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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Scarcely did I reach the airport, (a)/nervous and tense, than the plane took off, (b)/leaving me stranded in an alien place (c)/ No error (d)
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(b) when will replace than because.
scarcely , hardly , barely are followed by when Look at the examples given below :
We had scarcely sat down at the table, when the phone rang.
The sentence can also be written like this –
Scarcely had we sat down at the table, when the phone rang.
Hence, nervous and tense, when the plane took off
is the right usageIncorrect
(b) when will replace than because.
scarcely , hardly , barely are followed by when Look at the examples given below :
We had scarcely sat down at the table, when the phone rang.
The sentence can also be written like this –
Scarcely had we sat down at the table, when the phone rang.
Hence, nervous and tense, when the plane took off
is the right usage -
Question 2 of 20
2. Question
The power to (a)/distinguish between differences (b)/is the basis of science and art (c)/No error (d)
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(b) between differences will not be used because – use of distinguish between differences is superfluous. Here, distinguish (Verb) itself means to recognise the difference between two people or things; differentiate.
Look at the examples given below :
It was hard to distinguish one twin from the other. It was hard to find the difference between one twin and the other.Incorrect
(b) between differences will not be used because – use of distinguish between differences is superfluous. Here, distinguish (Verb) itself means to recognise the difference between two people or things; differentiate.
Look at the examples given below :
It was hard to distinguish one twin from the other. It was hard to find the difference between one twin and the other. -
Question 3 of 20
3. Question
I have (a)/seen her only once (b)/ but I’m liking her a lot (c)/No error (d)
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(c) I like will replace I’m liking because –
like (Verb) is a word used for expressing emotion. It is not used in Progressive/ Continuous form . Look at the examples given below :
I am liking peanuts(×) I like peanuts( )
Hence, but I’m liking her a lot is the right usageIncorrect
(c) I like will replace I’m liking because –
like (Verb) is a word used for expressing emotion. It is not used in Progressive/ Continuous form . Look at the examples given below :
I am liking peanuts(×) I like peanuts( )
Hence, but I’m liking her a lot is the right usage -
Question 4 of 20
4. Question
I told him (a)/that we enjoyed very much (b)/at the party (c)/ No error (d)
Correct
(b) had enjoyed will replace enjoyed because – the basic form in this sentence is as follows : Subject + had + Verb
We had enjoyed(Past Participle Form)
Look at the examples given below :
I had written the letter before you came home. I wish I had been brave enough.
Hence, that we had enjoyed very much is the right usage.Incorrect
(b) had enjoyed will replace enjoyed because – the basic form in this sentence is as follows : Subject + had + Verb
We had enjoyed(Past Participle Form)
Look at the examples given below :
I had written the letter before you came home. I wish I had been brave enough.
Hence, that we had enjoyed very much is the right usage. -
Question 5 of 20
5. Question
John is working very hardly (a)/ as the examinations (b)/are fast approaching (c)/No error (d)
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(a) hard will replace hardly because – hardly (Adv.) : almost no/ not/ none but hard (Adj.) : needing/ using effort. Look at the examples given below :
It is a hard shoveling snow. There is hardly any tea left.
Hence, John is working very hard is the right usage.Incorrect
(a) hard will replace hardly because – hardly (Adv.) : almost no/ not/ none but hard (Adj.) : needing/ using effort. Look at the examples given below :
It is a hard shoveling snow. There is hardly any tea left.
Hence, John is working very hard is the right usage. -
Question 6 of 20
6. Question
He ate (a)/ nothing (b)/ since yesterday (c)/ No error (d)
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(a) has eaten will replace ate because –
Since is used with the Present/ Past Perfect Tense that indicates a time from the past until a later past time, or until now
Look at the examples given below :
I haven’t eaten since breakfast.
He has been working in a bank since leaving school. Hence, He has eaten is the right usageIncorrect
(a) has eaten will replace ate because –
Since is used with the Present/ Past Perfect Tense that indicates a time from the past until a later past time, or until now
Look at the examples given below :
I haven’t eaten since breakfast.
He has been working in a bank since leaving school. Hence, He has eaten is the right usage -
Question 7 of 20
7. Question
An experimental vaccine (a)/ has brought (b)/ glimmer of hope for the malarial researchers (c)/ No error (d)
Correct
(c) a will be used before glimmer because –
when you mention something for the first time, we use a/ an (Indef. Art.).
Look at the examples given below :
I have a problem.
Do you have a solution to this ?
Hence, a glimmer of hope for the malarial researchers is the right usageIncorrect
(c) a will be used before glimmer because –
when you mention something for the first time, we use a/ an (Indef. Art.).
Look at the examples given below :
I have a problem.
Do you have a solution to this ?
Hence, a glimmer of hope for the malarial researchers is the right usage -
Question 8 of 20
8. Question
After making me wait for two agonising hours (a)/ the great man called me in (b)/ and asked me what do I want (c)/ No error (d)
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(c) what I wanted will replace what do I want because –
in Indirect Speech , an interrogative sentence is converted into Assertive Sentence in which the Subject is used before the Verb.Incorrect
(c) what I wanted will replace what do I want because –
in Indirect Speech , an interrogative sentence is converted into Assertive Sentence in which the Subject is used before the Verb. -
Question 9 of 20
9. Question
The ebb and flow of the tides (a)/ are (b)/ now understood (c)/ No error (d)
Correct
(b) is will replace are because –
The ebb and flow refers to a single Subject , So the
Verb will be Singular .Incorrect
(b) is will replace are because –
The ebb and flow refers to a single Subject , So the
Verb will be Singular . -
Question 10 of 20
10. Question
The green paint on the wall (a)/ provides a suitable contrast (b)/ with the yellow doors (c)/ No error (d)
Correct
(d) No error
Incorrect
(d) No error
-
Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Even today (a)/ it is incredulous to think (b)/ that men have walked on the moon /(c) No error (d)
Correct
(b) incredible will replace incredulous because – incredulous (Adj.) : not willing or not able to believe something
incredible (Adj.) : unbelievable; very difficult to believe
Look at the examples given below :
It was an incredible story.
There was a brief, incredulous silence.
Hence, it is incredible to think is the right usageIncorrect
(b) incredible will replace incredulous because – incredulous (Adj.) : not willing or not able to believe something
incredible (Adj.) : unbelievable; very difficult to believe
Look at the examples given below :
It was an incredible story.
There was a brief, incredulous silence.
Hence, it is incredible to think is the right usage -
Question 12 of 20
12. Question
The firemen wore (a)/ inflammable clothing (b)/ for protection / (c) No error (d)
Correct
(b) non-flammable will replace inflammable because –
inflammable (Adj.) : liable to catch fire easily non-flammable (Adj.) : not likely to burn easily Look at the examples given below :
We should always use clothes that are non-flammable . These gases are highly inflammable .
Hence, non-inflammable clothing is the right usageIncorrect
(b) non-flammable will replace inflammable because –
inflammable (Adj.) : liable to catch fire easily non-flammable (Adj.) : not likely to burn easily Look at the examples given below :
We should always use clothes that are non-flammable . These gases are highly inflammable .
Hence, non-inflammable clothing is the right usage -
Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Beside food, (a)/ the pilgrims carried (b)/ some medicines /(c) No error (d)
Correct
(a) besides will replace beside because – beside (Prep.) : at the side of and besides (Prep.) : in addition to; apart from Look at the examples given below :
He sat beside her all night.
We have lots of things in common besides music Hence, Besides food is the right usage.Incorrect
(a) besides will replace beside because – beside (Prep.) : at the side of and besides (Prep.) : in addition to; apart from Look at the examples given below :
He sat beside her all night.
We have lots of things in common besides music Hence, Besides food is the right usage. -
Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Adults suffering chicken pox (a)/ can develop (b)/ all kinds of complications (c) No error (d)
Correct
(a) from will be used before chicken pox because –
Suffer (Verb) is followed by from (Prep.) Look at the examples given below :
He suffers from asthma( ) He suffers asthma(×)
Hence, Adults suffering from chicken pox is the right usageIncorrect
(a) from will be used before chicken pox because –
Suffer (Verb) is followed by from (Prep.) Look at the examples given below :
He suffers from asthma( ) He suffers asthma(×)
Hence, Adults suffering from chicken pox is the right usage -
Question 15 of 20
15. Question
The well-known pianist (a)/ had to practice for several hours a day (b)/ even after he rose to fame (c)/ No error (d)
Correct
(b) practise will replace practice because – practice is a Noun and practise is a Verb. practice (Noun) : a habit; a repeated exercise practise (Verb) : to do frequently; carry out an action Look at the examples given below :
It was his practice to walk five miles every day. She practises the piano daily.
Hence, had to practise for several hours a day is the right usageIncorrect
(b) practise will replace practice because – practice is a Noun and practise is a Verb. practice (Noun) : a habit; a repeated exercise practise (Verb) : to do frequently; carry out an action Look at the examples given below :
It was his practice to walk five miles every day. She practises the piano daily.
Hence, had to practise for several hours a day is the right usage -
Question 16 of 20
16. Question
The Prime Minister was asked (a)/ to write a forward (b)/ to the book (c)/ No error (d)
Correct
(b) foreword will replace forward because –
a foreword , is a short introduction at the beginning of a book written by somebody other than the author. Look at the examples given below :
He was asked to write a foreword for her book. They ran forward to welcome her.
Hence, to write a fore word is the right usageIncorrect
(b) foreword will replace forward because –
a foreword , is a short introduction at the beginning of a book written by somebody other than the author. Look at the examples given below :
He was asked to write a foreword for her book. They ran forward to welcome her.
Hence, to write a fore word is the right usage -
Question 17 of 20
17. Question
I must complement you (a)/ on your good manners (b)/ and your impeccable behaviour (c)/ No error (d)
Correct
(a) compliment will replace complement because – compliment (Verb) : to express admiration of; congratulate
complement (Verb) : to add to/ make complete
If one thing complements another, the two things increase each other’s good qualities when they are brought together.
If you compliment someone, you tell him that you admire him.Incorrect
(a) compliment will replace complement because – compliment (Verb) : to express admiration of; congratulate
complement (Verb) : to add to/ make complete
If one thing complements another, the two things increase each other’s good qualities when they are brought together.
If you compliment someone, you tell him that you admire him. -
Question 18 of 20
18. Question
The sweets (a)/ were shared (b)/ between the four girls /(c) No error (d)
Correct
(c) among will replace between because – between is used when only two persons or things are involved.
among expresses a relationship when more than two persons/ things are involved.
Look at the examples given below :
She had to choose between work and her family. He divided his money among his brothers and sisters. Hence, among the four girls is the right usageIncorrect
(c) among will replace between because – between is used when only two persons or things are involved.
among expresses a relationship when more than two persons/ things are involved.
Look at the examples given below :
She had to choose between work and her family. He divided his money among his brothers and sisters. Hence, among the four girls is the right usage -
Question 19 of 20
19. Question
The long-distance train (a)/ which met with an accident (b)/ was carrying some army personal / (c) No error (d)
Correct
(c) personnel will replace personal because – personnel (Noun) is used for people employed by or active in an organization, a business, or service personal (Adj.) is related to a particular person
Look at the examples given below :
This is my personal opinion.
We have advertised for extra security personnel .
Personnel is a Plural Noun .
Hence, was carrying some army personnel is the right usage.Incorrect
(c) personnel will replace personal because – personnel (Noun) is used for people employed by or active in an organization, a business, or service personal (Adj.) is related to a particular person
Look at the examples given below :
This is my personal opinion.
We have advertised for extra security personnel .
Personnel is a Plural Noun .
Hence, was carrying some army personnel is the right usage. -
Question 20 of 20
20. Question
The young men from Japan (a)/ found the assent of the mountain (b)/ hard going (c)/ No error (d)
Correct
(b) ascent will replace assent because –
ascent (Noun) : an upward slope; the process/ act of going upward but
assent (Noun) : to express agreement or acceptance, as of a proposal
Look at the examples given below :
The director has given her assent to the proposals. The cart began its gradual ascent up the hill.
Hence, found the ascent of the mountain is the right usage.Incorrect
(b) ascent will replace assent because –
ascent (Noun) : an upward slope; the process/ act of going upward but
assent (Noun) : to express agreement or acceptance, as of a proposal
Look at the examples given below :
The director has given her assent to the proposals. The cart began its gradual ascent up the hill.
Hence, found the ascent of the mountain is the right usage.
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