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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.

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C. In the meeting, Mr. Mehta informed the executives that they have to fulfill the target regardless of the stringency of the deadline


Option a should read ..... porch light was broken again. Option b should read .... that isnt going to get you anywhere. Option d should read ....we have hardly initiated......

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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!

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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.

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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

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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 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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Identify the correct sentence or sentences. Check grammar, usage, semantics, mechanics, redundancy, punctuation, spelling and style elements.
A. The quick-witted hostess pitched a tent over the garden party, a way to protect the guests from the imminent rain.
B. Similar in so many ways, the parents were still able to distinguish between the twins.
C. Based on the recent decline in enrollment, the admissions office decided to reevaluate its recruitment strategies.
D. Unaccustomed to the rigors of college life, Jamess grades dropped.

A. B

B. C

C. A and D

D. None of these

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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The process by which the community influences the actions of its members is known as social control

A. The process by which the community influences the actions of its members is known social control.

B. The process by which the community influence the actions of its members is known as social control.

C. The process by which the community goes about influencing the actions of its members is known as social control.

D. The process by which the community influences the actions of its members is known as social control.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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. The teachers 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.

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When one reads the Hindi literature of the twentieth century, you find a striking contrast between the writings of Munshi Premchand and later day writers of popular Hindi fiction.

A. When one reads the Hindi literature of the twentieth century, you find a striking contrast between the writings of Munshi Premchand and later day writers of popular Hindi fiction.

B. When you read the Hindi literature of the twentieth century, one finds a striking contrast between the writings of Munshi Premchand and later day writers of popular Hindi fiction.

C. When one reads the Hindi literature of the twentieth century, he finds a striking contrast between the writings of Munshi Premchand and later day writers of popular Hindi fiction.

D. If one reads the Hindi literature of the twentieth century, you find a striking contrast between the writings of Munshi Premchand and later day writers of popular Hindi fiction.

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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.