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Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as

I. I am happier than you. II. I am rather happier than you.

  1. if only sentence I is correct

  2. if only sentence II is correct

  3. if both are correct

  4. if neither of the two is correct


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rather is not used with a comparative.

Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as

I. The teacher gave her some books. II. The teacher did not give her any book.

  1. if only sentence I is correct

  2. if only sentence II is correct

  3. if both are correct

  4. if neither of the two is correct


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Some is positive; any is negative or interrogative.

Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as

I. Suman is rather richer than her friend. II. Suman is richer than her friend.

  1. if only sentence I is correct

  2. if only sentence II is correct

  3. if both are correct

  4. if neither of the two is correct


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rather is not used with a comparative.

Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as

I. He knows both the girls. II. He knows both girls.

  1. if only sentence I is correct

  2. if only sentence II is correct

  3. if both are correct

  4. if neither of the two is correct


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Where a verb is antecedent to words like both, all, whole, entire etc., we put article "the" in between. 

Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as

I. The Prime Minister made no further remarks.
II. The Prime Minister made no farther remarks.

  1. if only sentence I is correct

  2. if only sentence II is correct

  3. if both are correct

  4. if neither of the two is correct


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Farther shows distance; further denotes additional.

Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as

I. Mumbai is farther from Delhi than Chennai. II. Mumbai is further from Delhi than Chennai.

  1. if only sentence I is correct

  2. if only sentence II is correct

  3. if both are correct

  4. if neither of the two is correct


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Farther shows distance; further denotes additional.

Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as

I. I shall not buy some sweets. II. I shall not buy any sweets.

  1. if only sentence I is correct

  2. if only sentence II is correct

  3. if both are correct

  4. if neither of the two is correct


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Some is positive; any is negative or interrogative.

Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as

I. Ramesh lost both hands. II. Ramesh lost both the hands.

  1. if only sentence I is correct

  2. if only sentence II is correct

  3. if both are correct

  4. if neither of the two is correct


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Where a verb is antecedent to words like both, all, whole, entire etc., we put article "the" in between. 

Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as

I. Mango is the best and the sweetest fruit. II. Mango is the best and sweet fruit.

  1. if only sentence I is correct

  2. if only sentence II is correct

  3. if both are correct

  4. if neither of the two is correct


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Two superlatives in succession

Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as

I. I shall attend both meetings.
II. I shall attend both the meetings.

  1. if only sentence I is correct

  2. if only sentence II is correct

  3. if both are correct

  4. if neither of the two is correct


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Where a verb is antecedent to words like both, all, whole, entire etc., we put article "the" in between. 

Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II have been given. Mark your answer as

I. Mohan came latter than Sohan. II. Mohan came later than Sohan

  1. If only sentence I is correct

  2. If only sentence II is correct

  3. If both are correct

  4. If neither of the two is correct


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Later indicates time; latter indicates the second of two.

Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as

I. What is the last news? II. What is the latest news?

  1. if only sentence I is correct

  2. if only sentence II is correct

  3. if both are correct

  4. if neither of the two is correct


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Latest indicates time; last indicates place.

Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as

I. Of these two friends, the later is more intelligent. II. Of these two friends, the latter is more intelligent.

  1. if only sentence I is correct

  2. if only sentence II is correct

  3. if both are correct

  4. if neither of the two is correct


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Later indicates time; latter indicates the second of two. 

Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as

I. Radha is the ablest and intelligent of all the girls. II. Radha is the ablest and the most intelligent of all the girls.

  1. if only sentence I is correct

  2. if only sentence II is correct

  3. if both are correct

  4. if neither of the two is correct


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Two superlatives in succession

Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as

I. The latest chapter of this book is very interesting. II. The last chapter of this book is very interesting.

  1. if only sentence I is correct

  2. if only sentence II is correct

  3. if both are correct

  4. if neither of the two is correct


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Latest indicates time; last indicates place.

 
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