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Verbal Ability (Mixed Test)

Description: Conjunction grammar practice test for mba, english, cds and ssc exams - A conjunction is a word that connects other words
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Directions: In the following sentence some parts have been underlined and labelled A, B, C and D. Identify the part that contains an error. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as E.

My pen is (A) as good, if not (B) better, than your's; (C) that's why it (D) writes so beautifully. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

(E) No error.

Directions: In the following sentence some parts have been underlined and labelled A, B, C and D. Identify the part that contains an error. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as E.

(A) Neither did she attend the class (B) nor he attended (C) and subsequently (D) both were fined. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B):Error of prallelism. The correct usage is 'nor did he attend'.

Directions: In the following sentence some parts have been underlined and labelled A, B, C and D. Identify the part that contains an error. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as E.

(A) She is noble or (B) even nobler (C) as he; that's why she so (D) richly deserves respect. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(A): The correct usage is 'she is as noble' since we are comparing with another person.

Directions: In the following sentence some parts have been underlined and labelled A, B, C and D. Identify the part that contains an error. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as E.

(A) You act (B) as though (C) you are sad; tell me (D) what is wrong with you? (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(C) The correct usage is 'as if'.

Directions: The following sentence has a blank followed by four options. Select the appropriate option so as to make the sentence grammatically correct

_______ you insulted me, I must go away from this place.

  1. When

  2. Because

  3. As

  4. Since


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Since' is the correct word to start a sentence stating a reason for something.

Directions: In the following sentence some parts have been underlined and labelled A, B, C and D. Identify the part that contains an error. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as E.

He took up (A) a different attitude (B) than what (C) he used (D) to take. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B): 'From what' should be the right expression.

Directions: The following sentence has a blank followed by four options. Select the appropriate option so as to make the sentence grammatically correct. His success is not _________ remarkable as the success of my brother and friend.

  1. equally

  2. so

  3. more

  4. less


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B): 'so'

Directions: The following sentence has a blank followed by four options. Select the appropriate option so as to make the sentence grammatically correct.

Boys study ________ that they may pass and also get employment at a later stage.

  1. such

  2. as

  3. because

  4. in order


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(D): It should be 'in order'.

Directions: The following sentence has a blank followed by four options. Select the appropriate option so as to make the sentence grammatically correct We had scarcely gone out _____ it began to rain and we came back immediately.

  1. when

  2. than

  3. then

  4. before


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(A): 'when'

Directions: In the following sentence some parts have been underlined and labelled A, B, C and D. Identify the part that contains an error. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as E.

(A) Two months (B) have passed since (C) I have seen him (D) last. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(C): The correct usage is 'I saw'.

Directions: The following sentence has a blank followed by four options. Select the appropriate option so as to make the sentence grammatically correct.

Take care of him __________he is with you other wise he will forget the way.

  1. until

  2. as long as

  3. till

  4. as


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B): 'as long as'

Directions: In the following sentence some parts have been underlined and labelled A, B, C and D. Identify the part that contains an error. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as E.

(A) Not only (B) he is a poet (C) but an artist (D) also. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B): The correct usage is 'is he'.

Directions: In the following sentence some parts have been underlined and labelled A, B, C and D. Identify the part that contains an error. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as E.

(A) This is the reason why (B) I do not (C) help you (D) so quickly. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(A): The correct usage is 'This is why'.

Directions: In the following sentence some parts have been underlined and labelled A, B, C and D. Identify the part that contains an error. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as E.

(A) Not only I, but (B) all other women think (C) it to be something (D) that should not have happened. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B): The correct usage is 'also all other woman'.

Directions: In the following sentence some parts have been underlined and labelled A, B, C and D. Identify the part that contains an error. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as E.

I am (A) anxious not only to (B) buy a car but also (C) eager to have a house (D) at the earliest. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(A): The correct usage is 'not only anxious'.

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