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Each and every players received a prize for winning the match against Pakistan last month.

  1. Each and every players received a prize for winning the match

  2. Each and every of the players received a prize for winning the match

  3. Each and every player received a prize each for winning the match

  4. Each and every player received a prize for winning the match


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Singular 'player' rectifies the error of plural 'players'. 'Each and every' is followed by a singular noun. Here, the singular noun 'players' is used after 'each and every'. Singular 'player' rectifies the error. But omission of 'the' before 'match' adds another error.

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He runs as fast as, but not faster than you.

  1. He runs as fast as, but not

  2. He runs so fast as, if not

  3. He runs so fast as, but not

  4. He run as fast as, if not

  5. He runs as fast as, if not


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

'If' rectifies the error of 'but'.  The sturcture 'as.....as' is followed by 'if' not by 'but'. Here, 'if' follows the sturcture 'as....as'.

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They spend lesser than fifty dollars in purchasing the things for household chores when they went to market.

  1. They spend lesser than fifty dollars in purchasing the things for household chores when

  2. They spend less than fifty dollar in purchasing the things for household chores when

  3. They spend lesser than fifty dollar in purchasing the things for household chores when

  4. They spend less than fifty dollars in purchasing things for household chores when

  5. They spend less than fifty dollars in purchasing the things for household chores when


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

 'Less' rectifies the error of 'lesser'. 'Lesser' means 'less important' and this meaning does not fit in framework of the meaning of the original sentence. 'Less' is used for uncountable nouns to show small quantity. Here, 'less' refers the small amount of dollars.

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What is the last news about the football match that is being played between Germany and France.

  1. What is the last news about the football match that

  2. What is the lastest news about the football matches that

  3. What is the lastest news about the football match which

  4. What is the lastest news about football match that

  5. What is the lastest news about the football match that


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

'Latest' rectifies the error of using 'last'. The adjective 'last' is used to show position or order. The adjective 'latest' is used to show 'time' The original sentence shows the condition of time.

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Both Jack and John are good in all the subjects that they study in their school but later is more intelligent.

  1. all the subjects that they study in their school but later is more intelligent.

  2. all subjects that they study in their school but latter is more intelligent.

  3. all the subjects they study in their school but later is more intelligent.

  4. all the subjects that they study in hteir school but latter is more intelligent.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Latter' rectifies the error of 'later'. The adjective 'later' is used to show time. The adjective 'latter' is used to show position or order. Here, the adjective 'latter' shows the position of 'John'.

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The doctor advised her to come to her every two week but she did not do so.

  1. every two week but she did not do so.

  2. each two weeks but she did not do so.

  3. every two weeks but she did not do so.

  4. two weeks each but he did not do so.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Plural 'weeks' rectifies the error of using singular 'week'. If 'every' is followed by plural adjective of number, plural noun will be used after that adjective. Here, the plural noun 'weeks' is used after the adjective of number 'two'.

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I have a very big family in which my grand father is the oldest member.

  1. in which my grand father is the oldest member.

  2. in which my grand father is the eldest member.

  3. in that my grand father is the oldest member.

  4. in which my grand father is eldest member.

  5. in that my grand father is the eldest member.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Eldest' rectifies the error of 'oldest'. The adjective 'oldest' is used to compare the age of the person or things in general. But to compare the age of the members of the same family, the adjective 'eldest' is used. Here, 'eldest' is used before 'grand father', the member of my family.

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The meeting which was conducted to solve the problems between India and China was finished without any solution because neither countries were ready to accept its mistakes.

  1. problems between India and China was finished without no any solution because neither countries were ready to accept its mistakes.

  2. problems between India and China was finished without not any solution because neither country was ready to accept its mistakes.

  3. problems between India and China was finished without any solution because neither country was ready to accept its mistakes.

  4. problems between India and China was finished without any solution because neither countries were ready to accept their mistakes.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Singular 'country' and singular 'was' rectify the errors of plural 'countries' and plural 'were' respectively. The adjective 'neither' is always followed by singular noun and singular verb. Here, The singular noun 'country' and the singular verb 'was' follow the adjective 'neither'.

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She learnt many poems from the book which her brother bought from market last week when he was returning from office.

  1. She learnt many poems from the book which her brother bought from market last week when

  2. She learnt a lot of poems from the book which her brother bought last week from market when

  3. She learnt a lot of poems from book which her brother bought from market last week when

  4. She learnt a lot of poems from the book which her brother bought from market last week when

  5. She learnt many poems from the book which her brother bought last week from market when


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'A lot of' rectifies the error of 'many'. In affirmative sentences adjective of number /quantity is used with subject not with object. In affirmative sentences phrases as 'a lot of', a plenty of....etc. are used with object. Here, 'a lot of ' is used with the object 'poems'.

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The building in which our office is situated is older than any building in the city.

  1. in which our office is situated is older than any building in the city.

  2. in which our office is situated is older than any other buildings in the city.

  3. in which our office is situated is older than any other building in the city.

  4. in that our office is situated is older than any other building in the city.

  5. in that our office is situated is older than any building in the city.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Use of 'other' after 'any' rectifies the error of its omission. When a person or thing is compared to other persons or things, it should be excluded. To exclude that thing the expression 'any other' is used.

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It is difficult to say who is the best of these two players because both play well.

  1. who is best of these two players because both play well.

  2. that who is better of these two players because both play well.

  3. that who is better of these two players because both plays well.

  4. who is better of these two players because both plays well.

  5. who is better of these two players because both play good.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Better' rectifies the error of using 'the best'. Superlative degree is not used for two persons or things. For two persons or things comparative degree is used.Here, the comparative degree 'better' is used for 'two players'.

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The poet and painter have died because of being seriously ill.

  1. The poet and painter have died because of

  2. The poet and the painter have died due to

  3. The poet and painter has died due to

  4. The poet and painter has died because of

  5. The poet and the painter has died because of


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Has' rectifies the eror of 'have'. If two different nouns are used for the same person or thing, verb should be singular. Here, the nouns 'poet' and 'painter' are used for the same person and singular verb is used with them.

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Hundred rupees are a big amount for the man who belongs to a poor family.

  1. Hundred rupees are a big amount for the man

  2. Hundred rupees is a big amount for the men

  3. Hundred rupees is a big amount for man

  4. Hundred rupees are a big amount for the men

  5. Hundred rupees is a big amount for the man


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

'Is' rectifies the error of 'are'. When a plural noun refrsto a fixed amount or quantity as a unit, the verb should be singular.In the sentence plural noun 'hundred rupees' refers to a unit (a big amount) so singular verb 'is' is used here.

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Being a good batsman he is always preferred over other players but he is not as good a batsman as Rohit.

  1. but he is not as good a batsman as Rohit.

  2. but he is not so good a batsman as Rohit.

  3. but he is not as good batsman as Rohit.

  4. but he is not so good a batsmen as Rohit.

  5. but he is not so good batsman as Rohit.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'So' rectifies the error of 'as'. To show dissimilarity 'so.....as' is used is used. Here, 'so...as' is used to show dissimilarity betweenn 'he' and 'Rohit'.

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My friend Martin, who won the tennis match against James last week, is stronger than intelligent.

  1. who won the tenis match against James last week, is stronger than intelligent.

  2. that won the tenis match against James last week, is more strong than intelligent.

  3. who won the tenis match against James last week, is more strong than intelligent.

  4. who won the tenis match with James last week, is more strong than intelligent.

  5. that won the tenis match against James last week, is stronger than intelligent.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'More strong' rectifies the error of 'stronger'. When two qualities of the same person are compared, the adjective of comparative degree ending with 'er' should not be used. But 'more' should be used before the adjective of positive degree. Here, 'more' is used before the adjective of positive degree 'strong'.

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Second innings of the match between Australia and England were spoiled because it was raining regularly.

  1. Second innings of the match between Australia and England were spoiled

  2. Second innings of the match between Australia and England was spoiled

  3. Second innings of match between Australia and England was spoiled

  4. Second inning of the match between Australia and England was spoiled

  5. Second inning of the match between Australia and England were spoiled


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Was' rectifies the error of 'were'. 'Innings' is a singular noun and is followed by a singular verb.

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Since he dares not speak on the stage, he cannot became a good orater.

  1. Since he dares not speak on the stage

  2. Since he dares not speaking on the stage

  3. Since he dare not speak on the stage

  4. Since he dare not speaking on the stage

  5. Because he dares not speak on the stage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Dare' rectifies the error of 'dares'. When 'dare' is used as a model, we cannot make it 'dares', whether the subject is singular. It is used in its normal form.

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All the children are in the habit of quarrelling with one another when they play together.

  1. All the children are in the habit of quarrelling with one another when

  2. All children are in the habit of quarrelling with one another when

  3. All the children are habitual of quarrelling with one another when

  4. All children are in habit of quarrelling with each other when

  5. All children are in the habit of quarrelling with each other when


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Omission of 'the' before 'children' recifies the error. When we talk about the persons or things in general, we do not use 'all + the+ noun' but we use 'all + noun'. In the sentence all children in general are mentioned. Here. 'all+ children(noun)' is used.

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The principal resticated both students because of their misbehaviour with the teacher of English.

  1. both students because of their misbehaviour with the teacher of English.

  2. both the students because of their misbehaviour with the teacher of English.

  3. The both students because of their misbehaviour with the teacher of English.

  4. both the student because of their misbehaviour with the teacher of English.

  5. both students because of their misbehaviour with the English teacher.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Use of 'the' after 'both' rectifies the error of its omission. When 'both' is used as an adjective, 'the' is used after it.�

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Smith wasted his time by watching movies whole day though he had a lot of lessons to learn.

  1. by watching movies whole day though he had a lot of lessons to learn.

  2. by watching movies the whole day though he had a lot of lessons to learn.

  3. by watching movies the whole day though he had many lessons to learn.

  4. by watching movies the whole day though he had a lot of lesson to learn.

  5. by watching movies whole day though he had many lessons to learn.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Use of 'the' before 'whole' rectifies the error of its omission. When 'whole' is used as an adjective, 'the' should be used before it. In the sentence 'whole' is used as an adjective.

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A selfish and dishonest boy refused his friend to return the pen which he took from him yesterday.

  1. A selfish and dishonest boy refused his friend to return the pen

  2. A boy, selfish and dishonest, refused his friend to return the pen

  3. A selfish and dishonest boy refused to return the pen to his friend

  4. A boy, selfish and dishonest refused his friend to return pen

  5. A boy, selfish and dishonest, refused to return the pen to his friend


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Change of place of 'selfish' and 'dishonest' rectifies the error of their misplacement. When more than one adjectives qualify the same noun, they are used after the noun. Here, the adjectives 'selfish' and 'dishonest' qualifies the noun 'boy' and are used after it.

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Democratic values have thrived and become stronger where education system is comparatively better.

  1. become stronger where education system is comparatively better.

  2. become stronger where education system is fairly better.

  3. become stronger where education system is better.

  4. became stronger where education system is comparatively good.

  5. became stronger where education system is comparatively better.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Omission of 'comparatively' rectifies the error of using 'comparatively' and 'better' together. 'Comparatively' should not be used with the adjective of comparative degree. We can use it with positive degree or we can use comparative degree without 'comparatively'.

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We have requested the manager to solve the problems of the workers soon lest farther delay should make the things worse.

  1. to soon solve the problems of the workers soon lest farther delay should make the things worse.

  2. to solve the problems of the workers soon lest farther delay can make the things worse.

  3. to solve the problems of the workers soon lest further delay should make the things worse.

  4. to soon solve the problems of the workers lest further delay can make the things worse.

  5. to soon solve the problems of the workers lest further delay should make the things worse.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Further' rectifies the error of 'farther'. The adjective 'farther' is used to refer distance. The adjective 'further' is used to refer action, time or information.'Further' means 'additional'. Here, 'further' is used for delay (condition of time).

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It being late Allen, who is senior than me, have decided not to come to office on foot today.

  1. senior than me, have decided not to come to office on foot today.

  2. senior to me, have decided not to come to office on feet today.

  3. senior to me, have decided not to come to office today on foot.

  4. senior to me, have decided not to come to office on foot today.

  5. senior than me, have decided not to come to office on feet today.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'To' rectifies the error of 'than'. The adjective 'senior' is always followed by 'to' not by 'than'.

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When I came back from market after purchasing some packets of bread I found that both of my sons were not at home.

  1. after purchasing some packets of bread I had found that both of my sons were not at home.

  2. after purchasing some packets of bread I found that my both sons were not at home.

  3. after purchasing some packets of bread I found that neither of my sons was at home.

  4. after purchasing some packets of breads I found that both of my sons were not at home.

  5. after purchasing some packets of breads I found that both of my sons was not at home.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Neither' rectifies the error of 'both.....not'. In negative sentences 'neithrer' is used instread of 'both.... and'. 'Neither' is followed' by singular verb.

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