Choosing the correct sentence MCQ Solved Paper for UPSC CSE

1. In each question, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
A. The main problem with the notion of price discrimination is that it is not always a bad thing, but that it is the monopolist who has the power to decide who is charged what price
B. The main problem with the notion of price discrimination is not that it is always a bad thing, it is the monopolist who has the power to decide who is charged what price.
C. The main problem with the notion of price discrimination is not that it is always a bad thing, but that it is the monopolist who has the power to decide who is charged what price.
D. The main problem with the notion of price discrimination is not it is always a bad thing, but that it is the monopolist who has the power to decide who is charged what price.
Answer : C

2. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. In the course of there journey, they were able to absolve a lot of local cultures
B. In the coarse of their journey, they were able to absorb a lot of local culture
C. In the course of their journey, they were able to observe a lot of local cultures
D. In the course of their journey, they were able to observe a lot of the local culture
Answer : D

3. Identify the correct sentence or sentences. Check grammar, usage, semantics, mechanics, redundancy, punctuation, spelling and style elements.
A. Most of us are not aware that eating some varieties of mushrooms result in death.
B. The interference with nature often brings disaster; thus tree-felling sometimes turns fertile land into a dust bowl.
C. That eminent professor, who discovered the ancient cure that everyone is talking about, refused to give a press-interview.
D. Merely speeches made from all sorts of public platform cannot bring about an economic revolution.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : C

4. In each question, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
A. Returning home from the dinner, we were annoyed to find that the porch light is broken again.
B. If you keep on losing your composure on minor issues, that isnt going to get you no where
C. In the meeting, Mr. Mehta informed the executives that they have to fulfill the target regardless of the stringency of the deadline
D. The call for the assembly was very disappointing, as we havent hardly initiated our discussion on a new venture outside the main conference bloc.
Answer : C

5. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. For the first time in our history, the new millionaires are looked up with pride and even reverence for they are a new meritocracy who are creating value by innovating in the global knowledge economy.
B. For the first time in our history, the new millionaires are looked on with pride and even reverence for they are a new meritocracy who are creating values by innovating in the global knowledge economy.
C. For the first time in our history, the new millionaires are looked up to with pride and even reverence for they are a new meritocracy who are creating value by innovating in the global knowledge economy.
D. For the first time in our history, the new millionaires are looked up with pride and even reverence for they are a new meritocracy who are creating values by innovating in the global knowledge economy.
Answer : C

6. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
Not only was he efficient but also welcoming in nature.
A. He not only was competent but also friendly in nature.
B. Not only was he competent but also friendly in nature.
C. He not only was competent but friendly too in nature.
D. He was not only competent but also friendly in nature.
Answer : D

7. In each question, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
A. The average male investor expects to see all his investment stocks moving up, and they are often disappointed.
B. The people in my country are smaller than in other countries
C. The number of failures of product in final quality inspection are increasing every year.
D. Before restructuring a firm, the CEO must consider the employees.
Answer : D

8. In the following questions, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
They watched. They wondered. They were unable to find the reason.
A. They watched and wondered till they were unable to find the reason.
B. They watched and wondered but were unable to find the reason.
C. They had watched and wondered but were unable to find the reason.
D. They watched and wondered despite being unable to find the reason.
Answer : B

9. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
When one travels by Air Sitara you often find that the prices are high and that the journey experience is extremely poor.
A. When one travels by Air Sitara you often find that the prices are high and that the journey experience is extremely poor.
B. When you travel by Air Sitara one often finds that the prices are high and that the journey experience is extremely poor.
C. As you travel by Air Sitara you often find that the prices are high and that the journey experience is extremely poor.
D. If you travel by Air Sitara you often find that the prices are high and that the journey experience is extremely poor.
Answer : D

10. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. According to a new research from the University of Exeter, England, women being on top of the ladder ae promoted into risky and precarious leadership positions where the chances of failures is high.
B. According to new research from the University of Exeter, England, women are being promoted at the top of the ladder into risky and precarious leadership positions where the chance of failure is high.
C. According to a new research from the University of Exeter, England, women at the top of the ladder are being promoted into risky and precarious leadership positions where the chance of failure is high.
D. Women at the top of the ladder are being promoted for risky and precarious leadership positions where the chance of failures is high, according to a new research from the University of Exeter, England.
Answer : C

11. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. Ever since the sting operation, there has been much opposition from they who maintain that it had been an unathorised act.
B. ever since the sting operation, there has been much opposition from they who maintain that it was an unauthorised act.
C. Ever since the sting operation, there has been much opposition from they who maintain that it was an unauthorised act.
D. Ever since the sting operation , there has been much opposition from those maintaining that it was an unauthorised act.
Answer : C

12. Identify the correct sentence or sentences. Check grammar, usage, semantics, mechanics, redundancy, punctuation, spelling and style elements.
A. Sam was away on vacation longer than his friends.
B. Most of the audience did not enjoy the concert, likening it to grinding up metal.
C. Owning a car is still Dans goal, like that of his parents when they were his age.
D. Covering the floors with tiles costs twice as much as linoleum.
A. B
B. C
C. A and D
D. None of these
Answer : D

13. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
The entire cast and crew of the film, enjoyed splashing in the pool, bathing in the ocean, and, particularly, to sun bathe on the shore.
A. The entire cast and crew of the film, enjoyed splashing in the pool, bathing in the ocean, and, particularly, to sun bathe on the shore.
B. The entire cast and crew of the film, enjoyed splashing in the pool, to have a bath in the ocean, and, particularly to sun bathe on the shore.
C. The entire cast and crew of the film, enjoyed swimming in the pool to bathe in the ocean, and, particularly sun bathing on the shore.
D. The entire cast and crew of the film, enjoyed swimming in the pool, bathing in the ocean, and, particularly, sun bathing on the shore.
Answer : D

14. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
A. Seating arrangements influenced the kind of interaction that takes place
B. seating arrangementss influence the kind of interaction that takes place
C. Seating arrangements influence the kind of interactions that take place
D. Seating arrangements influence the kind of interaction that take place
Answer : C

15. In each of the following questions, one or more of the sentences is/are incorrect. Identify the incorrect sentence(s).
A. As the growing economy makes increasing demands on infrastructure inputs, these problems could worsen in the coming year.
B. Therefore, addressing infrastructure gaps needs to doing our topmost priority next year.
C. The second risk lies in the global macroeconomic imbalances, reflected in the twin deficits of the US and rising surpluses of Asia.
D. The longer these imbalances have persisted, the greater has become the risk of a disruptive correction.
A. A only
B. B only
C. D only
D. C only
Answer : B

16. We were preparing for SSC last year from the GT as GT is one of the best institute for SSC Entrance preparation.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

17. GT is very strict about its schedule. It will never postpone or prepone any class.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

18. In the following questions, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
The trend toward a decrease in the working hours is already evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisations.
A. The trend toward a decrease in the working hours is all ready evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisations.
B. The trend toward a decrease in the working hours is already evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisations.
C. The trend toward decrease in the working hours is already evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisation.
D. The trend toward a decrease in the working hours is all in already evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisations.
Answer : B

19. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
With the exception of Dipanjan and I, everyone in the class finished the assignment before the teacher came.
A. With the exception of Dipanjan and I, everyone in the class finished the assignment before the teacher came.
B. With the exception of Dipanjan and me, every-1 one in the class finished the assignment before the teacher came.
C. With the exception of Dipanjan and me, eveiy-1 one in the class had finished the assignment before the teacher came.
D. With the exception of Dipanjan and I, everyona in the class had finished the assignment type the bell rang.
Answer : C

20. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. The teachers will be able to visit our schools and compare our teaching methods to their own.
B. The teacher will be able to pay a visit to our schools and compare teaching methods for their own.
C. Theteachers will be able to visit our schools and compare our teaching methods with their own.
D. The teachers will be able to visit our and compare their teaching method with their own.
Answer : C

21. The shopkeeper hadnt hardly any of those kind of goods.
A. The shopkeeper hadnt hardly any of those kind of goods.
B. The shopkeeper hadnt hardly any of those kinds of goods.
C. The shopkeeper had hardly any of those kind of goods.
D. The shopkeeper had hardly any of those kinds of goods.
Answer : D

22. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
Ritesh noticed the cats soft hair, sharp paws, and keen sense of hearing.
A. Ritesh noticed the cats soft hair, sharp paws, and keen sense of hearing.
B. Ritesh noticed the cats soft hair, sharp paws, and that his sense of hearing was keen.
C. Ritesh noticed the cats soft hair, that he had sharp paws, and a very keen sense of hearing.
D. Ritesh noticed the cats soft hair, keen sense of hearing and also that it had sharp paws.
Answer : A

23. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
The moral of the entire story is how money doesnt make you happy.
A. The moral of the entire story is how money doesnt make you happy.
B. The moral of the entire story is that money doesnt make you happy.
C. In this novel, its moral of the story is how money doesnt make you happy.
D. That money does not make you happy, is the entire moral of the story.
Answer : B

24. In each of the following questions, one or more of the sentences is/are incorrect. Identify the incorrect sentence(s).
A. The only problem is that the wickets that are on offer for domestic cricket are hardly conducive for batsman.
B. It is here that BCCI needs to show the same will, as they have shown in making players play domestic cricket.
C. For years now, pitches have been prepared to suit the home teams strengths and that is fine so long as the pitch is not a lottery.
D. If one goes by the scores in some of the matches, especially Delhis games, then it is quite obvious that the pitches prepared are sub-standard and not conducive to a fair contest between bat and ball.
A. A only
B. B only
C. D only
D. C only
Answer : B

25. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
Should you need a duplicate licence you must submit an application along with a copy of your ration card.
A. Unless you submit an application along with a copy of your ration card you will not get a duplicate licence.
B. You should require a duplicate license if you submit an application along with a copy of your ration card.
C. If you submit your application along with your ration card you do not need duplicate license.
D. If you submit an application along with your ration card you will get only a license.
Answer : A

26. In the following questions, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
A. It was thought that freedom and prosperity would spread gradually throughout the world through an orderly process, and it was hoped that tyranny and injustice would continually diminish.
B. It was gradually thought that throughout the world, freedom and prosperity would spread through an orderly process, and it was hoped that tyranny and injustice would continually diminish.
C. Through an orderly process, it was thought that freedom and prosperity would spread gradually throughout the world, and it was hoped that tyranny and injustice would continually diminish.
D. It was thought, through an orderly process that freedom and prosperity would spread gradually throughout the world and it was hoped that tyranny and injustice would continually diminish.
Answer : A

27. In the following questions, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
A. Any organisation, large or small, trades with many different people and companies
B. Any organization, large or small, trade with many different peoples and companies
C. Any organization, large or small, trade with many different people and company
D. Any organisation, large or small, trades with many different people and companies
Answer : A

28. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
The reason I came late to office today is because my car broke down.
A. The reason I came late to office today is because my car broke down.
B. Why I came late to office today is because my car broke down.
C. The reason I was late to office today is because my car broke down.
D. The reason I came late to office today is that my car broke down.
Answer : D

29. Sherry, a little girl with little talent for cooking, enjoys preparing Fried Rice.
A. Sherry, a little girl with little talent for cooking, enjoys preparing Fried Rice.
B. Sherry, is a little girl who has little talent for cooking but she enjoys preparing Fried Rice.
C. Sherry, a little girl who has little cooking talent, enjoys preparing Fried Rice.
D. Sherry, a girl with little talent for cooking, enjoys preparing Fried Rice.
Answer : A

30. In each question, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
A. He made a blunder mistake.
B. I have learnt this lesson word by word.
C. She does not know swimming.
D. He got his daughter married.
Answer : D

31. Of all the persons I have ever met, Arjit is the most remarkable person.
A. Of all the persons I have ever met, Arjit is the most remarkable person.
B. Arjit is the most remarkable person of all the persons I have ever met.
C. Of al the persons I have ever met, Arjit is the most remarkable person.
D. Of all the persons I have ever met, Arjit is the most remarkable.
Answer : D

32. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
Unless they reverse present policies immediately, the world may suffer irreversible damage from the unregulated use of Bio weapons.
A. Unless they reverse present policies immediately, the world may suffer irreversible damage from the unregulated use of Bio weapons.
B. Unless present policies are reversed immediately, the world may suffer irreversible damage from the unregulated use of Bio weapons.
C. Unless present policies are reversed, the world may suffer irreversible damage by the unregulated use of Bio weapons.
D. Unless present policies are reversed, the world may suffer irreversible damage through the unregulated use of Bio weapons.
Answer : B

33. Whenever there is a new Mathematics question, usually I am knowing the answer but I am simply forgetting it.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

34. 0.In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. The distinctive feature of tariffs and export subsidies is that they create difference of prices at which goods are traded on the world market and their price within a local market.
B. The distinctive feature of tariffs and export subsidies is that they create a difference of prices at which goods are traded with the world market and their prices in the local market.
C. The distinctive feature of tariffs and export subsidies is that they create a difference between prices at which goods are traded on the world market and their prices within a local market.
D. The distinctive feature of tariffs and export subsidies is that they create a difference across prices at which goods are traded with the world market and their prices within a local market.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : A

35. Because of his tennis elbow injury, Pete Sampras has not and possibly never will be able to pick up the bat again.
A. Because of his tennis elbow injury, Pete Sampras has not and possibly never will be able to pick up the bat again.
B. Because of his tennis elbow injury, Pete Sampras has not and possibly will never be able to pick up the bat again.
C. Because of his tennis elbow injury, Pete Sampras has not been and possible never would be able to pick up the bat again.
D. Because of his tennis elbow injury, Pete Sampras has not been able to and possibly never will be able to pick up the bat again.
Answer : D

36. GT has many good faculties who are very good in their respective subjects and you can go to them anytime and discuss about your problems. Once the English faculty discussed about an idiom and asked us to translate it word to word.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

37. Then they told me to take the name a corporate personality who is engaged in many charities and I said Narayan Murthy, but they said, Your answer is wide off the mark.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

38. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
The principal seldom ever wants to try and face the facts.
A. The principal seldom ever wants to try and face the facts.
B. The principal seldom if ever wants to try and face the facts.
C. The principal seldom ever wants to try to face the facts.
D. The principal seldom wants to the to face the facts.
Answer : D

39. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. Creativity in any field is regarded not only as valuable for itself but also as a service to the nation.
B. Creativity in any field is not regarded only as valuable on its own, but also as a service to the nation.
C. Creativity, in any field, is not only regarded as valuable, but also as a service to the nation.
D. Creativity in any field is regarded not only as valuable in itself but also as a service to the nation.
A. D
B. C
C. A
D. B
Answer : A

40. In each question, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
A. Pele, whom many people consider is the greatest footballer of all times, represented Brazil in four World Cups.
B. When the news about the decline in the quarterly sales of the product broke out, it was difficult to say who the company would hold responsible for this disaster.
C. When the tension with the business partners increased, Mr. Singh decided to visit them personally and talk to whomever is willing to sort the discord
D. Who do you think was supposed to meet Mr. Brown from the news bureau, the well-known author, during his week-long visit to Delhi?
Answer : C

41. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. I live in a house in a street in the countryside. The street is called Bear Street and the house is old-more than 100 years old!
B. I live in the house in the street in the countryside. The street is called Bear Street and the house is old-more than 100 years old!
C. I live in a house in the street in the countryside. The street is called Bear Street and the house is old - more than 100 years old!
D. I live in a house in a street in the countryside. The street is called Bear Street and a house is old - more than 100 years old!
Answer : A

42. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. As I sat on the park bench enjoying the cool night air and gazing at the people who were taking a break from the tenions of the world, two young lovers passed by me.
B. As I sat on the park bench and was enjoying the cool night air and gazing at the people who were took a break from the tensions of the world, two young lovers passed by me.
C. As I was sitting on the park bench and was enjoying the cool night air and was gazing at the people who were taking a break from the tensions of the world, two young lovers passed me by.
D. As I sat on the park bench enjoying the cool night air and had been gazing at the people who were taking a break from the tensions of the world, two young lovers passed me by.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : A

43. The Indian cricket teams winning its first game of the 2007 World Cup excited the fans of the team.
A. The Indian cricket teams winning its first game of the 2007 World Cup excited the fans of the team.
B. The Indian cricket team having won its first game of the 2007 World Cup, excited the fans of the team.
C. The Indian cricket teams having won its first game of the 2007 World Cup excited the fans of the team.
D. The Indian cricket teams winning its first game of the 2007 World Cup excited the fans of the team.
Answer : D

44. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
Anyone interested in flying planes can learn much if you have access to a flight simulation machine.
A. Anyone interested in flying planes can learn much if you have access to a flight simulation machine.
B. Anyone interested in flying planes can learn much if he has access to a flight simulation machine.
C. Anyone interested in flying planes can learn much if access is available to a flight simulation machine.
D. Anyone interested in flying planes can learn much from access to a flight simulation machine.
Answer : B

45. They asked me about eve-teasing and its consequences in our society. I said it promoted many a problems in our society.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

46. Identify the correct sentence or sentences. Check grammar, usage, semantics, mechanics, redundancy, punctuation, spelling and style elements.
A. Led by religious fervor and misplaced enthusiasm to expose the hypocrisy of the government, if it anyhow could, the opposition was most outspoken.
B. He hesitated to accept the offer, as he didnt think the salary would be enough for a man with a family of six.
C. I remember having read somewhere that the first satellite was launched by Russians.
D. The tallest among them expressed a keen desire to sit under the shade of a tree.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : B

47. GT material goes under continuous upgradation every year.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

48. In each question, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
A. He must again learn to invoke the energy of growing things and to recognize, that one can be taking from the earth and the atmosphere only so much as one puts back into them, as did the ancient in India centuries ago.
B. As did the ancient in India centuries ago, he must again learn to invoke the energy of growing things and to recognize that one can take from the earth and the atmosphere, only so much as they put into them.
C. He must again learn to invoke the energy of growing things and to recognize, as did the ancient in India centuries ago, that one can take from the earth and the atmosphere, only so much as one puts back into them.
D. He must again learn, as did the ancient in India centuries ago, to invoke the energy of growing things and to recognize, that one can be taking from the earth and the atmosphere, only so much as one puts back into them.
Answer : C

49. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
If she were to win the Olympic medal, I for one would be surprised.
A. If she were to win the Olympic medal, I for one would be surprised.
B. If she were to go on to win the Olympic medal, I for one would be surprised.
C. If she becomes the winner of the Olympic medal, I for one would be surprised.
D. In the event that she would win the Olympic medal, I for one would be surprised.
Answer : A

50. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. From the sixteenth century onwards, people started feeling disdainful and self-conscious about their body and its products that led to a heightened focus on emotional and bodily regulations.
B. The heightened focus on controlling the body and emotions comes from disdain and self-consciousness about the body and its products, found in the sixteenth century.
C. From the sixteenth century onwards, a growing disdain for and self-consciousness about the body and its products took hold, leading to a heightened focus on emotional and bodily regulation.
D. The heightened focus on emotional and bodily regulations started from the sixteenth century onwards, when people felt disdain and self-consciousness about the body and its products.
A. D
B. C
C. B
D. A
Answer : A