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Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct and mark it as your answer.

A necklace of diamonds, (1) presented by the friends of the bride (2) were among (3) the presents (4) on view.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(was). The subject (necklace) is singular, so singular verb (was) should be used.

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

(1) The monsoons failed this year (2) which caused a (3) terrible famine (4) in the country.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(which has). Present Perfect tense is being used.

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

(1) Whom out (2) of these five (3) is your (4) class teacher?

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(Who). Relative pronoun “who” will be used to refer to the subject “teacher”.

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

(1) Everyday he studies (2) for 5 hours and (3) worked for the (4) rest of the time.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(Works). Avoid unnecessary shifts in the verb usage. The first habit used is mentioned in Present Indefinite. So, the second one should also be in the same tense.

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct and mark it as your answer.

(1) Elders always suggest one should (2) not drink and drive and (3) you should always keep one’s (4) eyes on the road while driving.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Avoid making unnecessary shifts in the pronoun. Instead of the second person ‘you’ make use of ‘one’ as in the whole sentence the neutral pronoun 'one' has been used. The pronoun 'one' uses its own possessive and reflexive form.

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

The women (1) informed that (2) the letter was (3) either for you (4) or your brother.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(for either you). Remember whenever any correlatives such as “either – or” like in the above sentence are used, they should be followed by similar grammatical constructions. After “either” if for is used, then after “or” again a pronoun should be used. It's better if we put 'for' before 'either'. This will cover both the correlatives.

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

(1) Because I (2) was born in India and (3) was brought up in France, I can read and (4) wrote both French and Hindi.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Avoid unnecessary shifts in the verb usage. Correct verb 'write' will be used.

Directions: The given sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

The tongue is (1) capable of many motions and (2) configurations and plays a (3) vital role in chewing, (4) swallowed and speaking.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(swallowing). Verb has been used in the gerund form in the other two functions mentioned of tongue. So, the one mentioned in the participle form should also be changed into the gerund form.

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

(1) Taking part in group discussions (2) not only makes one aware of the current happenings (3) but also (4) makes you gain self confidence.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Use third person 'one' instead of using second person 'you' as the pronoun used earlier is 'one'. 

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.
Though Sheenam and Rohini are best friends yet they fight with one another a lot.
  1. they fight for one another a lot

  2. they fight with each other a lot

  3. they fight with one another lots

  4. No change required


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'One - another' is used for more than two persons and things whereas, 'each other' is used for two persons and things. In this sentence we are referring to only two proper nouns “Sheenam and Rohini”.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

It was difficult for the judges to choose the best spokesman among the four candidates present on the stage.

  1. among the four candidates present at the stage

  2. between the four candidates present on the stage

  3. among the four candidates being presented at the stage

  4. No change required


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence is grammatically right as it is given. Correct preposition has been used. 'On' is used with stage. We use 'among' while talking about more than 2 people. Present is used in the correct form as it denotes existence at a specified place - out of those who were on the stage.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

The rainfall in India varies from place to place and also in year to year.

  1. within year to year

  2. from year to year

  3. in year from year

  4. No change required


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We make use of prepositions 'from - - - - to' while stating a time range.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence three possible substitutions are given for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

The teacher divided all the mangoes amongst us and she herself ate an apple.

  1. divided all the mangoes within us.

  2. distributed all the mangoes among us.

  3. divided all the mangoes amidst us.

  4. No change required.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentenece is correct and no change is required. Changing 'divided' to 'distributed' changes the meaning of the sentence. 

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

After a long dispute, the property was divided among Ram and Rohan.

  1. both among Ram and Rohan

  2. between Ram and Rohan

  3. amongst Ram and Rohan

  4. No change required


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We make use of preposition 'between' while referring to two people or things. 'Among' is used for more than two persons or things.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

They finally called upon his house to discuss the matter with him.

  1. They finally called at

  2. They decided to call upon

  3. They finally called on

  4. No change required


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The preposition 'called at' is used for places. In this sentence, reference to a place is made 'house'. So, (1) is the right option.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

Trying to catch I stare even harder the momentary glow of eyes.

  1. Trying to catch I stare even harder the momentary glows of eyes.

  2. I stare trying to catch the momentary glow of eyes even harder.

  3. I stare even harder, trying to catch the momentary glow of eyes.

  4. No change required


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Misplaced modifier error.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

The student almost revised the book five times before the exam.

  1. revised the book almost five times before the exam

  2. almost before the exam revised the book five times

  3. five times almost revised the book before the exam

  4. no change required


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The adverb 'almost' should modify five times which means approximately 'five times'. It 'almost' modifies the verb 'revised'. It means he was about to but actually did not revise.  

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

A balding, smooth faced man, he could have been anywhere between forty and sixty.

  1. A balding, smooth faced man, anywhere between forty and sixty he could have been.

  2. He could have been anywhere between forty and sixty, a balding, smooth faced man.

  3. Anywhere between forty and sixty he could have been, a balding smooth faced man.

  4. No change required


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The adjective phrase has been wrongly placed in all the other three options. Subject has to follow the adjective phrase. So, 'he' will come after the adjective phrase.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

The students decided after the exams got over to hold a dance party.

  1. after the exams got over to hold a dance party

  2. after the exams a dance party to be held

  3. to hold a dance party after the exams got over

  4. no change required


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The answer will be clear once a person puts a question to himself; what was decided? To hold a dance or they had to decide after the exams got over. So clause to hold a dance party comes after 'decided'.

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct and mark it as your answer.

The knee (1) is likely to be more than damaged most (2) other joints in the body because (3) it cannot twist (4) without injury.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Incorrect word order is used. It should be, 'is likely to be more damaged than....'. We are comparing the injury of knee to that of other parts of the body, so the phrase 'more damaged than' will be used.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. The sentence below is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part.If any one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

I saw my parents decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party while I was outside their room's door.

  1. I saw my parents decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party while I was outside their room's door.

  2. I saw my parents while I was outside their room's door decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party.

  3. My parents I saw while decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party outside their room's door.

  4. While I was outside their room's door, I saw my parents decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Misplaced phrase error. The action of seeing is done while I was outside the room's door. So both these actions should come together. This is found only in the fourth sentence.

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct and mark it as your answer.

It (1) was her cleverness (2) and (3) she looks innocent that (4) saved her.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(Innocent appearance). Two qualities of a girl are referred to in this sentence. The first one ‘cleverness’ is in the adjective form whereas, the second one ‘she looks innocent’ is an independent clause. In order to maintain parallelism convert the second quality also into an adjective form ‘innocent appearance.’

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct and mark it as your answer.

Hovercraft, (1) or air cushion vehicles, are unusual (2) that they travel (3) over land and water on a (4) layer of air.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Correct phrase is (in that they). Preposition 'in' states the position of the noun and completes the sentence....Hovercrafts are unusual in what way is being talked about. So, 'in' is required before 'that they'.

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct and mark it as your answer.

(1) Taking odd days off (2) if not half (3) the satisfaction to me (4) of a real holiday.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Real holiday' is the key. So, taking odd days off is not same as taking a real holiday which extends over a few days. It does not give even half the satisfaction. The correct phrase will be 'gives not' instead of 'if not'.

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

He was disciplined (1) in his actions (2) such as in the case of (3) being late (4) for an appointment.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(except in the case). Incorrect conjunction is used. Here contrast is being offered best represented by preposition 'except'. Therefore we change 'such as in the case' to 'except in the case'.

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