The following sentence has been divided into parts, which contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
As soon the gun shot was heard, people ran out in panic.
gun shot was heard
in panic
As soon the
people ran out
As soon the
'As soon as' is the correct phrase which means immediately at or just after the time that.
Hence, 'As soon as the' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 2:
The following sentence has been divided into parts, which contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
He knows that / he has no other option / but to work hard.
No error
he has no other option
but to work hard
He knows that
but to work hard.
When 'but' is used as a preposition in a sentence it takes bare infinitive means without the preposition 'to'.
Hence, 'to' must be removed from the given sentence & 'but work hard' becomes the most appropriate answer.
Question 3:
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
the keys
or Reema have
to the cupboard
Either Ramesh
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 4:
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 5:
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'.
Megha's habit of procrastination puts her colleagueson lot of trouble.
into lot troubles
in lot of troubles
No improvement required
to a lot of trouble
to a lot of trouble
The phrase 'put someone to trouble' means make somebody work extra and cause problems. Similarly in the given sentence, Megha's habit makes his colleagues do extra work and creates problems. Hence, 'to a lot of trouble' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 6:
The following sentence has been divided into parts, which contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
The big ship sank and everyone abroad drowned.
sank
The big ship
abroad drowned.
and everyone
In the given sentence, instead of 'abroad' ' on board' should be used because 'Abroad' means in or to a foreign country or countries & 'On board' means available or situated on a ship, aircraft, or another vehicle.
Hence, 'on board' will be the correct sentence structure.
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.
He knows that / he has no other option / but to work hard.
No error
He knows that
he has no other option
but to work hard
but to work hard.
When 'but' is used as a preposition in a sentence it takes bare infinitive means without the preposition 'to'.
Hence, 'to' must be removed from the given sentence & 'but work hard' becomes the most appropriate answer.
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
drinking green tea thrice a week
is associated with
According to a recent study
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.
The manager said that Rahul does not wants to go to Mumbai for the new project.
said that
does not wants
for the new project
to go to
Rule:- First or the base form of the verb is used with do/does/did. So, Replace 'wants' with 'want' to make the sentence grammatically correct.
Question 10:
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)
A
D
C
B
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.
