Grammar Quiz (13 June 2024)

The correct answer is '(A).

• The error lies in Part (A) of the sentence.

• In a sentence, the use of a modal verb 'must' with the verb talked i.e. V2 or V3 form of the verb 'talk' is incorrect.

• The modal verb 'must' is used to express obligation, give orders and give advice.

• The first/ basic/root form of the verb follows the modal verb 'must!'

Example: You must go to sleep now.

•  Therefore, the use of the verb 'talked' in Part (A) of the sentence should be replaced by its V1 form i.e. 'talk!

Hence, the correct answer is '(A).'

• The Correct Sentence: I must talk to you about the new project.

• Modal verbs don't use an 's' for the third person singular.

• Modal verbs make questions by inversion ('she can go' becomes 'can she go?').

• Modal verbs are followed directly by the infinitive of another verb (without 'to').

• Example: It's snowing, so it must be very cold outside.

                   This bill can't be right.

The erroneous part it: have to report to the field.

• The correct form of the verb in the given sentence should align with the subject 'Each of the players', which is singular.

• The phrase 'along with their coaches and managers' does not change the number of the subject. The subject remains singular because of the introductory phrase 'Each of the'.

• The correct verb form to use with a singular subject is 'has to', not 'have to'.

• Therefore, the error is in the part 'have to report to the field'. It should be corrected to 'has to report to the field' to match the singular subject.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2. Correct sentence: Each of the players, along with their coaches and managers, has to report to the field before sunrise.

The correct answer is might.

• Ought is used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions.

• Should is used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions.

• Might is a modal verb most commonly used to express possibility.

• Need to expresses the obligation.

• Clearly, the correct answer is 'might' as the sentence indicates the possibility of sleeping.

Correct sentence- Maria is not answering her phone though I have called her thrice. She might be asleep.

The correct answer is 'get at'.

• The incorrect part of the sentence: 'get at'.

• The correct verb phrase should be 'get along' in this case.

• It means to have a harmonious or friendly relationship. (सहजता से बना रहना)

Example: I don't get along with my neighbour. She is so rude!

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

The correct answer is "unaware".

Let us explore the given options:

• Recognised means acknowledged the existence, validity, or legality of someone or something.

• Unconfirmed means not confirmed as to truth or validity.

• Unaware means having no knowledge of a situation or fact.

• Renowned means a known or talked about by many people; famous.

• Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete Sentence: If the video clip of the murder had not been shared on social media, the world would likely have remained unaware of the tragedy.

The correct answer is "unaware".

Let us explore the given options:

• Recognised means acknowledged the existence, validity, or legality of someone or something.

• Unconfirmed means not confirmed as to truth or validity.

• Unaware means having no knowledge of a situation or fact.

• Renowned means a known or talked about by many people; famous.

• Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete Sentence: If the video clip of the murder had not been shared on social media, the world would likely have remained unaware of the tragedy.

The correct answer is 'Option 1' (A).

• The error lies in segment 'A' ("The game has play").

• The phrase should be "has been played", making the corrected phrase: "The game has been played".

• This kind of error originates from incorrect verb form usage in passive voice.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1' (A).

• Option 2 (B) 'by all', does not contain an error once the clause in segment A is corrected.

Option 3 (C) 'the students', is grammatically correct.

Option 4 (D) 'No error', is incorrect as there is an error in segment A.

The correct answer is 'Option 3' i.e. 'Never put of'.

• The error lies in the phrasal verb "put of".

• The correct phrasal verb should be "put off" which means to delay or postpone.

• The segment "Never put of" should be corrected to "Never put off".

• Using "of" instead of "off" alters the intended meaning of the phrase.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: 'Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today'.

• "You can do today" and "until tomorrow what" are correct in the context of the sentence.

• "Off" (बंद) in this context is a preposition indicating a change in position or state, while "of" (का) indicates belonging or association.

The correct answer is Option 3.

• The word 'hour' when pronounced gives the vowel sound. Therefore, we use the indefinite article 'an' before vowel sounding words.

• Therefore, the correct option to substitute the underlined segment is 'for an hour'.

The correct answer is option 4.

• The phrase 'by virtue of' means 'because or as a result of.

• All other phrases are incorrect.

Correct sentence- He succeeded by virtue of his perseverance and hard work.