The following sentence has been divided into parts, which contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Either Ramesh or Reema have the keys to the cupboard
to the cupboard
the keys
Either Ramesh
or Reema have
Either-or is a conjunction pair that is used only for two subjects, and the verb is supplied according to the subject close to the verb (This is called rule of proximity) '.
Hence, the verb will be placed according to the subject "Reema" which is in singular form. Hence, 'has the keys' is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2:
Direction:- Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select 'no improvement required'.
The languages he can speak are English, Hindi, Marathi and Kannada.
No substitution required
can speak is
is speaking are
will speak are
No substitution required.
The sentence is grammatically correct.
Question 3:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
There was a range of ____________ that kept tourists engaged during the International Film Festival in Goa.
moments
employments
activities
conversions
Activities
Moment - a very brief period of time.
Conversions - the process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Employment - the state of having paid work.
Activity - something that you do, usually regularly and for enjoyment.
According to the context of the sentence option (d) is the most logical answer.
Question 4:
Direction:- Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select 'no improvement required'.
The languages he can speak are English, Hindi, Marathi and Kannada.
is speaking are
will speak are
can speak is
No substitution required
No substitution required.
The sentence is grammatically correct.
Question 5:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
After many years of ______________ the world's first test tube baby was born in
research
service
experience
success
research
'Research' means a detailed and careful study of something to find out more information about it. The given sentence states that the world's first test-tube baby was born after a detailed and careful study done for years.
Hence, 'research' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 6:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
For each question, four ____________ are given as options.
alternatives
alternates
altercations
alterations
Alternative means one of two or more things that you can choose between. The given sentence states that four options are given to choose between.
Hence, 'alternatives' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 7:
The following sentence has been divided into parts, which contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
According to a recent study, drinking green tea thrice a week is associated with a longest and healthy life.
is associated with
a longest and healthy life
According to a recent study
drinking green tea thrice a week
Use “a long and healthy life" in place of "a longest and healthy life".
There is no comparison so adjectives of positive degree will be used.So "According to a recent study, drinking green tea thrice a week is associated with a long and healthy life."is the correct sentence.
Question 8:
The following sentence has been divided into parts, which contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
According to a recent study, drinking green tea thrice a week is associated with a longest and healthy life.
a longest and healthy life
According to a recent study
drinking green tea thrice a week
is associated with
Use “a long and healthy life" in place of "a longest and healthy life".
There is no comparison so adjectives of positive degree will be used.So "According to a recent study, drinking green tea thrice a week is associated with a long and healthy life."is the correct sentence.
Question 9:
The following sentence has been divided into parts, which contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
A black small leather round bag (A) / was found at his door yesterday,(B) / which led to a lot of suspicions.(c) / No error.(D)
B
A
C
D
The correct answer is Option 1.
Replace 'black small leather round than' with 'small round black leather'.
If adjective of size ,colour,age etc. come together in a sentence ; they should be used in the following order.
Opinion - Size - Age- Shape - Color - Origin - Material - Purpose.
Example : I bought a beautiful , tiny, heart- shaped, purple,American,diamond wedding ring.
Question 10:
Direction:- Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select 'no improvement required'.
My hands were eager for tore up that awful letter.
to tear up
for tearing upon
No substitution
of tearing up
TEAR UP (phrasal verb): destroy something by pulling it into pieces; damage or destroy something by attacking it. We can either write "to + V1" or "for + V-ing" in a sentence. Both are grammatically correct.
