun/ Pronoun Look at the examples given below :
One of my fingers is hurting.
One of them is a crook.
Hence, one of the tallest boys is the right usage -
Question 10 of 20
10. Question
He was awarded (a)/ with a doctorate degree (b)/ for his new invention (c)/ No error (d)
Correct
(b) with a doctorate will replace with a doctorate degree because –
doctorate ( Noun) is a degree of doctor So, degree will not be used with doctorate Look at the examples given below :
He was awarded a doctor’s degree in Music. He was awarded a doctorate in Philosophy. with a doctor degree can also be used.Incorrect
(b) with a doctorate will replace with a doctorate degree because –
doctorate ( Noun) is a degree of doctor So, degree will not be used with doctorate Look at the examples given below :
He was awarded a doctor’s degree in Music. He was awarded a doctorate in Philosophy. with a doctor degree can also be used. -
Question 11 of 20
11. Question
None of the diplomats at the conference (a)/was able either to comprehend (b)/ or solve the problem (c)/No error (d)
Correct
(b) either will not be used because –
either or is used when we are mentioning two alternatives and we want to say that no other alternative is possible.
or is used with negative words. Look at the examples given below : The house is not large or glamorous.
He must have thought that I was either stupid or rude. Hence, was able to comprehend is the right usageIncorrect
(b) either will not be used because –
either or is used when we are mentioning two alternatives and we want to say that no other alternative is possible.
or is used with negative words. Look at the examples given below : The house is not large or glamorous.
He must have thought that I was either stupid or rude. Hence, was able to comprehend is the right usage -
Question 12 of 20
12. Question
The whole block of flats (a)/ including two shops (b)/ was destroyed in fire (c)/No error (d)
Correct
(c) destroyed by fire will replace destroyed in fire
because –
by (Prep.) indicates the agent after a Passive Verb as in –
Seeds eaten by the birds —–
He was knocked down by a bus.
Passive Verb Prep. agent
Hence, was destroyed by fire is the right usageIncorrect
(c) destroyed by fire will replace destroyed in fire
because –
by (Prep.) indicates the agent after a Passive Verb as in –
Seeds eaten by the birds —–
He was knocked down by a bus.
Passive Verb Prep. agent
Hence, was destroyed by fire is the right usage -
Question 13 of 20
13. Question
They were having (a)/ a birthday party at home (b)/ next week (c)/No error (d)
Correct
(a) are going to have will replace were having
because –
going to is used when we want to talk about a plan for the future.
Look at the examples given below :
We are going to have lunch after : p.m. They are going to launch it next month.
Hence, They are going to have is the right usageIncorrect
(a) are going to have will replace were having
because –
going to is used when we want to talk about a plan for the future.
Look at the examples given below :
We are going to have lunch after : p.m. They are going to launch it next month.
Hence, They are going to have is the right usage -
Question 14 of 20
14. Question
The inaugural function (a)/ is temporarily interrupted (b)/ as the lights suddenly went out (c)/No error (d)
Correct
(b) was will replace is because –
the sentence is in Past Tense and the action indicates
Past Time .
Hence, was temporarily interrupted is the right usageIncorrect
(b) was will replace is because –
the sentence is in Past Tense and the action indicates
Past Time .
Hence, was temporarily interrupted is the right usage -
Question 15 of 20
15. Question
He always practises (a)/ the justice and cares (b)/ for moral principles (c)/No error (d)
Correct
(b) the (Def. Art.) will not be used with justice
because –
justice (Noun) is an Uncountable Noun that refers to something in a general sense.
Look at the examples given below :
In the interest of justice , we should treat everyone the same.
They are demanding equal rights and justice . Hence, justice and cares is the right usageIncorrect
(b) the (Def. Art.) will not be used with justice
because –
justice (Noun) is an Uncountable Noun that refers to something in a general sense.
Look at the examples given below :
In the interest of justice , we should treat everyone the same.
They are demanding equal rights and justice . Hence, justice and cares is the right usage -
Question 16 of 20
16. Question
His assistants have (a)/ and are still doing (b)/ excellent work for the organisation (c)/No error (d)
Correct
(a) have done will replace have because –
The action has started in the Past and continues in the Present . So, Present Perfect Tense will be used. The Present Perfect is formed from the Present Tense of the Verb and the Past Participle of the Verb.
Look at the example given below :
I have walked two miles already (I’m still walking)
Present Past Tense Participle
Hence, His assistants have done is the right usage The critics have praised the film since it came out.
Present Past Tense Participle
(and they continue to do so.)Incorrect
(a) have done will replace have because –
The action has started in the Past and continues in the Present . So, Present Perfect Tense will be used. The Present Perfect is formed from the Present Tense of the Verb and the Past Participle of the Verb.
Look at the example given below :
I have walked two miles already (I’m still walking)
Present Past Tense Participle
Hence, His assistants have done is the right usage The critics have praised the film since it came out.
Present Past Tense Participle
(and they continue to do so.) -
Question 17 of 20
17. Question
Thanks to medical research (a)/ our lives have become (b)/ healthier and long (c)/No error (d)
Correct
(c) longer will replace long because –
Double Comparatives are often used for emphasizing the importance of doing/ not doing a certain activity. They describe a cause–and–effect process
The format of double comparatives is as follows :
The + comparative + subject + verb + the + comparative + Subject + Verb as in –
The easier the test is ,
The comparative Subject Verb to prepare.
the longer students will wait
the comparative Subject Verb
Hence, healthier and longer is the right usageIncorrect
(c) longer will replace long because –
Double Comparatives are often used for emphasizing the importance of doing/ not doing a certain activity. They describe a cause–and–effect process
The format of double comparatives is as follows :
The + comparative + subject + verb + the + comparative + Subject + Verb as in –
The easier the test is ,
The comparative Subject Verb to prepare.
the longer students will wait
the comparative Subject Verb
Hence, healthier and longer is the right usage -
Question 18 of 20
18. Question
The first task is provided (a)/ sufficient arable land (b)/ to the dispossessed farmers (c)/ No error (d)
Correct
(a) to provide/ providing will replace provided . Hence, The first task is providing/ to provide is the right usage.
Incorrect
(a) to provide/ providing will replace provided . Hence, The first task is providing/ to provide is the right usage.
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
Paper should be (a)/ recycle (b)/ if possible (c)/No error (d)
Correct
(b) recycled will replace recycle because –
Past Participle form of the Verb is used with should be and the sentence is in Passive Voice .
The structure is as follows :
Subject + should be + Past Participle form of the Verb
Paper should be recycledIncorrect
(b) recycled will replace recycle because –
Past Participle form of the Verb is used with should be and the sentence is in Passive Voice .
The structure is as follows :
Subject + should be + Past Participle form of the Verb
Paper should be recycled -
Question 20 of 20
20. Question
No sooner did he see (a)/ the traffic policeman (b)/ he wore seat belt (c)/No error (d)
Correct
(c) than he wore the seat belt will replace he wore seat belt because –
No sooner _ than are the correct correlatives .
Look at the examples given below :
No sooner had I arrived at the station than the train came.
No sooner did we hear the noise than we rushed to
the spot.Incorrect
(c) than he wore the seat belt will replace he wore seat belt because –
No sooner _ than are the correct correlatives .
Look at the examples given below :
No sooner had I arrived at the station than the train came.
No sooner did we hear the noise than we rushed to
the spot.
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