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1. Identify the correct sentence or sentences. Check grammar, usage, semantics, mechanics, redundancy, punctuation, spelling and style elements.
A. Her memory played her false and she could not remember who had invented electricity.
B. Except Sudha and possibly our mother, all others have agreed to come back soon.
C. He did not know how to do the work in time.
D. I am wondering why are you tinkering with the wires; you might get a shock.

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : C
2. 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
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.
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
5. Identify the correct sentence or sentences. Check grammar, usage, semantics, mechanics, redundancy, punctuation, spelling and style elements.
A. Julia was able to climb the tree so fast as her brothers.
B. The blue dress looks more flattering on you than the red one.
C. Three times more students attended the prom this year than last year.
D. Joe went to bed early because his will to succeed in the race the following morning was greater than playing pool with his friends.

A. B
B. C
C. A and D
D. None of these
Answer : D
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.
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
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. 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
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.
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
9. 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 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.
Answer : C
10. 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. It was thought that freedom and prosperity would spread gradually throughout the word 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
11. 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, an 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
12. 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 hours.
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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. Had he realised how close he was to failing, he would not have gone to the party.
A. Had he realised how close he was to failing, he would not have gone to the party.
B. If he would have realised how close he was to failing, he would not have gone to the party.
C. Had he had realised how close he was to failing, he would not have gone to the party.
D. When he realized how close he was to failing, he did not go to the party.
Answer : A
17. 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
18. Identify the correct sentence or sentences. Check grammar, usage, semantics, mechanics, redundancy, punctuation, spelling and style elements.
A. Mary returned the dress to the store, which was torn at one of the seams.
B. We enjoy meeting people having different interests.
C. Obstinate and surly, the managers attitude alienated his employees.
D. As with other children in her neighborhood who were home-schooled, Joan sometimes missed being in a classroom with her peers.

A. B
B. C
C. A and D
D. None of these
Answer : D
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.
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
20. 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
21. Using it wisely, leisure promotes health, long life, efficiency, and happiness.
A. Using it wisely, leisure promotes health, long life, efficiency, and happiness.
B. If used wisely, leisure promotes health, long life, efficiency, and happiness.
C. Having used it wisely leisure promotes health, long life, efficiency, and happiness.
D. If it is used wisely, leisure promotes health, long life, efficiency, and happiness.
Answer : B
22. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. The Union Budget is aiming to provide access to masses and encourage private participation to set up or expand existing facilities.
B. The Union Budget is aiming at providing access to masses and encouraging private participation for setting or expanding existing facilities.
C. The Union Budget aims to provide access to masses and encourage private participation to setting up or expanding existing facilities.
D. The Union Budget aims at provision of access to masses and encourage private participation to set up or expand existing facilities.

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : B
23. 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
24. 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
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.
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
26. 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
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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
31. 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
32. Having bowed our heads, the priest in the temple led us in prayer.
A. Having bowed our heads, the priest in the temple led us in prayer.
B. After we bowed our heads, the priest in the temple led us in prayer.
C. After we had bowed our heads, the priest in the temple led us in prayer.
D. After having bowed our head, the priest in the temple led us in prayer.
Answer : D
33. 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. A symbiotic relationship develops among the contractors, bureaucracy and the politicians, and by a large number of devices costs are artificially escalted 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.
Answer : B
34. 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
35. 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
36. 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
37. 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
38. 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
39. If we cooperate together by dividing up the booty, we shall be able to work together smoothly in the future.
A. If we cooperate together by dividing up the booty, we shall be able to work together smoothly in the future.
B. If we cooperate by dividing up the booty, we shall be able to work together smoothly in the future.
C. If we cooperate by dividing up the booty together, we shall be able to work together smoothly in the future.
D. If we cooperate with each other by dividing the booty, we shall be able to work together smoothly in the future.
Answer : D
40. Except for you and I, everyone brought a present for the little birthday girl.
A. Except for him and I, everyone brought a present for the little birthday girl
B. With the exception of you and I, everyone brought a present for the little birthday girl
C. Except for you and I, everyone had brought a present for the little birthday girl
D. Except for you and me, everyone brought present for the little birthday girl
Answer : D
41. 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
42. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. Any action of government to reduce the systemic risk inherent in financial markets will also reduce the risks that private operators perceive and thereby encourage excessive hedging.
B. Any action by government to reduce the systemic risk inherent in financial markets will also reduce the risks that private operators perceive and thereby encourage excessive gambling.
C. Any action by government to reduce the systemic risk inherent due to financial markets will also reduce the risks that private operators perceive and thereby encourages excessivehedging.
D. Any action of government to reduce the systemic risk inherent in financial markets will also reduce the risks that private operators perceive and thereby encourages excessive gambling.

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : B
43. 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
44. 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
45. 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
46. 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
47. 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
48. 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
49. 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
50. 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

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