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Description: Verbal Ability Test for MBA and MCA Entrance, SAT Preparation, Bank PO Exams, Law Preparation Test and Fashion Designing Entrance Test
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Directions: The following sentence tests correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of the sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined part. Choice (1) repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice (1). If not, select one of the other choices.

The telephone ring is very irritating while taking a bath.

  1. The telephone ring is very irritating while taking a bath.

  2. While taking a bath, the telephone ring is very irritating.

  3. Telephone rings are found very irritating while taking a bath.

  4. When taking a bath, the telephone ring is very irritating

  5. I find the telephone ring very irritating when I am taking a bath.

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All options given except for (5) imply that the telephone ring is irritating while it itself is taking a bath which practically makes no sense. Thus, option (5) is correct.

Directions: The following sentence tests correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of the sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined part. Choice (1) repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice (1). If not, select one of the other choices.

She parked the vehicle, exited out of it, proceeding to make her way on foot.

  1. proceeding to make her way on foot.

  2. proceeded to making her way on foot.

  3. proceeded to make her way on foot.

  4. and will proceed to make her way on foot.

  5. while she proceeded to make her way on foot.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

PARALLELISM ERROR: To make the sentence parallel we will have to use the same formation of gerunds throughout the sentence. Thus, option (3) is correct.

Directions: The following sentence tests correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of the sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined part. Choice (1) repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice (1). If not, select one of the other choices.
My neighbour, named Tomy, whom is a doctor, works in a nearby hospital.

  1. My neighbour, named Tomy, whom is a doctor, works in a nearby hospital.

  2. My neighbour, whose name is Tomy, works as a doctor, in a nearby hospital.

  3. My neighbour's name is Tomy working as a doctor in a nearby hospital.

  4. My neighbour works in a nearby hospital, whose name is Tomy, as a doctor.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The pronoun 'whom' cannot be used for a word serving as the subject. For a subject the use of 'whose' would be correct. Thus, option (2) is correct.

Directions: The following sentence tests correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of the sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined part. Choice (1) repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice (1). If not, select one of the other choices.

Each citizen of India has the right to voice his opinion.

  1. Each citizen of India has the right to voice his opinion.

  2. Every citizen of India has the right to voice his opinion.

  3. All citizens of India have the right to his opinion.

  4. Each citizen of India have the right to voice their opinion.

  5. Each citizen of India has the right to voice his/her opinion.

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

'Each citizen' does not specify the gender of the citizen. So, to use the pronoun 'his' would be incorrect. It also refers to every citizen singularly, so we cannot even use 'their'. Thus the only correct option would be to use his/her. Thus, option (5) would be correct.

Directions: The following sentence tests correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of the sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined part. Choice (1) repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice (1). If not, select one of the other choices.

Unknowingly, he hit his younger brother with a stick in his eye.

  1. he hit his younger brother with a stick in his eye.

  2. he hitted his younger brother with a stick in his eye.

  3. he hit his younger brother in his eye with a stick.

  4. his younger brother was hurt with the stick in his eye.

  5. the stick hurt his younger brother in the eye.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is an error of misplaced modifier. Option (2) uses incorrect verb form (hitted). Options (4) and (1) have misplaced modifiers and option (5) does not make any sense. Thus, option (3) is correct.

Which of the following is the best way to deal with sentence 10?

  1. Leave it as it is

  2. Change “didn't” to “couldn't”

  3. Change “I asked questions” to “I had been asking myself questions”

  4. Delete it

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Fully understand', expressing esp. a shade of doubt, in the sentence provides clue for this question. Therefore, “couldn't” would be more appropriate than “didn't”. hence, (2) is the answer.

Directions: The following sentence tests correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of the sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined part. Choice (1) repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice (1). If not, select one of the other choices.

Esther drove for work during the morning on the average speed of 45 miles per hour.

  1. Esther drove for work during the morning on the average speed of 45 miles per hour.

  2. Esther drove to work in the morning on the average speed of 45 miles per hour.

  3. Esther drove to work by the morning at the average speed of 45 miles per hour.

  4. Esther drove towards work in the morning at the average speed of 45 miles per hour.

  5. Esther drove to work in the morning at the speed of 45 miles per hour.

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

For a period of time which is not specified, we use the preposition 'in'; while pointing out to something specific like time or speed we use 'at' and for the first phrase, preposition 'to' should be used. Therefore, option (5) is correct.

Which of the following is the best way to deal with sentence 7?

  1. (As it is now)

  2. Delete it

  3. Connect it to sentence 6 with a semi-colon

  4. Change it to 'But I thought so'

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sentence 7 reflects the writer's skepticism about his understanding of his faith (in sentence 6). Therefore, semi-colon would be good enough to connect these two separate closely related coordinate clauses. Hence, option (3) is the answer.

Directions: The following sentence tests correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of the sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined part. Choice (1) repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice (1). If not, select one of the other choices.

Firstly, may be, no difference would appear between sentence 1 and sentence 2.

  1. Firstly, maybe, no difference would appear between sentence 1 and sentence 2.

  2. No difference may firstly appear between sentence 1 and sentence 2.

  3. At first, may be no difference appearing between sentence 1 and sentence 2.

  4. There may, at first, appear to be no difference between sentence 1 and sentence 2.

  5. There may, at first, appear to be no difference amongst sentence 1 and sentence 2.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence has not been properly phrased. All options have an error in syntax except for option (4), which is the answer.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Their last day (B) of regional office (C) is near at hand and (D) they are preparing to hand over the change to the new members. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The preposition 'of' is used for possessions hence it should be replaced by 'in'.

In context, which of the following is the best way to revise and combine the underlined portions of sentences 18 and 19 (reproduced below)?

I have always considered myself to be a Catholic. Now he had me asking myself the question, Am I really Catholic?

  1. Catholic; now he had me asking myself the question, “Am I really Catholic?”

  2. Catholic, in contrast now he was asking me the question, “Am I really Catholic?”

  3. Catholic and now this question, “Am I really Catholic”, I had to ask myself.

  4. Catholic, but now he made me ask myself the question, “Am I really Catholic?”

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sentence 18 suggests that the writer has always considered himself to be a Catholic whereas in sentence 19, the writer is found questioning himself about being Catholic; which implies that both the sentences are contrary to each other. Options (2) and (4) highlight this contrast. As option (4) explicates this contrast cogently, hence forms the answer.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Had he not left the school (B) before the final examination (C) he would (D) have stood first. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The sentence has no error.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The Arabian Nights (B) are still (C) a great favorite among (D) all groups and age till date. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

When the plural noun is a proper name and it refers to collective noun, then it must be followed by a single verb, i.e. 'are' should be changed to is.

In context, which of the following is the best version of sentence 1 (reproduced below)? My life is undergoing change over these past few months.

  1. Leave it as it is

  2. A huge change has taken place in my life over these past few months.

  3. Over the past few months, my life has been undergoing a huge change.

  4. My life has undergone a huge change in the past few months.

  5. In these past few months, my life was completely changed.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sentence 22 provides the clue for this question.  The initial part of the sentence suggests that the author is on the way (en route) to his new life, which implies that he has undergone change and is still undergoing change. The present perfect continuous tense in option (3) reflects the same; hence, (3) is the answer.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) One must use (B) his best efforts if (C) one wishes to succeed (D) in anything in life. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indefinite pronouns should be used throughout the sentence. Hence, 'his' must be converted to one's.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

She(A) was (B) taller than (C) either of her five sisters (D) in her family. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Either is used for two persons or things hence 'either' should be replaced by 'any one' since its used for more than 2 person (or) things.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Besides all these factors (B) there is (C) one more which (D) remains still to be deliberated upon. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

There is no error in the sentence.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) There are not (B) many whom we know quite well (C) are honest (D) in today's competitive world. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Whom is used for objective use only and to correct the error, we should replace whom with who.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) He is a wise wan (B) but he has (C) neither honesty (D) and tact. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Neither should be used with 'nor', hence, and should be omitted and replaced by 'nor'.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The student, (B) who you thought (C) so highly of (D) has failed to win the first prize. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Who is used only in nominative context, hence it should be replaced by whom.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) They that (B) are whole(C) have no need of (D) a physician at all. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(A), Those is to be preferred to they as pronouns of third person in plural should not be used before that.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The rise and fall of the tide (B) are due to the lunar influence (C) and the gravitational (D) pull of other heavenly bodies. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

When the nouns refer to same thing (or) same person, the verb used is always singular. Hence 'are' is to be replaced by 'is'.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Seldom had the little town (B) seen a (C) more (D) costlier funeral in its entire history. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Double comparatives and superlatives should be omitted. Therefore more' should be omitted.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The introduction of Tea and Coffee and (B) such other beverages (C) have not been without (D) some effect. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The verb should be in agreement with its proper subject and not with a noun near it, hence have should be replaced by 'has'.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) As a novelist, Jane Austen (B) is (C) superior (D) than Mrs. Henry wood. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Words like superior should always be followed 'to' instead of 'than'.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Of the two colours, Red and Green, the (B) latter is used (C) more widely in the painting for a (D) more realistic and authentic touch. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Latter is used for two objects, hence the sentence is correct.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Do not forget (B) his enthusiasm (C) who brought (D ) this movement so far. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The construction of the sentence is incorrect. Should be changed to “the enthusiasm of he”.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

He (A) has a wardrobe of wonderful carvings (B) and (C) which (D) has been in his family for generations. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Which' in itself fulfills the purpose of a conjunction, hence it should not be after a conjunction, therefore 'and' is to be eliminated.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) One cannot (B) be too careful (C) about what (D) he says these days. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The indefinite pronoun 'one' should be used throughout if ever used. Hence 'he' should be replace by 'one'.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) One evening of (B) each week was set apart (C) by him for the reception of (D) whomsoever chose to visit him. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Whom' is used with an object, therefore whomsoever should be replaced by whosoever.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) He will succeed (B) to the title in the event of the death his (C) oldest brother (D) as it has been specified in the will. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Oldest is used for persons, hence it should be replaced by elders.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

The lad (A) was sent with (B) a verbal message (C) to the doctor (D) to reach home immediately. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Verbal' means pertaining to wards, hence should be replaced by 'oral' which means delivered by mouth.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) She requested (B) for my help yesterday (C) but alas! I was not there (D) to help her. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The verb requested should not be used with a preposition, therefore 'for' should be eliminated.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Of the three, tea, coffee and cocoa the (B) latter is his all time favorite (C) and he can have (D) it any time of the day. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Latter' is used only when there are two items/ persons being compared, hence it should be replaced with 'last'.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) We discussed (B) about the matter yesterday (C) and (D) still it is not clear to anyone. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The verb 'discuss' is transitive and should not be used with a preposition hence about should be eliminated.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) From the two given (B) pairs of shoes, I think the(C) last one has a (D) more snug and a sleek fit. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Last' is used when we have more than two objects, hence it should be replaced by 'latter'.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

We happened to meet (A) at the house of a (B) mutual friend and seemed to take a (C) liking to (D) one another immediately. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Mutual' should  be replaced by 'common' to have a correct expression usage.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Let me (A) lay here and daydream (B) about my bright,(C) upcoming future (D) in this company. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The verb 'lay' is always followed by an object but as there is no such object present here, it should be replaced by 'lie'.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The first two chapters (B) of the novel (C) are (D) rather dull and my interest was not captured. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The sentence has no error.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) They called at us yesterday (B) to discuss (C) a new incentive schemes (D) for all manual workers. (E) No errors

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Called at is used for a place and not for person, therefore it should be replaced by 'call on.'

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Such goods (B) are made for export and are seldom (C) or ever used in this country (D) for it has a limited utilization. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Seldom (or) ever is an incorrect form, and it should be replaced by seldom or never.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

The reason (A) for the sudden explosion (B) in the aircraft, (C) had not been discovered till date and it (D) continuous to baffle all. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The sentence on the whole follows, a present and a continuous tense, Where as 'had' denotes past tense, hence it should be rephrased and use of 'has' instead of 'had' should be done.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

The arrival (A) of details (B) is a matter for future consideration (C) and should not (D) be thought about now. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: E

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) I (B) should have liked to (C) have gone with them, but my work (D) was not complete. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An infinite should be in present tense, hence. 'have gone' should be replaced by 'to go'.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Delivering (A) the mails (B) to small villages (C) in India was, once a (D) difficult, perilous and exciting job. (D) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The should be deleated and 'mails' should be used as 'mail' since the word in it self is used in a plural form.

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) I want (B) that you (C) should meet and resolve your differences (D) as soon as possible. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Error of importance. delete 'should'.

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