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Progress Test 7

Description: Progress test 7
Number of Questions: 30
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Directions: Mark the most suitable option to fill in the blank.

Either the mother or the daughter ______ made this pudding.

  1. has

  2. have

  3. were

  4. are


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In case of 'either - or', 'neither - nor', the auxiliary relates itself to the second subject.

Directions: Mark the most suitable option to fill in the blank.

My father as well as others in the family _______ there.

  1. was

  2. were

  3. are

  4. will


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In case of 'as well as', the auxiliary relates itself to the first subject.

Directions: Mark the most suitable option to fill in the blank.

A variety of subjects ________ taught in this school.

  1. is

  2. are

  3. have been

  4. were


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of subject verb agreement. Here, the subject is 'a variety' (i.e. singular). Thus, we need a singualar auxiliary.  Hence, option 1.

Directions: Mark the most suitable option to fill in the blank.

A sum of five thousand rupees ______ given to him for this piece of land.

  1. were

  2. was

  3. are

  4. have been


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here the subject is 'A sum' (singular). So, we need a singular auxiliary. Hence, option 2.

Directions: Mark the most suitable option to fill in the blank.

The jury ________ divided in their opinion.

  1. were

  2. is

  3. was

  4. has been


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Though 'jury' is a colloective noun, but whenever we refer to a division of the collective noun it is treated as a plural subject. Thus, option 1.

Directions: Mark the best option to fill in the blank that makes logical sense of the passage.

Directions: Read the passage and fill the blanks.

Today, as citizens of free India, we _____(16)_____ both our democracy and our secularism. We cannot imagine _____(17)_____ in a country where we _____(18)_____ not elect our representatives to govern us, and where; whatever our caste, creed or sex, we did not _____(19)_____ the right to freedom of speech, freedom of worship and equality before the law.  No system of government _____(20)_____ perfect, but democracy _____(21)_____ the best.  We know this because it recognizes the dignity of man and _____(22)_____ people ample opportunities to _____(23)_____ strong and self-reliant. Nor can we imagine our government discriminating among its citizens on religious grounds, for many religions _____(24)_____ here and together they _____(25)_____ to our rich national heritage.  In the modern world, nations cannot be founded on religion. Today, religion _____(26)_____ the private and sacred concern of individuals, not of governments. Freedom is not a gift. It is an achievement. Like anything of value it _____(27)_____ to be safeguarded. There is no guarantee that people will always remain free. And the threat to freedom does not always _____(28)_____from outside. More often it comes from within. History _____(29)_____ us that lack of unity is a bigger danger to freedom than any outside threat. Its greatest safeguard is a _____(30)_____ country.


In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.

  1. become

  2. became

  3. becomes

  4. becoming


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Infinitive 'to' always takes the first form of the verb in plural form.

Directions: Mark the best option to fill in the blank that makes logical sense of the passage.

Directions: Read the passage and fill the blanks.

Today, as citizens of free India, we _____(16)_____ both our democracy and our secularism. We cannot imagine _____(17)_____ in a country where we _____(18)_____ not elect our representatives to govern us, and where; whatever our caste, creed or sex, we did not _____(19)_____ the right to freedom of speech, freedom of worship and equality before the law.  No system of government _____(20)_____ perfect, but democracy _____(21)_____ the best.  We know this because it recognizes the dignity of man and _____(22)_____ people ample opportunities to _____(23)_____ strong and self-reliant. Nor can we imagine our government discriminating among its citizens on religious grounds, for many religions _____(24)_____ here and together they _____(25)_____ to our rich national heritage.  In the modern world, nations cannot be founded on religion. Today, religion _____(26)_____ the private and sacred concern of individuals, not of governments. Freedom is not a gift. It is an achievement. Like anything of value it _____(27)_____ to be safeguarded. There is no guarantee that people will always remain free. And the threat to freedom does not always _____(28)_____from outside. More often it comes from within. History _____(29)_____ us that lack of unity is a bigger danger to freedom than any outside threat. Its greatest safeguard is a _____(30)_____ country.


In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.

  1. have

  2. had

  3. has

  4. have had


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Did' takes the first formm of the verb, and 'we' takes the plural verb. Hence, option 1.

Directions: Mark the best option to fill in the blank that makes logical sense of the passage.

Directions: Read the passage and fill the blanks.

Today, as citizens of free India, we _____(16)_____ both our democracy and our secularism. We cannot imagine _____(17)_____ in a country where we _____(18)_____ not elect our representatives to govern us, and where; whatever our caste, creed or sex, we did not _____(19)_____ the right to freedom of speech, freedom of worship and equality before the law.  No system of government _____(20)_____ perfect, but democracy _____(21)_____ the best.  We know this because it recognizes the dignity of man and _____(22)_____ people ample opportunities to _____(23)_____ strong and self-reliant. Nor can we imagine our government discriminating among its citizens on religious grounds, for many religions _____(24)_____ here and together they _____(25)_____ to our rich national heritage.  In the modern world, nations cannot be founded on religion. Today, religion _____(26)_____ the private and sacred concern of individuals, not of governments. Freedom is not a gift. It is an achievement. Like anything of value it _____(27)_____ to be safeguarded. There is no guarantee that people will always remain free. And the threat to freedom does not always _____(28)_____from outside. More often it comes from within. History _____(29)_____ us that lack of unity is a bigger danger to freedom than any outside threat. Its greatest safeguard is a _____(30)_____ country.


In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.

  1. were

  2. are

  3. is

  4. was


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The blank needs to be followed by the present tense verb. Here the subject, 'no system of government' is singular, and hence, option 3.

Directions: Mark the best option to fill in the blank that makes logical sense of the passage.

Directions: Read the passage and fill the blanks.

Today, as citizens of free India, we _____(16)_____ both our democracy and our secularism. We cannot imagine _____(17)_____ in a country where we _____(18)_____ not elect our representatives to govern us, and where; whatever our caste, creed or sex, we did not _____(19)_____ the right to freedom of speech, freedom of worship and equality before the law.  No system of government _____(20)_____ perfect, but democracy _____(21)_____ the best.  We know this because it recognizes the dignity of man and _____(22)_____ people ample opportunities to _____(23)_____ strong and self-reliant. Nor can we imagine our government discriminating among its citizens on religious grounds, for many religions _____(24)_____ here and together they _____(25)_____ to our rich national heritage.  In the modern world, nations cannot be founded on religion. Today, religion _____(26)_____ the private and sacred concern of individuals, not of governments. Freedom is not a gift. It is an achievement. Like anything of value it _____(27)_____ to be safeguarded. There is no guarantee that people will always remain free. And the threat to freedom does not always _____(28)_____from outside. More often it comes from within. History _____(29)_____ us that lack of unity is a bigger danger to freedom than any outside threat. Its greatest safeguard is a _____(30)_____ country.


In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.

  1. has

  2. is being

  3. are

  4. is


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The given blank needs to be filled by a verb in the present indefinite tense. Subject  'democracy' being singular needs a singular auxiliary. Hence, option 4.

Directions: Mark the best option to fill in the blank that makes logical sense of the passage.

Directions: Read the passage and fill the blanks.

Today, as citizens of free India, we _____(16)_____ both our democracy and our secularism. We cannot imagine _____(17)_____ in a country where we _____(18)_____ not elect our representatives to govern us, and where; whatever our caste, creed or sex, we did not _____(19)_____ the right to freedom of speech, freedom of worship and equality before the law.  No system of government _____(20)_____ perfect, but democracy _____(21)_____ the best.  We know this because it recognizes the dignity of man and _____(22)_____ people ample opportunities to _____(23)_____ strong and self-reliant. Nor can we imagine our government discriminating among its citizens on religious grounds, for many religions _____(24)_____ here and together they _____(25)_____ to our rich national heritage.  In the modern world, nations cannot be founded on religion. Today, religion _____(26)_____ the private and sacred concern of individuals, not of governments. Freedom is not a gift. It is an achievement. Like anything of value it _____(27)_____ to be safeguarded. There is no guarantee that people will always remain free. And the threat to freedom does not always _____(28)_____from outside. More often it comes from within. History _____(29)_____ us that lack of unity is a bigger danger to freedom than any outside threat. Its greatest safeguard is a _____(30)_____ country.


In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.

  1. flourished

  2. are flourishing

  3. flourish

  4. have flourished


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The given blank needs to be filled by a verb in the present indefinite tense. Subject 'many religions' being plural needs a plural verb. Hence, option 3.

Directions: Mark the best option to fill in the blank that makes logical sense of the passage.

Directions: Read the passage and fill the blanks.

Today, as citizens of free India, we _____(16)_____ both our democracy and our secularism. We cannot imagine _____(17)_____ in a country where we _____(18)_____ not elect our representatives to govern us, and where; whatever our caste, creed or sex, we did not _____(19)_____ the right to freedom of speech, freedom of worship and equality before the law.  No system of government _____(20)_____ perfect, but democracy _____(21)_____ the best.  We know this because it recognizes the dignity of man and _____(22)_____ people ample opportunities to _____(23)_____ strong and self-reliant. Nor can we imagine our government discriminating among its citizens on religious grounds, for many religions _____(24)_____ here and together they _____(25)_____ to our rich national heritage.  In the modern world, nations cannot be founded on religion. Today, religion _____(26)_____ the private and sacred concern of individuals, not of governments. Freedom is not a gift. It is an achievement. Like anything of value it _____(27)_____ to be safeguarded. There is no guarantee that people will always remain free. And the threat to freedom does not always _____(28)_____from outside. More often it comes from within. History _____(29)_____ us that lack of unity is a bigger danger to freedom than any outside threat. Its greatest safeguard is a _____(30)_____ country.


In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.

  1. gave

  2. gives

  3. given

  4. is giving


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The given blank needs to be filled by a verb in the present indefinite tense. Subject 'it' requires a singular present tense verb nd this is found only in option 2. Option 4 makes the sentence a passive sentence which goes against the flow of the passage.

Directions: Mark the best option to fill in the blank that makes logical sense of the passage.

Directions: Read the passage and fill the blanks.

Today, as citizens of free India, we _____(16)_____ both our democracy and our secularism. We cannot imagine _____(17)_____ in a country where we _____(18)_____ not elect our representatives to govern us, and where; whatever our caste, creed or sex, we did not _____(19)_____ the right to freedom of speech, freedom of worship and equality before the law.  No system of government _____(20)_____ perfect, but democracy _____(21)_____ the best.  We know this because it recognizes the dignity of man and _____(22)_____ people ample opportunities to _____(23)_____ strong and self-reliant. Nor can we imagine our government discriminating among its citizens on religious grounds, for many religions _____(24)_____ here and together they _____(25)_____ to our rich national heritage.  In the modern world, nations cannot be founded on religion. Today, religion _____(26)_____ the private and sacred concern of individuals, not of governments. Freedom is not a gift. It is an achievement. Like anything of value it _____(27)_____ to be safeguarded. There is no guarantee that people will always remain free. And the threat to freedom does not always _____(28)_____from outside. More often it comes from within. History _____(29)_____ us that lack of unity is a bigger danger to freedom than any outside threat. Its greatest safeguard is a _____(30)_____ country.


In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.

  1. are cherishing

  2. cherished

  3. cherish

  4. have cherished


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Case of present indefinite tense. In such cases, we use only the first from of the verb.

Directions: Mark the best option to fill in the blank (25) that makes logical sense of the passage.

Directions: Read the passage and fill the blanks.

Today, as citizens of free India, we _____(16)_____ both our democracy and our secularism. We cannot imagine _____(17)_____ in a country where we _____(18)_____ not elect our representatives to govern us, and where; whatever our caste, creed or sex, we did not _____(19)_____ the right to freedom of speech, freedom of worship and equality before the law.  No system of government _____(20)_____ perfect, but democracy _____(21)_____ the best.  We know this because it recognizes the dignity of man and _____(22)_____ people ample opportunities to _____(23)_____ strong and self-reliant. Nor can we imagine our government discriminating among its citizens on religious grounds, for many religions _____(24)_____ here and together they _____(25)_____ to our rich national heritage.  In the modern world, nations cannot be founded on religion. Today, religion _____(26)_____ the private and sacred concern of individuals, not of governments. Freedom is not a gift. It is an achievement. Like anything of value it _____(27)_____ to be safeguarded. There is no guarantee that people will always remain free. And the threat to freedom does not always _____(28)_____from outside. More often it comes from within. History _____(29)_____ us that lack of unity is a bigger danger to freedom than any outside threat. Its greatest safeguard is a _____(30)_____ country.


In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.

  1. adds

  2. are adding

  3. added

  4. add


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The given blank needs to be filled by a verb in the present indefinite tense. Pronoun 'they' being plural needs a plural verb. Hence, option 4.  

Directions: Mark the best option to fill in the blank that makes logical sense of the passage.

Directions: Read the passage and fill the blanks.

Today, as citizens of free India, we _____(16)_____ both our democracy and our secularism. We cannot imagine _____(17)_____ in a country where we _____(18)_____ not elect our representatives to govern us, and where; whatever our caste, creed or sex, we did not _____(19)_____ the right to freedom of speech, freedom of worship and equality before the law.  No system of government _____(20)_____ perfect, but democracy _____(21)_____ the best.  We know this because it recognizes the dignity of man and _____(22)_____ people ample opportunities to _____(23)_____ strong and self-reliant. Nor can we imagine our government discriminating among its citizens on religious grounds, for many religions _____(24)_____ here and together they _____(25)_____ to our rich national heritage.  In the modern world, nations cannot be founded on religion. Today, religion _____(26)_____ the private and sacred concern of individuals, not of governments. Freedom is not a gift. It is an achievement. Like anything of value it _____(27)_____ to be safeguarded. There is no guarantee that people will always remain free. And the threat to freedom does not always _____(28)_____from outside. More often it comes from within. History _____(29)_____ us that lack of unity is a bigger danger to freedom than any outside threat. Its greatest safeguard is a _____(30)_____ country.


In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.

  1. have

  2. has

  3. is

  4. are


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The given blank needs to be filled by a verb in the present peferct tense (in passive voice). Option 2 best qualifies the subject 'it' (singular).

Directions: Mark the best option to fill in the blank that makes logical sense of the passage.

Directions: Read the passage and fill the blanks.

Today, as citizens of free India, we _____(16)_____ both our democracy and our secularism. We cannot imagine _____(17)_____ in a country where we _____(18)_____ not elect our representatives to govern us, and where; whatever our caste, creed or sex, we did not _____(19)_____ the right to freedom of speech, freedom of worship and equality before the law.  No system of government _____(20)_____ perfect, but democracy _____(21)_____ the best.  We know this because it recognizes the dignity of man and _____(22)_____ people ample opportunities to _____(23)_____ strong and self-reliant. Nor can we imagine our government discriminating among its citizens on religious grounds, for many religions _____(24)_____ here and together they _____(25)_____ to our rich national heritage.  In the modern world, nations cannot be founded on religion. Today, religion _____(26)_____ the private and sacred concern of individuals, not of governments. Freedom is not a gift. It is an achievement. Like anything of value it _____(27)_____ to be safeguarded. There is no guarantee that people will always remain free. And the threat to freedom does not always _____(28)_____from outside. More often it comes from within. History _____(29)_____ us that lack of unity is a bigger danger to freedom than any outside threat. Its greatest safeguard is a _____(30)_____ country.


In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.

  1. could

  2. can

  3. would

  4. might


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To show the very minute possibility of something, we use modal 'could'.

Directions: Mark the best option to fill in the blank that makes logical sense of the passage.

Directions: Read the passage and fill the blanks.

Today, as citizens of free India, we _____(16)_____ both our democracy and our secularism. We cannot imagine _____(17)_____ in a country where we _____(18)_____ not elect our representatives to govern us, and where; whatever our caste, creed or sex, we did not _____(19)_____ the right to freedom of speech, freedom of worship and equality before the law.  No system of government _____(20)_____ perfect, but democracy _____(21)_____ the best.  We know this because it recognizes the dignity of man and _____(22)_____ people ample opportunities to _____(23)_____ strong and self-reliant. Nor can we imagine our government discriminating among its citizens on religious grounds, for many religions _____(24)_____ here and together they _____(25)_____ to our rich national heritage.  In the modern world, nations cannot be founded on religion. Today, religion _____(26)_____ the private and sacred concern of individuals, not of governments. Freedom is not a gift. It is an achievement. Like anything of value it _____(27)_____ to be safeguarded. There is no guarantee that people will always remain free. And the threat to freedom does not always _____(28)_____from outside. More often it comes from within. History _____(29)_____ us that lack of unity is a bigger danger to freedom than any outside threat. Its greatest safeguard is a _____(30)_____ country.


In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.

  1. come

  2. coming

  3. comes

  4. came


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Does' always takes the first form of the verb in its plural. Hence, option 1.

Directions: Mark the best option to fill in the blank that makes logical sense of the passage.

Directions: Read the passage and fill the blanks.

Today, as citizens of free India, we _____(16)_____ both our democracy and our secularism. We cannot imagine _____(17)_____ in a country where we _____(18)_____ not elect our representatives to govern us, and where; whatever our caste, creed or sex, we did not _____(19)_____ the right to freedom of speech, freedom of worship and equality before the law.  No system of government _____(20)_____ perfect, but democracy _____(21)_____ the best.  We know this because it recognizes the dignity of man and _____(22)_____ people ample opportunities to _____(23)_____ strong and self-reliant. Nor can we imagine our government discriminating among its citizens on religious grounds, for many religions _____(24)_____ here and together they _____(25)_____ to our rich national heritage.  In the modern world, nations cannot be founded on religion. Today, religion _____(26)_____ the private and sacred concern of individuals, not of governments. Freedom is not a gift. It is an achievement. Like anything of value it _____(27)_____ to be safeguarded. There is no guarantee that people will always remain free. And the threat to freedom does not always _____(28)_____from outside. More often it comes from within. History _____(29)_____ us that lack of unity is a bigger danger to freedom than any outside threat. Its greatest safeguard is a _____(30)_____ country.


In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.

  1. unity

  2. united

  3. union of

  4. unanimous


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The given blank needs to be filled by a noun. Though, option 1 is also a noun but it does not qualify the blank. Option 2 best does the same.

Directions: Mark the best option to fill in the blank that makes logical sense of the passage.

Directions: Read the passage and fill the blanks.

Today, as citizens of free India, we _____(16)_____ both our democracy and our secularism. We cannot imagine _____(17)_____ in a country where we _____(18)_____ not elect our representatives to govern us, and where; whatever our caste, creed or sex, we did not _____(19)_____ the right to freedom of speech, freedom of worship and equality before the law.  No system of government _____(20)_____ perfect, but democracy _____(21)_____ the best.  We know this because it recognizes the dignity of man and _____(22)_____ people ample opportunities to _____(23)_____ strong and self-reliant. Nor can we imagine our government discriminating among its citizens on religious grounds, for many religions _____(24)_____ here and together they _____(25)_____ to our rich national heritage.  In the modern world, nations cannot be founded on religion. Today, religion _____(26)_____ the private and sacred concern of individuals, not of governments. Freedom is not a gift. It is an achievement. Like anything of value it _____(27)_____ to be safeguarded. There is no guarantee that people will always remain free. And the threat to freedom does not always _____(28)_____from outside. More often it comes from within. History _____(29)_____ us that lack of unity is a bigger danger to freedom than any outside threat. Its greatest safeguard is a _____(30)_____ country.


In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.

  1. are

  2. has

  3. have

  4. is


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The given blank needs to be filled by a verb in the present indefinite tense. Subject 'religion' being singular needs singular auxiliary. Hence, option 4.

Directions: Mark the best option to fill in the blank that makes logical sense of the passage.

Directions: Read the passage and fill the blanks.

Today, as citizens of free India, we _____(16)_____ both our democracy and our secularism. We cannot imagine _____(17)_____ in a country where we _____(18)_____ not elect our representatives to govern us, and where; whatever our caste, creed or sex, we did not _____(19)_____ the right to freedom of speech, freedom of worship and equality before the law.  No system of government _____(20)_____ perfect, but democracy _____(21)_____ the best.  We know this because it recognizes the dignity of man and _____(22)_____ people ample opportunities to _____(23)_____ strong and self-reliant. Nor can we imagine our government discriminating among its citizens on religious grounds, for many religions _____(24)_____ here and together they _____(25)_____ to our rich national heritage.  In the modern world, nations cannot be founded on religion. Today, religion _____(26)_____ the private and sacred concern of individuals, not of governments. Freedom is not a gift. It is an achievement. Like anything of value it _____(27)_____ to be safeguarded. There is no guarantee that people will always remain free. And the threat to freedom does not always _____(28)_____from outside. More often it comes from within. History _____(29)_____ us that lack of unity is a bigger danger to freedom than any outside threat. Its greatest safeguard is a _____(30)_____ country.


In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.

  1. live

  2. living

  3. lived

  4. livable


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Some verb take gerund form of the verb, and 'imagine is one such verb. Thus, option 2.

Directions: Mark the best option to fill in the blank that makes logical sense of the passage.

Directions: Read the passage and fill the blanks.

Today, as citizens of free India, we _____(16)_____ both our democracy and our secularism. We cannot imagine _____(17)_____ in a country where we _____(18)_____ not elect our representatives to govern us, and where; whatever our caste, creed or sex, we did not _____(19)_____ the right to freedom of speech, freedom of worship and equality before the law.  No system of government _____(20)_____ perfect, but democracy _____(21)_____ the best.  We know this because it recognizes the dignity of man and _____(22)_____ people ample opportunities to _____(23)_____ strong and self-reliant. Nor can we imagine our government discriminating among its citizens on religious grounds, for many religions _____(24)_____ here and together they _____(25)_____ to our rich national heritage.  In the modern world, nations cannot be founded on religion. Today, religion _____(26)_____ the private and sacred concern of individuals, not of governments. Freedom is not a gift. It is an achievement. Like anything of value it _____(27)_____ to be safeguarded. There is no guarantee that people will always remain free. And the threat to freedom does not always _____(28)_____from outside. More often it comes from within. History _____(29)_____ us that lack of unity is a bigger danger to freedom than any outside threat. Its greatest safeguard is a _____(30)_____ country.


In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.

  1. shows

  2. showing

  3. showed

  4. will show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The given blank needs to be filled by a verb in the present indefinite tense. 'History' being singular subject needs singular auxiliary. Hence, option 1.

Directions: Identify the part having an error.

(A) With the passage of the bill, (B) the most comprehensive changes (C) in decentralization of power (D) since independence is taking place.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Error in subject-verb agreement. 'Changes are' taking place since independence.

Directions: Identify the part having an error.

(A) The jury (B) were divided (C) in its verdict (D) over the recounting of disputed votes.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Change ‘in its verdict’ to ‘in their verdict’.

Directions: Identify the part having an error.

The question we (A) have to ask (B) ourselves (C) is whether our pair (D) form community.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Change ‘form’ to ‘forms’ because ‘our pair’ is a singular subject.

Directions: Identify the part having an error and mark the suitable option:

(A) Between them (B) there are plenty of (C) room for (D) most talents to breathe freely.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) 'Is' corrects the error of subject verb agreement. The subject of verb 'is' to 'room'.

Directions: Identify the part having an error.

(A) Forgetting all (B) the acrimony, even allies of government supported him, (C) saying the current budget allocation (D) was very meager to serve the people.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Change 'very' to 'too' to correct the use of adverb of degree.

Directions: Identify the part having an error and mark the suitable option:

Computer has made possible (A) access to a lot of (B) information which (C) were (D) earlier not possible.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(c) 'Information' is singular. Use singular verb 'was'.

Directions: Identify the part having an error and mark the suitable option:

There (A) are (B) five dozens (C) ministers (D) in the Manmohan Singh Cabinet.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Change 'dozens' to 'dozen'. Definite numeral adjective 'five' should be followed by 'dozen'.

Directions: Identify the part having an error and mark the suitable option:

What (A) is (B) the criteria (C) for deciding who (D) gets the prize?

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Are' is the correct verb for 'criteria' which is a plural noun (singular is criterion).

Directions: Identify the part having an error and mark the suitable option:

(A) A perfectionist is one of (B) those persons who is (C) never satisfied with (D) work of other people.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Change 'is' to 'are' to correct the error of subject verb agreement. The relative pronoun 'who' refers to 'those persons' (subject).

Directions: Identify the part having an error and mark the suitable option:

Two and two (A) make four. You know it (B) very well. (C) Do you or (D) don't you?

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Whenever two subjects are considered as a singular unit, we use singular auxilairy. Hence, 'makes four'.

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