Direction.
In the following sentences, four options are given. You are required to identify the best way of writing the sentence in the context of the correct usage of standard written English. While doing so, you have to ensure that the message being conveyed remains the same in all the cases.
Of all the persons I have ever met, Arjit is the most remarkable person.
Of all the persons I have ever met, Arjit is the most remarkable person.
Arjit is the most remarkable person of all the persons I have ever met.
Of all the persons I have ever met, Arjit is the most remarkable person.
Of all the persons I have ever met, Arjit is the most remarkable.
Correct Answer :
D. Of all the persons I have ever met, Arjit is the most remarkable.
The other options repeat the word person unnecessarily.
Related Questions
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.
D
C
A
B
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.
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.
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.
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.
The entire cast and crew of the film, enjoyed swimming in the pool, bathing in the ocean, and, particularly, sun bathing on the shore.
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, B & D
B, C & D
B & D
B only
In the following questions, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
The trend toward a decrease in the working hours is already evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisations.
The trend toward a decrease in the working hours is all ready evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisations.
The trend toward a decrease in the working hours is already evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisations.
The trend toward decrease in the working hours is already evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisation.
The trend toward a decrease in the working hours is all in already evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisations.
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.
He made a blunder mistake.
I have learnt this lesson word by word.
She does not know swimming.
He got his daughter married.
For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
Seating arrangements influenced the kind of interaction that takes place
seating arrangementss influence the kind of interaction that takes place
Seating arrangements influence the kind of interactions that take place
Seating arrangements influence the kind of interaction that take place
In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
The teachers will be able to visit our schools and compare our teaching methods to their own.
The teacher will be able to pay a visit to our schools and compare teaching methods for their own.
The teachers will be able to visit our schools and compare our teaching methods with their own.
The teachers will be able to visit our and compare their teaching method with their own.
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 only
B only
D only
C only
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
B
C
D
We were preparing for SSC last year from the GT as GT is one of the best institute for SSC Entrance preparation.
the sentence has one error.
the sentence has two errors.
the sentence has three errors.
the sentence has four or more errors.
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.
B
C
A and D
None of these
In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whenever there is a new Mathematics question, usually I am knowing the answer but I am simply forgetting it.
the sentence has one error.
the sentence has two errors.
the sentence has three errors.
the sentence has four or more errors.
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.
the sentence has one error.
the sentence has two errors.
the sentence has three errors.
the sentence has four or more errors.
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.
D
C
B
A
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.
With the exception of Dipanjan and I, everyone in the class finished the assignment before the teacher came.
With the exception of Dipanjan and me, every-1 one in the class finished the assignment before the teacher came.
With the exception of Dipanjan and me, eveiy-1 one in the class had finished the assignment before the teacher came.
With the exception of Dipanjan and I, everyona in the class had finished the assignment type the bell rang.
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.
Returning home from the dinner, we were annoyed to find that the porch light is broken again.
If you keep on losing your composure on minor issues, that isnt going to get you no where
In the meeting, Mr. Mehta informed the executives that they have to fulfill the target regardless of the stringency of the deadline
The call for the assembly was very disappointing, as we havent hardly initiated our discussion on a new venture outside the main conference bloc.
In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
Ever since the sting operation, there has been much opposition from they who maintain that it had been an unathorised act.
ever since the sting operation, there has been much opposition from they who maintain that it was an unauthorised act.
Ever since the sting operation, there has been much opposition from they who maintain that it was an unauthorised act.
Ever since the sting operation , there has been much opposition from those maintaining that it was an unauthorised act.
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.
If you help him locate the default, the Manager would like you.
The Manager desires that you should provide him the necessary assistance to locate the default.
The Manager feels that if you do not help him the fault will not be located.
The Manager expects that the default should be located only with your help.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
B
C
D
In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
Your advise does not seem to have had any effect
Your advice do not seems to have had any effect
Your advice do not seem to have had any effect
Your advise does not seem to have had any effects
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.
The moral of the entire story is how money doesnt make you happy.
The moral of the entire story is that money doesnt make you happy.
In this novel, its moral of the story is how money doesnt make you happy.
That money does not make you happy, is the entire moral of the story.
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
B
C
D
In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
B
C
D
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.
B only
A
C only
No error
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.
B
C
A and D
None of these
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.
The reason I came late to office today is because my car broke down.
Why I came late to office today is because my car broke down.
The reason I was late to office today is because my car broke down.
The reason I came late to office today is that my car broke down.
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
B
C
D