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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
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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.

  1. but also to ensure the speedy implementation

  2. but to ensure the speedy implementation also

  3. but also in ensuring the speedy implementation

  4. but to ensure the speedy implementation

  5. to ensure the speedy implementations


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Corrects the error of parallel structure of gerund.

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

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option 2 is the correct answer.

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

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Error of parallel structure. 'Up … and down'.

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

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Error of redundancy. Delete 'had been'.

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

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Error of parallel structure. 'Magazines and newspapers'.

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.

  1. but as such it is gentle and coherent

  2. but as such they are gentle and coherent

  3. but as such are gentle and coherent

  4. but as such the voice is gentle and coherent

  5. but otherwise it is gentle and coherent


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Error of sentence structure, the missing noun. What is hoarse and throaty? What 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

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Error of parallel structure. (3) incorrectly turns an assertive sentence into an imperative one.

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

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Error of importance. Delete 'should'

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

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Error of importance. Delete ‘should’. Here, 'should' implies a choice where there is no choice. 

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.

  1. but today in his middle age he is doing less of it

  2. but today in his middle age he is doing less of working out

  3. but today in his middle age he is doing little of it

  4. but today in his middle age he is doing less of either

  5. but today in his middle age he is doing little of both


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

What does ‘it’ refer to? Either work out or jogging, which (2) clarifies.

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.

  1. The manager delegated to each of his juniors, who was an effective administrator too

  2. The manager, who was an effective administrator too, delegated to each of his juniors

  3. The manager was an effective administrator too, and delegated to each of his juniors

  4. The manager was an effective administrator too, who delegated to each of his juniors

  5. The manager was an effective administrator, who delegated each of his juniors


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Error of misplaced modifier. (2) clarifies who was an effective manager.

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.

  1. It is essential that all applications and transcripts are filed no later than July 1.

  2. It is essential to file all applications and transcripts not later than July 1.

  3. It is essential that all applications and transcripts be filed not later than July 1.

  4. It is essential that all applications and transcripts be filed no later than July 1.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Error of importance. 'Essential that … be filed'.

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.

  1. New zeal and vigour can be generated by the government among youths providing employment to youths.

  2. The government can generate new zeal and vigour among youths by providing employment to youths.

  3. By the government new zeal and vigour can be generated among youths.

  4. Among the youths new zeal and vigour can be generated by the government.

  5. Among the youths, generation of new zeal and vigour can be done by government.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(2) corrects the structure of the sentence.

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.

  1. Depending on factual evidences, argument is seldom used in pleading.

  2. Argument is seldom used by pleaders, who depend instead on factual evidence.

  3. Evidence, which is factual, is used in place of argument by pleaders.

  4. Factual evidence is dependent on by pleaders instead of argument.

  5. Instead of factual evidence, depending on argument is used by pleaders.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Corrects the error of structure.

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

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Error of parallel structure. 'Selecting…avoiding…finding'.

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.

  1. Observing the changes in economy sweeping through the world it can be seen

  2. Having observed the changes in economy sweeping through the world, it can be seen

  3. Observing the changes in economy sweeping through the world can be seen

  4. Observing the changes in economy sweeping through the world we can see

  5. It can be seen observing the changes in economy sweeping away the world


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Corrects the error of dangling participle by introducing the subject 'we'.

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.

  1. I saw my parents decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party while I was outside their room door.

  2. I saw my parents while I was outside their room door decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party.

  3. My parents I saw while decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party outside their room door.

  4. While I was outside their room door, I saw my parents decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party.

  5. While decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party I saw my parents outside their room door.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Error of misplaced modifier. 'I saw my parents' and 'while I was outside their room door' should be placed together.

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

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Error of parallel structure. 'Religious…ceremonial or historical…'

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.

  1. although our comprehension of the selection process from among variables may have enhanced

  2. although our comprehension of the selection process from among variables may have been enhanced

  3. although they may have enhanced our comprehension of the selection process from among variables

  4. although they may have led to enhance our comprehension of the selection process from among variables


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Error of parallel structure. 'Seldom have…they may have'.

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

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Error of importance. Replace 'are' by 'be'.

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.

  1. of decorating the puja mandaps are

  2. of decorate the puja mandaps are

  3. decorating the puja mandaps is

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Corrects the error of parallel structure of gerund and subject-verb agreement.

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.

  1. the college awarded him best students medal

  2. he was awarded the best students medal by the college

  3. the best students medal of the college was awarded to him

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Error of misplaced modifier. Who passed the exam? The subject has to be placed with the modifying clause in the beginning.

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