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Modifier and Importance

Description: Modifier and Importance
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Directions: Select the word/phrase that must be deleted/corrected, in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

The requirement is that you should file all the details before you could be granted formal admission.

  1. is that

  2. should

  3. could be

  4. granted


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'requirement' emphasizes importance; so 'should' is redundant with 'requirement' and hence, shall be removed from the sentence.

Directions: Select the word/phrase that must be deleted/corrected, in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

The strikers demanded that the management should take back all the cases filed against their colleagues.

  1. that

  2. should

  3. back

  4. against


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Type of error: Error of importance. 'demanded' emphasizes importance; so 'should' is redundant with 'demanded' and hence, shall be removed from the sentence.

Directions: Select the word/phrase that must be deleted/corrected, in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

The two businessmen were discussing quietly in the corner while gulping fine whiskey.

  1. The two businessmen

  2. quietly

  3. in the corner

  4. gulping fine whiskey


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Type of error: misplaced modifier (quietly). The correct usage is '….were quietly discussing in the corner…..'

Directions: Select the word/phrase that must be deleted/corrected, in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

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

  1. recommended that

  2. studies

  3. more English

  4. enrolling


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'recommended' emphasizes importance. Hence, verb 'studies' should be replaced by 'study'.

Directions: Select the word/phrase that must be deleted/corrected, in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

To earn a steady income, fixed deposits provide a safe avenue.

  1. To earn a steady income

  2. fixed deposits

  3. provide

  4. a safe avenue


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is not clear from the sentence, that who wants to earn a steady income. Hence, error is in option (1).

Directions: Select the word/phrase that must be deleted/corrected, in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

I often have thought of writing a book on the subject of extra-terrestrial life forms.

  1. often have

  2. thought of

  3. on the

  4. life forms


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Type of error: misplaced modifier. A modifier is usually placed before the word it modifies. The correct usage shall be 'I have often…'.

Directions: Select the word/phrase that must be deleted/corrected, in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

These happenings will continue greatly to influence the coming events.

  1. these

  2. will continue

  3. greatly to

  4. the


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Type of error: misplaced modifier. A modifier is usually placed before the word it modifies, without using the preposition in between. The correct usage shall be 'to greatly influence'.

Directions: Select the word/phrase that must be deleted/corrected, in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

The students decided after the exams got over to hold a grand party at a nearby hotel.

  1. after the exams

  2. got over

  3. to hold a grand party

  4. at a nearby hotel


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Type of error: misplaced modifier (to hold a grand party). Correct usage shall be 'The students decided to hold a grand party at a nearby hotel after the exams got over.'

Directions: Select the word/phrase that must be deleted/corrected, in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

You hardly exercise with that ball for ten minutes and your mind goes into a much relaxed state.

  1. hardly

  2. for ten minutes

  3. goes into

  4. much relaxed state


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Type of error: misplaced modifier. 'hardly exercise' means that exercise has not been done. So, we can either remove the word 'hardly' or can use '…hardly for ten minutes…'

Directions: Select the word/phrase that must be deleted/corrected, in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

During audition, it is hoarse and throaty, but as such it is gentle and coherent.

  1. during

  2. hoarse and

  3. but as

  4. it


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Type of error: incorrect usage. What is hoarse and throaty? (or) what is gentle and coherent? There is no antecedent to the pronoun 'it'. The correct word is 'voice'.

Directions: Select the word/phrase that must be deleted/corrected, in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

The boss said on Saturday all the pending work of the week must be completed.

  1. on Saturday

  2. pending work

  3. of the week

  4. must be completed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The given sentence is ambiguous as answer to “The boss said on Saturday?” or “the work should be completed on Saturday?” is not clear.

Directions: Select the word/phrase that must be deleted/corrected, in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

She was suggested, but she ignored the suggestion that she should get more exercise.

  1. ignored

  2. but

  3. should

  4. get more


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

‘Suggested’ emphasizes importance; so ‘should’ is redundant with ‘suggested’ and hence, shall be removed from the sentence. 

Correct sentence would be : She was suggested to get more exercise, but she ignored the suggestion.

Directions: Select the word/phrase that must be deleted/corrected, in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

He used to have a strict diet and exercise regimen, but today he is doing less of it.

  1. used to have

  2. regimen

  3. is doing

  4. it


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Type of error: Dangling modifier. Pronoun 'it' has no clear antecedent as there is an ambiguity between 'strict diet' and 'exercise regimen'.

Directions: Select the word/phrase that must be deleted/corrected, in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

Let me tell you this is not simply possible.

  1. Let me

  2. tell you

  3. this is

  4. not simply


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Type of error: misplaced modifier. The sentence is awkward due to the incorrect placement of modifier 'simply'. It should be removed. Also, it will be preferable to use 'that' after 'tell you'.

Directions: Select the word/phrase that must be deleted/corrected, in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

Having retained the essential staff, the shrewd man that he was, the proprietor served a three month notice on the rest.

  1. having retained

  2. he was

  3. the proprietor

  4. on


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Type of error: misplaced modifier. 'Who is a shrewd man' is not clear from the sentence. Correct usage shall be '…the proprietor, the shrewd man …'

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