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Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.
However poor one may be, one can be happy only if one has the right attitude to life; happiness lies ______ contentment.

  1. through

  2. in

  3. with

  4. over

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(2) in. The correct preposition phrase is “lies in”.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.
Being himself very quick ______ arithmetical calculations, he did not need a calculator.

  1. about

  2. for

  3. over

  4. in

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(4) in. The correct preposition expression is “quick in”. “In” here means in doing that work.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.
Though I would not recommend it, I have no objection ______ your going to that movie.

  1. for

  2. against

  3. to

  4. upon

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(3) to. The correct preposition expression is “objection to”.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence. There is no point in counting ______ him as support as he is notoriously undependable.

  1. for

  2. on

  3. with

  4. through

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(2) on. The correct preposition phrase is “counting on” which means trusting.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence. He spoke for over forty minutes, but the speech was wholly irrelevant ______ the subject of the meeting.

  1. on

  2. to

  3. at

  4. for

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(2) to. The correct preposition phrase is “ acquaintance to” which means not to the point.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.
Which competitor was selected for the first prize, the former or ______?

  1. later

  2. latter

  3. the latter

  4. the second

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(3) the latter. Since we are being definite so article “the” should be used. The correct word usage is “latter” which means last mentioned of two and not “later” which means subsequently.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.
He was greatly disappointed when his proposal, on which he had worked very hard, was turned ______ by his boss.

  1. up

  2. over

  3. down

  4. off

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(3) down. The correct preposition phrase is “ turn down” which means to reject.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.
The court found him guilty and imposed ______ him a fine of $100.

  1. to

  2. for

  3. upon

  4. against

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(3) upon. The correct preposition phrase is “ imposed upon” which means taxed or fined.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.
Though accused of partiality ______ his home team, the umpire had a clear conscience and believed in the correctness of his decisions.

  1. with

  2. towards

  3. for

  4. against

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(2) towards. The correct preposition expression is “partiality towards”.

Directions: Identify the part that has an error.

(A) Ever since he won a big lottery (B) he has been leading a luxury life (C) forgetting that unless the money is properly invested (D) he will have to revert to his old condition soon.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) he has been leading a luxurious life. Here an adjective should be used which modifies the noun.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.
Do not force me to ______ you on this issue; I am not at all convinced.

  1. agree upon

  2. concur with

  3. join over

  4. equate with

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(2) concur with. The correct preposition expression is “concur with” which means to agree with.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence. Because of low marks, he could not get admission ______ any college.

  1. in

  2. with

  3. into

  4. for

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(3) into. The correct preposition phrase is “admission into”. Preposition “into” should be used as something is happening in motion. ”in” is used for fixity.

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

  1. Soviet Premier, during his Delhi visit,

  2. promised to assist India

  3. to the building of the new super thermal power project

  4. with both financial and technical aid

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(3) in the building of the new super thermal power project. Incorrect preposition is used instead of “to” we should use “in” as the correct preposition phrase is “assist in”.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence. It is believed that hypertension is most often the cause ______ heart attack.

  1. towards

  2. with

  3. in

  4. of

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(4) of The correct preposition phrase is “ cause of” which means producing an effect.

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

  1. Repeated studies in the US has shown

  2. that it is seldom that the same student

  3. is adept in learning languages as well as

  4. in the study of sciences.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(1) Repeated studies in US have shown. Since the subject “repeated studies” is plural so a plural verb “have” should be used.

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

  1. Having developed high fever overnight

  2. the doctor suspected it as malaria

  3. and advised me to take a blood test

  4. and stay in bed for three days

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(1) Because I developed high fever overnight . Since a reason is stated in the first part so correct conjunction “because” should be stated and pronoun I makes it clear about whom we are talking about.

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

The court acquitted him ______ all the charges.

  1. from

  2. against

  3. for

  4. of

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(4) of. The correct preposition phrase is “ acquitted of”. Here “of” means to clear him of all charges.

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

  1. I could have easily caught the train

  2. if only the taxi driver did not take

  3. the circuitous route on the plea

  4. that the direct route would be congested at that time

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(2) if only the taxi driver had not taken. Since the action started in the past and got over in the past so Past Perfect tense will be used.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence. Compared ______ China, India's progress in the agricultural field has been commendable.

  1. against

  2. over

  3. towards

  4. to

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(4) to The correct preposition phrase is “ compared to” meaning to regard as similar.

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

  1. I thought I could sneak in without

  2. attracting my father's attention

  3. but he caught me at the door and asked me

  4. where I went at that time of the night

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(4) where I had gone at that time of the night. Present Perfect tense is used in the sentence.

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

  1. Both in industry and agriculture

  2. the United States excelled all other countries

  3. till about a decade back, but now

  4. Japan has overtaken it in industry.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(1) Both in industry and in agriculture. The correlative conjunctions (both….and in this case) should be followed by the same grammatical format.The sentence should begin as...In both agriculture and..... 

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

  1. His thirst having been satisfied

  2. the pilgrim thanked the farmer

  3. and promised him that on his return

  4. he would bring him the 'prasad' from the temple

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(1) His thirst being satisfied. Past Indefinite tense is used in the sentence.

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence. His claims of close acquaintance ______ the high and the mighty are unbelievable.

  1. about

  2. towards

  3. with

  4. from

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(3) with The correct preposition phrase is “acquaintance with” which means the state or relation of being acquainted (with someone).

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

  1. I was wondering which among my brothers

  2. would come to receive me at the station

  3. and was surprised to find

  4. both of them on the platform

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(1) I was wondering who among my brothers. Incorrect relative pronoun is used instead of “which” we should use “who” which refers to human beings (brothers in this case).

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these contain a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

  1. It is only when you travel

  2. through the length and breadth of this country

  3. can you realise its enormity

  4. and the rich variety of its landscape

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(3) Do you realise its enormity. The use of modal “can” is making the sentence ambiguous. It is only when you do x, do you realise .....

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