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1. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. A symbiotic relationship develops among the contractors, bureaucracy and the politicians, and by a large number of devices costs are artificially escalated and black money is generated by underhand deals.
B. A symbiotic relationship develops among contractors, bureaucracy and politicians, and costs are artificially escalated with a large number of devices and black money is generated through underhand deals.
C. A symbiotic relationship develops among contractors, bureaucracy and the politicians, and by a large number of devices costs are artificially escalated and black money is generated on underhand deals.
D. A symbiotic relationship develops among the contractors, bureaucracy and politicians, and by large number of devices costs are artificially escalated and black money is generated by underhand deals.

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : A
2. 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
3. I wanted to know who was in the interview panel but the interview coordinator told me that you can not know their names beforehand.
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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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 soldiers were told to take a long arduous hike, pitch their camps, have dinner, and that they should be in bed by 10 p.m.

A. The soldiers were told to take a long arduous hike, pitch their camps, have dinner, and that they should be in bed by 10 p.m.
B. The soldiers were told to take an arduous hike, pitch their camps, have dinner, and that they should be in bed by 10 p.m.
C. The soldiers were told to take a long arduous hike, pitch camp, have dinner, and be in bed by 10 p.m.
D. The soldiers were told to take a long arduous hike, pitching their camps, have dinner, and be in bed by 10 p.m.
Answer : C
9. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. Business is changing so rapidly that those who can foresee the changing needs of the market will not only become rich but also create millions of jobs and transform our poor hierarchical society.
B. Business is changing so rapidly that not only those who can foresee the changing needs of the market will become rich but also create millions of jobs and transform our poor, hierarchical society.
C. Business is changing so rapidly that those who can foresee not only the changing needs of the market will become rich but also create million of jobs and transform our poor, hierarchical society.
D. Not only is business changing rapidly that those who can foresee the changing needs of the market will became rich but also create millions of jobs and transform our poor, hierarchical society.
Answer : A
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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 are 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
15. 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
16. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. I have completed the work yesterday.
B. I did completed the work yesterday.
C. I have had completed the work yesterday.
D. I completed the work yesterday.
Answer : D
17. In each of the following questions, one or more of the sentences is/are incorrect. Identify the incorrect sentence(s).
A. In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger.
B. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation.
C. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it.
D. The glow from that fire can truly light the world.

A. B only
B. A
C. C only
D. No error
Answer : D
18. Each question consists of four sentences. Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates these grammatically incorrect and inappropriate sentence(s).
A. Harish told Raj to pled guilty.
B. Raj pleaded guilty of stealing money from the shop.
C. The court found Raj guilty of all the crimes he was charged with.
D. He was sentenced for three years in jail.

A. A and B
B. B and D
C. A, C and D
D. B, C and D
Answer : B
19. Once I met a brilliant student in GT and I asked, What is your good name?, and he replied, Myself Udayan Sarkar. I thought when can I get so many marks as him.
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
20. Identify the correct sentence or sentences. Check grammar, usage, semantics, mechanics, redundancy, punctuation, spelling and style elements.
A. In contrast to the trapeze artists who fumbled their routine, the antics of the circus clowns kept the audience entertained for hours.
B. The clothes hanging on the racks inside the store looked more appealing than in the store window.
C. There are about the equivalent number of gymnasium members in the boxing class as in the aerobics class.
D. Brett decided to use his own money, but not his parents credit card, to pay for the stereo.

A. B
B. C
C. A and D
D. None of these
Answer : D
21. 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 twelve-hour work day not only has been reduced to one of ten hours but also, in some lines of work, to below eight hours.

A. The twelve-hour work day not only has been reduced to one of ten hours but also, in some lines of work, to below eight hors.
B. Not only has the twelve-hour work day been reduced to one of ten hours but also, in some lines of work, to below eight hours.
C. The twelve-hour work day has not only been reduced to one of ten hours but also, in some lines of work, to below eight hours.
D. The twelve-hour work day has been reduced not only to one of ten hours but also, in some lines of work, to below eight hours.
Answer : D
22. 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. He must again learn to invoke the energy of growing things and to recognise, 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
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.
If some Indians look at where they are going, it can be seen that our goal is money.

A. If some Indians look at where they are going, it can be seen that our goal is money.
B. If some Indians look back to where they are going, it can be seen that our goal is money.
C. If some Indians look at where they are going, it can be seen that their goal is money.
D. If some Indians look at where they are going, they can see that their goal is money.
Answer : D
24. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. Burger King is planning to expand their product baskets by including low-calorie diet for health conscious consumers, faced with a growing backlash against processed food products.
B. Faced with a growing backlash against processed food products in the West, Burger King is including low-calorie diet for health conscious consumers and planning to expand its product basket.
C. Including low-calorie diet for health conscious consumers and faced with a growing backlash against processed food products in the West, Burger King is planning to expand his product basket.
D. Faced with a growing backlash against processed food products in the West, Burger King is planning to expand its product basket by including low-calorie diet for health conscious consumers.

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : D
25. In each question, there are five sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage. Then, choose the most appropriate option.
A. So once an economy is actually in recession,
B. the authorities can, in principle, move the economy.
C. out of slump - assuming hypothetically.
D. that they know how to - by a temporary stimuli.
E. In the longer term, however, such policies have no affect on the overall behaviour of the economy.

A. A, B & E
B. B, C & E
C. C & D
D. A & B
Answer : D
26. Being a realist, the detective could not accept the statement of the accused that UFOs had caused the disturbance,
A. Being a realist, the detective could not accept the statement of the accused that UFOs had caused the disturbance.Practice Exercise
B. Since he was a realist, the detective could not accept the statement of the accused that UFOs had caused the disturbance.
C. Being that he was a realist, the detective could not accept the statement of the accused that UFOs had caused the disturbance.
D. Realist that he was, the detective could not accept the statement of the accused that UFOs had caused the disturbance.
Answer : A
27. 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
28. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
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.

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : C
29. 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
30. In each question, there are five sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage. Then, choose the most appropriate option.
A. It is sometimes told that democratic.
B. government originated in the city-states.
C. of ancient Greece. Democratic ideals have been handed to us from that time.
D. In truth, however, this is an unhelpful assertion.
E. The Greeks gave us the word, hence did not provide us with a model.

A. A, B & D
B. B, C & D
C. B & D
D. B only
Answer : C
31. 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
32. 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
33. 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
34. 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
35. 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
36. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. Your advise does not seem to have had any effect
B. Your advice do not seems to have had any effect
C. Your advice do not seem to have had any effect
D. Your advise does not seem to have had any effects
Answer : D
37. 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
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 Manager would like you to help him locate the default.

A. If you help him locate the default, the Manager would like you.
B. The Manager desires that you should provide him the necessary assistance to locate the default.
C. The Manager feels that if you do not help him the fault will not be located.
D. The Manager expects that the default should be located only with your help.
Answer : B
39. 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
40. 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
41. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. Where the problems arises is when we decide that we already know what it takes to do a job.
B. Where the problems arise is when we have decided we already know what it takes to do a job.
C. Where the problems arise is when we decide that we already know what it takes to do a job.
D. Where the problems arise is when we decide that we have already known what it takes to do a job.

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : C
42. 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. Ajit is the most remarkable person of all the persons I have ever met.
C. Of all 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
43. 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
44. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. She was one of the first authors to point at the importance of womens subsistence activities particularly in rural areas in predominantly agricultural countries, and the underestimation of such activities in the conventional method of national income accounting.
B. She was one of the first authors to point out the importance of womens subsistence activities particularly in rural areas in predominantly agricultural countries, and such underestimation of activities in the conventional method of national income accounting.
C. She was one of the first authors to point at the importance of womens subsistence activities, particularly in rural areas in predominantly agricultural countries, and such underestimation of activities in the conventional method of national income accounting.
D. She was one of the first authors to point out the importance of womens subsistence activities in predominantly agricultural countries, and the underestimation of such activities in the conventional methods of national income accounting.
Answer : D
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. If he was to decide to go to college, one would ommend that he plan to go to × 42, Ahmedabad.
A. If he was to decide to go to college, one would 1 recommend that he plan to go to: × 42, Ahmedabad.
B. If he were to decide to go to college, opej would recommend that he plan to go to × 42, Ahmedabad.
C. Had he decided to go to college, one would recommend that plan to go to × 42, Ahmedabad.
D. In the event that he decides to go to college one would recommend that plan to go to × 42, Ahmedabad.
Answer : B
47. 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
48. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
Depending on skillful suggestion, argument is seldom used in advertising.

A. Depending on skillful suggestion, argument is seldom used in advertising.
B. Argument is seldom used by advertisers, who depend on skillful suggestion instead.
C. Skillfull suggestion is depended on by advertisers instead of argumentation.
D. Suggestion, which is skillful, is used in place of argumentation by advertisers.
Answer : B
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.
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
50. 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

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