Replace the underlined error with the correct Choice from the
options given(if any).
Q1. Three-quarters of the students are against the tuition hike.
A. isB. amC. wasD. No errorAns: D
Q2. There are a list of committee members on the head table. A.
isB. willC. hasD. No errorAns: A
Q3. Either the physicians or the director is going to make a
decision. A. areB. amC. hasD. No errorAns: D
Q4. Have either my father or my brothers made a down payment on
the house? A. HasB. Has beenC. Is D. No ErrorAns: A
Q5. A black and a white panther are roaring together to save the
life of a cub. A. Is B. hasC. amD. No ErrorAns: D
Q6. Fifty percent of the pies has disappeared. A. HaveB. areC.
No correctionD. No ErrorAns: A
Q7. Five years are the maximum sentence for that offence. A.
isB. amC. wereD. No ErrorAns: A
Q8. He is one of the men who does the work.
A. doB. doingC. No correctionD. Error
Ans: A
Q9. I wish I were a Spiderman
A. wasB. amC. hasD. No Error
Ans: D
Q10. You, Ankit are intelligent.
A. isB. wasC. No CorrectionNo Error
Ans: D
Q11. Five questions, (A)/ in addition to the question three (B)/
has to be answered.(C)
A.(B)B.(A)C.No ErrorD.(C )
Ans : D.
Q12. Not only Arif but also his friends (A)/were present (B)/ in
the crime (C).
A. (A)B. (B)C. (C )D. No error
Ans: B
Q13. He as well as I (A)/ are tired of such things. (B).
A. (B)B. (A)C. Both (A) and (B )D. No error
Ans: A
Q14. You and I (A)/ am playing (B)/cricket for the first time.
(C )
A. (B)B. (A)C. (C )D. No error
Ans: A
Q15. More than one man (A)/were invited (B).
A. (B)B. (A)C. Both (A) and (B )D. No error
Ans: (A)
Q16 . My brother-in-laws who live in Delhi have come to stay
with us.
(a) Brother-in law. (b) Brothers-in-laws(c)
Brothers-in-relation(d) None of above
Ans: A
Q17. The car could not ascend the steep hill because it was in
the wrong gears.
(a) Gearing(b) Geared(c) Gear (d) None of above
Ans: C
Q18. His mouth watered when he saw a bouquet of grapes.
(a) group(b) Bunches(c) Bunch(d) Couple
Ans : C
Q19. The blinds deserve our sympathy.
(a) Blind(b) Blinds(C) Blinding(d) None of above
Ans : A
Q20. Ram is good player who plays well.
(a) playing(b) Plays(c) Players (d) None of Above
Ans : D
Q21. I live in a small _______. This is in England.
(a) Place(b) Town(c) House(d) None of above
Ans : B.
Q22. She likes to feed the poors.
(a) Poor(b) Affluent(c) Poorer(d) None of above
Ans : A
Q23. The teacher gave us many advices.
(a) Small Advice (b) Some advice(c) Little advice (d) Heavy
advice
Ans : B
Q24. She has bought two dozens apples.
(a) Two dozen apple(b) Two dozen (c) Two dozenies(d) None of
above
Ans : (b)
Q26. I told these news to my father.
(a) Those News(b) This news(c) That newsies(d) These news
Ans : (b)
Q27. Jack is one player which may beat me.
(a) Whome (b) who(c) which is (d) None of above
And : (b)
Q28. I cannot bear the thought of himself leaving.
(a) His self(b) His(c) His own (d) herself.
Ans: (b)
Q29. This is Mr. Mathews with whose I am working at the
moment.
(a) Whom(b) whose will (c) who(d) whose can
Ans : (A)
Q30. Jack is a good cook who cooking well.
(a). Cooks, cooks(b) Cook , cooking(c) Cook, cooks(d) None of
above
Ans: (c)
Q31. In our school the number of students is less.
(a) Lesser(b) Small (c) Least(d) None of above
Ans : (b)
Q32. Each of these girls sing well.
(a) Girl sing well(b) girls sings well (c) Girl sings well (d)
None of above
Ans : (b)
Q33. None of my student attended the class today.
(a) My students attend(b) my student attended(c) My students,
attended(d) None of above
Ans : (c)
Q34. He wondered how was it made.
(a) how was it make (b) How it was made(c) How it was made(d)
How made it was
Ans : (c)
Q35. They were counting on me helping them.
(a) in my helping (b) on my help(c) on me help(d) on my
helping
Ans : (b)
Q36. Above a three-year period Suman worked in various
departments.
a)Over a Three-year periodb)In a Three-year periodc)Over
Three-year period d)Sentence is correct
Ans . (a)
Q37. Once he had set up in private practice at 1886.
a)Practice in 1886b)Practice over 1886c)Practice on
1886d)Sentence is correct
Ans. (a)
Q38. First one of members would present a paper.
a)First one b)First one of thec)One d)Sentence is correct
Ans. (b)
Q39. By 1906, the group have grown to sixteen members
a)Group growb)Group grownc)Group had grownd)Sentence is
correct
Ans. (c)
In questions given below, a part of the sentence is underlined.
Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the
sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is
needed, option 'D' is the answer.
1.In addition to enhanced their reputations through strategic
use of philanthropy, companies are sponsoring social initiatives to
open new markets.a.Of enhancing their reputationb.To having enhance
their reputationc.To enhancing their reputation d.To have their
reputation enhancinge.No correction required
Ans: c
2.The police have so far succeeded in recovering only part of
the stolen property.a.Thus far succeeded for recoveryb.So far
succeeded in recovery of c.As for as succeeded in recovery ofd.So
far succeeded to recoverye.No correction requiredAns: e
3.Acquisition of certain specific skills can be facilitated from
general awareness, education to novel situations.a.Can be
facilitated byb.Can be facilitated withc.Can be facilitated
fromd.May be facilitated with e.No correction requiredAns: a
4.Ashwin never has and ever will take such strong measures.a.
Had taken and will ever takeb. Has and never will takec.Had and
ever will taked.Had taken nor will ever takee.No correction
requiredAns: b
5.Anyone interested in the use of computers can learn much if
you have access to a personal computer.a.they have accessb.access
can be availablec.he or she has accessd.one of them have accesse.no
correction requiredAns: c
6.There will be a trend of unseasonal rainfall in April, in
recent years. a.there has been b.it has been c.there is being d.it
may have been e.no correction requiredAns: a
7.Afraid of missing her train and was late for the meeting,
Geeta arrived an hour early at the station.a.but later for b.and
been late toc.after being late d.and being late fore.no correction
requiredAns: d
8.The boy collected thousands of foreign stamps since 2008.a.The
boy collectingb.The boy has collectedc.The boy was collectedd.The
boy is collectinge.No correction requiredAns: b
9.The jazz band has played all night and are finally ready to go
home.a.has played all night and are finallyb.has played all night
and is finallyc. have played all night and are finallyd.have played
all night and is finallye.No correction requiredAns: b
10. Five years ago today, I am sitting in a small Japanese car,
driving across Poland towards Berlin.a.Was sittingb.Satc.Have been
sittingd.Will be sittinge.No correction requiredAns: a
In questions given below, a part of the sentence is underlined.
Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may
improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.
11. Finally rescued from the streets, the shelter provides the
dogs with food and routine exercise.a. the shelter provides the
dogs with food and routine exerciseb. the shelter provides food and
routine exercise to the dogs.c. food and routine exercise is
provided to the dogs in the shelter.d. the dogs are provided with
food and routine exercise in the shelter.e. the dogs, with food and
routine exercise, provide in the shelter. Ans: d
12. Riya loves summer time when she swims, plays tennis, and is
making friends.a. and is making friends.b. and makes friends.c. and
is able to be making friends.d. and friends are made.e. and there
will be friends to make. Ans: b
13. I was surprised that, when given the news, Jack called you
and she before anyone else.a. Jack called you and she before anyone
else.b. you and she were called before anyone else by Jack.c. Jack
called you and her before anyone else.d. Jack called, before anyone
else, you and she.e. her and you were called by Jack before anyone
else.Ans: c
14. Every person feels that their needs are more crucial than
that of other human beings.a. their needs are more crucial than
that of other human beings.b. his needs are more crucial than that
of other human beings.c. his needs are more crucial than those of
other human beings.d. his needs are more crucial from that of other
human beings.e. their needs are more crucial from those of other
human beings.Ans: c
15. John Edward Kenna, a senator from West Virginia, was born
near St. Albans, in Kanawha County, Virginia, which becomes part of
the state of West Virginia in 1863.a. which becomes part of the
state of West Virginia in 1863.b. which was becoming part of the
state of West Virginia in 1863.c. which became part of the state of
West Virginia in 1863.d. which had become part of the state of West
Virginia in 1863.e. which will become part of the state of West
Virginia in 1863.Ans: c
16. 42nd Street has more theaters than any street.a. than any
street.b. than any other street.c. then any other street does.d.
than theaters on other streets.e. than any street has.Ans: b
17. The Armet helm, developed in the 15th century, was the first
of its era to not only completely enclose the wearer's head, but
also being small and light enough to move with the wearer.a. but
also being small and light enough to move with the wearer.b. but
also being able to move with the wearer because it was small and
light enough.c. but also be small and light enough to move with the
wearer.d. and it also was small and light enough to move with the
wearere. and in addition, be small and light enough to move with
the wearer. Ans: c
18. It was difficult for Neha to decide between writing fiction
or poetry.
a. It was difficult for Neha for decide between writing fiction
or poetry.b. It was difficult for Neha to decide between writing
fiction and writing poetry.c. The decision to write fiction or
poetry was difficult among Neha.d. It was difficult for Neha to
decide among writing fiction or poetry.e. For Neha, between writing
fiction or poetry, it was difficult to decide.Ans: b
19. A partnership among two neighborhoods, the street fair was
very successful, although there was some complaints about noise
levels.a. among two neighborhoods, the street fair was very
successful, although there wasb. among two neighborhoods, the
street fair was very successful, although there will bec. between
two neighborhoods, the street fair was very successful, although
there wered. between two neighborhoods, the street fair was very
successful, although there wase. among two neighborhoods, the
street fair was very successful, although there wereAns: c
20. The web spun by orb-weaver spiders are thought to be a
marvel of engineering.a. The web spun by orb-weaver spiders areb.
The webs spun by orb-weaver spiders arec. The webs spun by
orb-weaver spiders isd. The web spun by the orb-weaver spider aree.
The web spun by the orb-weaver spider isAns: e
21. Troubled by nightmares, Rahul is pursuing hypnosis and is
hoping it will affect his dreams positively.a. Rahul is pursuing
hypnosis and is hoping it will affect his dreams positively.b.
Rahul was pursuing hypnosis and is hoping it will affect his dreams
positively.c. Rahul is pursuing hypnosis and hopes hypnosis will
affect his dreams positively.d. Rahul was pursuing hypnosis and
hopes it will affect his dreams positively.e. Rahul is pursuing
hypnosis and hopes it will affect his dreams positively.Ans: e
22. Before he retired to become an art collector, Solomon R.
Guggenheim studied in Switzerland, worked in his family's mining
business, and was the founder of the Yukon Gold Company in
Alaska.a. and was the founder of the Yukon Gold Company in
Alaska.b. and had been the founder of the Yukon Gold Company in
Alaska.c. and also was founding the Yukon Gold Company in Alaska.d.
and founded the Yukon Gold Company in Alaska.e. and he also had
founded the Yukon Gold Company in Alaska. Ans: d
23. Thrasamund's reign was longer than any other Vandal king in
Africa other than his grandfather, Geiseric.a.than any other Vandal
king in Africa other than his grandfather, Geiseric.b.than any
other Vandal king in Africa other than his grandfather's reign,
Geiseric.c.than that of any other Vandal king in Africa except his
grandfather, Geiseric.d.than any Vandal king in Africa other than
his grandfather, Geiseric.e.than any other Vandal king in Africa
except his grandfather, Geiseric.Ans: c
24. The mayor prefers a small staff over a large one, because
the small staff, containing fewer people, is easier to
manage.a.over a large one, because the small staff, containing
fewer peopleb.over a large one, because the small staff, containing
less peoplec.over a large one, because, containing fewer people,
the small staffd.to a large one, because the small staff,
containing less peoplee.to a large one, because the small staff,
containing fewer peopleAns: e
25. The Kakapo, a parrot native to New Zealand, is critically
endangered, with under 100 living birds known, all of who are
named.a. is critically endangered, with under 100 living birds
known, all of who are named.b. is critically endangered, with under
100 living birds known, all of whom are named.c. are critically
endangered, with under 100 living birds known, all of who are
named.d. with under 100 living birds known, are critically
endangered, all of whom are named.e. with under 100 living birds
known, is critically endangered, all of whom are named. Ans: b
26. The moment they saw me, they were delight.A.had
delightedB.were delightedC.are delightedD.have been delightedAns:
B
27. No sooner do the bells ring than the curtain rose.A.did the
bell ringB.did the bells ringC.had the bell rangD.had the bell rung
Ans: B
28. The moment the manager came to know about the fraudulent
action of his assistant, he order immediately dismissed him.
A. immediately ordered his dismissedB. ordered his immediate
dismissalC. immediately order dismissal of hisD. ordered for
immediately dismissal of himAns: B29. The meeting was attended to
by all invitees.A.all attended to byB.attended by allC.fully
attended to byD.like attending to allAns: B
30. If he has to spend five hours in the queue, it was really a
wastage.
A.is a really wastageB.is real a wastageC.has really a
wastageD.is really a wastageAns: D
31. The world has seen small real attempt at population and
resource planning.A.fewB.littleC.lessD.a few Ans: B
32. Can you tell me why did you not speak the truth?A.why did
not you speakB.that why did you not speakC.why you did not
speakD.why did you not spokeAns: C
33. The people generally try to curry favour with the corrupt
but influential person.
A.cook favourB.seek favourC.extract favourD.No ErrorAns: D
34. Had I realised how close I was to the edge of the valley, I
would not have carried the bags there.
A.Had I been realisedB.If I would have realisedC.When I
realizedD.No Error
Ans: D
35. Most of the Indian workers are as healthy as, if not
healthier than, British workers.A.as if healthy as not
healthierB.healthier but not as healthyC.as healthy, if not
healthierD.No ErrorAns: D.
36. It was until many years later that Gandhi became a rebel
against authority.A.It was not until many yearsB.It was till many
yearsC.It was not many yearsD.Until It was many yearsAns: A37.
Anand has the guts to rise from the occasion and come out
successfully.A.in rising fromB.to raise withC.to rise toD.to rise
againstAns: C38. If you are thinking about investigation overseas,
isn't it makes sense to find an experience guide?A.it is not
makingB.doesn't it makeC.does it makeD.is it makingAns: B39. This
is one of the most important inventions of this century.A.invention
of this centuryB.invention of these centuryC.invention of
centuriesD.No ErrorAns: D
40. Despite of their differences on matters of principles, they
all agree on the demand of hike is salary?A.Despite theirB.Despite
of theC.Despite for theirD.Despite off theirAns: A41. The man who
has committed such a serious crime must get the mostly severe
punishment.A.be getting the mostly severelyB.get the most
severeC.have got the most severelyD.have been getting the severe
mostAns: B42. We don't know how did the thief made an escape.A.how
the thief did makeB.how the thief does makeC.how the thief
madeD.how was the thief madeAns: C43. Their earnings are such that
they find it difficult to make both ends to meet.A.to makings both
ends meetB.to make both ends for meetingC.to make both ends
meetD.for making both ends to meetAns: C 44. He never has and ever
will take such strong measures.A.had taken nor will ever takeB.had
taken and will ever takeC.has and never will takeD.had and ever
will takeAns: A45. What does agonise me most is not this criticism,
but the trivial reason behind it.A.most agonising meB.agonises me
mostC.agonising me mostD.I most agonizedAns: B46. We can not always
convey ourselves in simple sentences.A.cannot always conveyB.can
not always expressC.cannot always expressD.can not always
communicateAns: C47. As there was no time, the remaining items were
deferred into the next meeting.A.are deferred tillB.were deferred
tillC.were deferred toD.had deferred withAns: B48. Tax evaders
should heavily punished as they do it intentionally.A.should be
heavy finedB.should have heavily finedC.shall have heavy
fineD.should be heavily finedAns: D49. For some days the new
professor lectured above the heads of his pupils.A.over the head
ofB.over the heads ofC.on the heads ofD.through the heds ofAns :
B50. All the allegations levelled against him were found to be
baseless.A.level againstB.level withC.levelling withD.No errorAns:
DSENTENCE CORRECTIONIn questions given below, a part of the
sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part
which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.51.
It was either Geeta or Sarah who brought their volleyball to the
picnic.a. brought theirb. brought herc. brought theird. brang
theirAns.b52. The book had a frighteningly and unhappy ending.a. a
frighteningly and unhappy ending.b. a frighteningly and unhappily
ending.c. an ending that was frightening and unhappily.d. a
frightening and unhappy ending.Ans.d53. Since his release from jail
in 1990, Nelson Mandela has emerged as the more prominent
spokesperson for South Africa's anti-apartheid movement.a. as the
more prominentb. as the most prominentc. as the most prominentlyd.
as the more prominentlyAns.b54. Surprisingly, my younger sister
dresses more conservatively than I do.a. more conservatively than I
do.b. more conservative than I do.c. more conservative than me.d.
more conservatively than me.Ans.a55. There wasn't nothing that
could have been easier.a. There wasn't nothing that could have been
easier.b. There was nothing that could have been more easier.c.
Nothing couldn't have been more easy.d. Nothing could have been
easier.Ans.d56. I was clearly the happiest person in the crowd.a. I
was clearly the happiest person in the crowd.b. It was clear that I
was the happier person in the crowd.c. Of all the people in the
crowd, I was clearly the happier.d. In the crowd, clearly, I was
the happier person.Ans.a57. Our team scored less baskets today than
we did last Tuesday.a. less baskets today than we didb. today less
baskets than were scoredc. fewer baskets today then ond. fewer
baskets today than we didAns.d58. Strip mining, the cheaper method
of mining, is controversial because it jeopardizes the
environment.a. cheaperb. more cheapc. most cheapestd.
cheapestAns.d59. Whose car will you take when you drive to their
house?a. Whose car will you take when you drive to theirb. Whose
car will you take when you drive to therec. Who's car will you take
when you drive to theird. Who's car will take when you drive to
thereAns.a60. The words Equal Justice under Law is carved above the
main entrance to the Supreme Court.a. is carvedb. carvedc. has been
carvedd. are carvedAns.d 61. In classical economic theory, the
relationship between supply and demand determines the price of a
commodity.a. between supply and demand determinesb. among supply
and demand determinesc. among supply and demand determined. between
supply and demand determineAns. a
