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AR-31 (BT-AR-31A)

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Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select (5).

  1. The workers have always had

  2. a most sincere curiosity and

  3. regard for the intelligent suggestions

  4. of Mr. Johnson.

  5. No error


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Preposition must remain on both the sides “curiosity in and regard for …”

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.

Upon arrival at any place of posting I find it greatly different than what I had imagined.

  1. Upon arrival at any place of posting I find it greatly different than what I had imagined.

  2. When arriving at any place of posting I find it greatly different from what I had imagined.

  3. Upon arrival on any place of posting I find it greatly different than what I had imagined.

  4. Upon arrival at any place of posting I find it greatly different from what I had imagined.

  5. Upon arrival at any place of posting I found it greatly different from what I had imagined.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The error is in usage of the phrase; 'different than' 'should be changed to 'different from'. This option corrects the error.

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.

I do not want to take in any more responsibility because of my previous appointments with the manufacturers.

  1. I do not want to take in any more responsibility because of my previous appointments with the manufacturers.

  2. I do not want to take on more responsibility because of my previous appointments with the manufacturers.

  3. I do not want to take on any more responsibility because of mine previous appointments with the manufacturers.

  4. I do not want to take on any more responsibility because off my previous appointments with the manufacturers.

  5. I do not want to take on any more responsibility because of my previous appointments with the manufacturers.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

(5) is grammatically the most correct option. (1) is incorrect because 'take on' is the correct phrasal usage which means 'to undertake'. (2) is less appropriate because of omission of 'any'. (3) is incorrect because of usage of 'mine' which is a possessive pronoun. (4) is incorrect because of wrong usage of 'off'.

Directions: The following sentence has been split into five parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select (5).

  1. We heard him to say

  2. something disgraceful about his cousin

  3. who had left the house

  4. all of a sudden.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delete ‘to’ from option 1. The word 'to' confuses the sentence and is grammatically incorrect. 

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select (5).

  1. My sister is

  2. usually referred to as

  3. my alter ego as she is

  4. alike me in many aspects.

  5. No error


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

We need the preposition 'like' to link two subjects. Alike is an adjective to qualify a subject.

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.

I’m not worried about the anaesthetic injection as I’ve been under the knife several times and I’ve found it perfectly safe.

  1. I’m not worried about the anaesthetic injection as I’ve been under the knife several times and I’ve found it perfectly safe.

  2. I’m not worried about the anaesthetic injection as I’ve been through the knife several times and I’ve found it perfectly safe.

  3. I’m not worried about the anaesthetics injection as I’ve been under the knife several time and I’ve found it perfectly safe.

  4. I’m not worried about the anaesthetic injection as I’ve been under knife several times and I’ve found it perfectly safe.

  5. I’m not worried about the anaesthetic injection as I’ve been under the knife several times and I’ve found it perfectly safe.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The given sentence is grammatically correct.

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.

Venezuela is making its presence felt in international forums, primarily on account of it being the world's fourth largest oil producing nation.

  1. on account of it being the world's

  2. because of it being the world's

  3. on account of being the world's

  4. because it is the world's

  5. since it has been the world's


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The option uses the preferred term, 'because of', and eliminates the use of 'being'.

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.

It was so hot in the room that an elderly woman passed away and remained in that condition for 25 min.

  1. It was so hot in the room that an elderly woman passed away and remained in that condition for 25 min.

  2. It was so hot in the room that an elderly woman passed by and remained in that condition for 25 min.

  3. It was so hot in the room that an elderly woman passed and remained in that condition for 25 min.

  4. It was so hot in the room that an elderly woman passed over and remained in that condition for 25 min.

  5. It was so hot in the room that an elderly woman passed out and remained in that condition for 25 min.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Option (5) is grammatically the most correct option as 'pass out' means 'fainted'. Other options do not fit in the given schema.

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.

Collingwood Production House has tightened belt after facing a big loss of 25 million dollars in its last production which was made on a very large scale.

  1. Collingwood Production House has tightened belt after facing a big loss of 25 million dollars in their last production which was made on a very large scale.

  2. Collingwood Production House has tightened its belt after facing a big loss of 25 million dollars in its last production which was make on a very large scale.

  3. Collingwood Production House has tightened it's belt after facing a big loss of 25 million dollars in their last production which was made on a very large scale.

  4. Collingwood Production House has tightened its belt after facing a big loss of 25 million dollars in its last production which was made on a very large scale.

  5. Collingwood Production House have tightened its belt after facing a big loss of 25 million dollars in their last production which was made on a very large scale.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(4) is grammatically the most correct option. (1) and (3) are incorrect because of wrong phrasal usage (correct usage will be 'tightened its belt'). (2) is incorrect because of wrong sentence structure ('was make' be replaced with 'was made'). (5) is incorrect because of violation of subject verb agreement ('have' should be replaced with 'has').

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.

Chlorofluorocarbons, used as propellants in aerosol cans, are especially harmful pollutants since they contribute to making the hole in the Ozone layer bigger.

  1. are especially harmful pollutants since they contribute to making the hole in the Ozone layer bigger

  2. are specially harmful pollutants since they contribute to making the hole in the Ozone layer bigger

  3. contribute to making the hole in the Ozone layer bigger than before, and hence, are especially harmful pollutants

  4. specially harmful pollutants, contribute to making the hole in the Ozone layer bigger

  5. are especially harmful as pollutants since they contribute to making the hole in the Ozone layer bigger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option 1, the given sentence, is grammatically correct. 

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.

Destiny favoured him so well that what hits were violently aimed at him, as he dashed by, went wide of striking him.

  1. Destiny favoured him so well that what hits were violently aimed at him

  2. Destiny favoured him so well that whatever hits were violently aimed at him

  3. Destiny favoured him so well that what hits were aimed violently at him

  4. Destiny favoured him well enough that what hits were violently aimed at him

  5. Destiny favoured him so well that what hits were aimed at him violently


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This option rectifies the error of idiomatic usage by replacing 'what' by 'whatever'.

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 leaking of secret government cables by Wikileaks may have detrimental consequences for the international community, like jeopardizing diplomatic relations, endangering international treaties, and putting lives of undercover agents at risk.

  1. like jeopardizing diplomatic relations, endangering international treaties, and putting lives of undercover agents at risk

  2. such as jeopardizing diplomatic relations, endangering international treaties, and putting lives of undercover agents at risk

  3. such as jeopardizing diplomatic relations, endangering international treaties, and risking undercover agents

  4. jeopardized diplomatic relations, endangered international treaties, and put lives of undercover agents at risk

  5. like jeopardizing diplomatic relations, endangering international treaties, and risking the lives of undercover agents


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Like is used to compare nouns. When action/ impact is compared, we use 'such as'. The option removes the Error of Comparison by using 'such as' instead of 'like'.

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 Trump organization is known to have deep pockets and sheer power in the lobbying circle of the politicians.

  1. The Trump organization is known to have deep pockets and sheer power in the lobbying circle of the politicians.

  2. The Trump organization is known to have deep end pockets and sheer power in the lobbying circle of the politicians.

  3. The Trump organization is knows to have deep pockets and sheer power in the lobbying circle of the politicians.

  4. The Trump organization is known to have deep end pockets and sheer power in the lobbying circle of the politicians.

  5. The Trump organization is knows to have deep end and sheer power in the lobbying circle of the politicians.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The given sentence is grammatically correct as idiom 'deep pockets' means 'having a lot of money'.

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.

Although exhorted to bomb terrorist training camps in a radical nation in the Middle-East, the President refused to do so because he felt that mostly all, if not all, of the Middle East would be plunged into turmoil.

  1. do so because he felt that mostly all, if not all, of the Middle East would be plunged

  2. do it because he felt that mostly all, if not all, of the Middle East would be plunged

  3. do so because he felt that mostly all, if not all, of the Middle East would plunge

  4. do so because he felt that most, if not all, of the Middle East would be plunged

  5. do so because he felt that doing so would plunge most, if not all, of the Middle East


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The option removes the error of passive voice. Also, the option correctly uses 'most, if not all' instead of 'most all, if not all'.

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 newly started project has become a cash goat for the company and the management is planning to reward the persons associated with it for their hard work.

  1. The newly started project has become a cash goat for the company and the management is planning to reward the persons associated with it for their hard work.

  2. The newly started project has become a cash goat for the company and the management is planning to rewarded the persons associated with it for their hard work.

  3. The newly started project has become a cash cow for the company and the management is planning to reward the persons associated with it for their hard work.

  4. The newly started project has become a cow for the company and the management are planning to reward the persons associated with it for their hard work.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option (3) is grammatically the most correct option. (1) and (2) are incorrect because of wrong idiomatic usage. (Correct usage will be 'a cash cow' which means 'a regular source of income'). (4) is incorrect because subject verb agreement is violated. (correct usage will be 'and the management is…') (5) is incorrect because of wrong pronoun (its) used to refer to its antecedent (persons). Correct usage will be 'persons associated with it for their hard work'.

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