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Parallelism, Modifier, Repetition and Redundancy

Description: Parallelism Modifier Repetition and Redundancy (easy)
Number of Questions: 25
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Tags: Parallelism Modifier Repetition and Redundancy (easy) Double Usage, Repetition and Redundancy Redundancy Modifiers Parts of Speech Parallelism Subject Verb Agreement
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Directions: Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

  1. Even though he was over ninety

  2. he still enjoyed reading novels

  3. and sometimes spend

  4. an evening at the cinema

  5. No error


Correct Option: C

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

  1. He

  2. forbade me

  3. not to eat

  4. fatty things

  5. No error


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Forbade is already negative. So, 'not' is redundant.

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

  1. To transport goods

  2. by sea

  3. is cheaper

  4. than land

  5. No error


Correct Option: D

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

  1. Before giving

  2. the mixture

  3. to the child,

  4. shake it thoroughly

  5. No error


Correct Option: D

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

  1. The ship

  2. was caught in a storm

  3. they sailed in

  4. along the coast of Japan

  5. No error


Correct Option: C

Directions: Four parts of the sentences given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (E).

Insulation from cold, (A) protect against dust and (B) sand, and camouflage (C) are among the (D) functions of hair for animals. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A

Directions: Four parts of the sentences given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (E).

(A) The main advertising media (B) include direct (C) mail, radio, television, magazines, and (D) newspaper. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Instead of newspaper, it should be newspapers.

Directions: Four parts of the sentences given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (E).

Paintings of a religious, ceremonial, or (A) of a character of history (B) tend to elevate (C) their subjects above the level of (D) ordinary existence. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A

Directions: Four parts of the sentences given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (E).

Animal researchers have identified many behavioural patterns (A) associated with (B) selection of a place to live, avoiding (C) predators, and (D) finding food. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B

Directions: Four parts of the sentences given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (E).

Most sand dunes are always in (A) motion as wind pushes sand (B) upward one side of each dune, over the top, (C) and down (D) the other side. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B

Directions: Four parts of the sentences given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (E).

Confucius — a statesman, scholar, and educator of great skill and (A) reputation — is (B) generally held to be China’s (C) greatest and (D) influential philosopher. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (E)

  5. (D)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

no error

Directions: Four parts of the sentence given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If the sentence has an error, mark (E).

(A) Some insects,(B) being long, (C) slenderness, wingless, and (D) brownish in colour, bear a remarkable resemblance to dead twigs. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 instead of 'slenderness' it should be 'slender'

Directions: Four parts of the sentences given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (E).

Contemporary film directors, some of (A) them write the scripts for, act in, and (B) even produce their own (C) motion pictures, are (D) thereby assuming ever more control of their art. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Replace 'them' with 'whom'. It is a subordinate clause and use of 'them' would make it an independent clause, making the sentence incorrect.

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

The committee refused the request that the prerequisite shall be waived.

  1. refused the request that the prerequisite shall be waived

  2. refused the request that the prerequisite should be waived

  3. refused the request that the prerequisite be waived

  4. refused the request that the prerequisite is waived

  5. refused the request for waiver of the prerequisite


Correct Option: C

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

The doctor suggested that he should not smoke.

  1. The doctor suggested that he should not smoke.

  2. The doctor suggested that he will not smoke.

  3. The doctor suggested him to not smoke.

  4. The doctor suggested he should not smoke.

  5. The doctor suggested that he not smoke.


Correct Option: B

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

Sudha's hair are lengthier than Richa.

  1. Sudha's hair are lengthier than Richa.

  2. Sudha's hair is lengthier than Richa.

  3. Sudha's hair are lengthier than those of Richa.

  4. Sudha's hair is more lengthy than that of Richa.

  5. Sudha's hair is lengthier than Richa's.


Correct Option: E

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

After gaining majority a child ought to be allowed to make decisions of his own and in pursuing his goals because by that time he is mature sufficiently to decide on his own.

  1. and in pursuing his goals because by that time he is mature sufficiently

  2. and to pursuing his goals because by that time he is sufficiently mature

  3. and to pursue his goals because by that time he is matured enough

  4. and to pursue his goals because by that time he is matured sufficiently

  5. and pursue his goals because by that time he is sufficiently mature


Correct Option: E

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

The police officer, once a symbol of authority, is today reduced to just being a guard to the life and power of the top politician, apart from the perceived perpetrator of injustice and barbarity in the eyes of the common public.

  1. apart from the perceived perpetrator of injustice and barbarity in the eyes of the common public

  2. apart from his role as the perceived perpetrator of injustice and barbarity in the eyes of the common public

  3. apart from the perceived perpetrator of injustice and barbarity in the eye of the common public

  4. apart from a symbol of injustice and barbarity in the eyes of the common public

  5. apart from being the perceived perpetrator of injustice and barbarity in the eyes of the common public


Correct Option: E

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

It took time for him to adapt to his new job of a lab assistant as he knew scarcely nothing about the experiments performed.

  1. as he knew scarcely nothing about

  2. as he knew scarcely anything about

  3. as he knew nothing about

  4. as he knew next to nothing about

  5. since he knew scarcely nothing about


Correct Option: B

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

Seldom have the mathematical theories of games been of practical use in playing real games, although our comprehension of the selection process from among variables may have enhanced.

  1. although our comprehension of the selection process from among variables may have enhanced

  2. although our comprehension of the selection process from among variables may have been enhanced

  3. although they may have enhanced our comprehension of the selection process from among variables

  4. although they may have led to enhance our comprehension of the selection process from among variables

  5. although our general comprehension of the selection process from among variables may have been enhanced


Correct Option: C

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

Not hardly anyone protested when the dictator sentenced the innocent to the gallows.

  1. Not hardly anyone protested

  2. Anyone hardly protested

  3. Hardly anyone protested

  4. Not everyone protested

  5. Hardly did anyone protest


Correct Option: E

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

It is essential that all applications and transcripts are filed no later than July 1.

  1. It is essential that all applications and transcripts are filed

  2. It is essential to file all applications and transcripts

  3. It is essential that all applications and transcripts be entered

  4. It is essential that all applications and transcripts be filed

  5. It is essential for all applications and transcripts to file


Correct Option: D

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

The student advisor recommended that she studies more English before enrolling at the university.

  1. recommended that she studies more English

  2. recommended that she studied more English

  3. recommended that she should study more English

  4. recommended that she study more English

  5. recommended that she devoted more time to English studies


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence:

Suresh's dog is the one __________ was hurt in the stampede.

  1. that

  2. which

  3. who

  4. whom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Suresh's dog is the one that was hurt in the stampede.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options given below.

His rather casual remarks on politics ___________ his lack of seriousness about the subject.

  1. betrayed

  2. belied

  3. masked

  4. suppressed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There should be word like showed or revealed or betrayed.

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