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Sentence Correction

Description: English(Words & Phrases)Test for those who want to be Successful in Life
Number of Questions: 25
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Directions: Replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

He killed the enemy by his sword.

  1. with his sword

  2. by sword

  3. by a sword

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We use preposition 'by' to refer to the persons and preposition 'with' for the associates (both living and non-living). Here, 'sword' is an associate. Thus, option 1.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

He told us the story in a nutshell.

  1. in the nutshell

  2. putting in a nut

  3. in nutshell

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Idiomatic usage. 'In a nutshell' means 'in brief, or using very few words'.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

He shouted that he might attract attention.

  1. to attract attention

  2. for attract attention

  3. that he may attract attention

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here the verb 'shouted' needs to be followed by infinitive (to) + first form of the verb. Hence, option 1.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

She is having a lot of money.

  1. has lot of

  2. has a lot of

  3. is having lot of

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The case is of process vs possession. We use gerund form for process. If somebody possess some money, it is not a process but a possession. And for possession, we use 'has/have'. 'A lot of' means 'much'. Hence, option 2.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

You can mix it with some sugar and eat it.

  1. in some sugar

  2. into some sugar

  3. any sugar

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence is perfectly correct.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

Hundreds of people were killed by earthquake.

  1. in

  2. from

  3. of

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We use preposition 'by' to refer to persons. 'Earthquake' here refers to a situation, not to a person. Preposition 'in' is used to refer to situations.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

There is plenty of time to catch the train.

  1. to get

  2. to reach

  3. to hold

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Idiomatic usage. The sentence is perfectly correct.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

I don't want to disturb you, please get with your work.

  1. get up with

  2. get over with

  3. get on with

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'Get on with something' means 'to proceed or to go ahead with something' and this is what conveyed by the sentence.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

Ram went to the nearest shop to getting presents for his son.

  1. to get

  2. for to get

  3. for getting

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We need infinitive 'to' along with the first form of the verb here. Hence, option 1.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

Would you please tell me when the next train comes?

  1. when does the next train come

  2. when comes the next train

  3. when the next train does come

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence is perfectly correct.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

In this deteriorate condition, you should call in a good doctor.

  1. deteriorating

  2. deterioration

  3. to deteriorated

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here we need a gerund form, and none other option than 1 provides the same.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

It is important that he should have been arriving here in time.

  1. arriving

  2. arrives

  3. could have arrived

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is a general statement of present tense. In such cases we use present indefinite tense.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

Students are attending spoken English classes since 6th February.

  1. were attending

  2. have been attending

  3. have attended

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Case of present perfect continuous tense (as shown by usage of preposition 'since'). In such cases, we use 'has/have been + verb+ing'. Hence, option 2.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

Robert, who studies medicine at present, hopes to go abroad after graduation.

  1. is studying

  2. will study

  3. studied

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To study something is a process, and for processes we use gerund form. Hence, option 1.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

I want to see the film as it is being directed by Satyajit Ray.

  1. had been directed by

  2. directed by

  3. had directed by

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of past perfect tense (in passive voice). In such cases we use 'had been + third form of the verb'.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

More than 50 teachers has found it correct.

  1. have been found

  2. were found

  3. have found

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Error of subject-verb agreement. We need a plural auxilary to qualify a plural noun. Thus, option 3.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

In summer, days are more warmer than nights.

  1. more warmer

  2. warmer

  3. warmest

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Double usage of comparative degree is incorrect. Hence, option 2.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

One should be careful to check the grease and oil in our car everyday.

  1. one's

  2. his

  3. their

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

For subject 'one' we use relative pronoun 'one's'.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), (3), and (4) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in each of the following sentences so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

I cannot remember where I did leave my black shirt.

  1. did I have

  2. I left

  3. left I

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Antecedent of past indefinite is present indefinite. So, to rectify the sentence we need past indefinite.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

Only three-fourth of the work are complete.

  1. is complete

  2. has completed

  3. have completed

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We take ratios and proportions as a singular unit. Here three-fourth means 'a share' of the total. Hence, we need a singular auxilary. Thus, option 1.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

He insisted on he was innocent.

  1. insisted on that

  2. insisted that

  3. insists that

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Insisted on' is followed by a noun. 'Innocent' is not a noun,  but a verb of being. 'Insisted that' takes verb of being. Hence, option 2.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

They have responded still not to our proposal.

  1. have not still responded

  2. have not responded now

  3. not have still responded

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of modifier usage. 'Sill not' is a modifier that qualifies to verb 'responded'. Option 1 is the correct usage.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

It is better to say too little than too much.

  1. little

  2. only little

  3. little by little

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence is perfectly correct.

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

To lock up a man and let him doing nothing is a cruel punishment.

  1. let him do nothing

  2. letting him do nothing

  3. to let him do nothing

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of parallelism. 'To lock somebody' is a verb and needs to be followed by other verb form, if any. So, change 'doing' (gerund form) into 'do' (verb form).

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

At last we realized what was truth.

  1. what was the truth

  2. what the truth was

  3. the truth was

  4. No correction needed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is a statement of past rather than an interrogative case. Opitonn 2 is the correct usage.

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