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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.

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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.


In the second part of the sentence, since the verb is is the subject is the chance of failure not the chances of failures (rules not a and d). The word promoted is followed by to or into not at (rules at b)

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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. 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.

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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. 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

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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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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.

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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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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, 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.
He is sure to receive his pay. It is due to him. Why then does he worry?

A. Why does he worry, till he is sure to receive his pay due to him?

B. Why should he worry as the pay due to him is sure to be received?

C. Why does he worry as he should be sure to receive the pay due to him?

D. None of the above sentences is correct.

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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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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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Identify the correct sentence or sentences. Check grammar, usage, semantics, mechanics, redundancy, punctuation, spelling and style elements.
A. Like a woman I once met on the bus, the hostess attire was somewhat flamboyant.
B. The tycoon contributed more to the candidates campaign than anyone else in the industry.
C. Unaccustomed to being spontaneous, Jill couldnt decide whether she should be spending her bonus on a new computer.
D. The new mother spent most of the day worrying over her sons safety.

A. B

B. C

C. A and D

D. None of these

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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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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

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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 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.

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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

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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. As I sat on the park bench enjoying the cool night air and gazing at the people who were taking a break from the tensions 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

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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. 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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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

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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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For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
Crossing the street, a bus almost crushed us to death.

A. Crossing the street, a bus almost crushed us to death.

B. A bus almost crushed us, crossing the street.

C. As we crossed the street, a bus almost crushed us.

D. A bus, crossing the street, almost crushed us.

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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.

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In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.

A. Are these gloves belonging to you? she asked.

B. Does this gloves belong to you? she asked.

C. Do these gloves belongs to you? she asked.

D. Do these gloves belong to you? she aksed.

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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 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.

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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.
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.

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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. 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 excessive hedging.
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