Parallelism and Modifiers
Description: Parallelism, Modif. & Misc. (Difficult) | |
Number of Questions: 23 | |
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Tags: Parallelism Modif. & Misc. (Difficult) Structural Errors Modifier and Importance Redundancy Double Usage, Repetition and Redundancy Parts of Speech |
Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others. The centre should play a leading role not only in formulating policies but also to ensure the speedy implementation.
Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).
(1) Despite their insistence that he (2) will appear when (3) there is an important event, the President (4) schedules press conferences with the news media at his discretion. (5) No error
Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5)
Most sand dunes are always in (1) motion as wind pushes sand (2) upward one side of each dune, over the top, (3) and down (4) the other side. (5) No error
Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).
It is (1) not uncommon (2) to come across media reports about how a person had been declared (3) and had been certified dead (4) just so that his relatives could inherit ancestral property. (5) No error
Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).
(1) The main advertising media (2) include direct (3) mail, radio, television, magazines, and (4) newspaper. (5) No error
Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.
During audition, it is hoarse and throaty, but as such it is gentle and coherent.
Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5)
(1) Although it might take a laboratory analysis to determine the (2) exact proportions of sand, silt, clay, and organic matter in your garden soil, (3) feel the soil's texture to get a good idea of (4) what they are. (5) No error
Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5)
Having (1) convinced herself about the futility of (2) any strict regimen, she ignored the suggestion that she (3) should get (4) more exercise. (5) No error
Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).
(1) When reminded of his obligation under the rules, (2) he complied with the requirement that all graduate students (3) in education (4) should write a thesis. (5) No error
Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. From the given options (including an option that simply repeats the sentence), choose the option that seeks to correct the error. Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.
During his youth, he used to work out ten times as much as he jogged, but today in his middle age he is doing less of it.
Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the underlined part). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.
The manager delegated to each of his juniors, who was an effective administrator too, a task commensurate to his strength.
Directions: The sentence below may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best corrects the sentence.
It is essential that all applications and transcripts are filed no later than July 1.
Directions: The sentence below may have an error of grammar or syntax. The following options seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best corrects the sentence.
New zeal and vigour can be generated by the government among youths by providing employment to youths.
Directions: The sentence below may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best corrects the sentence.
Depending or factual evidences, argument is seldom used in pleading.
Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).
Animal researchers have identified many behavioral patterns (1) associated with (2) selection of a place to live, avoiding (3) predators, and (4) finding food. (5) No error
Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.
Observing the changes in economy sweeping through the world it can be seen that they are spontaneous.
Directions: The sentence below may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that corrects the sentence.
I saw my parents decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party while I was outside their room door.
Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).
Paintings of a religious, ceremonial, or (1) of a character of history (2) tend to elevate (3) their subjects above the level of (4) ordinary existence. (5) No error
Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the underlined part). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.
Seldom have the mathematical theories of games been of practical use in playing real games, although our comprehension of the selection process from among variables may have enhanced.
Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5)
It is essential that vitamins (1) are supplied either by foods (2) or (3) by supplementary tablets for normal growth (4) to occur. (5) No error
Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are four options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the underlined part). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.
The whole idea of constructing and to decorate the puja mandaps is a part of skill and creativity.
Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are four options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.
Having passed the examination, the college awarded him the best students medal.