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Sentence Correction

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Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

No sooner he had entered the room than the intruder jumped over him.

  1. he had been

  2. he has

  3. had he

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 When a sentence begins with a negative word, the verb comes before the subject, hence, the correct sentence is 'had he'.

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

'Hard Days' is his last novel.

  1. latest

  2. latter

  3. recent

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 'Latest' means the most recent, whereas 'last' means 'final'.

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

It is no good to cry over spilt milk.

  1. to crying

  2. crying

  3. to have cried

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 The correct idiom is 'Its no good crying over spilt milk'.

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

The problems of translation are still remain.

  1. still remain

  2. is still remaining

  3. are remained

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 'Still' implies a continuing action,so we do not require a verb 'are' here.

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

He spoke to me very friendly in the party.

  1. in a friendly manner

  2. with very friendly

  3. in a very friendly manner

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Very friendly' is the adjective, which incorrectly modifies the verb 'spoke'. We therefore, add 'a manner' or 'way' to make it an adverb.

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

Scarcely had he entered the room than the phone rang.

  1. when

  2. while

  3. as

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 'Scarcely ....than' are conjunctions used together.

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

Seeing the injustice done to them, the inmates of the jail broke into open revolt.

  1. broke to

  2. broke unto

  3. resorted to

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 'Broke into' means to start. 

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

One must have the guts to rise from the occasion and come out with flying colours.

  1. to rise against

  2. in rising from

  3. to rise to

  4. for rising in


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 'Rise to' is a verb phrase which means to get up, to ascend or to face a situation.

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

The government of India was always given importance to small scale industries.

  1. is

  2. are

  3. has

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Has always given'

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

They are much concerned for immediate gains than for developmental activities.

  1. more

  2. most

  3. too much

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 'More' is used in the comparitive sense( more...than).

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

Only rural development can rise the standard of living in villages.

  1. raise

  2. raised

  3. raising

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raise means 'to make higher, nurture and cause to grow. It is normally transitive, that is, the action is done to something or someone else.  

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

Educational planning should aim at meeting the educational needs of the poor.

  1. aimed

  2. aim with

  3. aim in

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 The sentence is correct.

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

Formal education is more important to non formal education.

  1. than

  2. as

  3. as compared to

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 As a comparison is made between two nouns, the word 'than' should be used.

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

They have so many money in the bank.

  1. much

  2. lot

  3. few

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 'Much' modifies uncountable nouns like 'money'. Many is used for countable nouns.

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

I love the literature, the music, the art.

  1. the literature, music and art

  2. literature, and the art

  3. literature, music and art

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Delete 'the', as academic subjects(arts, music and literature) do not require an article.

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

He is surely about his answer

  1. cautiously

  2. sure

  3. such

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 'Surely' is an adverb which cannot describe the subject 'He'. An adjective 'sure' should be used.

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

The dog smells cleanly.

  1. clean

  2. awfully

  3. well

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 A sense verb 'smells' is followed by the adjective and not the adverb, hence, 'the dog smells clean' and not 'cleanly'.

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

This event was a turned point in Gandhiji's life.

  1. turn point

  2. turning point

  3. turns point

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 The correct verb phrase is 'turning point' which means a moment that changes everything.

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

It is a commonly held belief that quality and quantity is a function of technology.

  1. was

  2. are

  3. were

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 'And' is followed by a plural verb 'are'.

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

Culture and education are complimentary to one another.

  1. other

  2. the others

  3. each other

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Each other' is used to talk about 2 people or things, and 'one another' is used for more than two.

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

They blamed it to the doctor as the patient died.

  1. it on

  2. it with

  3. for

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 We put the blame 'on' someone.

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

He had few food in the house.

  1. little

  2. a few

  3. any

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Few' is used for countable nouns, while 'little' is used for uncountable nouns like food.

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

Patience is essential to every achievement in life.

  1. with

  2. comes

  3. for

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 'Essential for'

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

Rose is the most beautiful of the other flowers.

  1. in all flowers

  2. flower

  3. than other flowers

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The phrase 'the most beautiful'  itself suggests that there are many flowers.

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.I want to visit the Australia when I complete my studies

  1. a Australia

  2. An Australia

  3. Australia

  4. No improvement needed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 No article is required in front of the names of countries(except U.S.A, U.K).

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