Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

The rule is not applicable _________ your case.

Directions: In the following sentence, four words or phrases have been underlined and marked A, B, C and D. Only one underlined part in the sentence is not acceptable in standard English. Pick the underlined part which contains an error and mark it as your answer.

(A) While pursuing the Presidency, (B) many candidates (C) that are affected (D) by serious invasions into their personal life.

Directions: Fill the blanks to make a grammatically correct sentence.

There was no agreement ____ the great powers ____ a treaty to ban nuclear weapons.

Directions: In the following sentence, three words or phrases have been underlined and marked A, B and C. Only one underlined part in the sentence is not acceptable in standard English. Select that word or phrase and mark it as your answer. If the sentence has no error select D as your answer.

(A) No sooner does the teacher (B) enter the class (C) then the students stand up. (D) No error

Directions: In the following sentence, three words or phrases have been underlined and marked A, B and C. Only one underlined part in the sentence is not acceptable in standard English. If the sentence has no error, select (D) as your answer.

(A) Prakash was leading (B) a happy and leisurely (C) life after his retirement from service. (D) No error

Directions: In the following sentence four words or phrases have been underlined and marked A, B, C and D. Only one underlined part in the sentence is not acceptable in standard English. Pick the underlined part which contains an error.

We see lightning before we hear the thunder, (A) it causes because (B) sound travels more (C) slowly than (D) light.

Directions: In the following sentence three words or phrases have been underlined and marked A, B and C. Only one underlined part in the sentence is not acceptable in standard English. If the sentence has no error select D as your answer.

(A) This watch is (B) more superior and (C) more expensive than that. (D) No error

Directions: In the following sentence, three phrases have been underlined and marked (A), (B) and (C). Only one underlined part in the sentence is not acceptable in standard English and you have to mark that as your answer. If the sentence has no error, select D as your answer.

(A) Of all the friends (B) I have had, he is the most helpful (C) and less arrogant. (D) No error

Directions: In the following sentence three words or phrases have been underlined and marked A, B and C. Only one underlined part in the sentence is not acceptable in standard English. If the sentence has no error select D as your answer.

(A) Although he is usually (B) rude with everyone , (C) he behaved nice with all of us today. (D) No error

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

____ took office as the first Superintendent of Public Instruction for the territory of New Mexico.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

Ballpoint pens require ____ than fountain pens do.

Directions: In the following sentence three words or phrases have been underlined and marked A, B and C. Only one underlined part in the sentence is not acceptable in standard English. If the sentence has no error select D as your answer.

(A) He told me that he couldn’t buy (B) the paintings which he wants (C) very much because he didn’t have enough money. (D) No error

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

____ of us is planning to volunteer to tutor at least four hours a week.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

____, glasses can correct most sight defects in healthy eyes.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

From birth, nightjar chicks solicit food by walking to the front of an adult bird, reaching up and ____.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

____ Sachin and Rahul are from India.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

Neon is said to be inert ____ does not react easily with other substances.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

Social reformer Jane Adams ____ a prominent role in the formation of the National Progressive Party in 1912.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

Although we didn't have a comfortable journey, our trip ____ still very enjoyable.

Directions: In the following sentence three words or phrases have been underlined and marked A, B and C. Only one underlined part in the sentence is not acceptable in standard English. If the sentence has no error select D as your answer.

(A) The lawyer told his client (B) that he would represent him (C) only if the client pays up his fee. (D) No error

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

There ____ many students waiting to hear the results of the Debate contest held in the school.

Directions: In the following sentence three words or phrases have been underlined and marked A, B and C. Only one underlined part in the sentence is not acceptable in standard English. If the sentence has no error select D as your answer.

(A) Supposing if you (B) are arrested (C) what will you do? (D) No error

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

____, people used beads, cocoa, beans, salt, shells, stones, tobacco and many other objects as money.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

He was suspicious ____ his friend’s motives.