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Determiners (Mod)

Description: Determiners (Mod)
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Directions: Select the best revision for the underlined part in the given sentence.

The imperialistic conflict of the 17th and the 18th centuries leap up to the growth of national character in our period.

  1. the 17th and the 18th centuries leap up to

  2. the 17th and 18th centuries leap up to

  3. the 17th and the 18th century leap into

  4. the 17th and the 18th centuries leap on to

  5. the 17th century and the 18th century leap up to


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sentence has error of incorrect use of article. Definite article 'the' should be used only before 17th century because '17th and 18th centuries' is functioning as a single unit. This option corrects the error.

Directions: Select the best revision for the underlined part in the given sentence.

There are three rules of all relations of time in phenomena, according to which the existence of each phenomena is determined in respect of the unity of all time, and these antecede all experience and render it possible.

  1. the existence of each phenomena is determined in respect of the unity of all time, and these antecede all experience and render it possible.

  2. the existence of every phenomenon is determined in respect of the unity of all time, and these antecede all experience and render it possible.

  3. the existence of all the phenomenas is determined in respect of the unity of all time, and these antecede all experience and render it possible.

  4. the existing of every phenomena is determined in respect of the unity of all time, and these antecede all experience and render it possible.

  5. the existence of each and every phenomena is determined in respect of the unity of all time, and these antecede all experience and render it possible.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Each phenomena' is a misfit. Each is singular and hence should be followed by singular noun 'phenomenon'. Also, 'every' is a more suitable adjective in place of each, since the focus is not individual item, but individual items in a large group.  Option (2) corrects both the errors.

Directions: Select the best revision for the underlined part in the given sentence.

When one is spending time complaining about the obstacles he is facing, he is wasting so much time being negative that he is actually losing chances to move forward.

  1. When one is spending time complaining about the obstacles he is facing, he is wasting so much time being negative that he is actually losing chances to move forward.

  2. When someone is spending time complaining about the obstacles they are facing, they are wasting so much time being negative that they are actually losing chances to move forward.

  3. When anyone is spending time complaining about the obstacles he or she is facing, they are wasting so much time being negative that they are actually losing chances to move forward.

  4. When you are spending time complaining about the obstacles you are facing, you are wasting so much time being negative that you are actually losing chances to move forward.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pronouns must agree with their antecedents in gender and number. The given option corrects the error in the original sentence because a single pronoun “you” is maintained throughout the sentence.

Directions: Select the best revision for the underlined part in the given sentence.

Although nothing that could be called a spelling reform “movement” existed until the 19th century there was earlier period when this subject was much in the air and a number of people were writing about it.

  1. there was earlier period when this subject was much in the air and a number of people were

  2. however, there was earlier period, when this subject was much in the air and a number of people was

  3. yet were there earlier periods when these subjects were much in the air and a number of people was

  4. yet there was an earlier period when this subject was much in the air and a number of people were


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence bears the error of article. Before 'earlier period' an indefinite article 'an' is required. This option corrects the error.

Directions: Select the best revision for the underlined part in the given sentence.

A mathematician strives for simplicity; unlike most mathematicians was my mathematician brother Sam; in him were centered the knowledge and the ambition that made him one of the best in his subject.

  1. unlike most mathematicians was my mathematician brother Sam; in him were centered the knowledge and the ambition that made him one of the best in his subject.

  2. but, unlike most mathematicians was my mathematician brother Sam, in him was centred the knowledge and the ambition that

  3. unlike most mathematicians was my mathematician brother Sam in whom was centred the knowledge and the ambition that

  4. unlike most mathematicians was my mathematician brother Sam; in him was centred the knowledge and the ambition that

  5. unlike most mathematicians was my mathematician brother Sam in whom were centred the knowledge and the ambition that


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The sentence presents three independent clauses separated by semi-colons (;). But the third clause is neither independent, nor should it start with 'in him'. This clause is dependent on the second and should use the relative pronoun 'whom'. This option rectifies the error.

Directions: Select the best revision for the underlined part in the given sentence.

The preaching as well as guidance given by teacher was enough for us to distinguish a good education from a bad one or a full education from a half-empty one

  1. The preaching as well as guidance given by teacher was enough for us to distinguish a good education from a bad one or a full education from a half empty one.

  2. Teacher's preaching along with his guidance was adequate for us to distinguish between a good education and a bad one or a full education and a half-empty one.

  3. The preaching along with guidance given by our teachers were enough for us to distinguish a good education from a bad one or a full education from a half-empty one.

  4. The preachings and guidance given by our teacher were enough for us to distinguish a good education from a bad one or a full education from a half-empty one

  5. The preaching as well as the guidance given by our teacher was enough for us to distinguish a good education from a bad one or a full education from a half-empty one


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Words joined to a singular subject by as well as use singular verbs. But 'were' is plural and does not go with singular first subject 'preaching', hence incorrect.

Directions: Select the best revision for the underlined part in the given sentence.

Growth of an employee depends upon various factors; discipline and experience, enhance the performance of employee, as do punctuality and knowledge.

  1. upon various factors; discipline and experience, enhance the performance of employee, as do punctuality and knowledge

  2. on various factors, discipline and experience, enhances the performance of any employee, so does punctuality and knowledge

  3. upon various factors, discipline and experience, just like punctuality and knowledge enhances the performance of any employee, just like punctuality and knowledge

  4. upon various factors; discipline and experience enhance the performance of any employee, and as do punctuality and knowledge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sentence begins with “Growth of an employee”; the subsequent reference to the subject also should be 'an' or 'any' employee.

Directions: Select the best revision for the underlined part in the given sentence.

Because we are short of professional courier companies in our city that pack as well as unpack the packages they deliver, with her favourite pair of scissors, the lady easily tore open the package she had just received.

  1. with her favourite pair of scissors, the lady easily tore open the package she had just received

  2. the lady easily tore open the package she had just received with her favourite pair of scissors

  3. the lady with her favourite pair of scissors easily tore open the package she had just received

  4. using her favourite pair of scissors, the lady easily tore open the received package

  5. the lady using her favourite pair of scissors easily tore opened the package she had just received


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the given sentence the modifying phrase has been properly placed before the clause it describes. Hence the option is correct.

Directions: Select the best revision for the underlined part in the given sentence.

Economic activity in one part of our economy does not generate the dynamism in other sectors expected in more cohesive economies.

  1. Economic activity in one part of our economy does not generate the dynamism in other sectors expected in more cohesive economies.

  2. Economic activity in one part of our economy does not generate the dynamism in more cohesive economies.

  3. Economic activity in one part of our economy does not generate the dynamism in other sectors that is expected in more cohesive economies.

  4. Economic activity in one part of does not generate the dynamism in other sectors that is expected in more cohesive economies.

  5. Economic activity in one part of does not generate the dynamism expected in more cohesive economies.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

By using the determiner 'that is', the sentence makes it clear what is expected in more cohesive economies. 

Directions: Select the best revision for the underlined part in the given sentence.

He claims that this drug helps towards any disease that is not only caused, but made worse by stress, in proportion to the contribution of the stress to the disease.

  1. He claims that this drug helps towards any disease that is not only caused, but made worse by stress,

  2. His claim is that it helps to cure any disease that is not only caused but also made worse by stress,

  3. He claims that the drug helps towards any disease not caused by stress, but made worse by stress,

  4. He claims that this drug helps in curing any disease not caused by stress, but made worse by stress,

  5. He claims that this drug helps with any disease that is either caused or made worse by stress,


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The preposition 'with' for 'any disease' is perfect because 'helping with a  disease' means that the drug is helping to cure the disease. The conjunctional pair of 'either-or' is used appropriately.

Directions: Select the best revision for the underlined part in the given sentence.

Comparing the older and newer phases of the eugenics movement, one sees a shift from a concern with poorly understood mental disabilities to a limited set of clearly understood physical disabilities.

  1. a concern with poorly understood mental disabilities to a limited set of clearly understood physical disabilities

  2. a concern for poorly understood mental disabilities to a limited set of clearly understood physical disabilities

  3. a concern with poorly understood mental disabilities to with a limited set of clearly understood physical disabilities

  4. a concern with poorly understood mental disabilities with a limited set of clearly understood physical disabilities

  5. a concern with poorly understood mental disabilities to that with a limited set of clearly understood physical disabilities


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

In the original sentence, in the absence of the determiner for the second set of the area of concern, the sentence does not make coherent sense. This option introduces ‘that with’ to make the shift comprehensible.

Directions: Select the best revision for the underlined part in the given sentence.

Only a person willing to take responsibility for actions and consequences will be able to ensure that actions conform to universal human principles.

  1. Only a person willing to take responsibility for actions and consequences will be able to ensure that actions

  2. Only a person willing to take responsibility for her actions and the consequences of those actions will be able to ensure that the actions

  3. Only a person willing to take responsibility for her actions and the consequences will be able to ensure that actions

  4. Only a person willing to take responsibility for actions and the consequences of those actions will be able to ensure that the actions

  5. Only a person willing to take responsibility and the consequences will be able to ensure that her actions


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Whose actions? Consequences of what? The original sentence leaves these questions unanswered. The option fills the determiners.

Directions: Select the best revision for the underlined part in the given sentence.

The human endeavours to tear the veil of ignorance can be done by controlling the senses and looking within.

  1. The human endeavours to tear the veil of ignorance can be done by controlling the senses and looking within.

  2. The human endeavours to tear the veil of ignorance and can be done by controlling the senses and looking within.

  3. The human endeavours to tear the veil of ignorance, this can be done by controlling the senses and looking within.

  4. The human endeavours to tear the veil of ignorance, but this can be done by controlling the senses and looking within.

  5. The human endeavours to tear the veil of ignorance can be fructified by controlling the senses and looking within.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This option makes the sentence cogent by introducing the conjunction and determiner.

Directions: Select the best revision for the underlined part in the given sentence.

Any education that matters is liberal; all the saving truths and healing graces that distinguish a good education from bad or a full education from half-empty are contained in that word.

  1. distinguish a good education from bad or a full education from half-empty are contained in that word

  2. distinguish a good education from a bad one or a full education from a half-empty one are contained in that word

  3. distinguish a good education from a bad or a full education from a half-empty are contained in that word

  4. distinguish good education from bad one or a full education from a half-empty one are contained in that word

  5. distinguish a good one from a bad one or a full one from a half-empty one are contained in that word


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The original sentence suffers from error of determiner. 'A good education from bad' and 'a full education' from half-empty' are both missing the determiner 'one' for comparison. The option corrects both the errors.

Directions: Select the best revision for the underlined part in the given sentence.

That social behaviour does not lend itself to quick and accurate description does not mean that social roles, statuses, and attitudes are any less empirical.

  1. That social behaviour does not lend itself to quick and accurate description does not mean that social roles, statuses, and attitudes are any less empirical.

  2. The social behaviour does not lend itself to quick and accurate description does not mean that social roles, statuses, and attitudes are any less empirical.

  3. If social behaviour does not lend itself to quick and accurate description, it does not mean that social roles, statuses, and attitudes are any less empirical.

  4. Social behaviour does not lend itself to quick and accurate description, which does not mean that social roles, statuses, and attitudes are any less empirical.

  5. Social behaviour does not lend itself to quick and accurate description, but this does not mean that social roles, statuses, and attitudes are any less empirical.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sentence bears no error.

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