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Question 1 of 2153

1. Question
Q. A senior doctor (a) / expressed concern (b) / about physician’s recommended the vaccine. (c)/ No error. (d)
- A senior doctor
- expressed concern
- about physician’s recommended the vaccine.
- No error
Correct

(c) Recommended vaccine will replace recommended the vaccine (Use of the definite article is superfluous).

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(c) Recommended vaccine will replace recommended the vaccine (Use of the definite article is superfluous).
Question 2 of 2153

2. Question
Q. We have discussing (a) / all the known mechanisms (b) / of physical growth, (c)/No error. (d)
- We have discussing
- all the known mechanisms
- of physical growth,
- No error.
Correct

(a) Have discussed will replace have discussing (Simple Past Tense is most appropriate).

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(a) Have discussed will replace have discussing (Simple Past Tense is most appropriate).
Question 3 of 2153

3. Question
Q. Children enjoy listening to (a) / ghost stories (b) / especially on Halloween night. (c) / No error. (d)
- Children enjoy listening to
- ghost stories
- especially on Halloween night.
- No error.
Correct

(c) On Halloween night will replace in Halloween night (The definite article “the” is used before “Halloween night” because it is specific).

Incorrect

(c) On Halloween night will replace in Halloween night (The definite article “the” is used before “Halloween night” because it is specific).
Question 4 of 2153

4. Question
Q. I (a) / have (b) /many works to do. (c)/ No error. (d)
- I
- have
- many works to do.
- No error.
Correct

(c) A lot of work/much work/lots of work will replace many works (Used with uncountable nouns like “work”).

Incorrect

(c) A lot of work/much work/lots of work will replace many works (Used with uncountable nouns like “work”).
Question 5 of 2153

5. Question
Q. There are so many filth (a) / all around (b)/the place. (c)/No error. (d)
- There are so many filth
- all around
- the place.
- No error.
Correct

(a) Much will replace many (Used with uncountable nouns like “filth”).

Incorrect

(a) Much will replace many (Used with uncountable nouns like “filth”).
Question 6 of 2153

6. Question
Q. A great many student (a)/ have been declared (b)/ successful. (c)/ No error. (d)
- A great many student
- have been declared
- successful.
- No error
Correct

(a) Students will replace student (We are talking about many students. “A great many students” is the correct usage).

Incorrect

(a) Students will replace student (We are talking about many students. “A great many students” is the correct usage).
Question 7 of 2153

7. Question
Q. We are going to launch (a)/ this three- crores project (b)/ within the next few months. (c)/ No error. (d)
- We are going to launch
- this three- crores project
- within the next few months.
- No error
Correct

(b) Three-crore will replace three-crores (In hyphenated compound adjectives, the noun is used in singular).

Incorrect

(b) Three-crore will replace three-crores (In hyphenated compound adjectives, the noun is used in singular).
Question 8 of 2153

8. Question
Q. I hope to go to shopping (a)/ this weekend (b)/ if the weather permits. (c)/ No error. (d)
- I hope to go to shopping
- this weekend
- if the weather permits.
- No error
Correct

(a) To go shopping will replace to go to shopping (We usually say “go shopping” without “to”).

Incorrect

(a) To go shopping will replace to go to shopping (We usually say “go shopping” without “to”).
Question 9 of 2153

9. Question
Q. The lawyer asked (a)/ if it was worth to take (b)/ the matter to court. (c)/ No error. (d)
- The lawyer asked
- if it was worth to take
- the matter to court.
- No error
Correct

(b) Worth taking will replace worth to take (Taking here is a gerund).

Incorrect

(b) Worth taking will replace worth to take (Taking here is a gerund).
Question 10 of 2153

10. Question
Q. After a carefully investigation (a)/ we discovered (b)/ that the house was infested with termites. (c)/ No error. (d)
- After a carefully investigation
- we discovered
- that the house was infested with termites.
- No error
Correct

(a) Careful will replace carefully (Careful is an adjective; carefully is an adverb).

Incorrect

(a) Careful will replace carefully (Careful is an adjective; carefully is an adverb).
Question 11 of 2153

11. Question
Q. The future of food companies (a) / seems quite secure (b) / owed to ever-growing demand. (c)/ No error. (d)
- The future of food companies
- seems quite secure
- owed to ever-growing demand.
- No error
Correct

(c) Owing to will replace owed to (Owing to is a preposition, meaning because of).

Incorrect

(c) Owing to will replace owed to (Owing to is a preposition, meaning because of).
Question 12 of 2153

12. Question
Q. The vaccine (a) / when hit the Indian market (b) / is dogged by controversy. (c) / No error. (d)
- The vaccine
- when hit the Indian market
- is dogged by controversy.
- No error
Correct

(c) Was dogged will replace is dogged (The sentence is in passive voice, and past tense is used in passive voice).

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(c) Was dogged will replace is dogged (The sentence is in passive voice, and past tense is used in passive voice).
Question 13 of 2153

13. Question
Q. Do you know that it was I (a) / who has done (b) / this piece of beautiful work? (c)/ No error. (d)
- Do you know that it was I
- who has done
- this piece of beautiful work?
- No error.
Correct

(b) Have will replace has (The antecedent of the relative pronoun “who” is “I” and requires “have”).

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(b) Have will replace has (The antecedent of the relative pronoun “who” is “I” and requires “have”).
Question 14 of 2153

14. Question
Q. Every conceivable race and nationality (a) / had its shared of suffering (b)/in the world wars. (c)/ No error (d).
- Every conceivable race and nationality
- had its shared of suffering
- in the world wars.
- No error
Correct

(b) Had its share will replace had its shared (Use “share” as a noun).

Incorrect

(b) Had its share will replace had its shared (Use “share” as a noun).
Question 15 of 2153

15. Question
Q. If you had told me(a) / I would have helped you (b) / solve the problem. (c)/ No error (d)
- If you had told me
- I would have helped you
- solve the problem.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error (Both “told me” and “asked” are correct).

Incorrect

(d) No error (Both “told me” and “asked” are correct).
Question 16 of 2153

16. Question
Q. “The Arabian Nights” (a) / are indeed (b) / an interesting book. (c) / No error (d)
- “The Arabian Nights”
- are indeed
- an interesting book.
- No error
Correct

(b) Is will replace are (The Arabian Nights is the name of a book, so a singular verb is used).

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(b) Is will replace are (The Arabian Nights is the name of a book, so a singular verb is used).
Question 17 of 2153

17. Question
Q. He (a)/ loved her (b) /despite of himself. (c) / No error (d)
- He
- loved her
- despite of himself.
- No error
Correct

(c) Despite (Use “despite” without “of” since “of” is superfluous).

Incorrect

(c) Despite (Use “despite” without “of” since “of” is superfluous).
Question 18 of 2153

18. Question
Q. Of all the models (a) / Jessica is (b) / the more good-looking one. (c)/ No error (d)
- Of all the models
- Jessica is
- the more good-looking one.
- No error
Correct

(c) Most will replace more (The definite article is used with superlative degrees, which compare more than two things).

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(c) Most will replace more (The definite article is used with superlative degrees, which compare more than two things).
Question 19 of 2153

19. Question
Q. When I went there (a)/ Charles is playing (b) / a game of chess. (c) / No error (d)
- When I went there
- Charles is playing
- a game of chess.
- No error
Correct

(b) Was will replace is (The sentence indicates a past event, so Past Continuous is used).

Incorrect

(b) Was will replace is (The sentence indicates a past event, so Past Continuous is used).
Question 20 of 2153

20. Question
Q. The way to increase the production of the food (a)/ is to bring more land (b)/ under cultivation. (c)/ No error. (d)
- The way to increase the production of the food
- is to bring more land
- under cultivation.
- No error
Correct

(a) The way to increase food production (Use of “the” before food is superfluous because “food” is uncountable).

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(a) The way to increase food production (Use of “the” before food is superfluous because “food” is uncountable).
Question 21 of 2153

21. Question
Q. The girls watched intently (a)/ as the model applied her makeup (b)/ with a practised hand. (c)/ No error. (d)
- The girls watched intently
- as the model applied her makeup
- with a practised hand.
- No error
Correct

(c) Skilled/practised will replace practiced (Skilled is the correct adjective form).

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(c) Skilled/practised will replace practiced (Skilled is the correct adjective form).
Question 22 of 2153

22. Question
Q. If he is a millionaire (a)/ he would help (b)/ the millennium project. (c)/ No error. (d)
- If he is a millionaire
- he would help
- the millennium project.
- No error
Correct

(a) Were will replace is (In unreal conditional sentences referring to the present/future, “were” is used for all persons).

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(a) Were will replace is (In unreal conditional sentences referring to the present/future, “were” is used for all persons).
Question 23 of 2153

23. Question
Q. The Prime Minister along with his Cabinet colleagues (a)/ have been welcomed by the Chief Minister (b)/at a formal ceremony. (c)/No error. (d)
- The Prime Minister along with his Cabinet colleagues
- have been welcomed by the Chief Minister
- at a formal ceremony.
- No error.
Correct

(b) Has will replace have (The subject “The Prime Minister” is singular, so “has” is used).

Incorrect

(b) Has will replace have (The subject “The Prime Minister” is singular, so “has” is used).
Question 24 of 2153

24. Question
Q. You have been doing (a)/ your homework (b)/ regularly ? (c)/ No error (d)
- You have been doing
- your homework
- regularly ?
- No error
Correct

(a) Have you been will replace you have been (Interrogative sentence structure requires the auxiliary verb first).

Incorrect

(a) Have you been will replace you have been (Interrogative sentence structure requires the auxiliary verb first).
Question 25 of 2153

25. Question
Q. The same procedure (a)/ also should used (b)/ for the final assessment. (c)/ No error (d)
- The same procedure
- also should used
- for the final assessment.
- No error
Correct

(b) Should be used will replace also should used (The sentence is in passive voice).

Incorrect

(b) Should be used will replace also should used (The sentence is in passive voice).
Question 26 of 2153

26. Question
Q. I must find out (a)/ some means to balance (b)/ my budget. (c)/ No error. (d)
- I must find out
- some means to balance
- my budget.
- No error
Correct

(b) Some other means to meet will replace some means to balance (Means refers to money, property, etc.).

Incorrect

(b) Some other means to meet will replace some means to balance (Means refers to money, property, etc.).
Question 27 of 2153

27. Question
Q. Thank you, (a)/I am fine (b)/ completely. (c)/ No error (d)
- Thank you,
- I am fine
- completely.
- No error
Correct

(c) In toto will replace completely (In toto means “completely”).

Incorrect

(c) In toto will replace completely (In toto means “completely”).
Question 28 of 2153

28. Question
Q. He asked me (a)/ when could I finish (b)/ the work. (c)/ No error (d)
- He asked me
- when could I finish
- the work.
- No error
Correct

(b) When I could will replace when could I (Indirect speech follows an assertive structure).

Incorrect

(b) When I could will replace when could I (Indirect speech follows an assertive structure).
Question 29 of 2153

29. Question
Q. Neither of them (a)/ is (b)/ good (c)/. No error (d)
- Neither of them
- is
- good
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 30 of 2153

30. Question
Q. The circulation of The Statesman (a)/ is greater than (b)/ that of any newspaper. (c)/. No error (d)
- The circulation of The Statesman
- is greater than
- that of any newspaper.
- No error
Correct

(c) Any other newspaper will replace any newspaper (Use “any other” when comparing one item to all others of the same kind).

Incorrect

(c) Any other newspaper will replace any newspaper (Use “any other” when comparing one item to all others of the same kind).
Question 31 of 2153

31. Question
Q. In the garden (a)/ were the more beautiful flowers (b)/ and silver bells (c)/. No error (d)
- In the garden
- were the more beautiful flowers
- and silver bells
- No error
Correct

(b) There were more beautiful flowers will replace were the more beautiful flowers (The definite article “the” is incorrect).

Incorrect

(b) There were more beautiful flowers will replace were the more beautiful flowers (The definite article “the” is incorrect).
Question 32 of 2153

32. Question
Q. The poet (a)/ describes about (b)/ the spring season (c)/. No error (d)
- The poet
- describes about
- the spring season
- No error
Correct

(b) Describes will replace describes about (The verb “describe” doesn’t require “about”).

Incorrect

(b) Describes will replace describes about (The verb “describe” doesn’t require “about”).
Question 33 of 2153

33. Question
Q. Several guests noticed Mr. Sharma (a)/collapsing in his chair (b)/ and gasping for breath. (c)/ No error (d)
- Several guests noticed Mr. Sharma
- collapsing in his chair
- and gasping for breath.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 34 of 2153

34. Question
Q. This is our second reminder (a)/ and we are much surprised (b)/ at receiving no answer from you. (c)/ No error (d)
- This is our second reminder
- and we are much surprised
- at receiving no answer from you.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 35 of 2153

35. Question
Q. You should (a)/ be always greatful (b)/ to your mentor. (c)/ No error (d)
- You should
- be always greatful
- to your mentor.
- No error
Correct

(b) Grateful will replace greatful (There is no word “greatful”; “grateful” is correct).

Incorrect

(b) Grateful will replace greatful (There is no word “greatful”; “grateful” is correct).
Question 36 of 2153

36. Question
Q. What man can die (a)/ better than (b)/ serving his country? (c)/ No error (d)
- What man can die
- better than
- serving his country?
- No error
Correct

(a) How can man die should be used (Interrogative sentence structure requires “can” before “man”).

Incorrect

(a) How can man die should be used (Interrogative sentence structure requires “can” before “man”).
Question 37 of 2153

37. Question
Q. Most people (a)/ are afraid of (b)/swine flu these days. (c)/ No error (d)
- Most people
- are afraid of
- swine flu these days.
- No error
Correct

(a) Most of the people will replace Most people (When referring to a large group, use “most”; for a specific group, use “most of”).

Incorrect

(a) Most of the people will replace Most people (When referring to a large group, use “most”; for a specific group, use “most of”).
Question 38 of 2153

38. Question
Q. I may not be able (a)/ to attend (b)/ to the function. (c)/ No error(d)
- I may not be able
- to attend
- to the function.
- No error
Correct

(c) The function will replace to the function (The use of “to” with “attend” is incorrect).

Incorrect

(c) The function will replace to the function (The use of “to” with “attend” is incorrect).
Question 39 of 2153

39. Question
Q. The teacher prevented (a)/ the boys (b)/ to go there. (c)/ No error (d)
- The teacher prevented
- the boys
- to go there.
- No error
Correct

(c) Prevented the boys from going (The verb “prevent” is followed by “from” + gerund).

Incorrect

(c) Prevented the boys from going (The verb “prevent” is followed by “from” + gerund).
Question 40 of 2153

40. Question
Q. At his return (a)/ we asked him (b)/ many questions. (c)/ No error (d)
- At his return
- we asked him
- many questions.
- No error
Correct

(a) On will replace At (Correct phrase is “On his return”).

Incorrect

(a) On will replace At (Correct phrase is “On his return”).
Question 41 of 2153

41. Question
Q. The book, being written (a)/ in simple language, is suitable for children (b)/as it contains many good advices. (c)/ No error (d)
- The book, being written
- in simple language, is suitable for children
- as it contains many good advices.
- No error
Correct

(c) Advice is an uncountable noun, so a lot of good advice is correct.

Incorrect

(c) Advice is an uncountable noun, so a lot of good advice is correct.
Question 42 of 2153

42. Question
Q. When Anand reached the village (a) / he found that (b) / reports about him preceded him. (c) / No error (d)
- When Anand reached the village
- he found that
- reports about him preceded him.
- No error
Correct

(c) Had preceded him will replace preceded him (Use past perfect for the earlier event).

Incorrect

(c) Had preceded him will replace preceded him (Use past perfect for the earlier event).
Question 43 of 2153

43. Question
Q. Our success or our failure (a) / largely depend (b) / upon our actions. (c) / No error. (5)
- Our success or our failure
- largely depend
- upon our actions.
- No error.
Correct

(b) Depends will replace depend (The verb agrees with the subject closest to it).

Incorrect

(b) Depends will replace depend (The verb agrees with the subject closest to it).
Question 44 of 2153

44. Question
Q. The poor man (a) / poisoned him (b) / and his own children. (c) / No error. (d)
- The poor man
- poisoned him
- and his own children.
- No error
Correct

(b) Himself will replace him (Use reflexive pronouns when the subject and object are the same).

Incorrect

(b) Himself will replace him (Use reflexive pronouns when the subject and object are the same).
Question 45 of 2153

45. Question
Q. It was in 2006 (a) / that we first flew (b) / to the United States. (c) / No error. (d)
- It was in 2006
- that we first flew
- to the United States.
- No error
Correct

(b) When will replace that (Use “when” in time clauses).

Incorrect

(b) When will replace that (Use “when” in time clauses).
Question 46 of 2153

46. Question
Q. The children’s dog (a) / slept quietly (b) / in their uncle’s house. (c) / No error. (d)
- The children’s dog
- slept quietly
- in their uncle’s house.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 47 of 2153

47. Question
Q. You are the man (a)/ who have (b)/ spoiled it. (c)/ No error (d)
- You are the man
- who have
- spoiled it.
- No error
Correct

(b) Has will replace have (Subject-verb agreement based on the antecedent).

Incorrect

(b) Has will replace have (Subject-verb agreement based on the antecedent).
Question 48 of 2153

48. Question
Q. John, I and Hari (a)/ have finished (b)/ our studies. (c)/ No error (d).
- John, I and Hari
- have finished
- our studies.
- No error
Correct

(a) John, Hari, and I will replace John, I, and Hari (The first person pronoun “I” comes last).

Incorrect

(a) John, Hari, and I will replace John, I, and Hari (The first person pronoun “I” comes last).
Question 49 of 2153

49. Question
Q. Neither the mouse (a)/ nor the lion (b)/ were caught. (c)/ No error (d)
- Neither the mouse
- nor the lion
- were caught.
- No error
Correct

(c) Was will replace were (Neither…nor agrees with the subject closest to the verb).

Incorrect

(c) Was will replace were (Neither…nor agrees with the subject closest to the verb).
Question 50 of 2153

50. Question
Q. When I was young, (a)/ I used to collect stamps (b)/ as a hobby. (c)/ No error (d)
- When I was young,
- I used to collect stamps
- as a hobby.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 51 of 2153

51. Question
Q. Everyday new inventions (a)/ is make (b)/ for the good of humanity. (c)/ No error (d)
- Everyday new inventions
- is make
- for the good of humanity.
- No error
Correct

(b) are made – The subject “inventions” is plural, so “are” (auxiliary verb) is used in passive voice.

Incorrect

(b) are made – The subject “inventions” is plural, so “are” (auxiliary verb) is used in passive voice.
Question 52 of 2153

52. Question
Q. You will come (a) / to my sister’s wedding tomorrow, (b)/ isn’t it? (c)/ No error (d)
- You will come
- to my sister’s wedding tomorrow,
- isn’t it?
- No error
Correct

(c) won’t – In tag questions, if the main sentence uses “will,” the tag should be “won’t.”

Incorrect

(c) won’t – In tag questions, if the main sentence uses “will,” the tag should be “won’t.”
Question 53 of 2153

53. Question
Q. I am (a) / your’s (b)/ affectionate son. (c)/ No error (d)
- I am
- your’s
- affectionate son.
- No error
Correct

(b) your – “Your” is a possessive adjective, while “yours” is a possessive pronoun.

Incorrect

(b) your – “Your” is a possessive adjective, while “yours” is a possessive pronoun.
Question 54 of 2153

54. Question
Q. All works of (a)/ creative writing (b)/ have aesthetics appeal. (c)/ No error (d).
- All works of
- creative writing
- have aesthetics appeal.
- No error
Correct

(c) have aesthetic appeal – “Aesthetic” is an adjective, and it should be used here to describe something’s appeal.

Incorrect

(c) have aesthetic appeal – “Aesthetic” is an adjective, and it should be used here to describe something’s appeal.
Question 55 of 2153

55. Question
Q. I and my wife (a)/ were declared (b)/ the best couple at the party. (c)/ No error (d).
- I and my wife
- were declared
- the best couple at the party.
- No error
Correct

(a) my wife and I – Correct arrangement of persons in English. “I” comes last when listing subjects.

Incorrect

(a) my wife and I – Correct arrangement of persons in English. “I” comes last when listing subjects.
Question 56 of 2153

56. Question
Q. He walked (a)/ten miles (b)/ by foot. (c)/ No error (d)
- He walked
- ten miles
- by foot.
- No error
Correct

(c) on foot – The idiomatic expression is “on foot,” meaning walking.

Incorrect

(c) on foot – The idiomatic expression is “on foot,” meaning walking.
Question 57 of 2153

57. Question
Q. He is good (a)/ in mathematics (b)/ but his friend isn’t. (c)/ No error (d)
- He is good
- in mathematics
- but his friend isn’t.
- No error
Correct

(b) at – “At” is used with adjectives to show proficiency or skill.

Incorrect

(b) at – “At” is used with adjectives to show proficiency or skill.
Question 58 of 2153

58. Question
Q. By noon (a)/ the fog cleared (b)/ completely. (c)/No error (d)
- By noon
- the fog cleared
- completely.
- No error
Correct

(b) had cleared – Past perfect tense is used to indicate an action completed before another past action.

Incorrect

(b) had cleared – Past perfect tense is used to indicate an action completed before another past action.
Question 59 of 2153

59. Question
Q. Ahmed has been watching (a)/ the Oscar nominated film (b)/ three times. (c)/ No error (d)
- Ahmed has been watching
- the Oscar nominated film
- three times.
- No error
Correct

(a) has watched – Use of present perfect tense for unspecified time.

Incorrect

(a) has watched – Use of present perfect tense for unspecified time.
Question 60 of 2153

60. Question
Q. The police (a)/ has arrested him (b)/ on the charge of theft. (c)/ No error (d)
- The police
- has arrested him
- on the charge of theft.
- No error
Correct

(b) have – “The police” is plural, so “have” is used.

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(b) have – “The police” is plural, so “have” is used.
Question 61 of 2153

61. Question
Q. The author said during the press conference (a)/ that there were (b)/ two farther volumes to be published. (c)/ No error (d).
- The author said during the press conference
- that there were
- two farther volumes to be published.
- No error
Correct

(c) further – “Further” refers to additional or more advanced, while “farther” refers to physical distance.

Incorrect

(c) further – “Further” refers to additional or more advanced, while “farther” refers to physical distance.
Question 62 of 2153

62. Question
Q. Both me (a)/ and my sister (b)/ went to a boarding school. (c)/ No error (d)
- Both me
- and my sister
- went to a boarding school.
- No error
Correct

(a) I – “I” is the correct nominative case.

Incorrect

(a) I – “I” is the correct nominative case.
Question 63 of 2153

63. Question
Q. He was not able to concentrate (a)/ because of the continual music (b)/ being played next door. (c)/ No error (d)
- He was not able to concentrate
- because of the continual music
- being played next door.
- No error
Correct

(b) continuous – “Continuous” refers to something ongoing without interruption.

Incorrect

(b) continuous – “Continuous” refers to something ongoing without interruption.
Question 64 of 2153

64. Question
Q. Christina’s friends (a)/ preferred her remedies (b)/over the doctor’s. (c)/ No error (d)
- Christina’s friends
- preferred her remedies
- over the doctor’s.
- No error
Correct

(c) to – “To” is used for comparisons.

Incorrect

(c) to – “To” is used for comparisons.
Question 65 of 2153

65. Question
Q. Those who are in power (a)/ have to be sensitive of (b)/ the sufferings of the poor. (c)/ No error (d)
- Those who are in power
- have to be sensitive of
- the sufferings of the poor.
- No error
Correct

(b) sensitive to – “Sensitive to” is the correct prepositional phrase.

Incorrect

(b) sensitive to – “Sensitive to” is the correct prepositional phrase.
Question 66 of 2153

66. Question
Q. The period (a)/ between 1980 to 1990 (b)/ was very significant in my life. (c)/ No error (d).
- The period
- between 1980 to 1990
- was very significant in my life.
- No error
Correct

(b) from…to – “From” is used when indicating a range or period between two points in time.

Incorrect

(b) from…to – “From” is used when indicating a range or period between two points in time.
Question 67 of 2153

67. Question
Q. Still (a)/ waters (b)/ run deep. (c)/ No error (d)
- Still
- waters
- run deep.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error – “Still waters run deep” is a correct proverb.

Incorrect

(d) No error – “Still waters run deep” is a correct proverb.
Question 68 of 2153

68. Question
Q. That house (a)/is built of (b)/ stones. (c)/ No error (d)
- That house
- is built of
- stones.
- No error
Correct

(c) stone – “Stone” is uncountable in this context.

Incorrect

(c) stone – “Stone” is uncountable in this context.
Question 69 of 2153

69. Question
Q. The job is (a)/under the direct (b)/ of Mrs Jones. (c)/ No error (d)
- The job is
- under the direct
- of Mrs Jones.
- No error
Correct

(b) under the direction – “Direction” is a noun and needs to be paired with “under.”

Incorrect

(b) under the direction – “Direction” is a noun and needs to be paired with “under.”
Question 70 of 2153

70. Question
Q. Very soon (a)/ I realised (b)/ that he is at fault. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Very soon
- I realised
- that he is at fault.
- No error
Correct

(c) was – In indirect speech, past tense is used when the reporting verb is in the past.

Incorrect

(c) was – In indirect speech, past tense is used when the reporting verb is in the past.
Question 71 of 2153

71. Question
Q. Santosh lives (a)/ by the principals (b)/ he professes. (c)/ No error (d)
- Santosh lives
- by the principals
- he professes.
- No error
Correct

(b) principles – “Principles” refers to moral rules, while “principals” refers to leaders.

Incorrect

(b) principles – “Principles” refers to moral rules, while “principals” refers to leaders.
Question 72 of 2153

72. Question
Q. When the stranger saw me, (a)/ he seemed to recognise me (b)/ and asked me what was my name. (c)/ No error (d)
- When the stranger saw me,
- he seemed to recognise me
- and asked me what was my name.
- No error
Correct

(c) what my name was – In indirect speech, the word order changes.

Incorrect

(c) what my name was – In indirect speech, the word order changes.
Question 73 of 2153

73. Question
Q. Get this book (a)/ be published (b)/ in time. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Get this book
- be published
- in time.
- No error
Correct

(a) Let – “Let” is used to give instructions or permissions.

Incorrect

(a) Let – “Let” is used to give instructions or permissions.
Question 74 of 2153

74. Question
Q. He (a)/ is junior than (b)/ all his friends. (c)/ No error (d)
- He
- is junior than
- all his friends.
- No error
Correct

(b) to – “To” is used when making comparisons of inequality.

Incorrect

(b) to – “To” is used when making comparisons of inequality.
Question 75 of 2153

75. Question
Q. Had you (a)/worked hard (b)/you will have passed. (c)/ No error (d)
- Had you
- worked hard
- you will have passed.
- No error
Correct

(c) would – In a conditional sentence, “would” is used in the result clause.

Incorrect

(c) would – In a conditional sentence, “would” is used in the result clause.
Question 76 of 2153

76. Question
Q. My lawn (a)/ which is overgrown (b)/needs weeding (c)/No error (d)
- My lawn
- which is overgrown
- needs weeding
- No error
Correct

(d) No error

Incorrect

(d) No error
Question 77 of 2153

77. Question
Q. Every man in this world (a)/ wishes to live long (b)/ but nobody wanted to grow old. (c)/ No error (d)
- Every man in this world
- wishes to live long
- but nobody wanted to grow old.
- No error
Correct

(c) wants to grow old – The sentence talks about generality, so the present simple is correct.

Incorrect

(c) wants to grow old – The sentence talks about generality, so the present simple is correct.
Question 78 of 2153

78. Question
Q. It was him (a)/ who came running (b)/into the classroom. (c)/ No error. (d)
- It was him
- who came running
- into the classroom.
- No error
Correct

(a) he – In the subject position, the nominative form “he” is used.

Incorrect

(a) he – In the subject position, the nominative form “he” is used.
Question 79 of 2153

79. Question
Q. The capital of Yemen (a)/ is situating (b)/ 2190 metres above the sea level. (c)/ No error. (d)
- The capital of Yemen
- is situating
- 2190 metres above the sea level.
- No error
Correct

(b) situated – “Situated” is the past participle, while “situating” is a present participle.

Incorrect

(b) situated – “Situated” is the past participle, while “situating” is a present participle.
Question 80 of 2153

80. Question
Q. I am going (a)/ to have this certificate (b)/ attest by the Director. (c)/ No error. (d)
- I am going
- to have this certificate
- attest by the Director.
- No error
Correct

(c) attested – Passive voice requires the past participle form.

Incorrect

(c) attested – Passive voice requires the past participle form.
Question 81 of 2153

81. Question
Q. Ravi (a)/ told to his friend (b)/ to buy a car. (c)/ No error. (5)
- Ravi
- told to his friend
- to buy a car.
- No error
Correct

(b) told – “Told” does not require “to” after it.

Incorrect

(b) told – “Told” does not require “to” after it.
Question 82 of 2153

82. Question
Q. I would (a)/ accept the offer (b)/ if I were you. (c)/ No error. (d)
- I would
- accept the offer
- if I were you.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error

Incorrect

(d) No error
Question 83 of 2153

83. Question
Q. I am more lonelier (a)/ here than (b)/ I was in the USA. (c)/ No error. (d)
- I am more lonelier
- here than
- I was in the USA.
- No error
Correct

(a) lonelier – Double comparatives are incorrect. The correct form is “lonelier.”

Incorrect

(a) lonelier – Double comparatives are incorrect. The correct form is “lonelier.”
Question 84 of 2153

84. Question
Q. May I know (a)/ to who (b)/ I am speaking ? (c)/ No error. (d)
- May I know
- to who
- I am speaking ?
- No error
Correct

(b) whom – “Whom” is the correct choice as the object of the preposition.

Incorrect

(b) whom – “Whom” is the correct choice as the object of the preposition.
Question 85 of 2153

85. Question
Q. This custom (a) / has come down (b)/ since times immemorial. (c)/ No error. (d)
- This custom
- has come down
- since times immemorial.
- No error.
Correct

(c) from time immemorial – The phrase “from time immemorial” is the correct idiomatic expression.

Incorrect

(c) from time immemorial – The phrase “from time immemorial” is the correct idiomatic expression.
Question 86 of 2153

86. Question
Q. We stayed for (a)/ a short time(b)/ in the hotel. (c)/ No error. (d)
- We stayed for
- a short time
- in the hotel.
- No error
Correct

(c) in a hotel – “In a hotel” is used when referring to an unspecified location.

Incorrect

(c) in a hotel – “In a hotel” is used when referring to an unspecified location.
Question 87 of 2153

87. Question
Q. Students are prohibited (a)/ to bring cycles (b)/ into the college. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Students are prohibited
- to bring cycles
- into the college.
- No error.
Correct

(b) from bringing – “From” is used to show prevention or restraint.

Incorrect

(b) from bringing – “From” is used to show prevention or restraint.
Question 88 of 2153

88. Question
Q. Unless you are careful,(a)/ you are bound to make mistake (b)/ in your work. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Unless you are careful,
- you are bound to make mistake
- in your work.
- No error
Correct

(b) make a mistake/make mistakes – “Make a mistake” is the correct phrase for a singular error.

Incorrect

(b) make a mistake/make mistakes – “Make a mistake” is the correct phrase for a singular error.
Question 89 of 2153

89. Question
Q. Due to the heavy rains (a)/ the ship drowned (b)/ in the middle of the ocean. (c)/ No error (d)
- Due to the heavy rains
- the ship drowned
- in the middle of the ocean.
- No error
Correct

(b) sank – “Sank” is used for objects, while “drowned” is used for living things.

Incorrect

(b) sank – “Sank” is used for objects, while “drowned” is used for living things.
Question 90 of 2153

90. Question
Q. Death of (a)/ his only son (b)/ made Mohan desolate. (c)/ No error (d)
- Death of
- his only son
- made Mohan desolate.
- No error
Correct

(a) the – “The” is used before “death” when referring to a specific or known instance.

Incorrect

(a) the – “The” is used before “death” when referring to a specific or known instance.
Question 91 of 2153

91. Question
Q. He fell heavily (a)/ and this caused (b)/ him great pain. (c)/ No error (d)
- He fell heavily
- and this caused
- him great pain.
- No error
Correct

(c) a great pain – “A” is needed before the noun “pain” because it is used with an adjective.

Incorrect

(c) a great pain – “A” is needed before the noun “pain” because it is used with an adjective.
Question 92 of 2153

92. Question
Q. When I met him (a)/ the couple of days back (b)/ he was writing a new book. (c)/No error (d)
- When I met him
- the couple of days back
- he was writing a new book.
- No error
Correct

(b) a couple of days – The article “a” is required in this idiomatic expression.

Incorrect

(b) a couple of days – The article “a” is required in this idiomatic expression.
Question 93 of 2153

93. Question
Q. In his old age, (a)/ a person is likely to get (b)/ more weak day by day. (c)/ No error (d)
- In his old age,
- a person is likely to get
- more weak day by day.
- No error
Correct

(c) weaker – “Weaker” is the correct comparative form of “weak.”

Incorrect

(c) weaker – “Weaker” is the correct comparative form of “weak.”
Question 94 of 2153

94. Question
Q. You are (a)/ always doing (b)/ this mistake. (c)/ No error (d)
- You are
- always doing
- this mistake.
- No error
Correct

(b) making – “Make a mistake” is the correct phrase.

Incorrect

(b) making – “Make a mistake” is the correct phrase.
Question 95 of 2153

95. Question
Q. He has (a)/ a large family (b)/ to care. (c)/ No error (d)
- He has
- a large family
- to care.
- No error
Correct

(c) to care for – “To care for” is the correct phrasal verb for looking after someone or something.

Incorrect

(c) to care for – “To care for” is the correct phrasal verb for looking after someone or something.
Question 96 of 2153

96. Question
Q. The only Indian (a)/ to win the Nobel Prize for the Literature (b)/ was Rabindranath Tagore. (c)/ No error (d)
- The only Indian
- to win the Nobel Prize for the Literature
- was Rabindranath Tagore.
- No error
Correct

(b) Nobel Prize for Literature – No article is needed before fields of study.

Incorrect

(b) Nobel Prize for Literature – No article is needed before fields of study.
Question 97 of 2153

97. Question
Q. After his illness, (a)/ the patient was (b)/ sick with life. (c)/ No error (d)
- After his illness,
- the patient was
- sick with life.
- No error
Correct

(c) sick of life – “Sick of” is the correct idiomatic expression.

Incorrect

(c) sick of life – “Sick of” is the correct idiomatic expression.
Question 98 of 2153

98. Question
Q. I told him (a) / that I availed (b)/ the opportunity. (c)/ No error (d)
- I told him
- that I availed
- the opportunity.
- No error
Correct

(b) availed myself of – “Avail oneself of” is the correct idiomatic phrase.

Incorrect

(b) availed myself of – “Avail oneself of” is the correct idiomatic phrase.
Question 99 of 2153

99. Question
Q. I think (a) / he owns an expensive (b) / painting by Hussain. (c) / No error (d)
- I think
- he owns an expensive
- painting by Hussain.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error

Incorrect

(d) No error
Question 100 of 2153

100. Question
Q. A large sign near (a) / the entrance warns the visitors (b)/ to beware about bears. (c) / No error (d)
- A large sign near
- the entrance warns the visitors
- to beware about bears.
- No error
Correct

(c) beware of – “Beware of” is the correct preposition used with this verb.

Incorrect

(c) beware of – “Beware of” is the correct preposition used with this verb.
Question 101 of 2153

101. Question
Q. I don’t suppose (a)/ anyone will volunteer, (b)/ will they ? (c) / No error (d)
- I don’t suppose
- anyone will volunteer,
- will they ?
- No error
Correct

(d) No error

Incorrect

(d) No error
Question 102 of 2153

102. Question
Q. He served as President (a)/ of the Lions Club (b)/ since fifteen years. (c)/ No error (d)
- He served as President
- of the Lions Club
- since fifteen years.
- No error
Correct

(c) For will replace since because for is used for showing a length of time, while since indicates a specific point in the past.

Incorrect

(c) For will replace since because for is used for showing a length of time, while since indicates a specific point in the past.
Question 103 of 2153

103. Question
Q. That was (a)/the most unique opportunity (b)/he got in his life. (c)/ No error (d)
- That was
- the most unique opportunity
- he got in his life.
- No error
Correct

(b) A unique will replace the most unique because “unique” doesn’t need a superlative.

Incorrect

(b) A unique will replace the most unique because “unique” doesn’t need a superlative.
Question 104 of 2153

104. Question
Q. There is (a)/ no place of you (b)/ in this compartment. (c)/ No error (d)
- There is
- no place of you
- in this compartment.
- No error
Correct

(b) No room for you will replace no place of you room.

Incorrect

(b) No room for you will replace no place of you room.
Question 105 of 2153

105. Question
Q. Mother Teresa asked a building (a)/ where she and her workers (b)/could care for the poor people always. (c)/No error (d)
- Mother Teresa asked a building
- where she and her workers
- could care for the poor people always.
- No error
Correct

(a) For will be used after asked because for shows the purpose of the request.

Incorrect

(a) For will be used after asked because for shows the purpose of the request.
Question 106 of 2153

106. Question
Q. When at last (a)/ we got to the theatre, (b)/the much publicized programme by the Bollywood stars was begun. (c)/No error (d)
- When at last
- we got to the theatre,
- the much publicized programme by the Bollywood stars was begun.
- No error
Correct

(c) Had begun will replace was begun because Past Perfect Tense is used for the earlier event.

Incorrect

(c) Had begun will replace was begun because Past Perfect Tense is used for the earlier event.
Question 107 of 2153

107. Question
Q. Several prominent figures (a)/ involved in the scandal are required to (b)/appear to the investigation committee. (c)/ No error (d)
- Several prominent figures
- involved in the scandal are required to
- appear to the investigation committee.
- No error
Correct

(c) Appear before the investigation committee will replace appear to the investigation committee.

Incorrect

(c) Appear before the investigation committee will replace appear to the investigation committee.
Question 108 of 2153

108. Question
Q. According to the radio (a)/it can rain (b)/this evening. (c) No error(d)
- According to the radio
- it can rain
- this evening.
- No error
Correct

(b) May will replace can because may expresses possibility.

Incorrect

(b) May will replace can because may expresses possibility.
Question 109 of 2153

109. Question
Q. Due to heavy work (a)/ in the office (b)/I was unable to catch the five thirty train. (c)/No error (d)
- Due to heavy work
- in the office
- I was unable to catch the five thirty train.
- No error
Correct

(b) At the office will replace in the office because at is used for places, inside or outside.

Incorrect

(b) At the office will replace in the office because at is used for places, inside or outside.
Question 110 of 2153

110. Question
Q. Hari was appointed leader (a)/ of a group of young social workers (b)/that have accepted to help and develop the village in three months. (c)/ No error (d)
- Hari was appointed leader
- of a group of young social workers
- that have accepted to help and develop the village in three months.
- No error
Correct

(c) Has/had will replace have because a singular subject (a group) requires a singular verb.

Incorrect

(c) Has/had will replace have because a singular subject (a group) requires a singular verb.
Question 111 of 2153

111. Question
Q. Why (a)/ on earth, (b)/ has he not come ? (c)/ No error (d)
- Why
- on earth,
- has he not come ?
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 112 of 2153

112. Question
Q. Yesterday (a)/ it rained (b)/ like cats and dogs. (c)/ No error (d)
- Yesterday
- it rained
- like cats and dogs.
- No error
Correct

(c) Rain cats and dogs (correct idiom) will replace like rain cats and dogs.

Incorrect

(c) Rain cats and dogs (correct idiom) will replace like rain cats and dogs.
Question 113 of 2153

113. Question
Q. I would request to you (a)/ to consider my application (b)/ and grant me a job as early as possible. (c)/No error (d)
- I would request to you
- to consider my application
- and grant me a job as early as possible.
- No error
Correct

(a) I would request you will replace I would request to you.

Incorrect

(a) I would request you will replace I would request to you.
Question 114 of 2153

114. Question
Q. Each of these boys (a)/ play games (b)/ in the playground. (c)/ No error (d)
- Each of these boys
- play games
- in the playground.
- No error
Correct

(b) Plays will replace play because “each of/everyone of” requires a plural noun/verb agreement.

Incorrect

(b) Plays will replace play because “each of/everyone of” requires a plural noun/verb agreement.
Question 115 of 2153

115. Question
Q. Not one of his lectures (a)/ have ever been (b)/ printed. (c)/ No error (d)
- Not one of his lectures
- have ever been
- printed.
- No error
Correct

(b) Has will replace have because “one of” requires a singular verb.

Incorrect

(b) Has will replace have because “one of” requires a singular verb.
Question 116 of 2153

116. Question
Q. Either Sohan or his friends (a)/ is to be blamed (b)/ for this mischief. (c)/ No error (d)
- Either Sohan or his friends
- is to be blamed
- for this mischief.
- No error
Correct

(b) Are to be blamed will replace is to be blamed.

Incorrect

(b) Are to be blamed will replace is to be blamed.
Question 117 of 2153

117. Question
Q. The minister for Education (a)/ vehemently refused (b)/ the allegation that he had taken bribes. (c)/ No error. (d)
- The minister for Education
- vehemently refused
- the allegation that he had taken bribes.
- No error
Correct

(a) Minister of Education will replace minister for Education.

Incorrect

(a) Minister of Education will replace minister for Education.
Question 118 of 2153

118. Question
Q. If I were Zubin (a) / I would not attend (b) / the wedding, come what may. (c) /No error. (d)
- If I were Zubin
- I would not attend
- the wedding, come what may.
- No error.
Correct

(b) I would attend will replace I would not attend in an affirmative sentence.

Incorrect

(b) I would attend will replace I would not attend in an affirmative sentence.
Question 119 of 2153

119. Question
Q. He says that (a) / he reads novels/ (b) to pass away the time. (c) / No error. (d)
- He says that
- he reads novels
- to pass away the time.
- No error
Correct

(c) Pass the time will replace pass away the time.

Incorrect

(c) Pass the time will replace pass away the time.
Question 120 of 2153

120. Question
Q. He left for Mumbai on Sunday (a)/ arriving there (b) / on Monday. (c)/ No error. (d)
- He left for Mumbai on Sunday
- arriving there
- on Monday.
- No error
Correct

(b) To arrive will replace arriving.

Incorrect

(b) To arrive will replace arriving.
Question 121 of 2153

121. Question
Q. It is (a) / nothing else (b) / than pride. (c) / No error. (d)
- It is
- nothing else
- than pride.
- No error
Correct

(c) But will replace than because else is used with but.

Incorrect

(c) But will replace than because else is used with but.
Question 122 of 2153

122. Question
Q. To the ordinary man, in fact, the pealing of bells (a)/ is a monotonous jangle and a nuisance (b) / tolerably only when mitigated by remote distance and sentimental association. (c) / No error. (d)
- To the ordinary man, in fact, the pealing of bells
- is a monotonous jangle and a nuisance
- tolerably only when mitigated by remote distance and sentimental association.
- No error
Correct

(c) Tolerable will replace tolerably because tolerable is an adjective, and adjectives modify nouns.

Incorrect

(c) Tolerable will replace tolerably because tolerable is an adjective, and adjectives modify nouns.
Question 123 of 2153

123. Question
Q. The increasing mechanisation of life (a)/ have led us farther away from daily contact with nature and (b) / the crafts of the farm. (c) / No error. (d)
- The increasing mechanisation of life
- have led us farther away from daily contact with nature and
- the crafts of the farm.
- No error
Correct

(b) Has will replace have because the subject “mechanization” is singular.

Incorrect

(b) Has will replace have because the subject “mechanization” is singular.
Question 124 of 2153

124. Question
Q. If you have a way with words, (a)/ a good sense of design and administration ability (b) / you may enjoy working in the high pressure world of advertising. (c)/ No error. (d)
- If you have a way with words,
- a good sense of design and administration ability
- you may enjoy working in the high pressure world of advertising.
- No error
Correct

(b) Administrative will replace administration because administrative is the correct adjective.

Incorrect

(b) Administrative will replace administration because administrative is the correct adjective.
Question 125 of 2153

125. Question
Q. Last week’s sharp hike in the wholesale price of beef (a) / is a strong indication for (b) /higher meat costs to come. (c)/No error. (d)
- Last week’s sharp hike in the wholesale price of beef
- is a strong indication for
- higher meat costs to come.
- No error.
Correct

(b) Of will replace for because of is used after nouns formed from verbs.

Incorrect

(b) Of will replace for because of is used after nouns formed from verbs.
Question 126 of 2153

126. Question
Q. I had (a)/ a test in Mathematics (b)/ today morning. (c)/ No error. (d)
- I had
- a test in Mathematics
- today morning.
- No error
Correct

(b) A test on Mathematics will replace a test in Mathematics.

Incorrect

(b) A test on Mathematics will replace a test in Mathematics.
Question 127 of 2153

127. Question
Q. A girl must be gracious (a) / if she wishes (b)/ to be a ballerina. (c)/ No error. (d)
- A girl must be gracious
- if she wishes
- to be a ballerina.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 128 of 2153

128. Question
Q. In a very harsh tone (a) / he shouted at his servants (b) / and told them that he does not need their services. (c)/ No error. (d)
- In a very harsh tone
- he shouted at his servants
- and told them that he does not need their services.
- No error
Correct

(c) Did not will replace does not because the main clause is in past tense.

Incorrect

(c) Did not will replace does not because the main clause is in past tense.
Question 129 of 2153

129. Question
Q. The Committee is thinking (a) / not to bring around any change (b) / in the basic structure. (c) / No error. (d)
- The Committee is thinking
- not to bring around any change
- in the basic structure.
- No error
Correct

(b) About will replace around because bring about is the correct phrasal verb.

Incorrect

(b) About will replace around because bring about is the correct phrasal verb.
Question 130 of 2153

130. Question
Q. The Chief Minister had no time (a)/ to pay attention (b)/ on such simple matters. (c) / No error. (d)
- The Chief Minister had no time
- to pay attention
- on such simple matters.
- No error
Correct

(c) To will replace on in pay attention to.

Incorrect

(c) To will replace on in pay attention to.
Question 131 of 2153

131. Question
Q. It was fortunate (a) / all of the inmates escaped (b) from the blazing fire. (c)/ No error. (d)
- It was fortunate
- all of the inmates escaped
- from the blazing fire.
- No error
Correct

(b) That all the inmates escaped will replace of all the inmates escaped.

Incorrect

(b) That all the inmates escaped will replace of all the inmates escaped.
Question 132 of 2153

132. Question
Q. Drinking and driving (a) / are (b)/ a major cause of accidents. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Drinking and driving
- are
- a major cause of accidents.
- No error
Correct

(b) Is will replace are because “drinking and driving” is a singular subject.

Incorrect

(b) Is will replace are because “drinking and driving” is a singular subject.
Question 133 of 2153

133. Question
Q. He is (a) / having many (b) / friends here. (c) / No error. (d)
- He is
- having many
- friends here.
- No error
Correct

(b) Making will replace having because having isn’t used in progressive tenses unless indicating future activity or repeated actions.

Incorrect

(b) Making will replace having because having isn’t used in progressive tenses unless indicating future activity or repeated actions.
Question 134 of 2153

134. Question
Q. The servant (a) / hanged the lamp (b) / on the wall. (c) / No error. (d)
- The servant
- hanged the lamp
- on the wall.
- No error.
Correct

(b) Hung will replace hanged for non-execution contexts.

Incorrect

(b) Hung will replace hanged for non-execution contexts.
Question 135 of 2153

135. Question
Q. I want (a) / that you should (b) / perform well. (c) / No error. (d)
- I want
- that you should
- perform well.
- No error
Correct

(a) I hope/I wish will replace I want for expressing desires about possibilities.

Incorrect

(a) I hope/I wish will replace I want for expressing desires about possibilities.
Question 136 of 2153

136. Question
Q. In the back side (a) /of our house (b) / we have a rock garden. (c)/ No error. (d)
- In the back side
- of our house
- we have a rock garden.
- No error
Correct

(a) At the back will replace in the back side because “side” is unnecessary.

Incorrect

(a) At the back will replace in the back side because “side” is unnecessary.
Question 137 of 2153

137. Question
Q. Ask her to call me (a)/when she (b)/ will come back. (c) / No error. (d)
- Ask her to call me
- when she
- will come back.
- No error
Correct

(c) Comes back will replace will come back because conditional clauses use the present tense, not future.

Incorrect

(c) Comes back will replace will come back because conditional clauses use the present tense, not future.
Question 138 of 2153

138. Question
Q. The curator told us (a) / that the museum was not opened (b) to the public on Sunday. (c) / No error. (d)
- The curator told us
- that the museum was not opened
- to the public on Sunday.
- No error
Correct

(b) Open will replace opened because “open” describes something that is ready for business.

Incorrect

(b) Open will replace opened because “open” describes something that is ready for business.
Question 139 of 2153

139. Question
Q. Long car journeys (a) / are even less pleasant (b) / for it is quite impossible to read even. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Long car journeys
- are even less pleasant
- for it is quite impossible to read even.
- No error
Correct

(c) Even read will replace read even to correctly convey the difficulty of reading during long car journeys.

Incorrect

(c) Even read will replace read even to correctly convey the difficulty of reading during long car journeys.
Question 140 of 2153

140. Question
Q. I declined the invitation (a) / not because I did not want to go,(b) / but because I have no time. (c) / No error. (d)
- I declined the invitation
- not because I did not want to go,
- but because I have no time.
- No error
Correct

(c) I had no time will replace I have no time because the sentence is in past tense.

Incorrect

(c) I had no time will replace I have no time because the sentence is in past tense.
Question 141 of 2153

141. Question
Q. Kindly confirm by letter and telephone (a) / that you will be able (b) / to attend the interview. (c) / No error. (d)
- Kindly confirm by letter and telephone
- that you will be able
- to attend the interview.
- No error.
Correct

(b) Whether will replace that because it introduces alternatives.

Incorrect

(b) Whether will replace that because it introduces alternatives.
Question 142 of 2153

142. Question
Q. I (a)/ came to school (b)/ at the same usual time. (c)/No error (d)
- I
- came to school
- at the same usual time.
- No error
Correct

(c) At the same time will replace at the same usual time.

Incorrect

(c) At the same time will replace at the same usual time.
Question 143 of 2153

143. Question
Q. The company is using (a)/ influence to persuade people (b)/ to buy its refrigerators. (c)/ No error (d)
- The company is using
- influence to persuade people
- to buy its refrigerators.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 144 of 2153

144. Question
Q. The technician reminded them (a)/ to have a thoroughly cleaning of the machine (b)/ after each use. (c)/ No error (d)
- The technician reminded them
- to have a thoroughly cleaning of the machine
- after each use.
- No error
Correct

(b) To have a thorough cleaning will replace to have a thoroughly cleaning because thorough is an adjective and modifies cleaning.

Incorrect

(b) To have a thorough cleaning will replace to have a thoroughly cleaning because thorough is an adjective and modifies cleaning.
Question 145 of 2153

145. Question
Q. You should have used the money (a)/ for paying your debts (b)/ instead of buy a motor cycle. (c)/ No error (d)
- You should have used the money
- for paying your debts
- instead of buy a motor cycle.
- No error
Correct

(c) Buying will replace buy because instead of requires a gerund after the preposition.

Incorrect

(c) Buying will replace buy because instead of requires a gerund after the preposition.
Question 146 of 2153

146. Question
Q. My cousin (a)/ invited me (b)/ to her birthday party. (c)/ No error (d)
- My cousin
- invited me
- to her birthday party.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 147 of 2153

147. Question
Q. We should abide (a)/ to the promise (b)/ that we make. (c)/ No error (d)
- We should abide
- to the promise
- that we make.
- No error
Correct

(b) By will replace to after “abide” because we say “abide by” something.

Incorrect

(b) By will replace to after “abide” because we say “abide by” something.
Question 148 of 2153

148. Question
Q. Everyone are expected (a)/ to come (b)/ to school tomorrow. (c)/ No error (d)
- Everyone are expected
- to come
- to school tomorrow.
- No error
Correct

(a) Is will replace are because everyone is singular.

Incorrect

(a) Is will replace are because everyone is singular.
Question 149 of 2153

149. Question
Q. Nalini says (a)/ she is living in Chennai (b)/ since 1991 (c)/ No error (d)
- Nalini says
- she is living in Chennai
- since 1991.
- No error
Correct

(b) Has been living will replace is living because since requires the present perfect continuous tense.

Incorrect

(b) Has been living will replace is living because since requires the present perfect continuous tense.
Question 150 of 2153

150. Question
Q. Being very dark, (a)/ the visitors found it difficult (b)/ to locate the switch. (c)/ No error (d)
- Being very dark,
- the visitors found it difficult
- to locate the switch.
- No error
Correct

(a) It being very dark will replace being very dark to avoid an unattached subject/participle error.

Incorrect

(a) It being very dark will replace being very dark to avoid an unattached subject/participle error.
Question 151 of 2153

151. Question
Q. We shall (a)/go out (b)/if it does not rains. (c)/ No error (d)
- We shall
- go out
- if it does not rains.
- No error
Correct

(c) does not rain will replace does not rains. When the main clause has a modal verb (will, shall, would) and is in Simple Future, the if-clause will be in Simple Present Tense. For example: “If it does not rain, we shall go out.”

Incorrect

(c) does not rain will replace does not rains. When the main clause has a modal verb (will, shall, would) and is in Simple Future, the if-clause will be in Simple Present Tense. For example: “If it does not rain, we shall go out.”
Question 152 of 2153

152. Question
Q. The speaker (a)/ left the scene (b)/ before long. (c)/No error (d)
- The speaker
- left the scene
- before long.
- No error
Correct

(c) long ago will replace before long. “Long ago” refers to a distant past, whereas “before long” means something will happen soon.

Incorrect

(c) long ago will replace before long. “Long ago” refers to a distant past, whereas “before long” means something will happen soon.
Question 153 of 2153

153. Question
Q. The President (a)/overtakes (b)/ in Bangladesh. (c)/No error (d)
- The President
- overtakes
- in Bangladesh.
- No error
Correct

(b) takes over will replace overtakes. “Take over” means to gain control, while “overtake” means to pass someone or something ahead of you.

Incorrect

(b) takes over will replace overtakes. “Take over” means to gain control, while “overtake” means to pass someone or something ahead of you.
Question 154 of 2153

154. Question
Q. The Hindu is (a)/ most popular, than any other (b)/ newspaper in India. (c)/ No error (d)
- The Hindu is
- most popular, than any other
- newspaper in India.
- No error
Correct

(b) more will replace most. When making comparisons, use “more” for comparative forms.

Incorrect

(b) more will replace most. When making comparisons, use “more” for comparative forms.
Question 155 of 2153

155. Question
Q. All mangoes (a) in this basket (b) are over-ripe. (c)/ No error (d)
- All mangoes
- in this basket
- are over-ripe.
- No error
Correct

(a) All the mangoes will replace All mangoes. When a preposition is used after a plural noun, it becomes definite, and the definite article “the” is required.

Incorrect

(a) All the mangoes will replace All mangoes. When a preposition is used after a plural noun, it becomes definite, and the definite article “the” is required.
Question 156 of 2153

156. Question
Q. Why (a)/ they didn’t turn up (b)/ to the workshop ? (c)/ No error(d)
- Why
- they didn’t turn up
- to the workshop ?
- No error
Correct

(b) didn’t they turn up will replace they didn’t turn up. The correct question form is: “Why didn’t they turn up?”

Incorrect

(b) didn’t they turn up will replace they didn’t turn up. The correct question form is: “Why didn’t they turn up?”
Question 157 of 2153

157. Question
Q. We (a)/ are leaving (b)/ for Kerala today. (c)/ No error (d)
- We
- are leaving
- for Kerala today.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 158 of 2153

158. Question
Q. Hari lost (a)/ a hundred rupees note (b)/ yesterday. (c)/ No error(d)
- Hari lost
- a hundred rupees note
- yesterday.
- No error
Correct

(b) a hundred – rupee note will replace a hundred rupees note. A hyphen is used in numerical adjective compounds, such as “3-week vacation,” not “three weeks vacation.”

Incorrect

(b) a hundred – rupee note will replace a hundred rupees note. A hyphen is used in numerical adjective compounds, such as “3-week vacation,” not “three weeks vacation.”
Question 159 of 2153

159. Question
Q. The artist and writer (a)/ has (b)/ died. (c)/ No error (d)
- The artist and writer
- has
- died.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 160 of 2153

160. Question
Q. Scarcely had it stopped raining (a)/ when I started (b)/ to my college. (c)/ No error (d)
- Scarcely had it stopped raining
- when I started
- to my college.
- No error
Correct

(c) for my college will replace to my college. “Start for” is the correct phrasal verb to indicate moving towards a destination.

Incorrect

(c) for my college will replace to my college. “Start for” is the correct phrasal verb to indicate moving towards a destination.
Question 161 of 2153

161. Question
Q. I (a)/ will return back (b)/ in five minutes. (c)/ No error (d)
- I
- will return back
- in five minutes.
- No error
Correct

(b) will return will replace will return back. “Return” does not need the word “back.”

Incorrect

(b) will return will replace will return back. “Return” does not need the word “back.”
Question 162 of 2153

162. Question
Q. Either an officer (a)/ or an assistant (b)/ are required. (c)/ No error (d)
- Either an officer
- or an assistant
- are required.
- No error
Correct

(c) is will replace are. When “either…or” is used, the verb agrees with the nearest subject. For example: “Either the father or the mother is attending.”

Incorrect

(c) is will replace are. When “either…or” is used, the verb agrees with the nearest subject. For example: “Either the father or the mother is attending.”
Question 163 of 2153

163. Question
Q. I (a)/ have seen him (b)/ yesterday. (c)/ No error (d)
- I
- have seen him
- yesterday.
- No error
Correct

(b) saw him will replace have seen him. Since the sentence indicates a past event, “saw” is the correct form.

Incorrect

(b) saw him will replace have seen him. Since the sentence indicates a past event, “saw” is the correct form.
Question 164 of 2153

164. Question
Q. The teacher told to (a) / the students that (b) / they must attend school regularly. (c) /No error (d)
- The teacher told to
- the students that
- they must attend school regularly.
- No error
Correct

(a) told will replace told to. When using “told,” you don’t need “to” after the verb.

Incorrect

(a) told will replace told to. When using “told,” you don’t need “to” after the verb.
Question 165 of 2153

165. Question
Q. Modern youth pay more attention(a) / to seeing films (b)/ than to read books. (c) / No error (d)
- Modern youth pay more attention
- to seeing films
- than to read books.
- No error
Correct

(c) to reading will replace to read. After certain verbs, you need to use the gerund form, like “to reading.”

Incorrect

(c) to reading will replace to read. After certain verbs, you need to use the gerund form, like “to reading.”
Question 166 of 2153

166. Question
Q. Old habits (a) / die (b) / hardly. (c) / No error (d)
- Old habits
- die
- hardly.
- No error
Correct

(c) hard will replace hardly. The phrase “Old things die hard” means they take a long time to change.

Incorrect

(c) hard will replace hardly. The phrase “Old things die hard” means they take a long time to change.
Question 167 of 2153

167. Question
Q. I (a) / have been studying (b) /since four hours. (c) / No error (d)
- I
- have been studying
- since four hours.
- No error
Correct

(c) for will replace since. “For” is used to indicate duration (e.g., “for 20 minutes”), while “since” indicates a specific starting point in time (e.g., “since morning”).

Incorrect

(c) for will replace since. “For” is used to indicate duration (e.g., “for 20 minutes”), while “since” indicates a specific starting point in time (e.g., “since morning”).
Question 168 of 2153

168. Question
Q. If he had walked (a) / fast enough (b) / he will get the bus. (c) / No error (d)
- If he had walked
- fast enough
- he will get the bus.
- No error
Correct

(c) would have got will replace will get. The structure is: “If + past perfect, would have + past participle.”

Incorrect

(c) would have got will replace will get. The structure is: “If + past perfect, would have + past participle.”
Question 169 of 2153

169. Question
Q. He told his friend (a)/ that he could not do that work (b)/ because it is not to his taste. (c)/ No error (d)
- He told his friend
- that he could not do that work
- because it is not to his taste.
- No error
Correct

(c) because it was not to his taste should be used. Since the reporting verb is in past tense, use “because it was not to his taste.”

Incorrect

(c) because it was not to his taste should be used. Since the reporting verb is in past tense, use “because it was not to his taste.”
Question 170 of 2153

170. Question
Q. The Vice-Chancellor (a)/ wants all vacancies (b)/ to be filled up. (c)/ No error (d)
- The Vice-Chancellor
- wants all vacancies
- to be filled up.
- No error
Correct

(c) filled will replace filled up. “Fill” does not need “up” in certain contexts, such as filling a position.

Incorrect

(c) filled will replace filled up. “Fill” does not need “up” in certain contexts, such as filling a position.
Question 171 of 2153

171. Question
Q. In world of ours (a)/ one has to compete (b)/ for almost everything. (c)/ No error (d)
- In world of ours
- one has to compete
- for almost everything.
- No error
Correct

(a) the (Def. Art.) in this world of ours is the right usage. “This” is used to indicate something continuing or happening right now.

Incorrect

(a) the (Def. Art.) in this world of ours is the right usage. “This” is used to indicate something continuing or happening right now.
Question 172 of 2153

172. Question
Q. Bose is (a)/ more popular than (b)/ any student in the class. (c)/ No error (d)
- Bose is
- more popular than
- any student in the class.
- No error
Correct

(c) any other student will replace any student. In comparisons, use “any other” when referring to others in the same group.

Incorrect

(c) any other student will replace any student. In comparisons, use “any other” when referring to others in the same group.
Question 173 of 2153

173. Question
Q. How is Surrinder (a)/ going with (b)/ his work ? (c)/ No error (d)
- How is Surrinder
- going with
- his work ?
- No error
Correct

(b) going on with will replace going with. “Go on” means to continue, while “go with” means to accompany.

Incorrect

(b) going on with will replace going with. “Go on” means to continue, while “go with” means to accompany.
Question 174 of 2153

174. Question
Q. It is said (a)/ that this room is not being opened (b)/ for the last fifty years. (c)/ No error (d)
- It is said
- that this room is not being opened
- for the last fifty years.
- No error
Correct

(b) has not been opened will replace is not being opened. Use the present perfect continuous tense to indicate an ongoing action that started in the past.

Incorrect

(b) has not been opened will replace is not being opened. Use the present perfect continuous tense to indicate an ongoing action that started in the past.
Question 175 of 2153

175. Question
Q. On receiving the mark-sheet from the University (a)/ I realised (b)/ that I had got only passing marks in English. (c)/ No error (d)
- On receiving the mark-sheet from the University
- I realised
- that I had got only passing marks in English.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error. “Pass marks” is British English, and “passing marks” is American English.

Incorrect

(d) No error. “Pass marks” is British English, and “passing marks” is American English.
Question 176 of 2153

176. Question
Q. When she knocked the door, (a)/ I said to her, (b)/ “come in. ” (c)/ No error (d)
- When she knocked the door,
- I said to her,
- “come in.”
- No error
Correct

(a) knocked at the door will replace knocked the door. “Knocked at the door” is the correct phrasal verb.

Incorrect

(a) knocked at the door will replace knocked the door. “Knocked at the door” is the correct phrasal verb.
Question 177 of 2153

177. Question
Q. He said (a)/ that he will meet me (b)/ at the restaurant. (c)/ No error (d)
- He said
- that he will meet me
- at the restaurant.
- No error
Correct

(b) would will replace will because in indirect speech, “will” changes to “would.” For example: “She said that she would buy a computer.”

Incorrect

(b) would will replace will because in indirect speech, “will” changes to “would.” For example: “She said that she would buy a computer.”
Question 178 of 2153

178. Question
Q. Miss Rama Devi has (a)/ two elephants, ten horses (b)/ and as much as fifty cars. (c)/ No error (d)
- Miss Rama Devi has
- two elephants, ten horses
- and as much as fifty cars.
- No error
Correct

(c) as many as will replace as much as. “Many” is used with countable nouns, while “much” is used with uncountable nouns.

Incorrect

(c) as many as will replace as much as. “Many” is used with countable nouns, while “much” is used with uncountable nouns.
Question 179 of 2153

179. Question
Q. The month of January (a)/ takes its name (b)/ of the Roman God Janus. (c)/ No error (d)
- The month of January
- takes its name
- of the Roman God Janus.
- No error
Correct

(c) from the Roman God will replace of the Roman God. “From” indicates origin or source, while “of” indicates possession.

Incorrect

(c) from the Roman God will replace of the Roman God. “From” indicates origin or source, while “of” indicates possession.
Question 180 of 2153

180. Question
Q. Having deprived of their houses (a)/ in the recent earthquake (b)/ they had no other option but to take shelter in a school. (c)/ No error (d)
- Having deprived of their houses
- in the recent earthquake
- they had no other option but to take shelter in a school.
- No error
Correct

(a) Being/Having been will replace Having Being. “Being” or “Having been” is used to show a reason for something.

Incorrect

(a) Being/Having been will replace Having Being. “Being” or “Having been” is used to show a reason for something.
Question 181 of 2153

181. Question
Q. He (a)/ is addicted (b)/ with smoking. (c)/ No error (d)
- He
- is addicted
- with smoking.
- No error
Correct

(c) to smoking will replace with smoking. “Addicted to” is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) to smoking will replace with smoking. “Addicted to” is the correct usage.
Question 182 of 2153

182. Question
Q. Entering the hotel (a)/ he ordered for (b)/ a drink and a sumptuous dinner. (c)/ No error (d)
- Entering the hotel
- he ordered for
- a drink and a sumptuous dinner.
- No error
Correct

(b) ordered will replace ordered for. The verb “order” doesn’t need “for” when referring to a request for food or drink.

Incorrect

(b) ordered will replace ordered for. The verb “order” doesn’t need “for” when referring to a request for food or drink.
Question 183 of 2153

183. Question
Q. He is (a)/ your brother (b)/ isn’t it ? (c)/ No error (d)
- He is
- your brother
- isn’t it ?
- No error
Correct

(c) isn’t he will replace isn’t it. The subject of the sentence is “he,” so the correct question tag is “isn’t he.”

Incorrect

(c) isn’t he will replace isn’t it. The subject of the sentence is “he,” so the correct question tag is “isn’t he.”
Question 184 of 2153

184. Question
Q. I have (a)/ known him (b)/ since two years. (c)/ No error (d)
- I have
- known him
- since two years.
- No error
Correct

(c) for will replace since. “For” is used with a duration of time (e.g., “for two years”), while “since” is used with a specific starting point in time.

Incorrect

(c) for will replace since. “For” is used with a duration of time (e.g., “for two years”), while “since” is used with a specific starting point in time.
Question 185 of 2153

185. Question
Q. It was he who (a)/ came running in the house (b)/ with the news about the earthquake. (c)/ No error (d)
- It was he who
- came running in the house
- with the news about the earthquake.
- No error
Correct

(b) into will replace in. “Into” is used to indicate movement towards something.

Incorrect

(b) into will replace in. “Into” is used to indicate movement towards something.
Question 186 of 2153

186. Question
Q. Her mother does not approve of (a)/ her to go to the party (b)/ without dressing formally. (c)/ No error (d)
- Her mother does not approve of
- her to go to the party
- without dressing formally.
- No error
Correct

(b) going will replace to go. Verbs followed by a preposition should be followed by a gerund (e.g., “looking forward to going”).

Incorrect

(b) going will replace to go. Verbs followed by a preposition should be followed by a gerund (e.g., “looking forward to going”).
Question 187 of 2153

187. Question
Q. Riding across the battle field (a)/ the famous Bhishm (b)/ saw a large number of dead warriors. (c)/ No error (d)
- Riding across the battle field
- the famous Bhishm
- saw a large number of dead warriors.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 188 of 2153

188. Question
Q. My Aunt (a)/ was first (b)/ to get a degree. (c)/ No error (d)
- My Aunt
- was first
- to get a degree.
- No error
Correct

(b) the will be used before “first” because the definite article is used before ordinal numbers.

Incorrect

(b) the will be used before “first” because the definite article is used before ordinal numbers.
Question 189 of 2153

189. Question
Q. Padmini had not rarely missed (a)/ a dance performance or festival since (b)/ she was eight years old. (c)/ No error (d)
- Padmini had not rarely missed
- a dance performance or festival since
- she was eight years old.
- No error
Correct

(a) had rarely/has rarely will replace had not rarely. “Rarely” is used affirmatively, so “not” should not be used.

Incorrect

(a) had rarely/has rarely will replace had not rarely. “Rarely” is used affirmatively, so “not” should not be used.
Question 190 of 2153

190. Question
Q. Krupa and Kavya studied (a)/ in the Delhi Public School (b)/ and so does Kamya. (c)/ No error (d)
- Krupa and Kavya studied
- in the Delhi Public School
- and so does Kamya.
- No error
Correct

(c) did will replace does because the first clause is in the past tense, and the second clause should follow the same tense.

Incorrect

(c) did will replace does because the first clause is in the past tense, and the second clause should follow the same tense.
Question 191 of 2153

191. Question
Q. The tragedy of Julius Caesar (a)/ was written by William Shakespeare (b)/ about Q. (c)/ No error (d)
- The tragedy of Julius Caesar
- was written by William Shakespeare
- about 1599.
- No error
Correct

(c) in should be used with “1599.” The preposition “in” is used for years.

Incorrect

(c) in should be used with “1599.” The preposition “in” is used for years.
Question 192 of 2153

192. Question
Q. Either Parmeet (a)/ or Jyoti (b)/ have done the crime. (c)/No error (d)
- Either Parmeet
- or Jyoti
- have done the crime.
- No error
Correct

(c) has will replace have. When “either/or” is used, the verb agrees with the nearest subject.

Incorrect

(c) has will replace have. When “either/or” is used, the verb agrees with the nearest subject.
Question 193 of 2153

193. Question
Q. The streets (a)/ are so wet (b)/it should have rained last night. (c)/ No error (d)
- The streets
- are so wet
- it should have rained last night.
- No error
Correct

(c) may/might will replace should. “May” or “might” indicates possibility.

Incorrect

(c) may/might will replace should. “May” or “might” indicates possibility.
Question 194 of 2153

194. Question
Q. The writer is (a)/ evidently enamoured at (b)/ the subject. (c)/ No error (d)
- The writer is
- evidently enamoured at
- the subject.
- No error
Correct

(b) enamoured of should be used. “Enamoured of” means liking something a lot.

Incorrect

(b) enamoured of should be used. “Enamoured of” means liking something a lot.
Question 195 of 2153

195. Question
Q. He is jealous for (a)/ my success (b)/ and wants to destroy me. (c)/ No error (d)
- He is jealous for
- my success
- and wants to destroy me.
- No error
Correct

(a) jealous of is correct. “Jealous of” indicates feeling envious of someone or something.

Incorrect

(a) jealous of is correct. “Jealous of” indicates feeling envious of someone or something.
Question 196 of 2153

196. Question
Q. The social activist (a)/ was murder (b)/ in cold blood. (c)/ No error (d)
- The social activist
- was murder
- in cold blood.
- No error
Correct

(b) murdered will replace murder because the sentence indicates a past event in passive voice.

Incorrect

(b) murdered will replace murder because the sentence indicates a past event in passive voice.
Question 197 of 2153

197. Question
Q. I read (a)/ a great deal of (b)/ books. (c)/ No error (d)
- I read
- a great deal of
- books.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 198 of 2153

198. Question
Q. The Indians are genetically (a)/ incapable of (b)/ being good or outstanding sportsmen. (c)/ No error (d)
- The Indians are genetically
- incapable of
- being good or outstanding sportsmen.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 199 of 2153

199. Question
Q. The main purpose of the visit (a)/ is to develop a close relationship (b)/ among the two countries. (c)/ No error (d)
- The main purpose of the visit
- is to develop a close relationship
- among the two countries.
- No error
Correct

(c) between should be used. “Between” is used for two persons or things.

Incorrect

(c) between should be used. “Between” is used for two persons or things.
Question 200 of 2153

200. Question
Q. I left (a)/ no stone unturned (b)/ to achieve for my object. (c)/ No error (d)
- I left
- no stone unturned
- to achieve for my object.
- No error
Correct

(c) to achieve my objective should be used. The preposition “for” is unnecessary.

Incorrect

(c) to achieve my objective should be used. The preposition “for” is unnecessary.
Question 201 of 2153

201. Question
Q. This errors (a)/ are made (b)/ by foreigners. (c)/ No error (d)
- This errors
- are made
- by foreigners.
- No error
Correct

(a) These will replace This because “These” is the plural of “This” (Dem. Pro.) and “These” replaces plural nouns.

Incorrect

(a) These will replace This because “These” is the plural of “This” (Dem. Pro.) and “These” replaces plural nouns.
Question 202 of 2153

202. Question
Q. On entering the crowding room (a)/ I could not see one person (b)/ whom I knew. (c)/ No error (d)
- On entering the crowding room
- I could not see one person
- whom I knew.
- No error
Correct

(a) “Crowded” will replace “crowding” because an adjective is used for qualifying a noun. “Crowded” (Adj.) means having a lot of people or too many people. Hence, “On entering the crowded room” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(a) “Crowded” will replace “crowding” because an adjective is used for qualifying a noun. “Crowded” (Adj.) means having a lot of people or too many people. Hence, “On entering the crowded room” is the right usage.
Question 203 of 2153

203. Question
Q. Sundar (a)/ is getting married (b)/ with Sita. (c)/ No error (d)
- Sundar
- is getting married
- with Sita.
- No error
Correct

(c) “To” will replace “with” because “marry” (Verb) agrees with “to” (Prep.). Hence, “to Sita” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) “To” will replace “with” because “marry” (Verb) agrees with “to” (Prep.). Hence, “to Sita” is the right usage.
Question 204 of 2153

204. Question
Q. If your coming home tomorrow (a)/ let me know at what time (b)/ I can expect you. (c)/ No error (d)
- If your coming home tomorrow
- let me know at what time
- I can expect you.
- No error
Correct

(a) “You are” will replace “your.” “Your” is the possessive case of “you,” whereas “you are” is the contraction for “you are.” Hence, “If you are coming home tomorrow” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(a) “You are” will replace “your.” “Your” is the possessive case of “you,” whereas “you are” is the contraction for “you are.” Hence, “If you are coming home tomorrow” is the right usage.
Question 205 of 2153

205. Question
Q. After rising the flag to (a)/ inaugurate the sports meet, the Chairman (b)/ gave a long speech. (c)/ No error (d)
- After rising the flag to
- inaugurate the sports meet, the Chairman
- gave a long speech.
- No error
Correct

(a) “Raising” will replace “rising” because “raising” (Verb) means to move to a higher position. Hence, “After raising the flag” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(a) “Raising” will replace “rising” because “raising” (Verb) means to move to a higher position. Hence, “After raising the flag” is the right usage.
Question 206 of 2153

206. Question
Q. He is (a)/ fatter (b)/ than me. (c)/ No error (d)
- He is
- fatter
- than me.
- No error
Correct

(c) “I” will replace “me.” The sentence “He is fatter than me” should be corrected as “He is fatter than I” (subject). Hence, “than I” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) “I” will replace “me.” The sentence “He is fatter than me” should be corrected as “He is fatter than I” (subject). Hence, “than I” is the right usage.
Question 207 of 2153

207. Question
Q. Every child in the class (a)/ are wearing (b)/ sandals today. (c)/ No error (d)
- Every child in the class
- are wearing
- sandals today.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Is” will replace “are.” When words like “each,” “every,” “either,” “neither” are used as subjects, they take singular verbs. Hence, “is wearing” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) “Is” will replace “are.” When words like “each,” “every,” “either,” “neither” are used as subjects, they take singular verbs. Hence, “is wearing” is the right usage.
Question 208 of 2153

208. Question
Q. I and him (a)/ are (b)/ very good friends. (c)/No error (d).
- I and him
- are
- very good friends.
- No error .
Correct

(a) “He” will replace “him” because when the pronouns serve the same function, they share the same case form. “He and I are friends” (Nominative Case). Hence, “He and I” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(a) “He” will replace “him” because when the pronouns serve the same function, they share the same case form. “He and I are friends” (Nominative Case). Hence, “He and I” is the right usage.
Question 209 of 2153

209. Question
Q. One should (a)/ look after (b)/ their parents. (c)/No error (d).
- One should
- look after
- their parents.
- No error .
Correct

(c) “One’s” will replace “their” because “one’s” is used as a possessive pronoun for describing something that belongs to an individual. Hence, “One doesn’t like to spend too much time on one’s looks” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) “One’s” will replace “their” because “one’s” is used as a possessive pronoun for describing something that belongs to an individual. Hence, “One doesn’t like to spend too much time on one’s looks” is the right usage.
Question 210 of 2153

210. Question
Q. She placed (a)/ the offering (b)/ to God in the altar. (c)/ No error. (d)
- She placed
- the offering
- to God in the altar.
- No error
Correct

(c) “On/at” will replace “in.” We say, “at/on the altar of something” (Idiom). Hence, “to God on the altar” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) “On/at” will replace “in.” We say, “at/on the altar of something” (Idiom). Hence, “to God on the altar” is the right usage.
Question 211 of 2153

211. Question
Q. Teachers were instructed (a)/ to follow an uniform method (b)/ of evaluation. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Teachers were instructed
- to follow an uniform method
- of evaluation.
- No error
Correct

(b) “A” will replace “an” because the pronunciation of “uniform” gives a consonant sound. It sounds like a “Y.” Hence, “to follow a uniform method” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) “A” will replace “an” because the pronunciation of “uniform” gives a consonant sound. It sounds like a “Y.” Hence, “to follow a uniform method” is the right usage.
Question 212 of 2153

212. Question
Q. The newspapers they admit that (a)/ advertising sometimes (b)/ influences their editorial policy. (c)/No error. (d)
- The newspapers they admit that
- advertising sometimes
- influences their editorial policy.
- No error.
Correct

(a) Use of “they” is superfluous. Hence, “The newspapers admit that” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(a) Use of “they” is superfluous. Hence, “The newspapers admit that” is the right usage.
Question 213 of 2153

213. Question
Q. I saw him (a)/ coming out of the hotel (b)/ on 10 o’clock. (c)/ No error. (d)
- I saw him
- coming out of the hotel
- on 10 o’clock.
- No error
Correct

(c) “At” will replace “on” because “at” (prep.) is used for pointing out specific time. Hence, “at 10 O’clock” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) “At” will replace “on” because “at” (prep.) is used for pointing out specific time. Hence, “at 10 O’clock” is the right usage.
Question 214 of 2153

214. Question
Q. One of my friend (a)/ is returning (b)/ to India from the U. S. A. (c)/ No error. (d)
- One of my friend
- is returning
- to India from the U.S.A.
- No error.
Correct

(a) “Friends” will replace “friend” because “One of” is followed by a plural noun. Hence, “One of my friends” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(a) “Friends” will replace “friend” because “One of” is followed by a plural noun. Hence, “One of my friends” is the right usage.
Question 215 of 2153

215. Question
Q. He knows (a)/ that your muscles (b)/ are not same as his. (c)/ No error. (d)
- He knows
- that your muscles
- are not same as his.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Not the same” will replace “not same” because “same” (Adj.) requires “the” before it when comparing two or more things. Hence, “are not the same as his” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) “Not the same” will replace “not same” because “same” (Adj.) requires “the” before it when comparing two or more things. Hence, “are not the same as his” is the right usage.
Question 216 of 2153

216. Question
Q. Flowers (a)/that are just picked (b)/begins to rot in 15 seconds. (c)/ No error (d)
- Flowers
- that are just picked
- begins to rot in 15 seconds.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Begin to rot” will replace “begins to rot” because a plural subject always takes a plural verb (verb without “s”).

Incorrect

(c) “Begin to rot” will replace “begins to rot” because a plural subject always takes a plural verb (verb without “s”).
Question 217 of 2153

217. Question
Q. You haven’t responded (a)/ to my invitation (b)/ didn’t you ? (c)/No error (d)
- You haven’t responded
- to my invitation
- didn’t you ?
- No error
Correct

(c) “Have” will replace “didn’t” because a negative statement is followed by a positive tag, and it uses the first auxiliary verb. Hence, “have you” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) “Have” will replace “didn’t” because a negative statement is followed by a positive tag, and it uses the first auxiliary verb. Hence, “have you” is the right usage.
Question 218 of 2153

218. Question
Q. According to some estimates, (a)/ there are (b)/seven thousand type of plants. (c)/No error (d)
- According to some estimates,
- there are
- seven thousand type of plants.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Types” will replace “type” because “plants” is plural. Hence, “seven thousand types of plants” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) “Types” will replace “type” because “plants” is plural. Hence, “seven thousand types of plants” is the right usage.
Question 219 of 2153

219. Question
Q. Every one (a)/ must sign their full names (b)/ before entering the hall. (c)/No error (d)
- Every one
- must sign their full names
- before entering the hall.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Sign his/her full name” will replace “sign their full names” because “everyone,” “everybody,” and “anybody” are singular indefinite pronouns, and they agree with singular possessive pronouns. Hence, “Is everyone happy with his/her gift?” is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) “Sign his/her full name” will replace “sign their full names” because “everyone,” “everybody,” and “anybody” are singular indefinite pronouns, and they agree with singular possessive pronouns. Hence, “Is everyone happy with his/her gift?” is the correct usage.
Question 220 of 2153

220. Question
Q. The Great Wall of China (a)/is the one structure build by man (b)/ visible from the moon. (c)/No error (d)
- The Great Wall of China
- is the one structure build by man
- visible from the moon.
- No error
Correct

(b) “One of the structures built” will replace “the one structure build” because the event shows a past time.

Incorrect

(b) “One of the structures built” will replace “the one structure build” because the event shows a past time.
Question 221 of 2153

221. Question
Q. In the fourth semester (a)/ of the course, the (b)/ attendance fell down. (c)/ No error (d)
- In the fourth semester
- of the course, the
- attendance fell down.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Fell” will replace “fell down” because “fell” (Verb) means to decrease. “Fell down” means to drop from a higher to a lower level. Hence, “attendance fell” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) “Fell” will replace “fell down” because “fell” (Verb) means to decrease. “Fell down” means to drop from a higher to a lower level. Hence, “attendance fell” is the right usage.
Question 222 of 2153

222. Question
Q. My friend’s actual job (a)/ involves a lot (b)/ of administration. (c)/ No error (d)
- My friend’s actual job
- involves a lot
- of administration.
- No error
Correct

(a) “Job” means responsibility or duty. Hence, the use of “actual” is superfluous.

Incorrect

(a) “Job” means responsibility or duty. Hence, the use of “actual” is superfluous.
Question 223 of 2153

223. Question
Q. My nephew (a)/ begun working for me (b)/ about ten years ago. (c)/ No error (d)
- My nephew
- begun working for me
- about ten years ago.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Began” will replace “begun” because the sentence indicates a past event. Hence, “began working for me” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) “Began” will replace “begun” because the sentence indicates a past event. Hence, “began working for me” is the right usage.
Question 224 of 2153

224. Question
Q. Prohibition aims at reducing (a)/ traffic accidents many of which (b)/ is caused by drunkenness. (c)/ No error (d)
- Prohibition aims at reducing
- traffic accidents many of which
- is caused by drunkenness.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Are” will replace “is” because “many” (pronoun) is the antecedent, and pronouns like “few,” “many,” “several,” “both,” “all,” and “some” always take the plural form. Hence, “are caused by drunkenness” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) “Are” will replace “is” because “many” (pronoun) is the antecedent, and pronouns like “few,” “many,” “several,” “both,” “all,” and “some” always take the plural form. Hence, “are caused by drunkenness” is the right usage.
Question 225 of 2153

225. Question
Q. Across the world (a)/ discussions on curing cancer are any longer (b)/ just wishful thinking. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Across the world
- discussions on curing cancer are any longer
- just wishful thinking.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Are no longer” will replace “are any longer” because “no longer” can be used in the middle of a sentence, while “any longer” is used only at the end of a sentence.

Incorrect

(b) “Are no longer” will replace “are any longer” because “no longer” can be used in the middle of a sentence, while “any longer” is used only at the end of a sentence.
Question 226 of 2153

226. Question
Q. I and he (a)/ have prepared (b)/ the lesson thoroughly. (c)/ No error. (d)
- I and he
- have prepared
- the lesson thoroughly.
- No error
Correct

(a) “He and I” will replace “I and he” because it is polite to refer to yourself last. Hence, “He and I are walking to school together” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(a) “He and I” will replace “I and he” because it is polite to refer to yourself last. Hence, “He and I are walking to school together” is the right usage.
Question 227 of 2153

227. Question
Q. The vacancy was filled (a)/ by a young scholar (b)/ who had an extensible knowledge of ancient art. (c)/ No error. (d)
- The vacancy was filled
- by a young scholar
- who had an extensible knowledge of ancient art.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Extensive” will replace “extensible” because “extensible” means capable of being extended, whereas “extensive” means thorough or dealing with a wide range of information. Hence, “who had an extensive knowledge of ancient art” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) “Extensive” will replace “extensible” because “extensible” means capable of being extended, whereas “extensive” means thorough or dealing with a wide range of information. Hence, “who had an extensive knowledge of ancient art” is the right usage.
Question 228 of 2153

228. Question
Q. This novel (a)/ of Sheldon is more interesting (b)/ than any other novel. (c)/ No error. (d)
- This novel
- of Sheldon is more interesting
- than any other novel.
- No error.
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 229 of 2153

229. Question
Q. An emminent surgeon (a)/ is visiting the hospital (b)/ to attend a surgeons’ conference. (c)/ No error. (d)
- An emminent surgeon
- is visiting the hospital
- to attend a surgeons’ conference.
- No error.
Correct

(a) “Eminent” will replace “emminent” because “eminent” is the correct spelling. “Eminent” (Adj.) means famous and respected.

Incorrect

(a) “Eminent” will replace “emminent” because “eminent” is the correct spelling. “Eminent” (Adj.) means famous and respected.
Question 230 of 2153

230. Question
Q. Most countries in the world (a)/ is for (b)/ peace. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Most countries in the world
- is for
- peace.
- No error.
Correct

(b) “Are” will replace “is” because “most countries” is plural. Hence, “are” for “is” is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) “Are” will replace “is” because “most countries” is plural. Hence, “are” for “is” is the correct usage.
Question 231 of 2153

231. Question
Q. Our office buys (a)/ five kilograms of paper (b)/ every month. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Our office buys
- five kilograms of paper
- every month.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error. But, rather than using “buys,” we can use “uses” and “packets/rims” can replace “kilograms.” Hence, “Our office uses five packets/rims of paper every month” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(d) No error. But, rather than using “buys,” we can use “uses” and “packets/rims” can replace “kilograms.” Hence, “Our office uses five packets/rims of paper every month” is the right usage.
Question 232 of 2153

232. Question
Q. Many a man (a)/ have realized (b)/ that real happiness lies in making sacrifices. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Many a man
- have realized
- that real happiness lies in making sacrifices.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Has” will replace “have” because with “every,” “many a” takes a singular verb. Hence, “has realized” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) “Has” will replace “have” because with “every,” “many a” takes a singular verb. Hence, “has realized” is the right usage.
Question 233 of 2153

233. Question
Q. One of the most important factor (a)/ that contribute to the success of a person (b)/ is his sincerity. (c)/ No error. (d)
- One of the most important factor
- that contribute to the success of a person
- is his sincerity.
- No error
Correct

(a) “Factors” will replace “factor” because “one of” is followed by a plural noun/pronoun. Hence, “One of the most important factors” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(a) “Factors” will replace “factor” because “one of” is followed by a plural noun/pronoun. Hence, “One of the most important factors” is the right usage.
Question 234 of 2153

234. Question
Q. The students refused (a)/ to accept responsibility (b)/ for their acts. (c)/ No error (d)
- The students refused
- to accept responsibility
- for their acts.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 235 of 2153

235. Question
Q. Books fair (a)/ encourage (b)/ reading habit. (c)/ No error (d)/
- Books fair
- encourage
- reading habit.
- No error
Correct

(a) “Book Fairs” will replace “Books fair” because “Book fairs” is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) “Book Fairs” will replace “Books fair” because “Book fairs” is the correct usage.
Question 236 of 2153

236. Question
Q. We need to surround ourselves with (a)/ caring people particular loved ones who (b)/ bring hope and support to our hearts and minds and with whom we can communicate. (c)/ No error (d)/
- We need to surround ourselves with
- caring people particular loved ones who
- bring hope and support to our hearts and minds and with whom we can communicate.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Particularly” will replace “particular” because an adverb modifies an adjective/verb/adjective clauses. Hence, “caring people, particularly loved ones” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) “Particularly” will replace “particular” because an adverb modifies an adjective/verb/adjective clauses. Hence, “caring people, particularly loved ones” is the right usage.
Question 237 of 2153

237. Question
Q. UNICEF (a)/ is (b)/ an international organisation. (c)/ No error (d)/
- UNICEF
- is
- an international organisation.
- No error
Correct

(a) “The” will be used before “UNICEF” because “The” (definite article) is used before the names of organizations, parties, committees, etc.

Incorrect

(a) “The” will be used before “UNICEF” because “The” (definite article) is used before the names of organizations, parties, committees, etc.
Question 238 of 2153

238. Question
Q. The boy who studies hard (a)/ he will pass (b)/ with flying colours. (c)/ No error (d)/
- The boy who studies hard
- he will pass
- with flying colours.
- No error
Correct

(b) The use of “he” is not required because we are already talking about a particular boy. Hence, “will pass” will replace “he will pass.”

Incorrect

(b) The use of “he” is not required because we are already talking about a particular boy. Hence, “will pass” will replace “he will pass.”
Question 239 of 2153

239. Question
Q. As a person who believes (a)/ that honesty is the best policy (b)/ I feel that politics are not my cup of tea. (c)/ No error (d)/
- As a person who believes
- that honesty is the best policy
- I feel that politics are not my cup of tea.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Is” will replace “are” because “Politics” is a singular subject, and it will agree with a singular verb. Hence, “I feel that politics is not my cup of tea” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) “Is” will replace “are” because “Politics” is a singular subject, and it will agree with a singular verb. Hence, “I feel that politics is not my cup of tea” is the right usage.
Question 240 of 2153

240. Question
Q. It is not possible for me (a)/ to give you the accurate date (b)/ of my departure yet. (c)/No error (d)
- It is not possible for me
- to give you the accurate date
- of my departure yet.
- No error
Correct

(b) Hence, “to give an exact date” should be used.

Incorrect

(b) Hence, “to give an exact date” should be used.
Question 241 of 2153

241. Question
Q. Though the police tried all sorts of methods to illicit (a)/ information from the public (b)/ they re mained silent. (c)/ No error (d)
- Though the police tried all sorts of methods to illicit
- information from the public
- they re mained silent.
- No error
Correct

(a) “Elicit” will replace “illicit” because “elicit” (Verb) means to get information or a reaction from someone, often with difficulty, while “illicit” (Adj.) means illegal. Hence, “Though the police tried all sorts of methods to elicit” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(a) “Elicit” will replace “illicit” because “elicit” (Verb) means to get information or a reaction from someone, often with difficulty, while “illicit” (Adj.) means illegal. Hence, “Though the police tried all sorts of methods to elicit” is the right usage.
Question 242 of 2153

242. Question
Q. He asked me (a)/ what I am doing (b)/ out in the street at that hour (c)/ No error (d).
- He asked me
- what I am doing
- out in the street at that hour
- No error
Correct

(b) “Am” will replace “was” because in indirect speech, the verb changes according to the reporting verb. Since the reporting verb is in the past tense, the verb in the reported speech will also be in the past tense. Hence, “what I was doing” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) “Am” will replace “was” because in indirect speech, the verb changes according to the reporting verb. Since the reporting verb is in the past tense, the verb in the reported speech will also be in the past tense. Hence, “what I was doing” is the right usage.
Question 243 of 2153

243. Question
Q. Had I been (a)/ in my brother’s position (b)/ I would have refused the offer. (c)/ No error (d)
- Had I been
- in my brother’s position
- I would have refused the offer.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 244 of 2153

244. Question
Q. Unless aid arrives (a)/ within the next few weeks/ (b) thousands are starving. (c)/ No error (d)
- Unless aid arrives
- within the next few weeks
- thousands are starving.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Will starve” will replace “are starving” because if the conditional clause is in simple present, the main clause will be in simple future tense. Hence, “thousands will starve” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) “Will starve” will replace “are starving” because if the conditional clause is in simple present, the main clause will be in simple future tense. Hence, “thousands will starve” is the right usage.
Question 245 of 2153

245. Question
Q. I have been (a)/ working in this organization (b)/ since three years. (c)/ No error (d)
- I have been
- working in this organization
- since three years.
- No error
Correct

(c) “For” will replace “since” because “since” is used to specify the starting point, while “for” is used to specify the amount of time (how long). Hence, “for three years” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) “For” will replace “since” because “since” is used to specify the starting point, while “for” is used to specify the amount of time (how long). Hence, “for three years” is the right usage.
Question 246 of 2153

246. Question
Q. His parents usually spent (a)/ their summer in Ooty (b)/ but this year they are spending it in Darjeeling. (c)/ No error (d)
- His parents usually spent
- their summer in Ooty
- but this year they are spending it in Darjeeling.
- No error
Correct

(a) Usually, in the sentence shows general program/habit. Hence, present simple i.e. “His parents usually spend” should be used.

Incorrect

(a) Usually, in the sentence shows general program/habit. Hence, present simple i.e. “His parents usually spend” should be used.
Question 247 of 2153

247. Question
Q. A well-balanced diet (a)/ is essential for (b)/good health. (c)/ No error (d)
- A well-balanced diet
- is essential for
- good health.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 248 of 2153

248. Question
Q. My uncle forced (a)/ my friend and I (b)/ to stay back. (c)/ No error (d)
- My uncle forced
- my friend and I
- to stay back.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Me” will replace “I” because “I” is the subject pronoun, used for the one doing the verb, while “me” is the object pronoun, used as the receiver of the action. Hence, “my friend and me” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) “Me” will replace “I” because “I” is the subject pronoun, used for the one doing the verb, while “me” is the object pronoun, used as the receiver of the action. Hence, “my friend and me” is the right usage.
Question 249 of 2153

249. Question
Q. I am really disappointed (a)/ in not having saw my friends (b)/ while I was in New Delhi on vacation this summer. (c)/ No error (d)
- I am really disappointed
- in not having saw my friends
- while I was in New Delhi on vacation this summer.
- No error
Correct

(b) “In not having seen” will replace “in not having saw” because “disappointed” (Verb) agrees with “in” (prep.) + gerund (-ing form) + past participle form of verb. Hence, “in not having seen my friends” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) “In not having seen” will replace “in not having saw” because “disappointed” (Verb) agrees with “in” (prep.) + gerund (-ing form) + past participle form of verb. Hence, “in not having seen my friends” is the right usage.
Question 250 of 2153

250. Question
Q. The company have (a)/ thousands of customers (b)/ happy with its service. (c)/ No error (d)
- The company have
- thousands of customers
- happy with its service.
- No error
Correct

(a) “Has” will replace “have” because “The Company” (singular subject) agrees with the singular verb. Hence, “The Company has” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(a) “Has” will replace “have” because “The Company” (singular subject) agrees with the singular verb. Hence, “The Company has” is the right usage.
Question 251 of 2153

251. Question
Q. I have come (a)/ as soon as (b)/ the customers leave your shop. (c)/ No error (d)
- I have come
- as soon as
- the customers leave your shop.
- No error
Correct

(a) “I shall/will come” should be used as the structure suggests Future Simple.

Incorrect

(a) “I shall/will come” should be used as the structure suggests Future Simple.
Question 252 of 2153

252. Question
Q. Our new television-set come (a)/ with a 90-day warranty (b)/ on all electrical components. (c)/ No error (d)
- Our new television-set come
- with a 90-day warranty
- on all electrical components.
- No error
Correct

(a) “comes” will replace “come” because a singular subject (our new television-set) takes a singular verb.

Incorrect

(a) “comes” will replace “come” because a singular subject (our new television-set) takes a singular verb.
Question 253 of 2153

253. Question
Q. Each one of you (a)/ must make up their mind (b)/ as I did. (c)/ No error (d).
- Each one of you
- must make up their mind
- as I did.
- No error
Correct

(b) “your” will replace “their” because “your” is the possessive case of “you.”

Incorrect

(b) “your” will replace “their” because “your” is the possessive case of “you.”
Question 254 of 2153

254. Question
Q. Sudoku was first designed in the 1970s (a)/ by a retired architect (b)/ and freelance puzzle constructor. (c)/No error (d).
- Sudoku was first designed in the 1970s
- by a retired architect
- and freelance puzzle constructor.
- No error .
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 255 of 2153

255. Question
Q. During the last few years (a)/ the company works hard (b)/ to modernise its image. (c)/ No error (d).
- During the last few years
- the company works hard
- to modernise its image.
- No error
Correct

(b) “worked” will replace “work” because the sentence indicates a past action.

Incorrect

(b) “worked” will replace “work” because the sentence indicates a past action.
Question 256 of 2153

256. Question
Q. This stamp is only one (a)/ of the design (b)/ ever printed. (c)/ No error (d).
- This stamp is only one
- of the design
- ever printed.
- No error
Correct

(b) “designs” will replace “design” because “one of” is followed by a plural noun.

Incorrect

(b) “designs” will replace “design” because “one of” is followed by a plural noun.
Question 257 of 2153

257. Question
Q. After he had apologised to the magistrate profusely (a)/ for having broke the promise (b)/ the magistrate was happy to forgive him. (c)/ No error (d).
- After he had apologised to the magistrate profusely
- for having broke the promise
- the magistrate was happy to forgive him.
- No error
Correct

(b) “broken” will replace “broke” because “having” + past participle is used to refer to the person who performed the action.

Incorrect

(b) “broken” will replace “broke” because “having” + past participle is used to refer to the person who performed the action.
Question 258 of 2153

258. Question
Q. In India (a)/ working woman lead a life of dual responsibilities(b)/ if they are married and have a family. (c)/No error (d).
- In India
- working woman lead a life of dual responsibilities
- if they are married and have a family.
- No error .
Correct

(b) “women” will replace “woman” because the sentence refers to a group of women.

Incorrect

(b) “women” will replace “woman” because the sentence refers to a group of women.
Question 259 of 2153

259. Question
Q. Greatly to our surprise (a)/ we find the ringleader (b)/was lame. (c)/ No error (d).
- Greatly to our surprise
- we find the ringleader
- was lame.
- No error
Correct

(b) “found (that)” will replace “find” because the sentence is in the past tense.

Incorrect

(b) “found (that)” will replace “find” because the sentence is in the past tense.
Question 260 of 2153

260. Question
Q. They have (a)/ played a game (b)/ last week. (c)/ No error (d).
- They have
- played a game
- last week.
- No error
Correct

(a) “they” will replace “they have” because the sentence is in the past tense.

Incorrect

(a) “they” will replace “they have” because the sentence is in the past tense.
Question 261 of 2153

261. Question
Q. The teacher made the boys (a)/ to do the sum (b)/ all over again. (c)/ No error (d).
- The teacher made the boys
- to do the sum
- all over again.
- No error
Correct

(b) “do” will replace “to do” because “made” forces someone to do something without “to.”

Incorrect

(b) “do” will replace “to do” because “made” forces someone to do something without “to.”
Question 262 of 2153

262. Question
Q. Many overseas students (a)/ attend colleges (b)/ in the Great Britain. (c)/ No error (d).
- Many overseas students
- attend colleges
- in the Great Britain.
- No error
Correct

(c) “the” will not be used before “Great Britain” because the definite article is not used with most country names unless it includes terms like “States,” “Kingdom,” “Republic,” etc.

Incorrect

(c) “the” will not be used before “Great Britain” because the definite article is not used with most country names unless it includes terms like “States,” “Kingdom,” “Republic,” etc.
Question 263 of 2153

263. Question
Q. The teacher, as well as the students, (a) have gone on an excursion (b)/ to Ooty during their summer vacation. (c)/ No error. (d)
- The teacher, as well as the students,
- have gone on an excursion
- to Ooty during their summer vacation.
- No error
Correct

(b) “has (had)” will replace “have” because the verb agrees with the first subject after “as well as.”

Incorrect

(b) “has (had)” will replace “have” because the verb agrees with the first subject after “as well as.”
Question 264 of 2153

264. Question
Q. The US (a)/ don’t want (b)/India in the Security Council. (c)/ No error. (d)
- The US
- don’t want
- India in the Security Council.
- No error.
Correct

(b) “doesn’t” will replace “don’t” because a singular subject agrees with a singular verb.

Incorrect

(b) “doesn’t” will replace “don’t” because a singular subject agrees with a singular verb.
Question 265 of 2153

265. Question
Q. The cruel lady made (a)/her step daughter to do (b)/ all the household chores. (c)/No error. (d)
- The cruel lady made
- her step daughter to do
- all the household chores.
- No error.
Correct

(b) “her step daughter do” will replace “her step daughter to do” because “made” is followed by the bare infinitive without “to.”

Incorrect

(b) “her step daughter do” will replace “her step daughter to do” because “made” is followed by the bare infinitive without “to.”
Question 266 of 2153

266. Question
Q. You can eat (a)/as much as you like (b)/at the newly launch bar. (c)/ No error. (d)
- You can eat
- as much as you like
- at the newly launch bar.
- No error
Correct

(c) “launched” will replace “launch” because the sentence refers to a past event.

Incorrect

(c) “launched” will replace “launch” because the sentence refers to a past event.
Question 267 of 2153

267. Question
Q. I whistled thrice (a)/ with full might and raise my arms (b)/ towards the sky. (c)/ No error. (d)
- I whistled thrice
- with full might and raise my arms
- towards the sky.
- No error
Correct

(b) “raised” will replace “raise” because the sentence is in the past tense.

Incorrect

(b) “raised” will replace “raise” because the sentence is in the past tense.
Question 268 of 2153

268. Question
Q. Both science and religion (a)/ are necessary for man and for their (b)/outer and inner self respectively. (c)/ No error (d)
- Both science and religion
- are necessary for man and for their
- outer and inner self respectively.
- No error
Correct

(b) “his” will replace “for their” because we are talking about man in general.

Incorrect

(b) “his” will replace “for their” because we are talking about man in general.
Question 269 of 2153

269. Question
Q. At certain seasons (a), some areas on Mars (b)/ is subject to strong winds. (c)/ No error (d).
- At certain seasons ,
- some areas on Mars
- is subject to strong winds.
- No error
Correct

(c) “are” will replace “is” because “some areas” is a plural subject.

Incorrect

(c) “are” will replace “is” because “some areas” is a plural subject.
Question 270 of 2153

270. Question
Q. As an artist (a)/Raju is as good (b)/, if not better than, Ramesh. (c)/ No error (d).
- As an artist
- Raju is as good
- , if not better than, Ramesh.
- No error
Correct

(b) “as good as” will replace “as good as good as” because “as good as” is the correct idiomatic expression.

Incorrect

(b) “as good as” will replace “as good as good as” because “as good as” is the correct idiomatic expression.
Question 271 of 2153

271. Question
Q. The scientists (a)/could not hardly (b)/ complete all the experiments. (c)/ No error (d).
- The scientists
- could not hardly
- complete all the experiments.
- No error
Correct

(b) “could hardly” will replace “could not hardly” because “hardly” is already negative and should not be combined with “not.”

Incorrect

(b) “could hardly” will replace “could not hardly” because “hardly” is already negative and should not be combined with “not.”
Question 272 of 2153

272. Question
Q. Could you please give me (a)/ a postal address (b)/ of the Indian Embassy in New York. (c)/. No error (d)
- Could you please give me
- a postal address
- of the Indian Embassy in New York.
- No error
Correct

(b) “the” will replace “a” because a specific address is mentioned.

Incorrect

(b) “the” will replace “a” because a specific address is mentioned.
Question 273 of 2153

273. Question
Q. I called (a)/ at his house yesterday (b)/ and have given him money. (c)/ No error (d)
- I called
- at his house yesterday
- and have given him money.
- No error
Correct

(c) “and gave him money” should replace “gave him money” because the sentence is in past simple.

Incorrect

(c) “and gave him money” should replace “gave him money” because the sentence is in past simple.
Question 274 of 2153

274. Question
Q. The reason for (a)/ my absence is (b)/ due to ill health. (c)/ No error (d)
- The reason for
- my absence is
- due to ill health.
- No error
Correct

(c) “ill health” should be used instead of “due to” because “reason” has already been used.

Incorrect

(c) “ill health” should be used instead of “due to” because “reason” has already been used.
Question 275 of 2153

275. Question
Q. I bought (a)/ two (b)/ slippers. (c)/ No error. (d)
- I bought
- two
- slippers.
- No error
Correct

(b) “a pair of” will replace “two” because “a pair of” refers to a set of two items, specifically slippers.

Incorrect

(b) “a pair of” will replace “two” because “a pair of” refers to a set of two items, specifically slippers.
Question 276 of 2153

276. Question
Q. You are a very lovable person (a)/ but I (b)/ am not loving you. (c)/ No error. (d)
- You are a very lovable person
- but I
- am not loving you.
- No error
Correct

(c) “do not (don’t) love you” will replace “am not loving you” because stative verbs like “love” are not used in continuous tenses.

Incorrect

(c) “do not (don’t) love you” will replace “am not loving you” because stative verbs like “love” are not used in continuous tenses.
Question 277 of 2153

277. Question
Q. Being a holiday (a)/ we went out (b)/ for a picnic. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Being a holiday
- we went out
- for a picnic.
- No error
Correct

(a) “It being a holiday” will replace “being a holiday” because two sentences are combined with a common subject.

Incorrect

(a) “It being a holiday” will replace “being a holiday” because two sentences are combined with a common subject.
Question 278 of 2153

278. Question
Q. If we have no definite aim before us (a)/ we would only wonder about in aimless pursuits (b)/ and achieve nothing. (c)/ No error. (d)
- If we have no definite aim before us
- we would only wonder about in aimless pursuits
- and achieve nothing.
- No error
Correct

(b) “wander” will replace “wonder” because “wander” means to lose focus or direction, while “wonder” refers to being curious.

Incorrect

(b) “wander” will replace “wonder” because “wander” means to lose focus or direction, while “wonder” refers to being curious.
Question 279 of 2153

279. Question
Q. If you turn the corner, (a)/ you will found a house (b)/ built of stone. (c)/ No error (d)
- If you turn the corner,
- you will found a house
- built of stone.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Found” will replace “find” because it refers to establishing something, not simply discovering it.

Incorrect

(b) “Found” will replace “find” because it refers to establishing something, not simply discovering it.
Question 280 of 2153

280. Question
Q. I went to (a)/ see the Taj Mahal (b)/ in a moonlit night. (c)/ No error. (d)
- I went to
- see the Taj Mahal
- in a moonlit night.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 281 of 2153

281. Question
Q. Having found a piece of cheese, (a)/ two cats went to a dog (b)/ to divide it among them. (c)/No error. (d)
- Having found a piece of cheese,
- two cats went to a dog
- to divide it among them.
- No error.
Correct

(c) “between” will replace “among” because “between” is used for two items, while “among” is used for more than two.

Incorrect

(c) “between” will replace “among” because “between” is used for two items, while “among” is used for more than two.
Question 282 of 2153

282. Question
Q. The new dish (a)/ that I ordered (b)/ is tasting good. (c)/ No error. (d)
- The new dish
- that I ordered
- is tasting good.
- No error
Correct

(c) “tasted good” will replace “is tasting good” because “taste” is a stative verb, not used in continuous tenses.

Incorrect

(c) “tasted good” will replace “is tasting good” because “taste” is a stative verb, not used in continuous tenses.
Question 283 of 2153

283. Question
Q. Increasing racism and hate crimes (a)/ casted a shadow (b)/ over elections. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Increasing racism and hate crimes
- casted a shadow
- over elections.
- No error
Correct

(b) “cast a shadow” will replace “casted a shadow” because “cast” is the correct past tense and past participle of the verb “cast.”

Incorrect

(b) “cast a shadow” will replace “casted a shadow” because “cast” is the correct past tense and past participle of the verb “cast.”
Question 284 of 2153

284. Question
Q. I have got your letter yesterday (a)/ and felt happy to learn (b)/ of your recovery. (c)/ No error. (d)
- I have got your letter yesterday
- and felt happy to learn
- of your recovery.
- No error
Correct

(a) “I got your letter yesterday” will replace “I have got your letter yesterday” because the sentence is in the past tense.

Incorrect

(a) “I got your letter yesterday” will replace “I have got your letter yesterday” because the sentence is in the past tense.
Question 285 of 2153

285. Question
Q. His appearance bears (a)/ a striking resemblance (b)/ to your cousin. (c)/ No error (d)
- His appearance bears
- a striking resemblance
- to your cousin.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error. “Resemblance” (noun) is used correctly.

Incorrect

(d) No error. “Resemblance” (noun) is used correctly.
Question 286 of 2153

286. Question
Q. The teacher advised to (a)/the student to borrow (b)/ a book from the library within three days. (c)/No error. (d)
- The teacher advised to
- the student to borrow
- a book from the library within three days.
- No error.
Correct

(a) “The teacher advised” will replace “The teacher advised to” because “advise” is followed by an object, not “to.”

Incorrect

(a) “The teacher advised” will replace “The teacher advised to” because “advise” is followed by an object, not “to.”
Question 287 of 2153

287. Question
Q. I insisted (a)/ on his going (b)/ there immediately. (c)/ No error. (d)
- I insisted
- on his going
- there immediately.
- No error.
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 288 of 2153

288. Question
Q. We have been knowing (a)/ each other (b)/ since we were children. (c)/ No error. (d)
- We have been knowing
- each other
- since we were children.
- No error.
Correct

(a) “know/have known” will replace “have been knowing” because “know” is a stative verb and cannot be used in continuous forms.

Incorrect

(a) “know/have known” will replace “have been knowing” because “know” is a stative verb and cannot be used in continuous forms.
Question 289 of 2153

289. Question
Q. Neither of the teams (a)/ are sensible enough (b)/ to do this task. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Neither of the teams
- are sensible enough
- to do this task.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error. “Neither of” or “either of” can agree with singular or plural depending on the context.

Incorrect

(d) No error. “Neither of” or “either of” can agree with singular or plural depending on the context.
Question 290 of 2153

290. Question
Q. When one hears of the incident (a)/ about the plane crash (b)/ he feels very sorry. (c)/No error (d)
- When one hears of the incident
- about the plane crash
- he feels very sorry.
- No error
Correct

(a) “an” will replace “the” because no particular incident is referred to.

Incorrect

(a) “an” will replace “the” because no particular incident is referred to.
Question 291 of 2153

291. Question
Q. I went there (a)/ with a view to survey (b)/ the entire procedure. (c)/ No error (d)
- I went there
- with a view to survey
- the entire procedure.
- No error
Correct

(b) “surveying” will replace “survey” because “with a view to” requires a gerund.

Incorrect

(b) “surveying” will replace “survey” because “with a view to” requires a gerund.
Question 292 of 2153

292. Question
Q. It had laid (a)/ in the closet (b)/ for a week before we found it. (c)/ No error (d)
- It had laid
- in the closet
- for a week before we found it.
- No error
Correct

(a) “had been lying” will replace “had laid” because a time period is specified, so the past perfect continuous tense is used.

Incorrect

(a) “had been lying” will replace “had laid” because a time period is specified, so the past perfect continuous tense is used.
Question 293 of 2153

293. Question
Q. He was present (a)/ in the court (b)/ to give witness. (c)/No error(d)
- He was present
- in the court
- to give witness.
- No error
Correct

(c) “to give/provide evidence as a witness” will replace “to give witness” because the verb “give” requires a direct object, and “witness” isn’t one here.

Incorrect

(c) “to give/provide evidence as a witness” will replace “to give witness” because the verb “give” requires a direct object, and “witness” isn’t one here.
Question 294 of 2153

294. Question
Q. He laughed (a)/ on her (b)/ as she fell off the tree. (c)/ No error (d)
- He laughed
- on her
- as she fell off the tree.
- No error
Correct

(b) “at her” will replace “on her” because “laugh” is followed by “at.”

Incorrect

(b) “at her” will replace “on her” because “laugh” is followed by “at.”
Question 295 of 2153

295. Question
Q. These all (a)/ mangoes (b)/ are ripe. (c)/ No error. (d)
- These all
- mangoes
- are ripe.
- No error
Correct

(a) “all these” will replace “these all” because determiners follow a fixed order.

Incorrect

(a) “all these” will replace “these all” because determiners follow a fixed order.
Question 296 of 2153

296. Question
Q. The students were (a)/ awaiting for (b)/ the arrival of the chief guest. (c)/ No error. (d)
- The students were
- awaiting for
- the arrival of the chief guest.
- No error
Correct

(b) “waiting” will replace “awaiting” because “waiting for” is the correct phrase.

Incorrect

(b) “waiting” will replace “awaiting” because “waiting for” is the correct phrase.
Question 297 of 2153

297. Question
Q. If you hear (a)/ engaged tone (b)/ replace the receiver and dial again. (c)/ No error. (d)
- If you hear
- engaged tone
- replace the receiver and dial again.
- No error
Correct

(b) “an/the” will be used before “engaged” because it requires an article.

Incorrect

(b) “an/the” will be used before “engaged” because it requires an article.
Question 298 of 2153

298. Question
Q. Henry asked his wife (a)/ what had she prepared (b)/ for dinner that night. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Henry asked his wife
- what had she prepared
- for dinner that night.
- No error
Correct

(b) “she had” will replace “had she” because in indirect speech, the subject comes before the verb.

Incorrect

(b) “she had” will replace “had she” because in indirect speech, the subject comes before the verb.
Question 299 of 2153

299. Question
Q. The news (a)/ I have received (b)/ is not good. (c)/ No error. (d)
- The news
- I have received
- is not good.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 300 of 2153

300. Question
Q. Who (a)/ arranged (b)/ the chairs ? (c)/ No error. (d)
- Who
- arranged
- the chairs ?
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 301 of 2153

301. Question
Q. People who live on (a)/ glass houses (b)/ should not throw stone at others. (c)/ No error. (d)
- People who live on
- glass houses
- should not throw stone at others.
- No error
Correct

(a) “live in” will replace “live on” because “live in” is used for places or locations.

Incorrect

(a) “live in” will replace “live on” because “live in” is used for places or locations.
Question 302 of 2153

302. Question
Q. The man is (a)/the most tallest (b)/ of the group. (c)/No error (d)
- The man is
- the most tallest
- of the group.
- No error
Correct

(b) “the tallest” should be used to avoid a double superlative error.

Incorrect

(b) “the tallest” should be used to avoid a double superlative error.
Question 303 of 2153

303. Question
Q. Raghu came out of the bathroom (a)/with a towel (b)/in the hand. (c)/No error. (d)
- Raghu came out of the bathroom
- with a towel
- in the hand.
- No error.
Correct

(c) “in his hand” will replace “on his hand” because articles are not used with body parts.

Incorrect

(c) “in his hand” will replace “on his hand” because articles are not used with body parts.
Question 304 of 2153

304. Question
Q. The boy (a)/ which money (b)/was lost felt sorry. (c)/No error (d)
- The boy
- which money
- was lost felt sorry.
- No error
Correct

(b) “whose” will replace “which” because “whose” indicates possession, whereas “which” refers to specific things.

Incorrect

(b) “whose” will replace “which” because “whose” indicates possession, whereas “which” refers to specific things.
Question 305 of 2153

305. Question
Q. College girls seldom wear (a)/ sarees these days, (b)/ do they ? (c)/ No error. (d)
- College girls seldom wear
- sarees these days,
- do they ?
- No error
Correct

(d) No error. “Seldom” is an adverb meaning “not often.”

Incorrect

(d) No error. “Seldom” is an adverb meaning “not often.”
Question 306 of 2153

306. Question
Q. The King Juan Carlos of Spain (a)/ arrived in London today (b)/ for a three day visit. (c)/No error (d)
- The King Juan Carlos of Spain
- arrived in London today
- for a three day visit.
- No error
Correct

(a) “Juan Carlos, the king of Spain” will replace “The structure of subject will be.”

Incorrect

(a) “Juan Carlos, the king of Spain” will replace “The structure of subject will be.”
Question 307 of 2153

307. Question
Q. My friend (a)/has invited me (b)/ for tea this Sunday. (c)/No error. (d)
- My friend
- has invited me
- for tea this Sunday.
- No error.
Correct

(c) “to” will replace “for” because “invite” is followed by “to.”

Incorrect

(c) “to” will replace “for” because “invite” is followed by “to.”
Question 308 of 2153

308. Question
Q. He discussed (a)/ the murder case (b)/ with his juniors. (c)/ No error. (d)
- He discussed
- the murder case
- with his juniors.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 309 of 2153

309. Question
Q. Many people die (a)/ with cholera (b)/ every year. (c)/ No error (d)
- Many people die
- with cholera
- every year.
- No error
Correct

(b) “of cholera” will replace “for cholera” because of is used to indicate the cause.

Incorrect

(b) “of cholera” will replace “for cholera” because of is used to indicate the cause.
Question 310 of 2153

310. Question
Q. It is a (a)/ desert (b)/ place. (c)/ No error. (d)
- It is a
- desert
- place.
- No error
Correct

(b) “deserted” will replace “desert” because “deserted” means an empty place, while “desert” refers to a large barren area.

Incorrect

(b) “deserted” will replace “desert” because “deserted” means an empty place, while “desert” refers to a large barren area.
Question 311 of 2153

311. Question
Q. You shall get (a)/ all the informations (b)/ if you read this book carefully. (c)/ No error. (d)
- You shall get
- all the informations
- if you read this book carefully.
- No error
Correct

(b) Information will replace informations because “information” is both singular and plural. Hence, all the information is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Information will replace informations because “information” is both singular and plural. Hence, all the information is the correct usage.
Question 312 of 2153

312. Question
Q. My father gave me (a)/ a pair of binocular (b)/ on my birthday. (c)/ No error. (d)
- My father gave me
- a pair of binocular
- on my birthday.
- No error
Correct

(b) A pair of binoculars will replace a pair of binocular because “a pair of binoculars” signifies a singular sense.

Incorrect

(b) A pair of binoculars will replace a pair of binocular because “a pair of binoculars” signifies a singular sense.
Question 313 of 2153

313. Question
Q. Kalidas is (a)/ a Shakespeare (b)/ of India. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Kalidas is
- a Shakespeare
- of India.
- No error.
Correct

(b) The will replace a when a proper noun is particularized; the definite article “the” is used before it. Hence, the Shakespeare is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) The will replace a when a proper noun is particularized; the definite article “the” is used before it. Hence, the Shakespeare is the correct usage.
Question 314 of 2153

314. Question
Q. I was (a)/ at loss (b)/ and did not know what to do. (c)/No error (d)
- I was
- at loss
- and did not know what to do.
- No error
Correct

(b) At a loss: puzzled or uncertain about what to think, say, or do; baffled. Hence, at a loss should be used.

Incorrect

(b) At a loss: puzzled or uncertain about what to think, say, or do; baffled. Hence, at a loss should be used.
Question 315 of 2153

315. Question
Q. More you (a)/ think of it, (b)/ the worse it becomes. (c)/ No error. (d)
- More you
- think of it,
- the worse it becomes.
- No error.
Correct

(a) The will be used before more. The correct word order is: the + comparative expression + subject + verb. Hence, the more you think, the worse it becomes is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) The will be used before more. The correct word order is: the + comparative expression + subject + verb. Hence, the more you think, the worse it becomes is the correct usage.
Question 316 of 2153

316. Question
Q. Hasan plays (a)/ both cricket and billiards (b)/ at the national level. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Hasan plays
- both cricket and billiards
- at the national level.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 317 of 2153

317. Question
Q. When I fail (a)/ to solve the problem myself (b)/ I unhesitatingly called for his help. (c)/ No error. (d)
- When I fail
- to solve the problem myself
- I unhesitatingly called for his help.
- No error
Correct

(a) Failed will replace fail because the sentence indicates a past event. Hence, when I failed is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) Failed will replace fail because the sentence indicates a past event. Hence, when I failed is the correct usage.
Question 318 of 2153

318. Question
Q. Krishnakali, an early riser and a nature-lover (a)/ goes to morning walk at Rabindra (b)/ Sarovar lake before dawn. (c)/No error. (d)
- Krishnakali, an early riser and a nature-lover
- goes to morning walk at Rabindra
- Sarovar lake before dawn.
- No error.
Correct

(b) Goes for will replace goes to. Go for is used with a noun referring to an activity. Hence, goes for a morning walk at Rabindra is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Goes for will replace goes to. Go for is used with a noun referring to an activity. Hence, goes for a morning walk at Rabindra is the correct usage.
Question 319 of 2153

319. Question
Q. As a boy Dhritiman is very obedient (a)/ polite and hard working (b)/ but as a student, he is always inattentive in study. (c)/ No error. (d)
- As a boy Dhritiman is very obedient
- polite and hard working
- but as a student, he is always inattentive in study.
- No error.
Correct

(c) To will replace in because inattentive (adj.) agrees with the preposition to. Hence, always inattentive to study is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) To will replace in because inattentive (adj.) agrees with the preposition to. Hence, always inattentive to study is the correct usage.
Question 320 of 2153

320. Question
Q. There would have been (a)/ a disaster (b)/ and for your prompt action. (c)/ No error. (d)
- There would have been
- a disaster
- and for your prompt action.
- No error
Correct

(c) But will replace and because a contrast is evident. Hence, but for your prompt action is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) But will replace and because a contrast is evident. Hence, but for your prompt action is the correct usage.
Question 321 of 2153

321. Question
Q. Eighty–five thousand rupees (a)/ is a large sum of money (b)/ to earn in a month. (c)/ No error (d)
- Eighty–five thousand rupees
- is a large sum of money
- to earn in a month.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 322 of 2153

322. Question
Q. His voice shook with emotion (a)/ and it was so funny to hear him (b)/ that all we longed to laugh and to cry. (c)/ No error (d)
- His voice shook with emotion
- and it was so funny to hear him
- that all we longed to laugh and to cry.
- No error
Correct

(c) That we all longed to laugh and cry will replace that all we longed to laugh and to cry. The preposition to is used only with the first infinitive.

Incorrect

(c) That we all longed to laugh and cry will replace that all we longed to laugh and to cry. The preposition to is used only with the first infinitive.
Question 323 of 2153

323. Question
Q. It being a rainy day (a)/ I will decide to skip work (b)/ and stay at home. (c)/ No error (d)
- It being a rainy day
- I will decide to skip work
- and stay at home.
- No error
Correct

(b) Decided will replace I will decide because the sentence is showing a past event/time. I decided to skip work is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Decided will replace I will decide because the sentence is showing a past event/time. I decided to skip work is the correct usage.
Question 324 of 2153

324. Question
Q. Another baffling change (a)/ that I noticed in him now-a-days (b)/ is that he avoids speaking to me. (c)/ No error (d)
- Another baffling change
- that I noticed in him now-a-days
- is that he avoids speaking to me.
- No error
Correct

(b) Notice will replace noticed because the sentence is showing a present situation. Hence, that I notice in him nowadays is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Notice will replace noticed because the sentence is showing a present situation. Hence, that I notice in him nowadays is the correct usage.
Question 325 of 2153

325. Question
Q. I had asked him (a)/ how he could go out (b)/ if it started raining. (c)/ No error (d)
- I had asked him
- how he could go out
- if it started raining.
- No error
Correct

(a) I asked him will replace I had asked him because the sentence shows past time.

Incorrect

(a) I asked him will replace I had asked him because the sentence shows past time.
Question 326 of 2153

326. Question
Q. She regards (a)/ negotiating prices with customers (b)/ as her special expertise. (c)/No error (d)
- She regards
- negotiating prices with customers
- as her special expertise.
- No error
Correct

(c) The use of special is incorrect. Expertise (noun) refers to expert knowledge or skill in a particular subject, activity, or job. Hence, as her expertise is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) The use of special is incorrect. Expertise (noun) refers to expert knowledge or skill in a particular subject, activity, or job. Hence, as her expertise is the correct usage.
Question 327 of 2153

327. Question
Q. The redevelopment project is aimed (a)/not just providing good houses to shanty dwellers, (b)/ but also developing infrastruc ture around the major Mumbai localities. (c)/ No error (d)
- The redevelopment project is aimed
- not just providing good houses to shanty dwellers,
- but also developing infrastruc ture around the major Mumbai localities.
- No error
Correct

(a) Aimed at will replace aimed because aimed at indicates having something as an aim. Hence, The redevelopment project is aimed at is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) Aimed at will replace aimed because aimed at indicates having something as an aim. Hence, The redevelopment project is aimed at is the correct usage.
Question 328 of 2153

328. Question
Q. Unless he apologizes (a)/ he should not be (b)/ allowed to stay with us. (c)/ No error (d)
- Unless he apologizes
- he should not be
- allowed to stay with us.
- No error
Correct

(b) Will/can will replace should because when using the simple present tense in the conditional clause, will/can/may is used in the main clause. Hence, he will not be is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Will/can will replace should because when using the simple present tense in the conditional clause, will/can/may is used in the main clause. Hence, he will not be is the correct usage.
Question 329 of 2153

329. Question
Q. I met the gentleman (a)/ today morning on my way (b)/ to the market. (c)/ No error (d)
- I met the gentleman
- today morning on my way
- to the market.
- No error
Correct

(a) A will replace the because we are not talking about any particular gentleman. Hence, I met a gentleman is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) A will replace the because we are not talking about any particular gentleman. Hence, I met a gentleman is the correct usage.
Question 330 of 2153

330. Question
Q. Although we reached his house in time (a)/ he was left (b)/ for the airport. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Although we reached his house in time
- he was left
- for the airport.
- No error
Correct

(b) Of the two past events, the event that happens earlier is expressed in the past perfect tense. Hence, he had left is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Of the two past events, the event that happens earlier is expressed in the past perfect tense. Hence, he had left is the correct usage.
Question 331 of 2153

331. Question
Q. Some of the richest (a)/ business magnate (b)/ live in Mumbai. (c)/ No error (d)
- Some of the richest
- business magnate
- live in Mumbai.
- No error
Correct

(b) Magnates (plural) is used because the subject some is plural. Hence, business magnates is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Magnates (plural) is used because the subject some is plural. Hence, business magnates is the correct usage.
Question 332 of 2153

332. Question
Q. I have seen (a)/ that film last year (b)/ but I do not remember its story. (c)/ No error. (d)
- I have seen
- that film last year
- but I do not remember its story.
- No error
Correct

(a) It is a past event. Hence, I saw (past simple) is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) It is a past event. Hence, I saw (past simple) is the correct usage.
Question 333 of 2153

333. Question
Q. Mahatma Gandhi remained (a)/ a man of principles (b)/ all through his life. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Mahatma Gandhi remained
- a man of principles
- all through his life.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 334 of 2153

334. Question
Q. Rustam and (a)/ myself saw (b)/ the picture. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Rustam and
- myself saw
- the picture.
- No error.
Correct

(b) Rustam and I is the subject of the sentence, so the nominative pronoun is used to make it grammatically correct. Hence, I saw is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Rustam and I is the subject of the sentence, so the nominative pronoun is used to make it grammatically correct. Hence, I saw is the correct usage.
Question 335 of 2153

335. Question
Q. A lot of money (a)/ were spent (b)/ on the common wealth games. (c)/ No error. (d)
- A lot of money
- were spent
- on the common wealth games.
- No error
Correct

(b) Money is an uncountable noun. Hence, singular verb was spent is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Money is an uncountable noun. Hence, singular verb was spent is the correct usage.
Question 336 of 2153

336. Question
Q. You will come (a)/ to my party tomorrow (b)/ isn’t it. (c)/ No error. (d)
- You will come
- to my party tomorrow
- isn’t it.
- No error
Correct

(c) The structure of the question tag in future tense with will is: You will come to my party tomorrow, won’t you? Hence, won’t you is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) The structure of the question tag in future tense with will is: You will come to my party tomorrow, won’t you? Hence, won’t you is the correct usage.
Question 337 of 2153

337. Question
Q. The old man was (a)/ over whelmed for joy at (b)/ the suc cess of his only son. (c)/ No error. (d)
- The old man was
- over whelmed for joy at
- the suc cess of his only son.
- No error.
Correct

(b) Overwhelmed with joy at is the correct usage. Overwhelmed agrees with prepositions by/with as in overwhelmed by floods or overwhelmed with grief.

Incorrect

(b) Overwhelmed with joy at is the correct usage. Overwhelmed agrees with prepositions by/with as in overwhelmed by floods or overwhelmed with grief.
Question 338 of 2153

338. Question
Q. The hockey match (a)/ between India and Pakistan (b)/ was much exciting. (c)/ No error. (d)
- The hockey match
- between India and Pakistan
- was much exciting.
- No error
Correct

(c) Was very exciting is the correct usage. Much is generally used in a negative sense.

Incorrect

(c) Was very exciting is the correct usage. Much is generally used in a negative sense.
Question 339 of 2153

339. Question
Q. His composition (a)/ is inferior (b)/ than mine. (c)/ No error. (d)
- His composition
- is inferior
- than mine.
- No error
Correct

(c) Inferior agrees with the preposition to. Hence, to mine is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) Inferior agrees with the preposition to. Hence, to mine is the correct usage.
Question 340 of 2153

340. Question
Q. Our geography teacher told (a)/ to study the map of India (b)/ for a test. (c)/No error (d)
- Our geography teacher told
- to study the map of India
- for a test.
- No error
Correct

(a) Told is followed by an object. Hence, Our geography teacher told us is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) Told is followed by an object. Hence, Our geography teacher told us is the correct usage.
Question 341 of 2153

341. Question
Q. You are (a)/more beautiful (b)/ than her. (c)/ No error (d)
- You are
- more beautiful
- than her.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 342 of 2153

342. Question
Q. My brother-in-law(a)/who lives in Mumbai (b)/ have come to stay with us. (c)/ No error (d)
- My brother-in-law
- who lives in Mumbai
- have come to stay with us.
- No error
Correct

(c) The subject My brother-in-law is singular. Hence, the singular verb has come to is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) The subject My brother-in-law is singular. Hence, the singular verb has come to is the correct usage.
Question 343 of 2153

343. Question
Q. Have trust on(a)/God and everything (b)/ will be right. (c)/ No error (d)
- Have trust on
- God and everything
- will be right.
- No error
Correct

(a) In (preposition) agrees with trust (verb). Hence, Have trust in is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) In (preposition) agrees with trust (verb). Hence, Have trust in is the correct usage.
Question 344 of 2153

344. Question
Q. Smoking is undoubtedly (a)/ very injurious (b)/ for health. (c)/ No error (d)
- Smoking is undoubtedly
- very injurious
- for health.
- No error
Correct

(c) The word injurious agrees with the preposition to. Hence, to health is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) The word injurious agrees with the preposition to. Hence, to health is the correct usage.
Question 345 of 2153

345. Question
Q. This is an urgent (a)/ matter which may admit (b)/ of few delays. (c)/ No error (d)
- This is an urgent
- matter which may admit
- of few delays.
- No error
Correct

(c) As the sense suggests, of no delays (negative) should be used.

Incorrect

(c) As the sense suggests, of no delays (negative) should be used.
Question 346 of 2153

346. Question
Q. The cattles (a)/ are grazing (b)/ in the fields. (c)/ No error (d)
- The cattles
- are grazing
- in the fields.
- No error
Correct

(a) Cattle is a plural noun. Hence, The cattle is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) Cattle is a plural noun. Hence, The cattle is the correct usage.
Question 347 of 2153

347. Question
Q. When I was passing through the forest (a)/I happened to see (b)/ a number of deers. (c)/ No error (d)
- When I was passing through the forest
- I happened to see
- a number of deers.
- No error
Correct

(c) Here, a number of deer is the correct usage. The plural of deer is not deers.

Incorrect

(c) Here, a number of deer is the correct usage. The plural of deer is not deers.
Question 348 of 2153

348. Question
Q. You can (a)/open the box (b)/ by a screwdriver. (c)/No error (d)
- You can
- open the box
- by a screwdriver.
- No error
Correct

(c) Screwdriver is a tool. Hence, with a screwdriver is the correct usage. Look at the example: Cut it with a knife.

Incorrect

(c) Screwdriver is a tool. Hence, with a screwdriver is the correct usage. Look at the example: Cut it with a knife.
Question 349 of 2153

349. Question
Q. There is no agreement (a)/ between you and I (b)/ so we are free to go our way. (c)/ No error (d)
- There is no agreement
- between you and I
- so we are free to go our way.
- No error
Correct

(b) Between (preposition) should be followed by an objective pronoun (such as me, him, her, us) and not a subjective pronoun (such as I, he, she, we). Hence, between you and me is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Between (preposition) should be followed by an objective pronoun (such as me, him, her, us) and not a subjective pronoun (such as I, he, she, we). Hence, between you and me is the correct usage.
Question 350 of 2153

350. Question
Q. His father would (a)/ rather die than (b)/ to beg from door to door. (c)/ No error (d)
- His father would
- rather die than
- to beg from door to door.
- No error
Correct

(c) The use of to before beg is incorrect. Would rather is followed by the bare infinitive (without to). Hence, beg from door to door is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) The use of to before beg is incorrect. Would rather is followed by the bare infinitive (without to). Hence, beg from door to door is the correct usage.
Question 351 of 2153

351. Question
Q. He is guilty (a)/ for killing (b)/ an innocent bird. (c)/ No error (d)
- He is guilty
- for killing
- an innocent bird.
- No error
Correct

(b) The word guilty agrees with the preposition of. Look at the sentence: The jury found the defendant not guilty of the offence. Hence, of killing is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) The word guilty agrees with the preposition of. Look at the sentence: The jury found the defendant not guilty of the offence. Hence, of killing is the correct usage.
Question 352 of 2153

352. Question
Q. I have just come (a)/ to know that Mr. Ray, one of my favourite (b)/ teachers, died with cancer recently. (c)/ No error (d)
- I have just come
- to know that Mr. Ray, one of my favourite
- teachers, died with cancer recently.
- No error
Correct

(c) Die of (something) refers to the direct cause of death, as in died of cancer. Die from (something) refers to the indirect cause, as in died from injuries caused by the accident. Hence, teachers died of cancer recently is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) Die of (something) refers to the direct cause of death, as in died of cancer. Die from (something) refers to the indirect cause, as in died from injuries caused by the accident. Hence, teachers died of cancer recently is the correct usage.
Question 353 of 2153

353. Question
Q. Many persons must have read(a)/The Arabian Nights’, (b)/ which is very interesting. (c)/No error (d)
- Many persons must have read
- The Arabian Nights\',
- which is very interesting.
- No error
Correct

(a) The most commonly used word is people. Persons is rarely used. Hence, Many people must have read is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) The most commonly used word is people. Persons is rarely used. Hence, Many people must have read is the correct usage.
Question 354 of 2153

354. Question
Q. We should make green vegetables (a)/ an essential part of our daily diet,(b) / shouldn’t we ? (c)/ No error (d)
- We should make green vegetables
- an essential part of our daily diet,
- shouldn\'t we ?
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 355 of 2153

355. Question
Q. He has promised (a)/ to pay me the whole amount (b)/ in cheque with the stipulated time. (c)/ No error (d)
- He has promised
- to pay me the whole amount
- in cheque with the stipulated time.
- No error
Correct

(c) Within (preposition) a stipulated time means before that length of time has passed. Look at the example: The deal was completed within 24 hours. Hence, in cheque within the stipulated time is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) Within (preposition) a stipulated time means before that length of time has passed. Look at the example: The deal was completed within 24 hours. Hence, in cheque within the stipulated time is the correct usage.
Question 356 of 2153

356. Question
Q. We must have (a)/ sympathy for (b)/needy and the poor. (c)/ No error (d)
- We must have
- sympathy for
- needy and the poor.
- No error
Correct

(c) The (definite article) will be used before needy (adjective) because needy talks about a group of people. Hence, the needy and the poor is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) The (definite article) will be used before needy (adjective) because needy talks about a group of people. Hence, the needy and the poor is the correct usage.
Question 357 of 2153

357. Question
Q. When I left (a)/ the house at 9 o’clock (b)/ my son was still at home. (c)/ No error (d)
- When I left
- the house at 9 o\'clock
- my son was still at home.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 358 of 2153

358. Question
Q. I did not receive (a)/ any letter from my parents (b)/ for the last two months. (c)/ No error (d)
- I did not receive
- any letter from my parents
- for the last two months.
- No error
Correct

(a) Present perfect tense is used when we talk about unfinished actions that started in the past and continue to the present. We use it to say how long an action has continued with since and for. Hence, I have not received is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) Present perfect tense is used when we talk about unfinished actions that started in the past and continue to the present. We use it to say how long an action has continued with since and for. Hence, I have not received is the correct usage.
Question 359 of 2153

359. Question
Q. I loved (a)/ the drawings (b)/ they were so real. (c)/ No error (d)
- I loved
- the drawings
- they were so real.
- No error
Correct

(c) Here, which seemed so real or which looked so real is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) Here, which seemed so real or which looked so real is the correct usage.
Question 360 of 2153

360. Question
Q. Suddenly they saw a car coming (a)/ at a break neck speed. (b)/ An old man were crossing the road at the zebra crossing. (c)/ No error (d)
- Suddenly they saw a car coming
- at a break neck speed.
- An old man were crossing the road at the zebra crossing.
- No error
Correct

(c) Breakneck (adjective) refers to something very fast and dangerous, as in to drive at breakneck speed. Hence, An old man was crossing the road at the zebra crossing is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) Breakneck (adjective) refers to something very fast and dangerous, as in to drive at breakneck speed. Hence, An old man was crossing the road at the zebra crossing is the correct usage.
Question 361 of 2153

361. Question
Q. I sprained my ankle (a)/ when I was (b)/ playing basketball. (c)/ No error (d)
- I sprained my ankle
- when I was
- playing basketball.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 362 of 2153

362. Question
Q. Outside, the rain beats down (a)/ in floods and the sea gives forth (b)/ a sound like an alarm bells. (c)/ No error (d)
- Outside, the rain beats down
- in floods and the sea gives forth
- a sound like an alarm bells.
- No error
Correct

(c) Alarm bells: If something sets alarm bells ringing, it means that it makes people feel worried or concerned about something. Hence, a sound of alarm bells should be used.

Incorrect

(c) Alarm bells: If something sets alarm bells ringing, it means that it makes people feel worried or concerned about something. Hence, a sound of alarm bells should be used.
Question 363 of 2153

363. Question
Q. Part of the research program (a)/ involved interviewing teenagers (b)/ in inner-city areas. (c)/ No error (d).
- Part of the research program
- involved interviewing teenagers
- in inner-city areas.
- No error
Correct

(b) It is a general rule/provision. Hence, present simple i.e., involves interviewing is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) It is a general rule/provision. Hence, present simple i.e., involves interviewing is the correct usage.
Question 364 of 2153

364. Question
Q. I could not put up at a hotel (a)/ because the board and lodging charges (b)/ were too expensive. (c)/No error (d).
- I could not put up at a hotel
- because the board and lodging charges
- were too expensive.
- No error .
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 365 of 2153

365. Question
Q. Much harassed (a)/ he left hostel (b)/ bag and baggage. (c)/ No error (d).
- Much harassed
- he left hostel
- bag and baggage.
- No error
Correct

(a) Harassed is an adjective, and it must qualify a noun. Here, it isn’t qualifying anything. Hence, being much harassed is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) Harassed is an adjective, and it must qualify a noun. Here, it isn’t qualifying anything. Hence, being much harassed is the correct usage.
Question 366 of 2153

366. Question
Q. The young man (a)/ was surprised (b)/ perhaps a shade scandalized. (c)/ No error (d).
- The young man
- was surprised
- perhaps a shade scandalized.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 367 of 2153

367. Question
Q. Every boy and every girl (a)/ were given (b)/ a packet of sweets. (c)/ No error (d)
- Every boy and every girl
- were given
- a packet of sweets.
- No error
Correct

(b) Singular verbs are used with singular subjects and also with every. Hence, was given is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Singular verbs are used with singular subjects and also with every. Hence, was given is the correct usage.
Question 368 of 2153

368. Question
Q. In 1906 a earthquake (a)/ destroyed much (b)/of San Francisco. (c)/ No error (d)
- In 1906 a earthquake
- destroyed much
- of San Francisco.
- No error
Correct

(a) Here, e is a vowel in earthquake. Hence, the article an is used. In 1906, an earthquake is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) Here, e is a vowel in earthquake. Hence, the article an is used. In 1906, an earthquake is the correct usage.
Question 369 of 2153

369. Question
Q. His parents does not (a) / approve of (b)/ his business. (c)/ No error (d)
- His parents does not
- approve of
- his business.
- No error
Correct

(a) Do (auxiliary verb) is used with plural subjects. Hence, His parents do not is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) Do (auxiliary verb) is used with plural subjects. Hence, His parents do not is the correct usage.
Question 370 of 2153

370. Question
Q. Computers give us (a)/ the easier access (b)/ to information. (c)/ No error (d)
- Computers give us
- the easier access
- to information.
- No error
Correct

(b) Here, an easy access should be used.

Incorrect

(b) Here, an easy access should be used.
Question 371 of 2153

371. Question
Q. The lovers walked (a) / besides each other (b)/ in silence. (c)/ No error (d)
- The lovers walked
- besides each other
- in silence.
- No error
Correct

(b) Besides (preposition) means “in addition to,” while beside (preposition) means “next to or at the side of somebody.” Hence, beside each other is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Besides (preposition) means “in addition to,” while beside (preposition) means “next to or at the side of somebody.” Hence, beside each other is the correct usage.
Question 372 of 2153

372. Question
Q. Men are wanted (a)/ for the army (b)/ and the navy, and the air force. (c)/ No error (d)
- Men are wanted
- for the army
- and the navy, and the air force.
- No error
Correct

(a) Wanted (adjective) means being searched for by the police in connection with a crime, while require (verb) means to need something or depend on somebody. Hence, Men are required is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) Wanted (adjective) means being searched for by the police in connection with a crime, while require (verb) means to need something or depend on somebody. Hence, Men are required is the correct usage.
Question 373 of 2153

373. Question
Q. She had an (a) / miserable existence (b)/living with him. (c)/ No error (d)
- She had an
- miserable existence
- living with him.
- No error
Correct

(a) She had a is the correct usage because “m” in miserable is a consonant.

Incorrect

(a) She had a is the correct usage because “m” in miserable is a consonant.
Question 374 of 2153

374. Question
Q. A weak-minded person is frighten away (a)/ by the initial difficulties and (b)/ gives up the attempt in despair. (c)/ No error (d)
- A weak-minded person is frighten away
- by the initial difficulties and
- gives up the attempt in despair.
- No error
Correct

(a) The past participle form of the verb (V3) is used in the passive voice. Hence, A weak-minded person is frightened is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) The past participle form of the verb (V3) is used in the passive voice. Hence, A weak-minded person is frightened is the correct usage.
Question 375 of 2153

375. Question
Q. The Beatles (a)/ will ever be my favourite (b)/ pop group. (c)/ No error (d)
- The Beatles
- will ever be my favourite
- pop group.
- No error
Correct

(b) Always will replace ever because ever is not used in positive sentences. Look at the examples: She was always in a hurry. (✓) She was ever in a hurry. (✕) Hence, will always be my favourite is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Always will replace ever because ever is not used in positive sentences. Look at the examples: She was always in a hurry. (✓) She was ever in a hurry. (✕) Hence, will always be my favourite is the correct usage.
Question 376 of 2153

376. Question
Q. She was shocked when (a)/ she heard the news (b)/that he has died. (c)/ No error (d)
- She was shocked when
- she heard the news
- that he has died.
- No error
Correct

(c) The principal clause is in the past tense. Hence, that he had died (past) is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) The principal clause is in the past tense. Hence, that he had died (past) is the correct usage.
Question 377 of 2153

377. Question
Q. The behaviour of young (a)/ boys are the subject of (b)/ comment the world over. (c)/ No error (d)
- The behaviour of young
- boys are the subject of
- comment the world over.
- No error
Correct

(b) The subject The behaviour of young boys is singular. Hence, the singular verb is should be used. Therefore, is the subject of is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) The subject The behaviour of young boys is singular. Hence, the singular verb is should be used. Therefore, is the subject of is the correct usage.
Question 378 of 2153

378. Question
Q. They dreamed of a society (a)/ where everyone (b)/ were equal. (c)/ No error (d)
- They dreamed of a society
- where everyone
- were equal.
- No error
Correct

(c) Everyone is a singular subject. Hence, was/is equal should be used. Therefore, was/is equal is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) Everyone is a singular subject. Hence, was/is equal should be used. Therefore, was/is equal is the correct usage.
Question 379 of 2153

379. Question
Q. On Senegal (a)/ it is considered impolite (b)/ if you do not share your food. (c)/ No error (d)
- On Senegal
- it is considered impolite
- if you do not share your food.
- No error
Correct

(a) In should replace on. Hence, In Senegal is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) In should replace on. Hence, In Senegal is the correct usage.
Question 380 of 2153

380. Question
Q. I don’t have (a)/ any money to (b)/ spend for luxuries. (c)/ No error (d)
- I don’t have
- any money to
- spend for luxuries.
- No error
Correct

(c) This is a preposition-related error. Hence, spend on luxuries should be used.

Incorrect

(c) This is a preposition-related error. Hence, spend on luxuries should be used.
Question 381 of 2153

381. Question
Q. The wise father told him (a)/ that the mangoes had gone bad as they were (b)/ in contact with the one rotten mango. (c)/ No error (d)
- The wise father told him
- that the mangoes had gone bad as they were
- in contact with the one rotten mango.
- No error
Correct

(c) It is not proper to use the before a cardinal number. Hence, in contact with a rotten mango is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) It is not proper to use the before a cardinal number. Hence, in contact with a rotten mango is the correct usage.
Question 382 of 2153

382. Question
Q. The box of eggs (a)/ are lying (b)/ on the table. (c)/ No error (d)
- The box of eggs
- are lying
- on the table.
- No error
Correct

(b) The subject is The box, not eggs. Hence, is lying (singular) is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) The subject is The box, not eggs. Hence, is lying (singular) is the correct usage.
Question 383 of 2153

383. Question
Q. In his book (a)/ Churchill describes (b)/ that historical first meeting with Roosevelt. (c)/ No error (d)
- In his book
- Churchill describes
- that historical first meeting with Roosevelt.
- No error
Correct

(c) Historic (adjective) is used to describe something important enough to be remembered, while historical is used for past events. Hence, that historic first meeting with Roosevelt is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) Historic (adjective) is used to describe something important enough to be remembered, while historical is used for past events. Hence, that historic first meeting with Roosevelt is the correct usage.
Question 384 of 2153

384. Question
Q. The ant who was nearby (a)/ walked forward and bit the hunter (b)/ sharply in the ankle. (c)/ No error (d)
- The ant who was nearby
- walked forward and bit the hunter
- sharply in the ankle.
- No error
Correct

(a) Who should be used for persons/people. Hence, The ant which/that was nearby is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) Who should be used for persons/people. Hence, The ant which/that was nearby is the correct usage.
Question 385 of 2153

385. Question
Q. They can promise you (a)/ an experience (b)/ you won’t never forget. (c)/ No error (d)
- They can promise you
- an experience
- you won’t never forget.
- No error
Correct

(c) This is a double negative error. Hence, you won’t forget or you will never forget is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) This is a double negative error. Hence, you won’t forget or you will never forget is the correct usage.
Question 386 of 2153

386. Question
Q. The dress that the (a)/ girl wore was (b)/ more attractive than the other girls. (c)/ No error (d)
- The dress that the
- girl wore was
- more attractive than the other girls.
- No error
Correct

(c) Dress should be compared with dress, not girls. Hence, more attractive than that of the other girls is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) Dress should be compared with dress, not girls. Hence, more attractive than that of the other girls is the correct usage.
Question 387 of 2153

387. Question
Q. Fifty years has passed (a)/ since man first ventured (b)/ into outer space. (c)/ No error (d)
- Fifty years has passed
- since man first ventured
- into outer space.
- No error
Correct

(a) The subject Fifty years is plural. Hence, Fifty years have passed is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) The subject Fifty years is plural. Hence, Fifty years have passed is the correct usage.
Question 388 of 2153

388. Question
Q. A chill wind blew (a)/ and icy fingers of death (b)/ crept up my spine. (c)/ No error (d).
- A chill wind blew
- and icy fingers of death
- crept up my spine.
- No error
Correct

(c) Creep up on somebody means to begin to affect somebody. Creep in/into something means to begin to happen or affect something. Hence, crept into my spine is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) Creep up on somebody means to begin to affect somebody. Creep in/into something means to begin to happen or affect something. Hence, crept into my spine is the correct usage.
Question 389 of 2153

389. Question
Q. The river (a)/ has overflown (b)/ its banks. (c)/ No error (d).
- The river
- has overflown
- its banks.
- No error
Correct

(b) Overflow (past: overflowed) means to be so full that the contents spill over. Hence, has overflowed is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Overflow (past: overflowed) means to be so full that the contents spill over. Hence, has overflowed is the correct usage.
Question 390 of 2153

390. Question
Q. IIM Calcatta’s MBA programme (a)/ is regarded (b)/ as the finest in the country. (c)/ No error (d).
- IIM Calcatta’s MBA programme
- is regarded
- as the finest in the country.
- No error
Correct

(c) The finest in the country or as one of the finest in the country is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) The finest in the country or as one of the finest in the country is the correct usage.
Question 391 of 2153

391. Question
Q. I was first (a)/to reach the school (b)/today. (c)/No error (d)
- I was first
- to reach the school
- today.
- No error
Correct

(a) The is used with ordinal numbers. Hence, I was the first is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) The is used with ordinal numbers. Hence, I was the first is the correct usage.
Question 392 of 2153

392. Question
Q. He feels his troubles (a)/ as much or (b)/ even more than they. (c)/ No error (d)
- He feels his troubles
- as much or
- even more than they.
- No error
Correct

(c) Even more than they are is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) Even more than they are is the correct usage.
Question 393 of 2153

393. Question
Q. I like reading (a)/ more than (b)/ to play. (c)/ No error (d)
- I like reading
- more than
- to play.
- No error
Correct

(c) Playing is the object of the sentence, and in this case, the gerund will be used. Hence, playing is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) Playing is the object of the sentence, and in this case, the gerund will be used. Hence, playing is the correct usage.
Question 394 of 2153

394. Question
Q. The old lady swooned (a)/ but was soon (b)/ restored at senses. (c)/ No error (d)
- The old lady swooned
- but was soon
- restored at senses.
- No error
Correct

(c) When we restore somebody/something to something/somebody, we use to after restore. Hence, restored to senses is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) When we restore somebody/something to something/somebody, we use to after restore. Hence, restored to senses is the correct usage.
Question 395 of 2153

395. Question
Q. I shall have to (a)/ withdraw from my savings (b)/ to buy a new car. (c)/ No error. (d)
- I shall have to
- withdraw from my savings
- to buy a new car.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 396 of 2153

396. Question
Q. The whole block of flats (a)/ including two shops were (b)/ destroyed in fire. (c)/ No error (d)
- The whole block of flats
- including two shops were
- destroyed in fire.
- No error
Correct

(b) Expressions such as with, together with, including, accompanied by, in addition to, or as well do not change the number of the subject. Moreover, The whole block of flats is a singular subject. Hence, including two shops was is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Expressions such as with, together with, including, accompanied by, in addition to, or as well do not change the number of the subject. Moreover, The whole block of flats is a singular subject. Hence, including two shops was is the correct usage.
Question 397 of 2153

397. Question
Q. The new device (a)/ aims at eliminating (b)/ the risk of short- circuiting. (c) / No error (d)
- The new device
- aims at eliminating
- the risk of short- circuiting.
- No error
Correct

(c) Short-circuit (noun) refers to a failure in an electrical circuit. Hence, the risk of short-circuit is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) Short-circuit (noun) refers to a failure in an electrical circuit. Hence, the risk of short-circuit is the correct usage.
Question 398 of 2153

398. Question
Q. I wish to heartily (a)/congratulate you for (b)/ your astounding success. (c)/No error (d)
- I wish to heartily
- congratulate you for
- your astounding success.
- No error
Correct

(b) When you congratulate someone on something, you give them good wishes because something special has happened. When you congratulate someone for something, you praise them for an achievement. Hence, congratulate you on is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) When you congratulate someone on something, you give them good wishes because something special has happened. When you congratulate someone for something, you praise them for an achievement. Hence, congratulate you on is the correct usage.
Question 399 of 2153

399. Question
Q. The visitor took the vacant seat (a)/ next from mine (b)/ one of the many huge sofas in the room. (c)/ No error (d)
- The visitor took the vacant seat
- next from mine
- one of the many huge sofas in the room.
- No error
Correct

(b) To (preposition) is used after adjectives like married, engaged, similar, next, etc. Next to (adverb) means adjacent to or at one side of something. Hence, next to mine is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) To (preposition) is used after adjectives like married, engaged, similar, next, etc. Next to (adverb) means adjacent to or at one side of something. Hence, next to mine is the correct usage.
Question 400 of 2153

400. Question
Q. He was (a)/ a learnt man among lords, (b)/ and a lord among learned men. (c)/No error (d)
- He was
- a learnt man among lords,
- and a lord among learned men.
- No error
Correct

(b) Learnt (verb) means to gain knowledge/skill, while learned (adjective) refers to someone with a lot of knowledge due to studying. Hence, a learned man among lords is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Learnt (verb) means to gain knowledge/skill, while learned (adjective) refers to someone with a lot of knowledge due to studying. Hence, a learned man among lords is the correct usage.
Question 401 of 2153

401. Question
Q. With our great annoyance (a)/ we found the ground (b)/ filled with broken glasses. (c)/ No error (d)
- With our great annoyance
- we found the ground
- filled with broken glasses.
- No error
Correct

(a) To our great annoyance is the correct usage. Annoyance (noun) refers to the feeling of being slightly angry or irritated. Example: “Much to our annoyance, they decided not to come after all.”

Incorrect

(a) To our great annoyance is the correct usage. Annoyance (noun) refers to the feeling of being slightly angry or irritated. Example: “Much to our annoyance, they decided not to come after all.”
Question 402 of 2153

402. Question
Q. Paradise Lost (a)/ is (b)/a epic poem. (c)/ No error (d)
- Paradise Lost
- is
- a epic poem.
- No error
Correct

(c) An epic (e-vowel sound) poem is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) An epic (e-vowel sound) poem is the correct usage.
Question 403 of 2153

403. Question
Q. Too great a (a)/ variety of studies (b)/ distract the mind. (c)/ No error (d)
- Too great a
- variety of studies
- distract the mind.
- No error
Correct

(c) The sentence requires a singular verb. Hence, distracts the mind is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) The sentence requires a singular verb. Hence, distracts the mind is the correct usage.
Question 404 of 2153

404. Question
Q. Excuse (a)/ me (b)/interrupting you. (c)/ No error (d)
- Excuse
- me
- interrupting you.
- No error
Correct

(c) Excuse me for interrupting you is the correct usage. Example: “I hope you will excuse me for being so late.”

Incorrect

(c) Excuse me for interrupting you is the correct usage. Example: “I hope you will excuse me for being so late.”
Question 405 of 2153

405. Question
Q. At this time of the year (a)/ the mountains are (b)/usually covered with ice. (c)/ No error (d)
- At this time of the year
- the mountains are
- usually covered with ice.
- No error
Correct

(a) During this time/period of the year is the correct usage. During (preposition) refers to all through a period of time. Example: “There are extra flights to Delhi during the winter.”

Incorrect

(a) During this time/period of the year is the correct usage. During (preposition) refers to all through a period of time. Example: “There are extra flights to Delhi during the winter.”
Question 406 of 2153

406. Question
Q. The severe cyclonic storm (a)/ has left behind (b)/ a trial of miser. (c)/ No error (d)
- The severe cyclonic storm
- has left behind
- a trial of miser.
- No error
Correct

(c) Trail (noun) refers to a long series of marks, whereas trial refers to a formal examination of evidence in court. Hence, a trail of misery is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) Trail (noun) refers to a long series of marks, whereas trial refers to a formal examination of evidence in court. Hence, a trail of misery is the correct usage.
Question 407 of 2153

407. Question
Q. My sister has been (a)/ interested in medicine (b)/ ever since she was a child. (c)/ No error (d)
- My sister has been
- interested in medicine
- ever since she was a child.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error

Incorrect

(d) No error
Question 408 of 2153

408. Question
Q. She has not completed (a)/her course, (b)/Isn’t it ? (c)/No error (d).
- She has not completed
- her course,
- Isn’t it ?
- No error .
Correct

(c) The sentence is negative. Hence, Has she is the correct usage for the question tag.

Incorrect

(c) The sentence is negative. Hence, Has she is the correct usage for the question tag.
Question 409 of 2153

409. Question
Q. Every citizen is (a)/ entitled to (b)/ the voting. (c)/ No error (d).
- Every citizen is
- entitled to
- the voting.
- No error
Correct

(c) The article the is not required. Hence, Every citizen is entitled to voting is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) The article the is not required. Hence, Every citizen is entitled to voting is the correct usage.
Question 410 of 2153

410. Question
Q. The collector (a)/ visits the office regularly (b)/ Isn’t it ? (c)/ No error (d).
- The collector
- visits the office regularly
- Isn’t it ?
- No error
Correct

(c) If the main part of the sentence doesn’t have an auxiliary verb, the question tag should use an appropriate form of do. Hence, doesn’t he? is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) If the main part of the sentence doesn’t have an auxiliary verb, the question tag should use an appropriate form of do. Hence, doesn’t he? is the correct usage.
Question 411 of 2153

411. Question
Q. My brother’s (a)/ability of acting (b)/ was recognized at a very young age. (c)/No error (d)
- My brother’s
- ability of acting
- was recognized at a very young age.
- No error
Correct

(b) Ability (noun) refers to the fact that someone is capable of doing something. Example: “A gentle form of exercise will increase your ability to relax.” Hence, ability to act (infinitive) is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Ability (noun) refers to the fact that someone is capable of doing something. Example: “A gentle form of exercise will increase your ability to relax.” Hence, ability to act (infinitive) is the correct usage.
Question 412 of 2153

412. Question
Q. I admit that (a)/ I have some doubts (b)/ about your honesty. (c)/ No error (d)
- I admit that
- I have some doubts
- about your honesty.
- No error
Correct

(b) Doubt (noun) refers to a feeling of being uncertain about something. Example: “There is some doubt about the best way to do it.” Hence, I have some doubt is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Doubt (noun) refers to a feeling of being uncertain about something. Example: “There is some doubt about the best way to do it.” Hence, I have some doubt is the correct usage.
Question 413 of 2153

413. Question
Q. A interesting book (a)/ ‘A Tale of two cities’ (b)/was written by Alexander Dumas. (c) / No error (d)
- A interesting book
- ‘A Tale of two cities’
- was written by Alexander Dumas.
- No error
Correct

(a) An interesting (vowel-i) book is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) An interesting (vowel-i) book is the correct usage.
Question 414 of 2153

414. Question
Q. In India, (a)/ there are (b) / many poors. (c)/No error (d)
- In India,
- there are
- many poors.
- No error
Correct

(c) Poor is an adjective, and the poor (noun) refers to people who have very little money. Hence, many poor people is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) Poor is an adjective, and the poor (noun) refers to people who have very little money. Hence, many poor people is the correct usage.
Question 415 of 2153

415. Question
Q. I worked (a)/ as medical representative (b)/ for eight months. (c) /No error (d)
- I worked
- as medical representative
- for eight months.
- No error
Correct

(b) A (indefinite article) is used before medical representative. Hence, a medical representative is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) A (indefinite article) is used before medical representative. Hence, a medical representative is the correct usage.
Question 416 of 2153

416. Question
Q. One must learn (a)/ to distinguish (b)/good from bad. (c)/No error (d)
- One must learn
- to distinguish
- good from bad.
- No error
Correct

(c) The (definite article) is used with adjectives to refer to a group of people or things described by the adjective. Hence, the good from the bad is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) The (definite article) is used with adjectives to refer to a group of people or things described by the adjective. Hence, the good from the bad is the correct usage.
Question 417 of 2153

417. Question
Q. The children (a)/ laughed at (b)/ the clown. (c)/ No error (d)
- The children
- laughed at
- the clown.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error

Incorrect

(d) No error
Question 418 of 2153

418. Question
Q. They persisted (a)/on their going (b)/ inspite of rain. (c)/ No error (d)
- They persisted
- on their going
- inspite of rain.
- No error
Correct

(b) Persist means to continue doing something despite difficulties. Hence, in their going should be used.

Incorrect

(b) Persist means to continue doing something despite difficulties. Hence, in their going should be used.
Question 419 of 2153

419. Question
Q. She was ill for five days (a)/ when the doctor (b)/ was sent for. (c)/ No error (d)
- She was ill for five days
- when the doctor
- was sent for.
- No error
Correct

(a) The work continued in the past for a period of time. Hence, Past Perfect Continuous i.e. She had been ill for five days is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) The work continued in the past for a period of time. Hence, Past Perfect Continuous i.e. She had been ill for five days is the correct usage.
Question 420 of 2153

420. Question
Q. The United Nations (a)/ enquired for (b)/a cease fire. (c)/No error (d)
- The United Nations
- enquired for
- a cease fire.
- No error
Correct

(b) Appeal (verb) refers to a formal request for a change in a decision. Hence, appealed for is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Appeal (verb) refers to a formal request for a change in a decision. Hence, appealed for is the correct usage.
Question 421 of 2153

421. Question
Q. Ghana, Nigeria and Gambia (a)/ each have parts to play (b)/ in the development of Africa. (c)/ No error (d)
- Ghana, Nigeria and Gambia
- each have parts to play
- in the development of Africa.
- No error
Correct

(b) Each is followed by a singular verb. Hence, each has a part to play is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Each is followed by a singular verb. Hence, each has a part to play is the correct usage.
Question 422 of 2153

422. Question
Q. In these days of inflation (a)/a ten rupees note will not buy you (b)/ even an ordinary meal. (c)/ No error (d)
- In these days of inflation
- a ten rupees note will not buy you
- even an ordinary meal.
- No error
Correct

(b) The structure for terms like ten-rupee note is as follows: ten-rupee is a compound adjective. Hence, a ten-rupee note will not buy you is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) The structure for terms like ten-rupee note is as follows: ten-rupee is a compound adjective. Hence, a ten-rupee note will not buy you is the correct usage.
Question 423 of 2153

423. Question
Q. Shahjahan was (a)/ an heir at (b)/ the Mughal throne,, (c)/ No error (d)
- Shahjahan was
- an heir at
- the Mughal throne,,
- No error
Correct

(b) Heir refers to a person who has the legal right to receive someone’s property. Hence, an heir to should be used.

Incorrect

(b) Heir refers to a person who has the legal right to receive someone’s property. Hence, an heir to should be used.
Question 424 of 2153

424. Question
Q. He walks (a)/ as if the earth (b)/ belonged to him. (c)/No error (d)
- He walks
- as if the earth
- belonged to him.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error — the use of as if indicates an imaginary situation and the verb after it is in the past subjunctive. Example: “He looks as if he knew the answer.”

Incorrect

(d) No error — the use of as if indicates an imaginary situation and the verb after it is in the past subjunctive. Example: “He looks as if he knew the answer.”
Question 425 of 2153

425. Question
Q. Even if he was (a)/a God, (b)/ I would not trust him. (c)/No error (d)
- Even if he was
- a God,
- I would not trust him.
- No error
Correct

(a) The sentence shows a subjunctive mood of the verb. Hence, even if he were is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) The sentence shows a subjunctive mood of the verb. Hence, even if he were is the correct usage.
Question 426 of 2153

426. Question
Q. The first inning (a)/of the match (b)/ was very sensation al. (c)/ No error. (d)
- The first inning
- of the match
- was very sensation al.
- No error
Correct

(a) Innings is used both in the singular and plural. Hence, The first innings is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) Innings is used both in the singular and plural. Hence, The first innings is the correct usage.
Question 427 of 2153

427. Question
Q. How long it takes (a)/to travel from Chennai to Trichy (b)/ by train? (c)/ No error. (d)
- How long it takes
- to travel from Chennai to Trichy
- by train?
- No error
Correct

(a) The structure for an interrogative sentence starting with wh words and How is: How long + do/does + subject + V1. Hence, How long does it take is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) The structure for an interrogative sentence starting with wh words and How is: How long + do/does + subject + V1. Hence, How long does it take is the correct usage.
Question 428 of 2153

428. Question
Q. I was (a)/laying down (b)/when the door bell rang. (c)/No error. (d)
- I was
- laying down
- when the door bell rang.
- No error.
Correct

(b) Lie (verb) means to put yourself in a flat position. Hence, lying down is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Lie (verb) means to put yourself in a flat position. Hence, lying down is the correct usage.
Question 429 of 2153

429. Question
Q. I told the teacher (a)/ that the homework set for the day (b)/ was much too heavy for us to complete. (c)/ No error. (d)
- I told the teacher
- that the homework set for the day
- was much too heavy for us to complete.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error

Incorrect

(d) No error
Question 430 of 2153

430. Question
Q. Someone, they don’t know (a)/ who, knocked at (b)/ their door in midnight. (c)/ No error (d)
- Someone, they don’t know
- who, knocked at
- their door in midnight.
- No error
Correct

(c) At (preposition) is used for specifying a particular point in time. Hence, their door at midnight is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) At (preposition) is used for specifying a particular point in time. Hence, their door at midnight is the correct usage.
Question 431 of 2153

431. Question
Q. Seldom if ever (a)/ nature does operate (b)/ in closed and separate compartments. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Seldom if ever
- nature does operate
- in closed and separate compartments.
- No error
Correct

(b) The use of does is unnecessary. Hence, Nature Operates is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) The use of does is unnecessary. Hence, Nature Operates is the correct usage.
Question 432 of 2153

432. Question
Q. Mohan leapt (a)/ on the opportunity (b)/ that came his way. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Mohan leapt
- on the opportunity
- that came his way.
- No error
Correct

(b) Leap at something means to accept an opportunity quickly. Hence, at the opportunity is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Leap at something means to accept an opportunity quickly. Hence, at the opportunity is the correct usage.
Question 433 of 2153

433. Question
Q. Water contamination has become more serious (a)/ since chemists have begun to use (b)/ new substances. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Water contamination has become more serious
- since chemists have begun to use
- new substances.
- No error
Correct

(b) The sentence should use Gerund, not an infinitive. Hence, since chemists have begun using new substances is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) The sentence should use Gerund, not an infinitive. Hence, since chemists have begun using new substances is the correct usage.
Question 434 of 2153

434. Question
Q. Due to inflation (a)/ the cost of living (b)/ escalated in the last one year. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Due to inflation
- the cost of living
- escalated in the last one year.
- No error
Correct

(c) When the past has an effect on the present, Present Perfect is used. Hence, has escalated in the last one year is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) When the past has an effect on the present, Present Perfect is used. Hence, has escalated in the last one year is the correct usage.
Question 435 of 2153

435. Question
Q. Just as (a)/ I was entering the room, (b)/ the family was going for a party. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Just as
- I was entering the room,
- the family was going for a party.
- No error
Correct

(c) The family is a singular subject. Hence, the family was going to the party is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) The family is a singular subject. Hence, the family was going to the party is the correct usage.
Question 436 of 2153

436. Question
Q. The arm was so badly injured (a)/ that he must have (b)/it am putated (c)/ No error. (d)
- The arm was so badly injured
- that he must have
- it am putated
- No error
Correct

(b) That he had to get/that he got is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) That he had to get/that he got is the correct usage.
Question 437 of 2153

437. Question
Q. You need not tell a lie (a)/ when the judge asked you where you were (b)/ When the crime was committed. (c) No error. (d)
- You need not tell a lie
- when the judge asked you where you were
- When the crime was committed.
- No error.
Correct

(a) Past Perfect should be used when two events occur in the past and one event happens before the other. Hence, You needn’t have told a lie is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) Past Perfect should be used when two events occur in the past and one event happens before the other. Hence, You needn’t have told a lie is the correct usage.
Question 438 of 2153

438. Question
Q. Mobile phones are so importance these days that they are no longer luxury items but have become a necessity.
- a necessity
- so importance these days
- no longer
- No error
Correct

(b) So important (adjective) is the correct usage. Importance (noun) is incorrect here. Hence, so important these days is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) So important (adjective) is the correct usage. Importance (noun) is incorrect here. Hence, so important these days is the correct usage.
Question 439 of 2153

439. Question
Q. The process was too simple and easy to understand that it hardly took five minutes for us to grasp it.
- No error
- and easy to understand that it hardly
- took five minutes for us to grasp it
- The process was too simple
Correct

(d) So (adverb) refers to a great degree. Example: “The process was so simple.”

Incorrect

(d) So (adverb) refers to a great degree. Example: “The process was so simple.”
Question 440 of 2153

440. Question
Q. The decapitated body of a young girl was discovered yesterday.
- No error
- The decapitated body
- of a young girl
- was discovered yesterday
Correct

(d) Decapitate means to cut off someone’s head. Hence, was found yesterday is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(d) Decapitate means to cut off someone’s head. Hence, was found yesterday is the correct usage.
Question 441 of 2153

441. Question
Q. We really wanted to go to the park but we were told not to go out if it rain.
- No error
- were told
- wanted to go
- if it rain
Correct

(d) The sentence shows past time. Hence, if it rained is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(d) The sentence shows past time. Hence, if it rained is the correct usage.
Question 442 of 2153

442. Question
Q. It has been said that history is the essence of innumerable biography.
- No error
- of innumerable biography
- that history is the essence
- It has been said
Correct

(b) Of innumerable biographies (plural) is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) Of innumerable biographies (plural) is the correct usage.
Question 443 of 2153

443. Question
Q. The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traffickings is observed on June 26th.
- Drug Abuse and Illicit Traffickings
- No error
- is observed on June 26th
- The International Day against
Correct

(a) Trafficking is an uncountable noun. Hence, Drug abuse and illicit trafficking is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) Trafficking is an uncountable noun. Hence, Drug abuse and illicit trafficking is the correct usage.
Question 444 of 2153

444. Question
Q. If man makes proper use of his time and opportunities and follow his aim in life with patience and perseverance, he is sure to succeed.
- and perseverance, he is sure to succeed.
- If man makes proper use of his time and opportunities
- and follow his aim in life with patience
- No error
Correct

(c) The man is singular, so the singular verb should be used. Hence, and follows his aim in life with patience is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) The man is singular, so the singular verb should be used. Hence, and follows his aim in life with patience is the correct usage.
Question 445 of 2153

445. Question
Q. Jewellery retailers across India decided to suspend sold of gold coins and bars for six months.
- to suspend sold
- of gold coins and bars for six months.
- No error
- Jewellery retailers across India decided
Correct

(a) Sale (noun) refers to the act of selling. Hence, to suspend sale is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) Sale (noun) refers to the act of selling. Hence, to suspend sale is the correct usage.
Question 446 of 2153

446. Question
Q. Who do you think will win the game?
- Who do you
- No error
- win the game
- think will
Correct

(b) No error

Incorrect

(b) No error
Question 447 of 2153

447. Question
Q. My cousin cannot understand why his teacher says that the earth move round the sun.
- teacher says
- cannot understand
- No error
- move round the
Correct

(d) Simple Present Tense is used in facts, generalizations, and universal truths. Hence, moves round the is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(d) Simple Present Tense is used in facts, generalizations, and universal truths. Hence, moves round the is the correct usage.
Question 448 of 2153

448. Question
Q. Reading is no longer popular among the youthful of today. As the influence of the internet has taken over a very important and active hobby.
- among the youthful of today
- very important and active hobby
- influence of the internet
- No error
Correct

(a) Youth is an uncountable noun. Hence, among the youth of today is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) Youth is an uncountable noun. Hence, among the youth of today is the correct usage.
Question 449 of 2153

449. Question
Q. A person who sticks to one thing inspite of initial difficulties is sure to succeed in the end.
- A person who sticks to one thing
- is sure to succeed in the end
- inspite of initial difficulties
- No error
Correct

(d) No error

Incorrect

(d) No error
Question 450 of 2153

450. Question
Q. What make people angry or tense is actually a mystery which is difficult to explain.
- No error
- What make people angry
- or tense is actually a mystery
- which is difficult to explain
Correct

(b) When What is the subject of a clause, it takes a singular verb. Hence, what makes people angry is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) When What is the subject of a clause, it takes a singular verb. Hence, what makes people angry is the correct usage.
Question 451 of 2153

451. Question
Q. She gave me details of all the schools she had visited while she was on an official tour.
- all the schools she had visited
- No error
- She gave me details of
- while she was on a official tour
Correct

(c) The (definite article) is used before details (countable noun) when referring to specific information. Hence, She gave me the details of is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) The (definite article) is used before details (countable noun) when referring to specific information. Hence, She gave me the details of is the correct usage.
Question 452 of 2153

452. Question
Q. The doctor recommended that he should take a holiday.
- that he should
- take a holiday
- The doctor recommended
- No error
Correct

(c) Recommended should be replaced by advised because advised is more suitable in this context. Hence, The doctor advised is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) Recommended should be replaced by advised because advised is more suitable in this context. Hence, The doctor advised is the correct usage.
Question 453 of 2153

453. Question
Q. Education is the only effective tool to help eradicate the problem of violence against women.
- problem of violence
- help eradicate
- the only affective tool
- No error
Correct

(d) No error

Incorrect

(d) No error
Question 454 of 2153

454. Question
Q. Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is counted wise.
- when he holdeth his peace
- No error
- Even a fool
- is counted wise
Correct

(b) No error — this is a proverb.

Incorrect

(b) No error — this is a proverb.
Question 455 of 2153

455. Question
Q. Henry is a capable boy of doing anything.
- a capable boy
- of doing anything
- Henry is
- No error
Correct

(a) Capable should replace a capable boy when describing someone as able or capable. Hence, a capable person/boy/girl is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(a) Capable should replace a capable boy when describing someone as able or capable. Hence, a capable person/boy/girl is the correct usage.
Question 456 of 2153

456. Question
Q. Africa is the second largest continent (a)/ and it contain about one fifth (b)/ of all the land in the world. (c)/ No error (d).
- Africa is the second largest continent
- and it contain about one fifth
- of all the land in the world.
- No error
Correct

(b) It (Africa) is singular. Hence, the singular verb contains about one fifth is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) It (Africa) is singular. Hence, the singular verb contains about one fifth is the correct usage.
Question 457 of 2153

457. Question
Q. When no individual is (a)/ responsible there are no (b)/ sense of responsibility. (c)/ No error (d).
- When no individual is
- responsible there are no
- sense of responsibility.
- No error
Correct

(b) The subject (individual) is singular. Hence, responsible is the correct verb here.

Incorrect

(b) The subject (individual) is singular. Hence, responsible is the correct verb here.
Question 458 of 2153

458. Question
Q. He flew (a)/over extensively (b)/ the Pacific last winter. (c)/ No error (d)
- He flew
- over extensively
- the Pacific last winter.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error

Incorrect

(d) No error
Question 459 of 2153

459. Question
Q. The crime rate increases inspite (a)/ formal moral education (b)/ given in schools. (c)/No error (d)
- The crime rate increases inspite
- formal moral education
- given in schools.
- No error
Correct

(b) The definite article is used when referring to a specific item. Hence, to recite a poem in the honour of my teacher is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) The definite article is used when referring to a specific item. Hence, to recite a poem in the honour of my teacher is the correct usage.
Question 460 of 2153

460. Question
Q. As soon as they (a)/ entered the temple (b)/ they prayed to the gods on bent knees. (c)/ No error (d)
- As soon as they
- entered the temple
- they prayed to the gods on bent knees.
- No error
Correct

(c) The use of the is improper in this sentence, as the sentence is in the past. Hence, I visited Delhi is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) The use of the is improper in this sentence, as the sentence is in the past. Hence, I visited Delhi is the correct usage.
Question 461 of 2153

461. Question
Q. I am not sure (a)/ if (b)/ he will come. (c)/ No error (d).
- I am not sure
- if
- he will come.
- No error
Correct

(a) Here, “Prisoners, especially life term convicts” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(a) Here, “Prisoners, especially life term convicts” is the right usage.
Question 462 of 2153

462. Question
Q. I felt privileged (a)/ to recite a poem in an honour of my teacher (b)/ at a recent school function. (c)/ No error (d).
- I felt privileged
- to recite a poem in an honour of my teacher
- at a recent school function.3
- No error
Correct

(b) Here, “a book worth reading / a book worthy of reading” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) Here, “a book worth reading / a book worthy of reading” is the right usage.
Question 463 of 2153

463. Question
Q. It is now (a)/ five years since (b)/ I visit the Delhi. (c)/ No error (d).
- It is now
- five years since
- I visit the Delhi.
- No error
Correct

(b) It is a preposition-related error. Hence, “jumped into the river” (motion) is the right usage. “In” (Prep.) is used to talk about position, while “into” (Prep.) is used to suggest movement from an outdoor space into an indoor space.

Incorrect

(b) It is a preposition-related error. Hence, “jumped into the river” (motion) is the right usage. “In” (Prep.) is used to talk about position, while “into” (Prep.) is used to suggest movement from an outdoor space into an indoor space.
Question 464 of 2153

464. Question
Q. Prisoners, especially long term convict (a)/ have to suffer most (b)/ from emotional starvation. (c)/ No error (d).
- Prisoners, especially long term convict
- have to suffer most
- from emotional starvation.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 465 of 2153

465. Question
Q. This is not (a)/ a worth reading book (b)/ so don’t read it. (c)/ No error (d).
- This is not
- a worth reading book
- so don’t read it.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 466 of 2153

466. Question
Q. The beautiful, young girl (a)/ jumped in the river (b)/ in a state of depression. (c)/ No error (d).
- The beautiful, young girl
- jumped in the river
- in a state of depression.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 467 of 2153

467. Question
Q. The tree (a)/ is losing (b)/ its leaves. (c)/ No error (d).
- The tree
- is losing
- its leaves.
- No error
Correct

(b) Here, use of “I enjoy” (repetition) is superfluous. Hence, “I enjoy jogging and playing the piano” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) Here, use of “I enjoy” (repetition) is superfluous. Hence, “I enjoy jogging and playing the piano” is the right usage.
Question 468 of 2153

468. Question
Q. People have (a)/ different ideas about (b)/ what makes a good holiday. (c)/ No error (d).
- People have
- different ideas about
- what makes a good holiday.
- No error
Correct

(a) To show purpose, an infinitive should be used. Hence, “To test” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(a) To show purpose, an infinitive should be used. Hence, “To test” is the right usage.
Question 469 of 2153

469. Question
Q. They decided (a)/ to consult (b)/ a marriage guidance counsellor. (c)/ No error (d).
- They decided
- to consult
- a marriage guidance counsellor.
- No error
Correct

(a) Here, “My friend told” is the right usage. “He said to me” “He told me.”

Incorrect

(a) Here, “My friend told” is the right usage. “He said to me” “He told me.”
Question 470 of 2153

470. Question
Q. I enjoy jogging (a)/ and I enjoy (b)/ playing the piano. (c)/ No error (d).
- I enjoy jogging
- and I enjoy
- playing the piano.
- No error
Correct

(b) Here, “a tall young” is the right usage. When more than one adjective is used in a sentence, it usually comes in this order: General Opinion/Specific Opinion → Size → Shape → Age → Color → Purpose → Origin → Material → Type.

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(b) Here, “a tall young” is the right usage. When more than one adjective is used in a sentence, it usually comes in this order: General Opinion/Specific Opinion → Size → Shape → Age → Color → Purpose → Origin → Material → Type.
Question 471 of 2153

471. Question
Q. For testing (a)/ the new microphone, (b)/ I tried to record my voice. (c)/ No error (d).
- For testing
- the new microphone,
- I tried to record my voice.
- No error
Correct

(b) Here, “of people passing/crossing” (Gerund) is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) Here, “of people passing/crossing” (Gerund) is the right usage.
Question 472 of 2153

472. Question
Q. My friends said (a)/ me that he was (b)/ unable to come. (c)/ No error (d).
- My friends said
- me that he was
- unable to come.
- No error
Correct

(a) The event relates to past time. Hence, “Past Simple” i.e., “I visited Mumbai two years ago” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(a) The event relates to past time. Hence, “Past Simple” i.e., “I visited Mumbai two years ago” is the right usage.
Question 473 of 2153

473. Question
Q. She has married (a)/ a young tall (b)/ Australian accountant. (c)/ No error (d).
- She has married
- a young tall
- Australian accountant.
- No error
Correct

(b) Here, “nor causes any trouble” should be used. The use of “He” is superfluous. When the same subject is involved, then after “nor,” the subject is not used.

Incorrect

(b) Here, “nor causes any trouble” should be used. The use of “He” is superfluous. When the same subject is involved, then after “nor,” the subject is not used.
Question 474 of 2153

474. Question
Q. The hurrying crowds (a)/ of people past (b)/ each other amazed him. (c)/ No error (d).
- The hurrying crowds
- of people past
- each other amazed him.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 475 of 2153

475. Question
Q. I have visited Mumbai two years ago (a)/ and I am planning to visit again (b)/ in the near future. (c)/ No error (d).
- I have visited Mumbai two years ago
- and I am planning to visit again
- in the near future.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Cure for something” = something that will solve a problem, improve a bad situation, etc. Hence, “for the evils which newly” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) “Cure for something” = something that will solve a problem, improve a bad situation, etc. Hence, “for the evils which newly” is the right usage.
Question 476 of 2153

476. Question
Q. He neither talks too much (a)/ nor he causes any trouble (b)/ during the lesson. (c)/ No error (d).
- He neither talks too much
- nor he causes any trouble
- during the lesson.
- No error
Correct

(b) It is a position of words-related error. Hence, “extensively over” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) It is a position of words-related error. Hence, “extensively over” is the right usage.
Question 477 of 2153

477. Question
Q. He has been (a)/ enhanced in position (b)/ as a result of his diligence and integrity. (c)/ No error (d)
- He has been
- enhanced in position
- as a result of his diligence and integrity.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Despite” (Prep.) = In spite of. Used to show that something happened is true, although something else might have happened to prevent it. Hence, “The crime rate has increased/increases in spite of/despite” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) “Despite” (Prep.) = In spite of. Used to show that something happened is true, although something else might have happened to prevent it. Hence, “The crime rate has increased/increases in spite of/despite” is the right usage.
Question 478 of 2153

478. Question
Q. There is only one cure (a)/ to the evils which newly (b)/ acquired freedom produces and that cure is freedom. (c)/ No error (d)
- There is only one cure
- to the evils which newly
- acquired freedom produces and that cure is freedom.
- No error
Correct

(c) “On bended knee(s)” (Id.) = if you ask for something on bended knee(s), you ask for it in a very humble/anxious way. Hence, “they prayed to god(s) on bended knee(s)” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) “On bended knee(s)” (Id.) = if you ask for something on bended knee(s), you ask for it in a very humble/anxious way. Hence, “they prayed to god(s) on bended knee(s)” is the right usage.
Question 479 of 2153

479. Question
Q. Three–fourths of the men (a)/ has gone (b)/ to war. (c)/ No error (d)
- Three–fourths of the men
- has gone
- to war.
- No error
Correct

(b) Here, “men” is plural (countable). Hence, plural verb i.e., “have gone” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) Here, “men” is plural (countable). Hence, plural verb i.e., “have gone” is the right usage.
Question 480 of 2153

480. Question
Q. The conversation (a)/ we are having is completely (b)/ out of the main topic. (c)/ No error (d)
- The conversation
- we are having is completely
- out of the main topic.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Off-topic” (Id.) = not appropriate/relevant to the situation. Hence, “out of the main topic” will be replaced by “off the main topic.”

Incorrect

(c) “Off-topic” (Id.) = not appropriate/relevant to the situation. Hence, “out of the main topic” will be replaced by “off the main topic.”
Question 481 of 2153

481. Question
Q. On the arrival of the mail, (a)/ the car finally (b)/ made the start. (c)/ No error. (d)
- On the arrival of the mail,
- the car finally
- made the start.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Make a start” (Id.) = the act or process of beginning. Hence, “made a start” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) “Make a start” (Id.) = the act or process of beginning. Hence, “made a start” is the right usage.
Question 482 of 2153

482. Question
Q. Those sort of people (a)/are always nice (b)/to you on your face. (c)/No error (d)
- Those sort of people
- are always nice
- to you on your face.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 483 of 2153

483. Question
Q. They will (a)/ leave the office at six and (b)/ reach at home by seven. (c)/ No error (d)
- They will
- leave the office at six and
- reach at home by seven.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Reach” (Verb) = to arrive at. It is not proper to use “at” with “reach” here.

Incorrect

(c) “Reach” (Verb) = to arrive at. It is not proper to use “at” with “reach” here.
Question 484 of 2153

484. Question
Q. Although Niratyay is very intelligent and sincere (a)/ to his dealing he (b)/ often tells lies. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Although Niratyay is very intelligent and sincere
- to his dealing he
- often tells lies.
- No error.
Correct

(b) “In” will replace “to.” Hence, “in his dealings” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) “In” will replace “to.” Hence, “in his dealings” is the right usage.
Question 485 of 2153

485. Question
Q. The other day my sister told me (a)/ that she will be moving (b)/ to her new apartment very soon. (c)/ No error (d)
- The other day my sister told me
- that she will be moving
- to her new apartment very soon.
- No error
Correct

(b) The reporting verb of the sentence is in the past tense. Hence, reported speech will also be in the past tense. “That she would be moving” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) The reporting verb of the sentence is in the past tense. Hence, reported speech will also be in the past tense. “That she would be moving” is the right usage.
Question 486 of 2153

486. Question
Q. Tony is giving me a lift. (a)/ He’s coming to (b)/ call for me at ten. (c)/ No error (d)
- Tony is giving me a lift.
- He’s coming to
- call for me at ten.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Call for somebody” (Phr. V.) = to collect somebody in order to go somewhere else. Here, Future Simple i.e., “He will come to / He will be coming to” is the right usage.

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(b) “Call for somebody” (Phr. V.) = to collect somebody in order to go somewhere else. Here, Future Simple i.e., “He will come to / He will be coming to” is the right usage.
Question 487 of 2153

487. Question
Q. The new lecturer (a)/ seems to be very popular with (b)/ most of the class. (c)/ No error (d)
- The new lecturer
- seems to be very popular with
- most of the class.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 488 of 2153

488. Question
Q. Raj surprised everyone (a)/ when he created an unbreakable record (b)/ of one and a half centuries. (c)/ No error (d)
- Raj surprised everyone
- when he created an unbreakable record
- of one and a half centuries.
- No error
Correct

(c) Here, “of one century and a half” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) Here, “of one century and a half” is the right usage.
Question 489 of 2153

489. Question
Q. Do not write him of (a)/ as I feel he still has the fire (b)/ smouldering in him. (c)/ No error (d)
- Do not write him of
- as I feel he still has the fire
- smouldering in him.
- No error
Correct

(a) “Write somebody/something off” = to decide that somebody/something is a failure or not worth paying any attention to; dismiss. Here, “write him off” is the right usage.

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(a) “Write somebody/something off” = to decide that somebody/something is a failure or not worth paying any attention to; dismiss. Here, “write him off” is the right usage.
Question 490 of 2153

490. Question
Q. The poor man saves the money (a)/ but then he began to worry (b)/ that thieves might take it away. (c)/ No error (d)
- The poor man saves the money
- but then he began to worry
- that thieves might take it away.
- No error
Correct

(a) The sentence shows past time. Hence, “Past Simple” i.e., “The poor man saved the money” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(a) The sentence shows past time. Hence, “Past Simple” i.e., “The poor man saved the money” is the right usage.
Question 491 of 2153

491. Question
Q. He adviced me (a)/ to join (b)/ the computer course later in the year. (c)/ No error (d)
- He adviced me
- to join
- the computer course later in the year.
- No error
Correct

(a) Here, “He advised” (Verb) me is the right usage. “Advice” (Noun) = an opinion or suggestion. “Advise” (Verb) = to give a suggestion.

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(a) Here, “He advised” (Verb) me is the right usage. “Advice” (Noun) = an opinion or suggestion. “Advise” (Verb) = to give a suggestion.
Question 492 of 2153

492. Question
Q. Some of our latest canon (a)/ that have come out of the production (b)/ line have a very long range. (c)/ No error (d)
- Some of our latest canon
- that have come out of the production
- line have a very long range.
- No error
Correct

(a) Here, “some of our latest canons” (Plural) is the right usage. “Some of” is followed by a plural noun/pronoun.

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(a) Here, “some of our latest canons” (Plural) is the right usage. “Some of” is followed by a plural noun/pronoun.
Question 493 of 2153

493. Question
Q. He couldn’t but help (a)/ shed tears at the plight of the villagers (b)/rendered homeless by a devastating cyclone. (c)/ No error (d)
- He couldn’t but help
- shed tears at the plight of the villagers
- rendered homeless by a devastating cyclone.
- No error
Correct

(a) Here, “He couldn’t help but” is the right usage. “But” shows contrast.

Incorrect

(a) Here, “He couldn’t help but” is the right usage. “But” shows contrast.
Question 494 of 2153

494. Question
Q. Most of the members at the meeting felt (a)/ that the group appointed to investigate the case (b)/ were not competent to do the job efficiently. (c)/ No error (d)
- Most of the members at the meeting felt
- that the group appointed to investigate the case
- were not competent to do the job efficiently.
- No error
Correct

(c) Here, the group is a singular subject. Hence, singular verb i.e., “was not competent to do the job efficiently” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) Here, the group is a singular subject. Hence, singular verb i.e., “was not competent to do the job efficiently” is the right usage.
Question 495 of 2153

495. Question
Q. The museum’s revolving doors (a)/ stopped the crooks (b)/ as they jam half way round. (c)/ No error (d)
- The museum’s revolving doors
- stopped the crooks
- as they jam half way round.
- No error
Correct

(c) The sentence shows past time. Hence, “Past Simple” i.e., “as they jammed halfway round” should be used here.

Incorrect

(c) The sentence shows past time. Hence, “Past Simple” i.e., “as they jammed halfway round” should be used here.
Question 496 of 2153

496. Question
Q. It was only when they met that (a)/ they found he has a childish simplicity (b)/ in him. (c)/ No error (d)
- It was only when they met that
- they found he has a childish simplicity
- in him.
- No error
Correct

(b) The sentence is in past tense, and “childlike” is the right usage. “Childlike” (Adj.) = having the qualities that children usually have. “Childish” (Adj.) = typical of a child; immature. Hence, “they found he had a childlike simplicity” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) The sentence is in past tense, and “childlike” is the right usage. “Childlike” (Adj.) = having the qualities that children usually have. “Childish” (Adj.) = typical of a child; immature. Hence, “they found he had a childlike simplicity” is the right usage.
Question 497 of 2153

497. Question
Q. I now realise that public speaking (a)/ requires as much courage (b)/ and confidence as to dance. (c)/ No error (d)
- I now realise that public speaking
- requires as much courage
- and confidence as to dance.
- No error
Correct

(c) Here, “Gerund” i.e., “and confidence as dancing” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(c) Here, “Gerund” i.e., “and confidence as dancing” is the right usage.
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498. Question
Q. The children which are assembled (a)/ in the hall are the ones (b)/ chosen for the field trip. (c)/ No error (d)
- The children which are assembled
- in the hall are the ones
- chosen for the field trip.
- No error
Correct

(a) For persons, “who/that” should be used as a relative pronoun. Hence, “The children who/that are assembled” is the right usage.

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(a) For persons, “who/that” should be used as a relative pronoun. Hence, “The children who/that are assembled” is the right usage.
Question 499 of 2153

499. Question
Q. It is to certify that he has won (a)/ the essay writing competition organised (b)/ by the Department of Arts and Culture. (c)/ No error (d)
- It is to certify that he has won
- the essay writing competition organised
- by the Department of Arts and Culture.
- No error
Correct

(a) Here, “It is to announce/declare that he has won” is the right usage. “Certify” (V.) = to state officially in writing that something is true.

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(a) Here, “It is to announce/declare that he has won” is the right usage. “Certify” (V.) = to state officially in writing that something is true.
Question 500 of 2153

500. Question
Q. He had no (a)/ accuse for attacking (b)/ that old man. (c)/ No error (d)
- He had no
- accuse for attacking
- that old man.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Accuse” (Verb) = to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something. “Excuse” (Noun) = a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behavior. Hence, “excuse” (Noun) for attacking should be used here.

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(b) “Accuse” (Verb) = to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something. “Excuse” (Noun) = a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behavior. Hence, “excuse” (Noun) for attacking should be used here.
Question 501 of 2153

501. Question
Q. Give your answers (a)/ in your own words (b)/ as far as practical. (c)/ No error (d)
- Give your answers
- in your own words
- as far as practical.
- No error
Correct

(c) Here, “as far as practicable” is the right usage. “Practicable” (Adjective) = feasible; workable, likely to be successful.

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(c) Here, “as far as practicable” is the right usage. “Practicable” (Adjective) = feasible; workable, likely to be successful.
Question 502 of 2153

502. Question
Q. Tired I was I had to (a)/ keep on working till (b)/ the wee hours of the morning. (c)/ No error (d)
- Tired I was I had to
- keep on working till
- the wee hours of the morning.
- No error
Correct

(a) Here, “Though I was tired, I had to” is the right usage. “Though” (Conj.) = despite the fact.

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(a) Here, “Though I was tired, I had to” is the right usage. “Though” (Conj.) = despite the fact.
Question 503 of 2153

503. Question
Q. The suggestion given by him (a)/ is as bad, if not worst (b)/ than the one suggested by you. (c)/ No error (d)
- The suggestion given by him
- is as bad, if not worst
- than the one suggested by you.
- No error
Correct

(b) Here, “Comparative Degree” i.e., “is as bad as, if not worse” is the right usage. Comparative of “bad” is “worse.”

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(b) Here, “Comparative Degree” i.e., “is as bad as, if not worse” is the right usage. Comparative of “bad” is “worse.”
Question 504 of 2153

504. Question
Q. Hearing these strange noise above, the thought at once occurred to me that thieves had entered the house.
- No error
- the thought at once occurred to me
- that thieves had entered the house
- Hearing these strange noises above
Correct

(d) “Hear” (V.) = static verb (verb of perception), not used in the progressive tenses. Hence, “listening (to) the strange noise” is the right usage.

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(d) “Hear” (V.) = static verb (verb of perception), not used in the progressive tenses. Hence, “listening (to) the strange noise” is the right usage.
Question 505 of 2153

505. Question
Q. The lions kill the animals and eat his meat.
- The lions
- and eat his meat
- kill the animals
- No error
Correct

(b) Here, the object is plural. Hence, “and eat their (plural) meat” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) Here, the object is plural. Hence, “and eat their (plural) meat” is the right usage.
Question 506 of 2153

506. Question
Q. The team was now in the field and about to take their place.
- No error
- The team was
- about to take their
- now in the field and place
Correct

(c) Here, “about to take its place” is the right usage. The team is a singular subject, which will take singular possessive pronoun. Hence, “its” will replace “their.”

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(c) Here, “about to take its place” is the right usage. The team is a singular subject, which will take singular possessive pronoun. Hence, “its” will replace “their.”
Question 507 of 2153

507. Question
Q. Our beloved Prime Minister is known to the prominent figures all over the world.
- the prominent figures all over the world
- is known to
- Our beloved Prime Minister
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 508 of 2153

508. Question
Q. Professor Lal teaches both history as well as literature each semester.
- Professor Lal teaches
- No error
- each semester.
- both history as well as literature
Correct

(d) Here, “both history and literature” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(d) Here, “both history and literature” is the right usage.
Question 509 of 2153

509. Question
Q. The media play a vital role in popularising a brand.
- The media play
- in popularising a brand.
- No error
- a vital role
Correct

(a) Here, “The media plays” (Singular) is the right usage.

Incorrect

(a) Here, “The media plays” (Singular) is the right usage.
Question 510 of 2153

510. Question
Q. This is the second communication we have sent and we are much surprised at receiving no answer.
- This is the second communication we have sent
- at receiving no answer.
- and we are much surprised
- No error
Correct

(a) As the sense suggests, “This is the second communication we are sending” is the right usage.

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(a) As the sense suggests, “This is the second communication we are sending” is the right usage.
Question 511 of 2153

511. Question
Q. She is wealthy and can afford all the pleasures of life.
- and can afford
- all the pleasures of life.
- No error
- She is wealthy
Correct

(c) No error.

Incorrect

(c) No error.
Question 512 of 2153

512. Question
Q. Everyone of us should realise that any act of negligence will cause a great harm to our country’s security.
- No error
- Everyone of us should realise that
- any act of negligence will cause
- a great harm to our country’s security.
Correct

(a) No error.

Incorrect

(a) No error.
Question 513 of 2153

513. Question
Q. I really do regret not to learn to play the violin when I had so many opportunties to learn and practise in school.
- No error
- I really do regret not to learn to play the violin
- when I had so many opportunities
- to learn and practise in school.
Correct

(b) Here, “I really regret not to learn how to play the violin” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) Here, “I really regret not to learn how to play the violin” is the right usage.
Question 514 of 2153

514. Question
Q. The government granted relief payments of Rs. 5,000 each to those who injured in the fire accident.
- No error
- The government granted
- Relief payments of Rs. 5,000 each
- To those who injured in the fire accident.
Correct

(d) If two events relate to the past, the event that happens earlier should be expressed in past perfect. Hence, “to those who had got injured / to those who were injured” is the right usage.

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(d) If two events relate to the past, the event that happens earlier should be expressed in past perfect. Hence, “to those who had got injured / to those who were injured” is the right usage.
Question 515 of 2153

515. Question
Q. You are required to give an explanation for your conduct within two days of the receipt of this letter.
- No error
- for your conduct
- within two days of the receipt of this letter.
- You are required to give an explanation
Correct

(a) No error.

Incorrect

(a) No error.
Question 516 of 2153

516. Question
Q. The ruins of the spillway are a vital clue to the epic struggle that unfold as generations of Khmer engineers coped with a water system that grew complex and unruly.
- coped with a water system that grew complex and unruly.
- to the epic struggle that unfold as generations of Khmer engineers
- The ruins of the spillway are a vital clue
- No error
Correct

(b) Here, “to the epic struggle that unfolds …. as generations of Khmer engineers” is the right usage.

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(b) Here, “to the epic struggle that unfolds …. as generations of Khmer engineers” is the right usage.
Question 517 of 2153

517. Question
Q. The sum and substance of this poem is as follows.
- of this poem
- No error
- The sum and substance
- is as follows
Correct

(b) No error.

Incorrect

(b) No error.
Question 518 of 2153

518. Question
Q. I watched how the pianoist used her left hand.
- I watched how
- the pianoist
- No error
- used her left hand
Correct

(b) “Pianist” (N.) = a person who plays the piano. The correct spelling is “pianist.”

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(b) “Pianist” (N.) = a person who plays the piano. The correct spelling is “pianist.”
Question 519 of 2153

519. Question
Q. Who do you think I met ?
- Who
- No error
- do you think
- I met?
Correct

(a) “Whom” is used instead of “who” as the object of a verb or preposition. Hence, “whom” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(a) “Whom” is used instead of “who” as the object of a verb or preposition. Hence, “whom” is the right usage.
Question 520 of 2153

520. Question
Q. He can be a basketball player since he is tall like a mule.
- He can be
- he is tall like a mule
- No error
- a basketball player since
Correct

(b) Here, “he is as tall as an oak tree / giraffe / steeple” is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) Here, “he is as tall as an oak tree / giraffe / steeple” is the right usage.
Question 521 of 2153

521. Question
Q. Mothers keep on to encouraging their children to study.
- Mothers keep on
- to encouraging their children
- to study.
- No error
Correct

(b) Keep on doing something = continue doing something. It is superfluous to use the preposition ‘to.’ Correct usage: Keep on interrupting me.

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(b) Keep on doing something = continue doing something. It is superfluous to use the preposition ‘to.’ Correct usage: Keep on interrupting me.
Question 522 of 2153

522. Question
Q. A bird in the tree is worth two in the bush.
- A bird in the tree
- two in the bush.
- No error
- is worth
Correct

(a) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush (Idiom) means it is better to keep what you have than risk losing it for something more uncertain. Correct usage: A bird in the hand.

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(a) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush (Idiom) means it is better to keep what you have than risk losing it for something more uncertain. Correct usage: A bird in the hand.
Question 523 of 2153

523. Question
Q. We have finished our work three hours ago and have been waiting for you since then.
- three hours ago and have been waiting
- We have finished our work
- for you since then
- No error
Correct

(b) The sentence shows a past action, so Past Perfect tense is needed. Correct usage: We had finished our work.

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(b) The sentence shows a past action, so Past Perfect tense is needed. Correct usage: We had finished our work.
Question 524 of 2153

524. Question
Q. The Russian ambassador’s whereabouts is not known to anyone.
- No error
- The Russian ambassador’s
- not known to anyone
- where abouts is
Correct

(a) No error.

Incorrect

(a) No error.
Question 525 of 2153

525. Question
Q. A study is going underway to determine the exact concentration of lead in the water supply.
- to determine the exact concentration
- No error
- of lead in the water supply
- A study is going underway
Correct

(d) A study is underway is the correct usage. The word ‘going’ is unnecessary. Correct usage: A study is underway.

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(d) A study is underway is the correct usage. The word ‘going’ is unnecessary. Correct usage: A study is underway.
Question 526 of 2153

526. Question
Q. His new job necessitated his getting up at six.
- No error
- His new job
- getting up at six
- necessitated his
Correct

(a) No error.

Incorrect

(a) No error.
Question 527 of 2153

527. Question
Q. This is Johns book on the table.
- No error
- John’s book
- on the table
- This is
Correct

(b) John’s book (Apostrophe’s) is correct for showing possession. Correct usage: John’s book.

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(b) John’s book (Apostrophe’s) is correct for showing possession. Correct usage: John’s book.
Question 528 of 2153

528. Question
Q. Mohan wishes (a)/ he will be (b)/ richer. (c)/ No error (d)
- Mohan wishes
- he will be
- richer.
- No error
Correct

(b) May/might is used for expressing wishes or hopes. Correct usage: He may (might) be.

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(b) May/might is used for expressing wishes or hopes. Correct usage: He may (might) be.
Question 529 of 2153

529. Question
Q. An ancients considered that knowledge had its limits.
- had its limits
- No error
- that knowledge
- An ancients considered
Correct

(d) The term The ancients refers to people who lived in ancient times. Correct usage: The ancients believed.

Incorrect

(d) The term The ancients refers to people who lived in ancient times. Correct usage: The ancients believed.
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530. Question
Q. Despite the speed in which he was driving he couldn’t reach on time.
- Despite the speed
- No error
- in which he was driving
- he couldn’t reach on time
Correct

(c) Preposition error. Correct usage: At which he was driving.

Incorrect

(c) Preposition error. Correct usage: At which he was driving.
Question 531 of 2153

531. Question
Q. This is the girl whose brother is a doctor.
- is a doctor
- This is the girl
- No error
- whose brother
Correct

(c) No error.

Incorrect

(c) No error.
Question 532 of 2153

532. Question
Q. The children are driving me to distraction today.
- No error
- distraction today
- The children are
- driving me to
Correct

(a) No error. “To distraction” means so much that one becomes upset, unable to think clearly.

Incorrect

(a) No error. “To distraction” means so much that one becomes upset, unable to think clearly.
Question 533 of 2153

533. Question
Q. Thoughts about the slaughtered children is uppermost on my mind.
- is uppermost on my mind
- slaughtered children
- Thoughts about the
- No error
Correct

(a) The plural subject thoughts agrees with the plural verb are. Correct usage: Are uppermost in my mind.

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(a) The plural subject thoughts agrees with the plural verb are. Correct usage: Are uppermost in my mind.
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534. Question
Q. The luxuries of the riches are maintained by depriving the poor of their dues.
- The luxuries of the riches
- the poor of their dues
- are maintained by depriving
- No error
Correct

(a) The rich refers to people who have a lot of money. Correct usage: The luxuries of the rich.

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(a) The rich refers to people who have a lot of money. Correct usage: The luxuries of the rich.
Question 535 of 2153

535. Question
Q. They brought to themself this disaster.
- No error
- to themself
- this disaster
- They brought
Correct

(b) Correct usage is to themselves because the subject is plural, and the reflexive pronoun must match. Correct usage: To themselves.

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(b) Correct usage is to themselves because the subject is plural, and the reflexive pronoun must match. Correct usage: To themselves.
Question 536 of 2153

536. Question
Q. Everybody wants to enjoy habitual peace in mind.
- peace in mind
- No error
- Everybody wants to
- enjoy habitual
Correct

(a) Preposition error. Correct usage: Peace of mind.

Incorrect

(a) Preposition error. Correct usage: Peace of mind.
Question 537 of 2153

537. Question
Q. Orwell is one of those authors who do his best to irritate the reader.
- Orwell is one of those
- No error
- who do his best
- to irritate the reader
Correct

(c) Who do his best should be replaced by who do their best because authors is plural. Correct usage: Who do their best.

Incorrect

(c) Who do his best should be replaced by who do their best because authors is plural. Correct usage: Who do their best.
Question 538 of 2153

538. Question
Q. He was conferred to his bed by illness.
- by illness
- to his bed
- No error
- He was conferred
Correct

(d) Confine means to restrict or keep within a space. Correct usage: He was confined to bed.

Incorrect

(d) Confine means to restrict or keep within a space. Correct usage: He was confined to bed.
Question 539 of 2153

539. Question
Q. The full moon appearing in the sky and its silvery light spread across.
- The full moon appearing
- silvery light spread across
- No error
- in the sky and its
Correct

(a) The sentence is in past tense, so the Simple Past should be used. Correct usage: The full moon appeared.

Incorrect

(a) The sentence is in past tense, so the Simple Past should be used. Correct usage: The full moon appeared.
Question 540 of 2153

540. Question
Q. It began to rain as soon as we stepped out of the house.
- out of the house
- as soon as we stepped
- No error
- It began to rain
Correct

(c) No error.

Incorrect

(c) No error.
Question 541 of 2153

541. Question
Q. It is not good to breed over past failure.
- to breed over
- It is not good
- No error
- past failure
Correct

(a) Brood means to worry over something. Correct usage: To brood over.

Incorrect

(a) Brood means to worry over something. Correct usage: To brood over.
Question 542 of 2153

542. Question
Q. Things in Nature die a temporary deaths only to appear again.
- only to appear again
- die a temporary death
- Things in Nature
- No error
Correct

(b) Die a temporary death should be singular. Correct usage: Die a temporary death.

Incorrect

(b) Die a temporary death should be singular. Correct usage: Die a temporary death.
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543. Question
Q. The Ph. D. degree was confide on him in the convocation.
- The Ph.D. degree
- him in the convocation
- was confide on
- No error
Correct

(c) Confere means to give an award. Correct usage: Was conferred.

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(c) Confere means to give an award. Correct usage: Was conferred.
Question 544 of 2153

544. Question
Q. After he was caught cheating he was disqualified to appear at the examination.
- After he was caught cheating
- he was disqualified
- to appear at the examination
- No error
Correct

(c) The gerund form is needed here after disqualify. Correct usage: From appearing at the examination.

Incorrect

(c) The gerund form is needed here after disqualify. Correct usage: From appearing at the examination.
Question 545 of 2153

545. Question
Q. She stopped singing as soon as the telephone rings from across the hall.
- She stopped singing
- as soon as the telephone
- rings from across the hall
- No error
Correct

(c) Both events occur in the past, so Simple Past should be used. Correct usage: Rang from across the hall.

Incorrect

(c) Both events occur in the past, so Simple Past should be used. Correct usage: Rang from across the hall.
Question 546 of 2153

546. Question
Q. The old curtains were torn and they flapped in the light breeze.
- The old curtains were torn
- and they flapped
- in the light breeze
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 547 of 2153

547. Question
Q. I do not know who you consider to be the best dancer.
- I do not know
- who you consider
- to be the best dancer
- No error
Correct

(c) “The best dancer” is correct. Use of to be is unnecessary. Correct usage: The best dancer.

Incorrect

(c) “The best dancer” is correct. Use of to be is unnecessary. Correct usage: The best dancer.
Question 548 of 2153

548. Question
Q. So hoarse he was that he could not make the speech.
- So hoarse he was
- that he could not make
- the speech
- No error
Correct

(a) The order of words is incorrect. Correct usage: He was so hoarse.

Incorrect

(a) The order of words is incorrect. Correct usage: He was so hoarse.
Question 549 of 2153

549. Question
Q. The kitchen need painting badly and I must get it done.
- need painting badly
- The kitchen
- No error
- and I must get it done
Correct

(a) There is a split infinitive error. Correct usage: Badly needs painting.

Incorrect

(a) There is a split infinitive error. Correct usage: Badly needs painting.
Question 550 of 2153

550. Question
Q. If I will play my best I can win any day against anybody.
- against anybody
- I can win any day
- No error
- If I will play my best
Correct

(d) In conditional clauses, the Present Simple is used. Correct usage: If I play my best.

Incorrect

(d) In conditional clauses, the Present Simple is used. Correct usage: If I play my best.
Question 551 of 2153

551. Question
Q. He finds fault at everything I do.
- No error
- at everything
- I do
- He finds fault
Correct

(b) It is a preposition error. The correct phrase is find fault with somebody/something, meaning to criticize. Hence, with everything or in everything is the right usage.

Incorrect

(b) It is a preposition error. The correct phrase is find fault with somebody/something, meaning to criticize. Hence, with everything or in everything is the right usage.
Question 552 of 2153

552. Question
Q. An idea was worth nothing if it has no champion.
- No error
- if it has no champion
- An idea
- is worth nothing
Correct

(d) Present tense is required for a general statement. Correct usage: is worth nothing.

Incorrect

(d) Present tense is required for a general statement. Correct usage: is worth nothing.
Question 553 of 2153

553. Question
Q. The camp beside ours has been built in 1966 by John’s brother.
- No error
- by John’s brother
- The camp beside ours
- was built in 1966
Correct

(d) Past tense is required since the sentence refers to something from the past. Correct usage: was built in 1966.

Incorrect

(d) Past tense is required since the sentence refers to something from the past. Correct usage: was built in 1966.
Question 554 of 2153

554. Question
Q. There be a long queue for entry into the exhibition ground.
- for entry into
- No error
- There be a long queue
- the exhibition ground.
Correct

(c) Is/was is missing. These linking verbs are followed by a noun. Correct usage: There is/was a long queue.

Incorrect

(c) Is/was is missing. These linking verbs are followed by a noun. Correct usage: There is/was a long queue.
Question 555 of 2153

555. Question
Q. Until you are in the habit of putting off things you cannot ensure yourself of a good future.
- No error
- the habit of putting off things
- you cannot ensure yourself of a good future.
- Until you are in
Correct

(c) Put off means to postpone or delay, and the preposition of is unnecessary here. Correct usage: You cannot ensure yourself a good future.

Incorrect

(c) Put off means to postpone or delay, and the preposition of is unnecessary here. Correct usage: You cannot ensure yourself a good future.
Question 556 of 2153

556. Question
Q. Let us vie to one another in doing good.
- to one another
- Let us vie
- in doing good.
- No error
Correct

(a) Preposition error with vie. Vie agrees with with for competing with somebody. Correct usage: vie with each other/one another.

Incorrect

(a) Preposition error with vie. Vie agrees with with for competing with somebody. Correct usage: vie with each other/one another.
Question 557 of 2153

557. Question
Q. The article suggests that when a person is under unusual stress you should be especially careful to eat a well-balanced diet.
- The article suggests that when a person is under unusual stress
- you should be especially careful
- to eat a well-balanced diet.
- No error
Correct

(b) The sentence should be in the third person for formality. Correct usage: He/she should be especially careful.

Incorrect

(b) The sentence should be in the third person for formality. Correct usage: He/she should be especially careful.
Question 558 of 2153

558. Question
Q. The results of the survey were fairly disappointing.
- of the survey were
- The results
- fairly disappointing.
- No error
Correct

(c) Fairly means honestly or reasonably. Hence, it’s more accurate to say very disappointing. Correct usage: Very disappointing.

Incorrect

(c) Fairly means honestly or reasonably. Hence, it’s more accurate to say very disappointing. Correct usage: Very disappointing.
Question 559 of 2153

559. Question
Q. Some members of the committee were opposed to use the club members’ money to redecorate the meeting hall.
- the club members’ money to redecorate the meeting hall.
- No error
- Some members of the committee
- were opposed to use
Correct

(d) Opposed to is a correct phrase for disagreeing with. Gerund form is required. Correct usage: Were opposed to using.

Incorrect

(d) Opposed to is a correct phrase for disagreeing with. Gerund form is required. Correct usage: Were opposed to using.
Question 560 of 2153

560. Question
Q. We received much help from the neighbours.
- We received
- much help
- No error
- from the neighbours.
Correct

(b) A lot of or lots of is used with both countable and uncountable nouns. Hence, a lot of help is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(b) A lot of or lots of is used with both countable and uncountable nouns. Hence, a lot of help is the correct usage.
Question 561 of 2153

561. Question
Q. He looked upon me eye to eye for a few moments before he spoke.
- before he spoke.
- No error
- eye to eye for a few moments
- He looked upon me
Correct

(d) Look upon means to regard in a certain way. Look at is used when referring to physical vision. Correct usage: He looked at me.

Incorrect

(d) Look upon means to regard in a certain way. Look at is used when referring to physical vision. Correct usage: He looked at me.
Question 562 of 2153

562. Question
Q. I was convinced that the only thing I wanted to do ever, is to write novels.
- I was convinced that
- No error
- the only thing I wanted to do
- ever, is to write novels.
Correct

(d) Since the reporting verb is in the past tense, the structure should be in the past as well. Correct usage: Was to write novels.

Incorrect

(d) Since the reporting verb is in the past tense, the structure should be in the past as well. Correct usage: Was to write novels.
Question 563 of 2153

563. Question
Q. This book is different than that.
- is different
- This book
- No error
- than that
Correct

(d) Preposition error: the correct phrase is different from. Different from is used when comparing items. Correct usage: Different from.

Incorrect

(d) Preposition error: the correct phrase is different from. Different from is used when comparing items. Correct usage: Different from.
Question 564 of 2153

564. Question
Q. Riches are uncertain things, and the fame that power give or is won by foul means is as shortlived as the dewdrop.
- is as shortlived as the dewdrop.
- that power give or is won by foul means
- Riches are uncertain things, and the fame
- No error
Correct

(b) Power is singular, so use the singular verb form. Correct usage: That power is won by foul means.

Incorrect

(b) Power is singular, so use the singular verb form. Correct usage: That power is won by foul means.
Question 565 of 2153

565. Question
Q. The doctor asked his patient to regularly take his medicine.
- asked his patient
- to regularly take his medicine.
- No error
- The doctor
Correct

(b) This is a split infinitive error. Split infinitives occur when an adverb is inserted between to and the verb. Correct usage: To take the medicine regularly.

Incorrect

(b) This is a split infinitive error. Split infinitives occur when an adverb is inserted between to and the verb. Correct usage: To take the medicine regularly.
Question 566 of 2153

566. Question
Q. Did you hear many news about the political situation while you were in that country ?
- about the political situation while you were in that country ?
- many news
- Did you hear
- No error
Correct

(b) News is uncountable, so use any instead of many. Correct usage: Any news.

Incorrect

(b) News is uncountable, so use any instead of many. Correct usage: Any news.
Question 567 of 2153

567. Question
Q. I meant to repair the radio but hadn’t time to do it today.
- No error
- to do it today.
- I meant to repair the radio
- but hadn’t time
Correct

(d) The correct phrasing here is to use the simple present tense. Correct usage: But I have no time.

Incorrect

(d) The correct phrasing here is to use the simple present tense. Correct usage: But I have no time.
Question 568 of 2153

568. Question
Q. The heavy-weight fighter was knocking out in one punch.
- The heavy-weight fighter
- in one punch.
- was knocking out
- No error
Correct

(c) In the passive voice, the past participle is used. Correct usage: Was knocked out.

Incorrect

(c) In the passive voice, the past participle is used. Correct usage: Was knocked out.
Question 569 of 2153

569. Question
Q. Thanks to an insight and persistence of the local doctor, hundreds of victims have been able to resume normal life.
- No error
- and persistence of the local doctor,
- hundreds of victims have been able to resume normal life.
- Thanks to an insight
Correct

(d) Insight is an abstract noun, and it’s used with the before it. Correct usage: Thanks to the insight.

Incorrect

(d) Insight is an abstract noun, and it’s used with the before it. Correct usage: Thanks to the insight.
Question 570 of 2153

570. Question
Q. In twenty wrecks five lives were fortunately lost.
- In twenty wrecks
- five lives were
- No error
- fortunately lost.
Correct

(d) Death or loss of life is unfortunate, not fortunate. Correct sentence formation: Fortunately, in twenty wrecks only five lives were lost or It is unfortunate that in twenty wrecks five lives were lost.

Incorrect

(d) Death or loss of life is unfortunate, not fortunate. Correct sentence formation: Fortunately, in twenty wrecks only five lives were lost or It is unfortunate that in twenty wrecks five lives were lost.
Question 571 of 2153

571. Question
Q. Do you think you could lend me good pair of gloves to wear to the wedding ?
- Do you think you could lend me
- to wear to the wedding ?
- good pair of gloves
- No error
Correct

(c) The indefinite article a is required before good pair of gloves. Correct usage: A good pair of gloves.

Incorrect

(c) The indefinite article a is required before good pair of gloves. Correct usage: A good pair of gloves.
Question 572 of 2153

572. Question
Q. When the workers threatened to go on a strike, the mill owner declared a lay off on his mill.
- declared a lay off on his mill.
- When the workers threatened to
- go on a strike, the mill owner
- No error
Correct

(c) On strike is the correct phrase. Correct usage: On strike.

Incorrect

(c) On strike is the correct phrase. Correct usage: On strike.
Question 573 of 2153

573. Question
Q. Iodine deficiency is an easy and inexpensive nutrient disorder to prevent.
- Iodine deficiency
- is an easy and inexpensive
- nutrient disorder to prevent
- No error
Correct

(c) Passive voice error. The correct phrasing is to be prevented. Correct usage: Nutrient disorder to be prevented.

Incorrect

(c) Passive voice error. The correct phrasing is to be prevented. Correct usage: Nutrient disorder to be prevented.
Question 574 of 2153

574. Question
Q. Whoever assumes his statement true is foolish
- his statement true
- No error
- Whoever assumes
- is foolish
Correct

(d) Fool is a noun, and foolish is an adjective. Hence, the correct phrase is a fool. Correct usage: Is a fool.

Incorrect

(d) Fool is a noun, and foolish is an adjective. Hence, the correct phrase is a fool. Correct usage: Is a fool.
Question 575 of 2153

575. Question
Q. The people gathered at the funeral to pay respect.
- No error
- The people gathered
- at the funeral
- to pay respect.
Correct

(d) People refers to persons in general, while the people refers to the ordinary people of a country. Correct usage: To pay homage.

Incorrect

(d) People refers to persons in general, while the people refers to the ordinary people of a country. Correct usage: To pay homage.
Question 576 of 2153

576. Question
Q. My wife, having finish her work (a)/ rushed to meet me (b)/ at the event. (c)/ No error. (d)
- My wife, having finish her work
- rushed to meet me
- at the event.
- No error
Correct

(a) After having, the past participle (V3) is used. Correct usage: My wife having finished her work.

Incorrect

(a) After having, the past participle (V3) is used. Correct usage: My wife having finished her work.
Question 577 of 2153

577. Question
Q. I am not familiar with (a)/ all the important places in this town (b)/ although I had been living here for two years. (c)/ No error (d)
- I am not familiar with
- all the important places in this town
- although I had been living here for two years.
- No error
Correct

(c) Since the work started in the past and continues, use the present perfect continuous. Correct usage: I have been living here for two years.

Incorrect

(c) Since the work started in the past and continues, use the present perfect continuous. Correct usage: I have been living here for two years.
Question 578 of 2153

578. Question
Q. Make what you write (a)/ and say more (b)/ absorbed and engrossing. (c)/ No error (d)
- Make what you write
- and say more
- absorbed and engrossing.
- No error
Correct

(c) Absorbing and engrossing both mean interesting. Correct usage: Absorbing and engrossing.

Incorrect

(c) Absorbing and engrossing both mean interesting. Correct usage: Absorbing and engrossing.
Question 579 of 2153

579. Question
Q. They came here in (a)/ the evening and begin making (b)/ further arrangements. (c)/ No error (d)
- They came here in
- the evening and begin making
- further arrangements.
- No error
Correct

(b) The first clause is in the past simple, so the second should follow the same tense. Correct usage: Began making.

Incorrect

(b) The first clause is in the past simple, so the second should follow the same tense. Correct usage: Began making.
Question 580 of 2153

580. Question
Q. She made the child to study hard.
- study hard
- No error
- She made
- the child
Correct

(a) The causative verb made is used with an infinitive without to. Correct usage: Study hard.

Incorrect

(a) The causative verb made is used with an infinitive without to. Correct usage: Study hard.
Question 581 of 2153

581. Question
Q. The promise was broken by him.
- was broken
- by him
- The promise
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 582 of 2153

582. Question
Q. Rakesh founds the newspaper very dull.
- very dull
- Rakesh founds
- No error
- the newspaper
Correct

(b) Found is the past form, and founded is the past participle. Correct usage: Rakesh found.

Incorrect

(b) Found is the past form, and founded is the past participle. Correct usage: Rakesh found.
Question 583 of 2153

583. Question
Q. The door should be keep closed.
- keep closed
- No error
- should be
- The door
Correct

(a) Passive voice requires should/would + be + V3. Correct usage: Kept closed.

Incorrect

(a) Passive voice requires should/would + be + V3. Correct usage: Kept closed.
Question 584 of 2153

584. Question
Q. Scientist now hope that cloning can successfully be conducted in human beings in the near future.
- No error
- can successfully be con ducted in
- human beings in the near future
- Scientist now hope that cloning
Correct

(d) Believe is a verb, and in this context, it agrees with a plural subject. Correct usage: Scientists now believe.

Incorrect

(d) Believe is a verb, and in this context, it agrees with a plural subject. Correct usage: Scientists now believe.
Question 585 of 2153

585. Question
Q. They had to put of the garden party because of the heavy rain.
- They had to
- put of the garden party
- No error
- because of the heavy rain.
Correct

(b) Put off means postpone. Correct usage: Put off the garden party.

Incorrect

(b) Put off means postpone. Correct usage: Put off the garden party.
Question 586 of 2153

586. Question
Q. What delicious flavour these mangoes have !
- have!
- No error
- flavour these mangoes
- What delicious
Correct

(d) The correct phrase is What a delicious.

Incorrect

(d) The correct phrase is What a delicious.
Question 587 of 2153

587. Question
Q. We, in India can look forward to a comfortable and settle life in the twenty-first century.
- to a comfortable and settle
- life in the twenty-first century.
- No error
- We, in India can look forward
Correct

(a) To a comfortable and settled is correct when referring to someone’s living condition. Correct usage: To a comfortable and settled.

Incorrect

(a) To a comfortable and settled is correct when referring to someone’s living condition. Correct usage: To a comfortable and settled.
Question 588 of 2153

588. Question
Q. It is painful to saw that some youngsters are killing time without doing anything useful.
- some youngsters are
- killing time without doing anything useful.
- No error
- It is painful to saw that
Correct

(d) The infinitive requires to + V1. Correct usage: It is painful to see.

Incorrect

(d) The infinitive requires to + V1. Correct usage: It is painful to see.
Question 589 of 2153

589. Question
Q. A honest person is upright in speech, thought and deed.
- is upright
- in speech, thought and deed.
- No error
- A honest person
Correct

(d) Honest has a vowel sound, so use an. Correct usage: An honest person.

Incorrect

(d) Honest has a vowel sound, so use an. Correct usage: An honest person.
Question 590 of 2153

590. Question
Q. The children left (a)/ the playground (b)/ one after one. (c)/ No error (d)
- The children left
- the playground
- one after one.
- No error
Correct

(c) Correct usage: One by one or one after another.

Incorrect

(c) Correct usage: One by one or one after another.
Question 591 of 2153

591. Question
Q. The fight for liberation (a)/ brings out the best and (b)/ a noblest quality in mankind. (c)/ No error (d)
- The fight for liberation
- brings out the best and
- a noblest quality in mankind.
- No error
Correct

(c) The definite article the is used before a superlative adjective. Correct usage: The noblest quality in mankind.

Incorrect

(c) The definite article the is used before a superlative adjective. Correct usage: The noblest quality in mankind.
Question 592 of 2153

592. Question
Q. The baby was (a)/ clinging with her (b)/ mother in fear. (c)/ No error (d)
- The baby was
- clinging with her
- mother in fear.
- No error
Correct

(b) The correct phrasal verb is cling to. Correct usage: Clinging to her.

Incorrect

(b) The correct phrasal verb is cling to. Correct usage: Clinging to her.
Question 593 of 2153

593. Question
Q. Not much (a)/ people realize (b)/ his sincerity. (c)/ No error (d)
- Not much
- people realize
- his sincerity.
- No error
Correct

(a) Much is used with uncountable nouns, and many is used with countable nouns. Correct usage: Not many.

Incorrect

(a) Much is used with uncountable nouns, and many is used with countable nouns. Correct usage: Not many.
Question 594 of 2153

594. Question
Q. The government (a)/ must provide facilities for the (b)/ upbringing of women. (c)/ No error (d)
- The government
- must provide facilities for the
- upbringing of women.
- No error
Correct

(c) The correct phrase is upbringing of the girl child or protection of women. Correct usage: Upbringing of the girl child.

Incorrect

(c) The correct phrase is upbringing of the girl child or protection of women. Correct usage: Upbringing of the girl child.
Question 595 of 2153

595. Question
Q. Every day we hear about (a)/ senior citizens being robbed (b)/ and even kill in cold blood. (c)/ No error (d)
- Every day we hear about
- senior citizens being robbed
- and even kill in cold blood.
- No error
Correct

(c) Being is followed by the past participle. Correct usage: And even killed in cold blood.

Incorrect

(c) Being is followed by the past participle. Correct usage: And even killed in cold blood.
Question 596 of 2153

596. Question
Q. Ravi Shankar’s performance was given (a)/ a standing ovation by the (b)/ people who has come to hear him. (c)/ No error (d)
- Ravi Shankar’s performance was given
- a standing ovation by the
- people who has come to hear him.
- No error
Correct

(c) The sentence refers to a past action, so use the past perfect tense. Correct usage: People who had come to hear him.

Incorrect

(c) The sentence refers to a past action, so use the past perfect tense. Correct usage: People who had come to hear him.
Question 597 of 2153

597. Question
Q. People are wanting (a)/ to see the home team (b)/ win the game. (c)/ No error (d)
- People are wanting
- to see the home team
- win the game.
- No error
Correct

(a) Want is not typically used in the progressive tense. Correct usage: People want.

Incorrect

(a) Want is not typically used in the progressive tense. Correct usage: People want.
Question 598 of 2153

598. Question
Q. He was elected (a)/as chairman (b)/ of the college. (c)/ No error(d)
- He was elected
- as chairman
- of the college.
- No error
Correct

(b) The phrase elected MP does not require as. Correct usage: He was elected MP for Oxford East.

Incorrect

(b) The phrase elected MP does not require as. Correct usage: He was elected MP for Oxford East.
Question 599 of 2153

599. Question
Q. Candidates present in the examination hall (a)/ should make use (b)/ with such opportunities. (c)/ No error (d)
- Candidates present in the examination hall
- should make use
- with such opportunities.
- No error
Correct

(c) The correct phrase is make use of something. Correct usage: Of such opportunities.

Incorrect

(c) The correct phrase is make use of something. Correct usage: Of such opportunities.
Question 600 of 2153

600. Question
Q. He said that it was the first time (a)/ that such a trick (b)/ is discovered. (c)/ No error (d)
- He said that it was the first time
- that such a trick
- is discovered.
- No error
Correct

(c) Since the reporting verb is in the past tense, the verb should also be in past tense. Correct usage: Was discovered.

Incorrect

(c) Since the reporting verb is in the past tense, the verb should also be in past tense. Correct usage: Was discovered.
Question 601 of 2153

601. Question
Q. I saw his (a)/ unbelievably really quite (b)/ delightful cottage. (c)/ No error (d)
- I saw his
- unbelievably really quite
- delightful cottage.
- No error
Correct

(b) Triple adverb error. The correct structure should be: unbelievable and really or really unbelievable and quite. Multiple adverbs in the same phrase can create awkwardness.

Incorrect

(b) Triple adverb error. The correct structure should be: unbelievable and really or really unbelievable and quite. Multiple adverbs in the same phrase can create awkwardness.
Question 602 of 2153

602. Question
Q. I was shocked (a)/ to see how much my grandmother had aged (b)/ since the last time we visited her. (c)/ No error (d)
- I was shocked
- to see how much my grandmother had aged
- since the last time we visited her.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 603 of 2153

603. Question
Q. My heart (a)/ is so full (b)/ for words. (c)/ No error (d)
- My heart
- is so full
- for words.
- No error
Correct

(b) My heart is too full for words means I am so full of emotions that I cannot express them. The structure is correct with so being used with adjectives to mean more than enough. Correct usage: Too full for words implies excess.

Incorrect

(b) My heart is too full for words means I am so full of emotions that I cannot express them. The structure is correct with so being used with adjectives to mean more than enough. Correct usage: Too full for words implies excess.
Question 604 of 2153

604. Question
Q. Three years have elapsed since I had gone to visit my aunt in the city.
- No error
- visit my aunt in the city.
- since I had gone to
- Three years have elapsed
Correct

(c) Since the sentence refers to the past, Past Simple should be used. Correct usage: Since I went to.

Incorrect

(c) Since the sentence refers to the past, Past Simple should be used. Correct usage: Since I went to.
Question 605 of 2153

605. Question
Q. I reached two hours before he had came.
- two hours before
- No error
- he had came.
- I reached
Correct

(c) Here, Past Simple is appropriate for indicating a simple sequence of events. Correct usage: He came.

Incorrect

(c) Here, Past Simple is appropriate for indicating a simple sequence of events. Correct usage: He came.
Question 606 of 2153

606. Question
Q. He needs not have shouted at me that way.
- No error
- not have shouted
- He needs
- at me that way.
Correct

(c) When need is used with a negative word, it stays in the base form. Correct usage: He need not worry.

Incorrect

(c) When need is used with a negative word, it stays in the base form. Correct usage: He need not worry.
Question 607 of 2153

607. Question
Q. Before we returned from swimming in the river near the camp, someone had stole our clothes, and we had to walk back with our towels around us.
- No error
- and we had to walk back with our towels around us.
- Before we returned from swimming in the river near the camp
- someone had stole our clothes
Correct

(d) For Past Perfect structure, use the formula: Subject + had + V3 (Past Participle). Correct usage: Someone had stolen our clothes.

Incorrect

(d) For Past Perfect structure, use the formula: Subject + had + V3 (Past Participle). Correct usage: Someone had stolen our clothes.
Question 608 of 2153

608. Question
Q. He went to the doctor because he had not been feeling well since several weeks.
- He went to the doctor
- since several weeks
- because he had not been feeling well
- No error
Correct

(b) To express a period of time, use for. Correct usage: For several weeks.

Incorrect

(b) To express a period of time, use for. Correct usage: For several weeks.
Question 609 of 2153

609. Question
Q. Long life is good if one be happy and has friends.
- and has friends.
- if one be happy
- No error
- Long life is good
Correct

(b) If one is happy is the correct usage. If one is is a proper sentence structure when speaking generally.

Incorrect

(b) If one is happy is the correct usage. If one is is a proper sentence structure when speaking generally.
Question 610 of 2153

610. Question
Q. The scissors, which (a)/ are on the table, (b)/ belongs to Radha. (c)/ No error (d)
- The scissors, which
- are on the table,
- belongs to Radha.
- No error
Correct

(b) When used as a pair, the Singular Verb is used. Correct usage: A pair of scissors is on the table.

Incorrect

(b) When used as a pair, the Singular Verb is used. Correct usage: A pair of scissors is on the table.
Question 611 of 2153

611. Question
Q. It is not (a)/ such a pretty place (b)/ that I had expected. (c)/ No error (d)
- It is not
- such a pretty place
- that I had expected.
- No error
Correct

(c) Past Simple should be used here. Correct usage: That I expected.

Incorrect

(c) Past Simple should be used here. Correct usage: That I expected.
Question 612 of 2153

612. Question
Q. The teachers, who I worked with, were very insensitive towards children’s needs.
- The teachers, who I worked with
- were very insensitive
- towards children’s needs
- No error
Correct

(a) Whom is used as the object of a verb or preposition. Correct usage: The teachers, whom I worked with.

Incorrect

(a) Whom is used as the object of a verb or preposition. Correct usage: The teachers, whom I worked with.
Question 613 of 2153

613. Question
Q. The Management Committee (a)/ was divided (b)/ in their opinion. (c)/ No error (d)
- The Management Committee
- was divided
- in their opinion.
- No error
Correct

(c) In its opinion is correct here as the Management committee is a singular subject. Correct usage: In its opinion.

Incorrect

(c) In its opinion is correct here as the Management committee is a singular subject. Correct usage: In its opinion.
Question 614 of 2153

614. Question
Q. Speech was given (a)/ to man to (b)/ conseal his thoughts. (c)/ No error (d)
- Speech was given
- to man to
- conseal his thoughts.
- No error
Correct

(c) The correct phrasing is conceal or disguise thoughts. Correct usage: Conceal his thoughts.

Incorrect

(c) The correct phrasing is conceal or disguise thoughts. Correct usage: Conceal his thoughts.
Question 615 of 2153

615. Question
Q. I shake his hand when he arrived and when he left.
- I shake his hand
- when he arrived
- and when he left
- No error
Correct

(a) The sentence refers to an action in the past. Past Simple should be used here. Correct usage: I shook hands with him.

Incorrect

(a) The sentence refers to an action in the past. Past Simple should be used here. Correct usage: I shook hands with him.
Question 616 of 2153

616. Question
Q. The old, grey horse that was standing beside the barn had a sad look in its eyes when it saw the shotgun that the farmer was carrying.
- The old, grey horse that was standing
- No error
- had a sad look in its eyes when
- shotgun that the farmer was carrying
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 617 of 2153

617. Question
Q. The young child singed a very sweet song for the audience.
- The young child
- singed
- a very sweet song
- for the audience
Correct

(b) Sing is the past form of the verb sing. Correct usage: Sang.

Incorrect

(b) Sing is the past form of the verb sing. Correct usage: Sang.
Question 618 of 2153

618. Question
Q. Nowhere is the resulting confusion more evident except in campaign speeches made by different campaigners of the same party.
- Nowhere is the resulting confusion
- more evident
- except in campaign speeches
- made by different campaigners of the same party.
Correct

(c) Use except/except for for apart from. Correct usage: Except for campaign speeches.

Incorrect

(c) Use except/except for for apart from. Correct usage: Except for campaign speeches.
Question 619 of 2153

619. Question
Q. While I was driving home, (a)/ I heard some shocking news (b)/ at the radio. (c)/ No error (d)
- While I was driving home,
- I heard some shocking news
- at the radio.
- No error
Correct

(c) The correct preposition is on the radio. Correct usage: On the radio.

Incorrect

(c) The correct preposition is on the radio. Correct usage: On the radio.
Question 620 of 2153

620. Question
Q. I’d like a bike in commuting to work.
- I’d like
- a bike
- in commuting to work
- No error
Correct

(c) To commute for work or to work is the right usage for expressing purpose. Correct usage: To commute for work.

Incorrect

(c) To commute for work or to work is the right usage for expressing purpose. Correct usage: To commute for work.
Question 621 of 2153

621. Question
Q. My husband was work, so I went shopping.
- My husband
- was work
- I went shopping
- No error
Correct

(b) When two events happen simultaneously, use the Present Progressive or was at work/working. Correct usage: Was at work/working.

Incorrect

(b) When two events happen simultaneously, use the Present Progressive or was at work/working. Correct usage: Was at work/working.
Question 622 of 2153

622. Question
Q. The moon are full and the stars are out.
- The moon are full
- and the stars
- are out
- No error
Correct

(a) Moon is singular, so use the singular verb form. Correct usage: The moon is full.

Incorrect

(a) Moon is singular, so use the singular verb form. Correct usage: The moon is full.
Question 623 of 2153

623. Question
Q. She exercised discretion in investigating whether her husband eloped with his ex girlfriend.
- discretion in
- investigating whether
- eloped with
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 624 of 2153

624. Question
Q. The lawyer deduced from the existing evidences that the accused was involved in the heinous crime.
- in the heinous crime
- deduced from the
- accused was involved
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 625 of 2153

625. Question
Q. Neither the chips, which were cheaper, nor the pizza interested the kid.
- No error
- were cheaper
- nor the pizza
- the chips which
Correct

(d) The correct sentence would be: Neither the chips were cheaper nor the pizza interested the kid (eliminating the relative pronoun “which”).

Incorrect

(d) The correct sentence would be: Neither the chips were cheaper nor the pizza interested the kid (eliminating the relative pronoun “which”).
Question 626 of 2153

626. Question
Q. The travellers were pacified when to hear that the plane had landed on the runway much before the official announcement.
- landed on the runway
- much before the
- were pacified when
- No error
Correct

(c) The use of when is superfluous here. Correct usage: Were pacified.

Incorrect

(c) The use of when is superfluous here. Correct usage: Were pacified.
Question 627 of 2153

627. Question
Q. Since my mother was angry so I did not utter a word.
- was angry so
- utter a word
- since my mother
- No error
Correct

(a) The connective so is unnecessary in this context. Correct usage: Was angry.

Incorrect

(a) The connective so is unnecessary in this context. Correct usage: Was angry.
Question 628 of 2153

628. Question
Q. Wise men follow nobel (a)/ ideas whereas fools (b)/ disregard them. (c)/ No error (d)
- Wise men follow nobel
- ideas whereas fools
- disregard them.
- No error
Correct

(a) Noble (adjective) is the correct word when referring to fine personal qualities. Correct usage: Noble.

Incorrect

(a) Noble (adjective) is the correct word when referring to fine personal qualities. Correct usage: Noble.
Question 629 of 2153

629. Question
Q. The navel officers (a)/ success fully fought the pirates (b)/ who had looted and plundered for many years. (c)/ No error (d)
- The navel officers
- success fully fought the pirates
- who had looted and plundered for many years.
- No error
Correct

(a) Naval (adjective) refers to the navy, while navel refers to the belly button. Correct usage: Naval officers.

Incorrect

(a) Naval (adjective) refers to the navy, while navel refers to the belly button. Correct usage: Naval officers.
Question 630 of 2153

630. Question
Q. He acted not (a)/as per my advice (b)/ but somebody else. (c)/ No error (d)
- He acted not
- as per my advice
- but somebody else.
- No error
Correct

(c) Somebody else’s is the correct possessive form. Correct usage: Somebody else’s.

Incorrect

(c) Somebody else’s is the correct possessive form. Correct usage: Somebody else’s.
Question 631 of 2153

631. Question
Q. The chairs in the (a)/room are in a(b)/ state disarray. (c)/ No error (d)
- The chairs in the
- room are in a
- state disarray.
- No error
Correct

(c) Disarray means a state of confusion. Correct usage: State of disarray.

Incorrect

(c) Disarray means a state of confusion. Correct usage: State of disarray.
Question 632 of 2153

632. Question
Q. Ashoka the Great was (a)/ regarded one of the greatest emperors (b)/ the world has ever produced. (c)/ No error (d)
- Ashoka the Great was
- regarded one of the greatest emperors
- the world has ever produced.
- No error
Correct

(b) For comparisons, use as. Correct usage: Regarded as one of the greatest emperors.

Incorrect

(b) For comparisons, use as. Correct usage: Regarded as one of the greatest emperors.
Question 633 of 2153

633. Question
Q. Will you please (a)/ give me little milk (b)/ for my cat ? (c)/ No error (d)
- Will you please
- give me little milk
- for my cat ?
- No error
Correct

(b) A little is used for uncountable nouns to mean a small amount. Correct usage: Give me a little milk.

Incorrect

(b) A little is used for uncountable nouns to mean a small amount. Correct usage: Give me a little milk.
Question 634 of 2153

634. Question
Q. The light bulbs (a)/ on the hall (b)/ need to be changed. (c)/ No error (d)
- The light bulbs
- on the hall
- need to be changed.
- No error
Correct

(b) The preposition error can be fixed by using in the hall. Correct usage: In the hall.

Incorrect

(b) The preposition error can be fixed by using in the hall. Correct usage: In the hall.
Question 635 of 2153

635. Question
Q. A recent survey indicates (a)/ that the number of drug addicts (b)/ grew day by day. (c)/No error (d)
- A recent survey indicates
- that the number of drug addicts
- grew day by day.
- No error
Correct

(c) The sentence refers to present-time actions. Therefore, use the Present Progressive. Correct usage: Is growing day by day.

Incorrect

(c) The sentence refers to present-time actions. Therefore, use the Present Progressive. Correct usage: Is growing day by day.
Question 636 of 2153

636. Question
Q. I want to exchange (a)/ my Maruti (b)/from a Santro. (c)/No error (d)
- I want to exchange
- my Maruti
- from a Santro.
- No error
Correct

(c) The preposition error is corrected by using with/for a Santro. Correct usage: With a Santro.

Incorrect

(c) The preposition error is corrected by using with/for a Santro. Correct usage: With a Santro.
Question 637 of 2153

637. Question
Q. There were extensive (a)/ lawn in front (b)/ of the bungalow. (c)/ No error (d)
- There were extensive
- lawn in front
- of the bungalow.
- No error
Correct

(a) The correct phrasing is there was an extensive. Correct usage: There was an extensive.

Incorrect

(a) The correct phrasing is there was an extensive. Correct usage: There was an extensive.
Question 638 of 2153

638. Question
Q. Everyone of us has to be (a)/ very vigilant to safeguard (b)/our hardly won liberty. (c)/No error (d)
- Everyone of us has to be
- very vigilant to safeguard
- our hardly won liberty.
- No error
Correct

(c) Hardly means “almost no,” while hard means “with great effort.” Correct usage: Our hard-won liberty.

Incorrect

(c) Hardly means “almost no,” while hard means “with great effort.” Correct usage: Our hard-won liberty.
Question 639 of 2153

639. Question
Q. Essay writing is an art (a)/ that requires many planning (b)/on the part of the writer. (c)/No error (d)
- Essay writing is an art
- that requires many planning
- on the part of the writer.
- No error
Correct

(b) Many is used for countable nouns, but much is used for uncountable nouns. Correct usage: Much planning.

Incorrect

(b) Many is used for countable nouns, but much is used for uncountable nouns. Correct usage: Much planning.
Question 640 of 2153

640. Question
Q. I used (a)/ a pair of trousers (b)/ for a week. (c)/ No error (d)
- I used
- a pair of trousers
- for a week.
- No error
Correct

(a) Present Simple is used for habitual actions. Correct usage: I use.

Incorrect

(a) Present Simple is used for habitual actions. Correct usage: I use.
Question 641 of 2153

641. Question
Q. He has made a (a)/ mistake of (b)/ which I am certain. (c)/ No error (d)
- He has made a
- mistake of
- which I am certain.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 642 of 2153

642. Question
Q. Good heavens! (a)/ How was she (b)/ grown!/ (c)/ No error (d)
- Good heavens!
- How was she
- grown!
- No error
Correct

(b) How she has grown is the correct structure when speaking about change over time. Correct usage: How she has grown.

Incorrect

(b) How she has grown is the correct structure when speaking about change over time. Correct usage: How she has grown.
Question 643 of 2153

643. Question
Q. The weather (a)/ of the new place (b)/ did not suit Ravi. (c)/ No error (d)
- The weather
- of the new place
- did not suit Ravi.
- No error
Correct

(a) Climate refers to the regular weather patterns, while weather refers to specific conditions at a given time. Correct usage: The climate.

Incorrect

(a) Climate refers to the regular weather patterns, while weather refers to specific conditions at a given time. Correct usage: The climate.
Question 644 of 2153

644. Question
Q. Each child (a)/ was given a (b)/ red beautiful balloon. (c)/ No error (d)
- Each child
- was given a
- red beautiful balloon.
- No error
Correct

(c) In English, adjectives come before nouns, so beautiful red balloon is correct. Correct usage: Beautiful red balloon.

Incorrect

(c) In English, adjectives come before nouns, so beautiful red balloon is correct. Correct usage: Beautiful red balloon.
Question 645 of 2153

645. Question
Q. She has had the best medical facilities available (a)/ but she will not be cured (b)/ unless she does not have a strong desire to live. (c)/ No error (d)
- She has had the best medical facilities available
- but she will not be cured
- unless she does not have a strong desire to live.
- No error
Correct

(c) After unless, a positive sentence is required. Correct usage: Unless she has a strong desire to live.

Incorrect

(c) After unless, a positive sentence is required. Correct usage: Unless she has a strong desire to live.
Question 646 of 2153

646. Question
Q. As if aware of my condition (a)/ the infuriated bird suddenly doubled back on its course (b)/ and charged straight after me. (c)/ No error (d)
- As if aware of my condition
- the infuriated bird suddenly doubled back on its course
- and charged straight after me.
- No error
Correct

(c) Charge means to rush forward and attack. Correct usage: And charged straight at me.

Incorrect

(c) Charge means to rush forward and attack. Correct usage: And charged straight at me.
Question 647 of 2153

647. Question
Q. He had already sent me message (a)/ that his arrival (b)/ was scheduled for Thursday. (c)/ No error (d)
- He had already sent me message
- that his arrival
- was scheduled for Thursday.
- No error
Correct

(a) The indefinite article is used when referring to a singular noun for the first time. Correct usage: He had already sent me a message.

Incorrect

(a) The indefinite article is used when referring to a singular noun for the first time. Correct usage: He had already sent me a message.
Question 648 of 2153

648. Question
Q. Science and technology and (a)/ their fallouts do not (b)/ complete human culture. (c)/ No error (d)
- Science and technology and
- their fallouts do not
- complete human culture.
- No error
Correct

(b) Science and technology is a compound subject, so use do not for the verb. Correct usage: Its fallouts do not.

Incorrect

(b) Science and technology is a compound subject, so use do not for the verb. Correct usage: Its fallouts do not.
Question 649 of 2153

649. Question
Q. The angry bird flap (a)/ her wings, flies a short (b)/ distance and returns. (c)/ No error (d)
- The angry bird flap
- her wings, flies a short
- distance and returns.
- No error
Correct

(a) The subject is singular, so use the singular verb form. Correct usage: The angry bird flaps.

Incorrect

(a) The subject is singular, so use the singular verb form. Correct usage: The angry bird flaps.
Question 650 of 2153

650. Question
Q. Yesterday, I met a man (a)/ who was blind (b)/ with the right eye. (c)/ No error (d)
- Yesterday, I met a man
- who was blind
- with the right eye.
- No error
Correct

(c) Correct usage: In the right eye.

Incorrect

(c) Correct usage: In the right eye.
Question 651 of 2153

651. Question
Q. You have prepared well (a) / for the examination (b) / isn’t it ? (c)/ No error (d)
- You have prepared well
- for the examination
- isn’t it ?
- No error
Correct

(c) The correct structure for a tag question is haven’t you? Correct usage: Haven’t you?

Incorrect

(c) The correct structure for a tag question is haven’t you? Correct usage: Haven’t you?
Question 652 of 2153

652. Question
Q. Here is something pretty (a)/ that you can (b)/ wear on the party. (c)/ No error (d)
- Here is something pretty
- that you can
- wear on the party.
- No error
Correct

(c) The correct preposition should be at the party, not in the party. Correct usage: Wear at the party.

Incorrect

(c) The correct preposition should be at the party, not in the party. Correct usage: Wear at the party.
Question 653 of 2153

653. Question
Q. He was for all (a)/ selling the car (b)/ and buying a bicycle. (c)/No error (d)
- He was for all
- selling the car
- and buying a bicycle.
- No error
Correct

(a) Be all for something means strongly supporting it. Correct usage: He was all for.

Incorrect

(a) Be all for something means strongly supporting it. Correct usage: He was all for.
Question 654 of 2153

654. Question
Q. Look at what (a)/ I am doing (b)/ and do like I do. (c)/ No error (d)
- Look at what
- I am doing
- and do like I do.
- No error
Correct

(c) The correct structure should be: and do what/as I do. Correct usage: And do what I do.

Incorrect

(c) The correct structure should be: and do what/as I do. Correct usage: And do what I do.
Question 655 of 2153

655. Question
Q. Although I have never seen the girl before, (a)/I recognized her at once (b)/ from her photograph. (c)/No error (d)
- Although I have never seen the girl before,
- I recognized her at once
- from her photograph.
- No error
Correct

(a) The sentence shows past time, so Past Perfect is appropriate. Correct usage: Although I had never seen the girl before.

Incorrect

(a) The sentence shows past time, so Past Perfect is appropriate. Correct usage: Although I had never seen the girl before.
Question 656 of 2153

656. Question
Q. There was a (a)/ comparison between (b)/ you and he. (c)/ No error (d)
- There was a
- comparison between
- you and he.
- No error
Correct

(c) The Objective Case should be used here: You and him. Correct usage: You and him.

Incorrect

(c) The Objective Case should be used here: You and him. Correct usage: You and him.
Question 657 of 2153

657. Question
Q. He flowed into a rage (a)/ at the very (b)/ sight of that man. (c)/ No error (d)
- He flowed into a rage
- at the very
- sight of that man.
- No error
Correct

(a) The correct expression is fly into a rage. Correct usage: He flew into a rage.

Incorrect

(a) The correct expression is fly into a rage. Correct usage: He flew into a rage.
Question 658 of 2153

658. Question
Q. Sooner had he come (a)/ his colleagues (b)/ organised a get together. (c)/ No error (d)
- Sooner had he come
- his colleagues
- organised a get together.
- No error
Correct

(a) When referring to an event happening in the past, As soon as he came is correct. Correct usage: As soon as he came.

Incorrect

(a) When referring to an event happening in the past, As soon as he came is correct. Correct usage: As soon as he came.
Question 659 of 2153

659. Question
Q. I enjoyed during (a)/ my tenure (b)/ in Shimla. (c)/ No error (d)
- I enjoyed during
- my tenure
- in Shimla.
- No error
Correct

(a) The correct verb for enjoying something is I enjoyed. Correct usage: I enjoyed.

Incorrect

(a) The correct verb for enjoying something is I enjoyed. Correct usage: I enjoyed.
Question 660 of 2153

660. Question
Q. The Government offered him (a)/ clerical job (b)/ but he turned it over. (c) / No error (d)
- The Government offered him
- clerical job
- but he turned it over.
- No error
Correct

(c) Turn down means to reject or refuse an offer. Correct usage: But he turned it down.

Incorrect

(c) Turn down means to reject or refuse an offer. Correct usage: But he turned it down.
Question 661 of 2153

661. Question
Q. A period of six years (a)/ have elapsed (b)/ since I last saw her. (c)/ No error (d)
- A period of six years
- have elapsed
- since I last saw her.
- No error
Correct

(b) Since “a period of six years” is a singular subject, use a singular verb. Correct usage: Has elapsed.

Incorrect

(b) Since “a period of six years” is a singular subject, use a singular verb. Correct usage: Has elapsed.
Question 662 of 2153

662. Question
Q. For several years now (a)/ my newspaper agent has been spelling (b)/my name incorrect ly. (c)/ No error (d)
- For several years now
- my newspaper agent has been spelling
- my name incorrect ly.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 663 of 2153

663. Question
Q. It took her a long time (a)/to get off (b)/the death of her husband. (c)/No error (d)
- It took her a long time
- to get off
- the death of her husband.
- No error
Correct

(b) Get over refers to recovering from something. Correct usage: To get over.

Incorrect

(b) Get over refers to recovering from something. Correct usage: To get over.
Question 664 of 2153

664. Question
Q. It is best (a)/ to be silent (b)/ than to speak in anger. (c)/No error (d)
- It is best
- to be silent
- than to speak in anger.
- No error
Correct

(a) Since two situations are being compared, the comparative degree should be used. Correct usage: It is better.

Incorrect

(a) Since two situations are being compared, the comparative degree should be used. Correct usage: It is better.
Question 665 of 2153

665. Question
Q. His father is disgusted (a)/ against him for his (b)/addiction to drink. (c)/No error (d)
- His father is disgusted
- against him for his
- addiction to drink.
- No error
Correct

(b) Disgusted is used to express dislike or disapproval. Correct usage: With him for his.

Incorrect

(b) Disgusted is used to express dislike or disapproval. Correct usage: With him for his.
Question 666 of 2153

666. Question
Q. On being called, (a) / all of us (b) / entered into the room. (c)/ No error (d)
- On being called,
- all of us
- entered into the room.
- No error
Correct

(c) The preposition into is unnecessary. Correct usage: Entered the room.

Incorrect

(c) The preposition into is unnecessary. Correct usage: Entered the room.
Question 667 of 2153

667. Question
Q. I waited for you (a) / but you never (b)/turned up. (c)/No error (d)
- I waited for you
- but you never
- turned up.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 668 of 2153

668. Question
Q. He learnt (a) / the alphabets (b)/ at the age of four. (c) / No error (d)
- He learnt
- the alphabets
- at the age of four.
- No error
Correct

(b) The alphabet is the correct term, referring to the set of letters. Correct usage: The alphabet.

Incorrect

(b) The alphabet is the correct term, referring to the set of letters. Correct usage: The alphabet.
Question 669 of 2153

669. Question
Q. Beside, writing is my hobby, (a)/ I had ideas for a couple of short stories (b)/ that needed further thought. (c)/ No error (d)
- Beside, writing is my hobby,
- I had ideas for a couple of short stories
- that needed further thought.
- No error
Correct

(a) As should be used to show the reason or cause. Correct usage: As writing is my hobby.

Incorrect

(a) As should be used to show the reason or cause. Correct usage: As writing is my hobby.
Question 670 of 2153

670. Question
Q. He recommended (a)/ my case (b)/ with the supervisor (c)/ No error (d)
- He recommended
- my case
- with the supervisor
- No error
Correct

(c) The correct preposition here is to the supervisor. Correct usage: To the supervisor.

Incorrect

(c) The correct preposition here is to the supervisor. Correct usage: To the supervisor.
Question 671 of 2153

671. Question
Q. Her knowledge in English (a)/ gives her great advantage (b)/ over me. (c)/ No error (d)
- Her knowledge in English
- gives her great advantage
- over me.
- No error
Correct

(a) The correct structure is knowledge of English. Correct usage: Her knowledge of English.

Incorrect

(a) The correct structure is knowledge of English. Correct usage: Her knowledge of English.
Question 672 of 2153

672. Question
Q. He was (a)/very kind enough (b)/ to invite me. (c) / No error (d).
- He was
- very kind enough
- to invite me.
- No error
Correct

(b) Very kind or kind enough is appropriate. “Very” and “enough” should not be used together. Correct usage: Kind enough.

Incorrect

(b) Very kind or kind enough is appropriate. “Very” and “enough” should not be used together. Correct usage: Kind enough.
Question 673 of 2153

673. Question
Q. Police reports claim that (a) / substantial seizure of cocaine have been made (b) / in the last two months. (c) /No error (d).
- Police reports claim that
- substantial seizure of cocaine have been made
- in the last two months.
- No error .
Correct

(b) The subject “substantial seizure” is singular, so the verb should be singular. Correct usage: Has been made.

Incorrect

(b) The subject “substantial seizure” is singular, so the verb should be singular. Correct usage: Has been made.
Question 674 of 2153

674. Question
Q. The path to (a) / the famous church passes (b) / through a forest (c) / No error (d).
- The path to
- the famous church passes
- through a forest
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 675 of 2153

675. Question
Q. A first European sailor (a) / who came to India (b) / was Vasco-da Gama (c) /No error(d).
- A first European sailor
- who came to India
- was Vasco-da Gama
- No error.
Correct

(a) The article the is used before ordinal numbers. Correct usage: The first European sailor.

Incorrect

(a) The article the is used before ordinal numbers. Correct usage: The first European sailor.
Question 676 of 2153

676. Question
Q. The trek is difficult (a)/ but it is far worth (b)/ the endeavour. (c)/ No error (d)
- The trek is difficult
- but it is far worth
- the endeavour.
- No error
Correct

(b) Well-worth means very important or certainly worth. Correct usage: But it is well worth.

Incorrect

(b) Well-worth means very important or certainly worth. Correct usage: But it is well worth.
Question 677 of 2153

677. Question
Q. If you permit me to speak the truth (a)/ I shall state without hesitation (b)/ that you have done a mistake. (c)/ No error (d)
- If you permit me to speak the truth
- I shall state without hesitation
- that you have done a mistake.
- No error
Correct

(c) The correct phrase is make a mistake. Correct usage: That you have made a mistake.

Incorrect

(c) The correct phrase is make a mistake. Correct usage: That you have made a mistake.
Question 678 of 2153

678. Question
Q. I succeeded persuading him (a)/ to come with me (b)/ only after hours of argument. (c)/ No error (d)
- I succeeded persuading him
- to come with me
- only after hours of argument.
- No error
Correct

(a) The correct structure is I succeeded in persuading him. Correct usage: I succeeded in persuading him.

Incorrect

(a) The correct structure is I succeeded in persuading him. Correct usage: I succeeded in persuading him.
Question 679 of 2153

679. Question
Q. Vermin (a)/ does much harm (b)/ to crops. (c)/ No error (d)
- Vermin
- does much harm
- to crops.
- No error
Correct

(b) Vermin is plural, so the verb should be plural as well. Correct usage: Do much harm.

Incorrect

(b) Vermin is plural, so the verb should be plural as well. Correct usage: Do much harm.
Question 680 of 2153

680. Question
Q. If the farmer got a washing machine (a)/ his wife can (b)/ do the laundry quickly. (c)/ No error (d)
- If the farmer got a washing machine
- his wife can
- do the laundry quickly.
- No error
Correct

(b) The correct structure for past time is could (would). Correct usage: His wife could.

Incorrect

(b) The correct structure for past time is could (would). Correct usage: His wife could.
Question 681 of 2153

681. Question
Q. They had often heard (a)/about the ship (b)/ they have to travel on. (c)/ No error (d)
- They had often heard
- about the ship
- they have to travel on.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 682 of 2153

682. Question
Q. He’d no sooner (a)/ seen one continent (b)/ when he saw another. (c)/ No error (d)
- He’d no sooner
- seen one continent
- when he saw another.
- No error
Correct

(c) No sooner… than is the correct correlative structure. Correct usage: Than he saw another.

Incorrect

(c) No sooner… than is the correct correlative structure. Correct usage: Than he saw another.
Question 683 of 2153

683. Question
Q. Can I have (a)/a loaf of bread (b)/ and a jam jar? (c)/ No error (d)
- Can I have
- a loaf of bread
- and a jam jar?
- No error
Correct

(c) The correct phrase is and a jar of jam or and some jam. Correct usage: And a jar of jam.

Incorrect

(c) The correct phrase is and a jar of jam or and some jam. Correct usage: And a jar of jam.
Question 684 of 2153

684. Question
Q. Now that I am back at work, (a)/ I have beginning (b)/ to feel much better. (c)/ No error (d)
- Now that I am back at work,
- I have beginning
- to feel much better.
- No error
Correct

(b) Present Perfect should be used for actions that began in the past and continue into the present. Correct usage: I have begun.

Incorrect

(b) Present Perfect should be used for actions that began in the past and continue into the present. Correct usage: I have begun.
Question 685 of 2153

685. Question
Q. I will try to be on time (a)/but don’t worry when (b)/I am late. (c)/No error (d)
- I will try to be on time
- but don’t worry when
- I am late.
- No error
Correct

(b) The phrase but don’t worry if is correct when referring to conditions. Correct usage: But don’t worry if.

Incorrect

(b) The phrase but don’t worry if is correct when referring to conditions. Correct usage: But don’t worry if.
Question 686 of 2153

686. Question
Q. It was being hard to believe (a)/ that my brother could be (b)/ involved with anything so sinister. (c)/ No error (d)
- It was being hard to believe
- that my brother could be
- involved with anything so sinister.
- No error
Correct

(a) It was hard to believe is correct, as being in the progressive form is incorrect here. Correct usage: It was hard to believe.

Incorrect

(a) It was hard to believe is correct, as being in the progressive form is incorrect here. Correct usage: It was hard to believe.
Question 687 of 2153

687. Question
Q. I asked two persons (a)/ the way to the school (b)/ but neither of them knew it. (c)/ No error (d)
- I asked two persons
- the way to the school
- but neither of them knew it.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 688 of 2153

688. Question
Q. Sairat is one of the latest (a)/in the list of contemporary Marathi movies (b)/ which appeared in recent times. (c)/ No error (d)
- Sairat is one of the latest
- in the list of contemporary Marathi movies
- which appeared in recent times.
- No error
Correct

(c) Present Perfect is the right form when discussing actions that have occurred in recent times. Correct usage: Which have appeared in recent times.

Incorrect

(c) Present Perfect is the right form when discussing actions that have occurred in recent times. Correct usage: Which have appeared in recent times.
Question 689 of 2153

689. Question
Q. I am better (a)/ adapted to the (b)/ climate than you. (c)/ No error (d)
- I am better
- adapted to the
- climate than you.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 690 of 2153

690. Question
Q. Being a well know scientist, (a)/ he was invited to deliver (b)/ a lecture on artificial intelligence. (c)/ No error (d)
- Being a well know scientist,
- he was invited to deliver
- a lecture on artificial intelligence.
- No error
Correct

(a) Being a well-known scientist is correct. Correct usage: Being a well-known scientist.

Incorrect

(a) Being a well-known scientist is correct. Correct usage: Being a well-known scientist.
Question 691 of 2153

691. Question
Q. Had anybody(a)/ever told you (b)/that you’re beautiful ? (c) No error (d)
- Had anybody
- ever told you
- that you\'re beautiful ?
- No error
Correct

(a) Present Perfect is correct when referring to past actions that are relevant now. Correct usage: Has anybody.

Incorrect

(a) Present Perfect is correct when referring to past actions that are relevant now. Correct usage: Has anybody.
Question 692 of 2153

692. Question
Q. Go up the beach and watch for tourists (a)/so you could warn anyone (b)/before they get to the water. (c) No error (d)
- Go up the beach and watch for tourists
- so you could warn anyone
- before they get to the water.
- No error
Correct

(b) The sentence is a general order, so the Present Simple is appropriate. Correct usage: So you can warn anyone.

Incorrect

(b) The sentence is a general order, so the Present Simple is appropriate. Correct usage: So you can warn anyone.
Question 693 of 2153

693. Question
Q. Not only we seen (a)/ the Tali temple but (b)/ also the Thirunelli temple. (c)/No error (d)
- Not only we seen
- the Tali temple but
- also the Thirunelli temple.
- No error
Correct

(a) Not only… but also requires the same part of speech on both sides. Correct usage: We saw not only.

Incorrect

(a) Not only… but also requires the same part of speech on both sides. Correct usage: We saw not only.
Question 694 of 2153

694. Question
Q. The unique selling proposition of (a)/our products are that (b)/ they are unbreakable. (c)/No error (d)
- The unique selling proposition of
- our products are that
- they are unbreakable.
- No error
Correct

(b) Since “the unique selling proposition” is singular, is should be used. Correct usage: Our product is that.

Incorrect

(b) Since “the unique selling proposition” is singular, is should be used. Correct usage: Our product is that.
Question 695 of 2153

695. Question
Q. She said a number of lies (a)/ and left without (b)/ completing her work. (c)/ No error (d)
- She said a number of lies
- and left without
- completing her work.
- No error
Correct

(a) Tell a lie means to say something that is false. Correct usage: She told a number of lies.

Incorrect

(a) Tell a lie means to say something that is false. Correct usage: She told a number of lies.
Question 696 of 2153

696. Question
Q. His reputation for (a)/ being rough on (b)/ students was well earned. (c)/ No error (d)
- His reputation for
- being rough on
- students was well earned.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 697 of 2153

697. Question
Q. Tom Sawyer is one (a)/ of the best kid stories (b)/ that was ever written. (c)/ No error (d)
- Tom Sawyer is one
- of the best kid stories
- that was ever written.
- No error
Correct

(c) The antecedent of stories is plural, so which (that) have should be used. Correct usage: Which have ever been written.

Incorrect

(c) The antecedent of stories is plural, so which (that) have should be used. Correct usage: Which have ever been written.
Question 698 of 2153

698. Question
Q. No beggar who comes (a)/ to our doors (b)/ goes back empty handed. (c)/ No error (d)
- No beggar who comes
- to our doors
- goes back empty handed.
- No error
Correct

(b) The correct preposition is at our doors. Correct usage: At our doors.

Incorrect

(b) The correct preposition is at our doors. Correct usage: At our doors.
Question 699 of 2153

699. Question
Q. He is not what you would call an honest man, doesn’t he?
- He is not what
- you would call an honest man
- doesn’t he?
- No error
Correct

(c) Since the main clause is negative, the tag question should be is he? Correct usage: Is he?

Incorrect

(c) Since the main clause is negative, the tag question should be is he? Correct usage: Is he?
Question 700 of 2153

700. Question
Q. Have you been doing what has been asks of you?
- been doing
- what has been asks of you?
- No error
- Have you
Correct

(b) The correct structure is what has been asked. Correct usage: What has been asked of you.

Incorrect

(b) The correct structure is what has been asked. Correct usage: What has been asked of you.
Question 701 of 2153

701. Question
Q. Kindly submit your documents to the clerk.
- Kindly submit
- to the clerk
- NO error
- your documents
Correct

(c) No error.

Incorrect

(c) No error.
Question 702 of 2153

702. Question
Q. Love for ours environment is enough to protect nature.
- ours environment
- is enough to protect nature.
- No error
- Love for
Correct

(a) Our environment is correct, as it refers to the surroundings or conditions. Correct usage: Our environment.

Incorrect

(a) Our environment is correct, as it refers to the surroundings or conditions. Correct usage: Our environment.
Question 703 of 2153

703. Question
Q. He has not been attending English classes for one week.
- for one week
- No error
- He has not been
- English classes attending
Correct

(a) The correct structure is since one week. Correct usage: Since one week.

Incorrect

(a) The correct structure is since one week. Correct usage: Since one week.
Question 704 of 2153

704. Question
Q. I am too much pleased to know that you have topped the list.
- to know that
- No error
- I am too much pleased
- you have topped the list
Correct

(c) Too much is used in a negative sense. Correct usage: I am very pleased.

Incorrect

(c) Too much is used in a negative sense. Correct usage: I am very pleased.
Question 705 of 2153

705. Question
Q. It is a most beautiful painting in the gallery.
- in the gallery
- No error
- It is a most
- beautiful painting
Correct

(c) The is used with the superlative degree. Correct usage: It is the most.

Incorrect

(c) The is used with the superlative degree. Correct usage: It is the most.
Question 706 of 2153

706. Question
Q. We rejoiced at his being promoted.
- at his
- No error
- We rejoiced
- being promoted.
Correct

(b) No error.

Incorrect

(b) No error.
Question 707 of 2153

707. Question
Q. This sponge is not able to absorbing water.
- absorbing water
- not able to
- No error
- This sponge is
Correct

(a) Infinitive (to + base verb) should be used. Correct usage: Absorb water.

Incorrect

(a) Infinitive (to + base verb) should be used. Correct usage: Absorb water.
Question 708 of 2153

708. Question
Q. I am thinking I will go to the market later this afternoon.
- later this afternoon
- I will go to the market
- No error
- I am thinking
Correct

(d) The use of think in the progressive tense is incorrect here. Correct usage: I think.

Incorrect

(d) The use of think in the progressive tense is incorrect here. Correct usage: I think.
Question 709 of 2153

709. Question
Q. If you stand with me in hour of need, I will never forget you.
- No error
- with me in hour of need,
- If you stand
- I will never forget you.
Correct

(b) The correct phrase is by me in my hour of need. Correct usage: By me in my hour of need.

Incorrect

(b) The correct phrase is by me in my hour of need. Correct usage: By me in my hour of need.
Question 710 of 2153

710. Question
Q. It is better to stay at home than go to market when it is raining.
- It is better to stay at home
- than go to market
- when it is raining.
- No error
Correct

(b) The correct structure is than go to the market. Correct usage: Than go to the market.

Incorrect

(b) The correct structure is than go to the market. Correct usage: Than go to the market.
Question 711 of 2153

711. Question
Q. Our team played a football match.
- a football match.
- No error
- Our team
- played
Correct

(b) No error.

Incorrect

(b) No error.
Question 712 of 2153

712. Question
Q. Kindly please direct the tourists to the museum.
- No error
- Kindly please
- to the museum
- direct the tourists
Correct

(b) The use of both Kindly and Please together is incorrect. Use either one. Correct usage: Kindly/Please.

Incorrect

(b) The use of both Kindly and Please together is incorrect. Use either one. Correct usage: Kindly/Please.
Question 713 of 2153

713. Question
Q. She hopes to become an engineer after she will complete her education.
- She hopes to become
- will complete her education.
- No error
- an engineer after she
Correct

(b) Present Simple is used for general truths or habitual actions. Correct usage: Completes her education.

Incorrect

(b) Present Simple is used for general truths or habitual actions. Correct usage: Completes her education.
Question 714 of 2153

714. Question
Q. The thief had hardly put the cash in his pocket then the owner woke up.
- No error
- then the owner woke up.
- The thief had hardly
- put the cash in his pocket
Correct

(b) The correct pair of correlative conjunctions is Hardly… when. Correct usage: When the owner woke up.

Incorrect

(b) The correct pair of correlative conjunctions is Hardly… when. Correct usage: When the owner woke up.
Question 715 of 2153

715. Question
Q. All the girls students are advised to attend the meeting positively.
- are advised to
- All the girls students
- attend the meeting positively.
- No error
Correct

(b) All the girls or All the girl students is the correct usage. Correct usage: All the girls/all the girl students.

Incorrect

(b) All the girls or All the girl students is the correct usage. Correct usage: All the girls/all the girl students.
Question 716 of 2153

716. Question
Q. Could you please maintain silence for a while?
- Could you
- for a while?
- No error
- please maintain silence
Correct

(c) No error.

Incorrect

(c) No error.
Question 717 of 2153

717. Question
Q. At last he married with a poor girl.
- with a poor girl.
- At last
- he married
- No error
Correct

(a) The correct preposition is a poor girl, not with a poor girl. Correct usage: A poor girl.

Incorrect

(a) The correct preposition is a poor girl, not with a poor girl. Correct usage: A poor girl.
Question 718 of 2153

718. Question
Q. Bengal tigers are now almost extincted.
- almost extincted.
- are now
- No error
- Bengal tigers
Correct

(a) Extinct means no longer in existence, so almost extinct is the correct usage. Correct usage: Almost extinct.

Incorrect

(a) Extinct means no longer in existence, so almost extinct is the correct usage. Correct usage: Almost extinct.
Question 719 of 2153

719. Question
Q. Several visitors are (a)/ expected to visit the (b)/ trade fair this weekend. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Several visitors are
- expected to visit the
- trade fair this weekend.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 720 of 2153

720. Question
Q. Our professor taught us that (a)/ one should respect the (b)/ religions of others as much as his own. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Our professor taught us that
- one should respect the
- religions of others as much as his own.
- No error
Correct

(c) The possessive case of one is one’s. Correct usage: Religions of others as much as one’s own.

Incorrect

(c) The possessive case of one is one’s. Correct usage: Religions of others as much as one’s own.
Question 721 of 2153

721. Question
Q. No sooner had she arrive that her (a)/ friends arranged a reception in her (b)/ honour in the best resort in the town. (c)/ No Error (d)
- No sooner had she arrive that her
- friends arranged a reception in her
- honour in the best resort in the town.
- No error
Correct

(a) The correct correlative conjunction is No sooner… than. Correct usage: No sooner did she arrive than.

Incorrect

(a) The correct correlative conjunction is No sooner… than. Correct usage: No sooner did she arrive than.
Question 722 of 2153

722. Question
Q. Tell me (a)/ what all you know about it (b)/ before I take a decision in the matter. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Tell me
- what all you know about it
- before I take a decision in the matter.
- No error
Correct

(c) The correct preposition is before I take a decision on the matter. Correct usage: Before I take a decision.

Incorrect

(c) The correct preposition is before I take a decision on the matter. Correct usage: Before I take a decision.
Question 723 of 2153

723. Question
Q. During India’s struggle for (a)/ freedom many brilliant students (b)/gave up their studies by Bhagat Singh’s call. (c)/ No Error (d)
- During India’s struggle for
- freedom many brilliant students
- gave up their studies by Bhagat Singh’s call.
- No error
Correct

(c) Gave up their studies on Bhagat Singh’s call is the correct usage. Correct usage: Gave up their studies on Bhagat Singh’s call.

Incorrect

(c) Gave up their studies on Bhagat Singh’s call is the correct usage. Correct usage: Gave up their studies on Bhagat Singh’s call.
Question 724 of 2153

724. Question
Q. Can you imagine (a)/ that she has thirty (b)/ five pair of shoes. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Can you imagine
- that she has thirty
- five pair of shoes.
- No error
Correct

(c) Since pairs is plural, use five pairs of shoes. Correct usage: Five pairs of shoes.

Incorrect

(c) Since pairs is plural, use five pairs of shoes. Correct usage: Five pairs of shoes.
Question 725 of 2153

725. Question
Q. Mr. Gupta with his wife (a)/ and younger brother (b)/ were present at the station. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Mr. Gupta with his wife
- and younger brother
- were present at the station.
- No error
Correct

(c) Since Mr. Gupta is singular, use the singular verb was present at the station. Correct usage: Mr. Gupta was present at the station.

Incorrect

(c) Since Mr. Gupta is singular, use the singular verb was present at the station. Correct usage: Mr. Gupta was present at the station.
Question 726 of 2153

726. Question
Q. Rajni is planning to settle (a)/ in Mumbai as soon as (b)/ she retires in August the next year. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Rajni is planning to settle
- in Mumbai as soon as
- she retires in August the next year.
- No error
Correct

(c) Will is not used with next Monday, next week, etc. Correct usage: She retires in August next year.

Incorrect

(c) Will is not used with next Monday, next week, etc. Correct usage: She retires in August next year.
Question 727 of 2153

727. Question
Q. I was born (a)/ on 14th July, 1990 (b)/ in Allahabad. (c)/ No Error (d)
- I was born
- on 14th July, 1990
- in Allahabad.
- No error
Correct

(b) The article the should be used before ordinal numbers. Correct usage: On the 14th of July, 1990.

Incorrect

(b) The article the should be used before ordinal numbers. Correct usage: On the 14th of July, 1990.
Question 728 of 2153

728. Question
Q. Not only we saw (a)/the Presi dent but also (b)/ the Chief Minister of Delhi. (c)/No Error (d)
- Not only we saw
- the Presi dent but also
- the Chief Minister of Delhi.
- No error
Correct

(a) Not only… but also must agree in part of speech. Correct usage: We saw not only.

Incorrect

(a) Not only… but also must agree in part of speech. Correct usage: We saw not only.
Question 729 of 2153

729. Question
Q. Three summons have been (a)/ issued by the district court (b)/ but he has not turned up yet. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Three summons have been
- issued by the district court
- but he has not turned up yet.
- No error
Correct

(a) The correct plural of summons is summonses. Correct usage: Three summonses had been.

Incorrect

(a) The correct plural of summons is summonses. Correct usage: Three summonses had been.
Question 730 of 2153

730. Question
Q. Her aunt didn’t (a)/ give me (b)/ a minute of peace. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Her aunt didn’t
- give me
- a minute of peace.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 731 of 2153

731. Question
Q. Aayushi has come (a)/ here to do a master (b)/ degree in Social Work. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Aayushi has come
- here to do a master
- degree in Social Work.
- No error
Correct

(b) Master refers to a second university degree. The possessive form is required. Correct usage: To do a master’s.

Incorrect

(b) Master refers to a second university degree. The possessive form is required. Correct usage: To do a master’s.
Question 732 of 2153

732. Question
Q. There is no money in (a)/ the bank in Rajesh’s and (b)/ Reena’s joint account. (c)/ No Error (d)
- There is no money in
- the bank in Rajesh’s and
- Reena’s joint account.
- No error
Correct

(b) The correct phrase is The bank in Rajesh. Correct usage: The bank in Rajesh.

Incorrect

(b) The correct phrase is The bank in Rajesh. Correct usage: The bank in Rajesh.
Question 733 of 2153

733. Question
Q. This master book concludes with pages (a)/ that contain lists of all (b)/ MBA colleges across India. (c)/ No Error (d)
- This master book concludes with pages
- that contain lists of all
- MBA colleges across India.
- No error
Correct

(b) List refers to a series of names, items, etc. The correct usage is: That contain a list of all.

Incorrect

(b) List refers to a series of names, items, etc. The correct usage is: That contain a list of all.
Question 734 of 2153

734. Question
Q. Mr. Mukesh Bhatnagar, our (a)/ colleague, he will attend (b)/ the meeting on our behalf. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Mr. Mukesh Bhatnagar, our
- colleague, he will attend
- the meeting on our behalf.
- No error
Correct

(b) The subject should be Mr. Mukesh Bhatnagar. Correct usage: Mr. Mukesh Bhatnagar, colleague, will attend.

Incorrect

(b) The subject should be Mr. Mukesh Bhatnagar. Correct usage: Mr. Mukesh Bhatnagar, colleague, will attend.
Question 735 of 2153

735. Question
Q. As soon as I will reach (a)/ Del hi I will send you (b)/ the books you have asked for. (c)/ No error (d)
- As soon as I will reach
- Del hi I will send you
- the books you have asked for.
- No error
Correct

(a) As soon as I reach is the correct structure (Simple Present). Correct usage: As soon as I reach.

Incorrect

(a) As soon as I reach is the correct structure (Simple Present). Correct usage: As soon as I reach.
Question 736 of 2153

736. Question
Q. As I see it, he appears (a)/ to be unreasonable anxious (b)/ about pleasing his wife. (c)/ No Error (d)
- As I see it, he appears
- to be unreasonable anxious
- about pleasing his wife.
- No error
Correct

(b) The correct phrase is To be unreasonably anxious. Correct usage: To be unreasonably anxious.

Incorrect

(b) The correct phrase is To be unreasonably anxious. Correct usage: To be unreasonably anxious.
Question 737 of 2153

737. Question
Q. I finished my assignment before we (a)/ reached his wedding with great (b)/ difficulty because of heavy traffic. (c)/No Error (d)
- I finished my assignment before we
- reached his wedding with great
- difficulty because of heavy traffic.
- No error
Correct

(a) When referring to two past events, the first event is expressed in Past Perfect. Correct usage: I had finished my assignment before we.

Incorrect

(a) When referring to two past events, the first event is expressed in Past Perfect. Correct usage: I had finished my assignment before we.
Question 738 of 2153

738. Question
Q. We were living (a)/ in Canada for (b)/ around eight years. (c)/ No Error (d)
- We were living
- in Canada for
- around eight years.
- No error
Correct

(a) Present Perfect should be used when referring to actions that began in the past and continue to the present. Correct usage: We have lived.

Incorrect

(a) Present Perfect should be used when referring to actions that began in the past and continue to the present. Correct usage: We have lived.
Question 739 of 2153

739. Question
Q. Mathematics and Chemistry are (a)/more easier than (b)/ Physics and Biology. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Mathematics and Chemistry are
- more easier than
- Physics and Biology.
- No error
Correct

(b) Double comparatives are incorrect. Use easier than. Correct usage: Easier than.

Incorrect

(b) Double comparatives are incorrect. Use easier than. Correct usage: Easier than.
Question 740 of 2153

740. Question
Q. Jaipur is (a)/ further from Patna (b)/ than Chandigarh. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Jaipur is
- further from Patna
- than Chandigarh.
- No error
Correct

(b) Farther refers to a greater distance, whereas further refers to additional degree or extent. Correct usage: Farther from Patna.

Incorrect

(b) Farther refers to a greater distance, whereas further refers to additional degree or extent. Correct usage: Farther from Patna.
Question 741 of 2153

741. Question
Q. Rahul was (a)/ the richest of (b)/ the two persons. (c)/No Error (d)
- Rahul was
- the richest of
- the two persons.
- No error
Correct

(b) The is used before the Comparative Degree when comparing two items. Correct usage: The richer of.

Incorrect

(b) The is used before the Comparative Degree when comparing two items. Correct usage: The richer of.
Question 742 of 2153

742. Question
Q. Ritika gave her friend (a)/ no money nor she did help her (b)/ in any way. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Ritika gave her friend
- no money nor she did help her
- in any way.
- No error
Correct

(b) Neither… nor is the correct correlative conjunction. Correct usage: Neither money nor did she help her.

Incorrect

(b) Neither… nor is the correct correlative conjunction. Correct usage: Neither money nor did she help her.
Question 743 of 2153

743. Question
Q. Low interest rates are tempting (a)/ many customers to take (b)/ on too much debt. (c)/No Error(d)
- Low interest rates are tempting
- many customers to take
- on too much debt.
- No error
Correct

(a) Since it is a generalized statement, the Simple Present should be used. Correct usage: Low interest rates tempt.

Incorrect

(a) Since it is a generalized statement, the Simple Present should be used. Correct usage: Low interest rates tempt.
Question 744 of 2153

744. Question
Q. Three lakhs of people (a)/ attended the workshop (b)/ held in Ramleela ground. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Three lakhs of people
- attended the workshop
- held in Ramleela ground.
- No error
Correct

(a) The correct structure is Three lakh people (without the preposition of). Correct usage: Three lakh people.

Incorrect

(a) The correct structure is Three lakh people (without the preposition of). Correct usage: Three lakh people.
Question 745 of 2153

745. Question
Q. Ayesha is among the few peo ple (a)/ in the office which did not (b)/ blindly follow the path of other. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Ayesha is among the few peo ple
- in the office which did not
- blindly follow the path of other.
- No error
Correct

(b) Who (Relative Pronoun) is used with people. Correct usage: In the office who do not.

Incorrect

(b) Who (Relative Pronoun) is used with people. Correct usage: In the office who do not.
Question 746 of 2153

746. Question
Q. I would (a)/ rather to (b)/ die than beg. (c)/ No Error (d)
- I would
- rather to
- die than beg.
- No error
Correct

(b) To should not be used here. Correct usage: She would rather die than give a speech.

Incorrect

(b) To should not be used here. Correct usage: She would rather die than give a speech.
Question 747 of 2153

747. Question
Q. Ankit cannot (a)/ succeed because (b)/ he labours hard. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Ankit cannot
- succeed because
- he labours hard.
- No error
Correct

(b) Unless should be used for negative conditions. Correct usage: Succeed unless.

Incorrect

(b) Unless should be used for negative conditions. Correct usage: Succeed unless.
Question 748 of 2153

748. Question
Q. The teacher (a)/ explained everything (b)/ very clearly. (c)/ No Error (d)
- The teacher
- explained everything
- very clearly.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 749 of 2153

749. Question
Q. These kind of clothes (a)/ are rather expensive (b)/ for me to buy. (c)/ No Error (d)
- These kind of clothes
- are rather expensive
- for me to buy.
- No error
Correct

(a) The correct structure is This kind of clothes or These kinds of clothes. Correct usage: This kind of clothes/These kinds of clothes.

Incorrect

(a) The correct structure is This kind of clothes or These kinds of clothes. Correct usage: This kind of clothes/These kinds of clothes.
Question 750 of 2153

750. Question
Q. My elder son deals with (a)/ spare parts and manages (b)/his bread and butter. (c)/No Error (d)
- My elder son deals with
- spare parts and manages
- his bread and butter.
- No error
Correct

(a) Deal in refers to buying and selling goods, while deal with refers to handling issues. Correct usage: My elder son deals in.

Incorrect

(a) Deal in refers to buying and selling goods, while deal with refers to handling issues. Correct usage: My elder son deals in.
Question 751 of 2153

751. Question
Q. Sneha was accused for murder of her husband (a)/ but the court found her (b)/ not guilty and acquitted her. (c)/No Error (d)
- Sneha was accused for murder of her husband
- but the court found her
- not guilty and acquitted her.
- No error
Correct

(a) The correct preposition is of, not with. Correct usage: Sneha was accused of her husband’s murder.

Incorrect

(a) The correct preposition is of, not with. Correct usage: Sneha was accused of her husband’s murder.
Question 752 of 2153

752. Question
Q. My brother finds it difficult (a)/ to pass away the time (b)/ at our grandparent’s house. (c)/ No Error (d)
- My brother finds it difficult
- to pass away the time
- at our grandparent’s house.
- No error
Correct

(b) Pass away means to die, and to pass the time means to spend time idly. Correct usage: To pass the time.

Incorrect

(b) Pass away means to die, and to pass the time means to spend time idly. Correct usage: To pass the time.
Question 753 of 2153

753. Question
Q. Little knowledge of playing volleyball (a)/ that she possessed proved to be (b)/ helpful at the time of inaugural match. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Little knowledge of playing volleyball
- that she possessed proved to be
- helpful at the time of inaugural match.
- No error
Correct

(a) The little knowledge (correct use of article). Correct usage: The little knowledge.

Incorrect

(a) The little knowledge (correct use of article). Correct usage: The little knowledge.
Question 754 of 2153

754. Question
Q. I had not completed my English homework (a)/ so I thought I was done with when the (b)/ teacher asked me to hand it in. (c)/ No Error (d)
- I had not completed my English homework
- so I thought I was done with when the
- teacher asked me to hand it in.
- No error
Correct

(b) The correct phrase is Have done with it. Correct usage: So I thought to have done with it.

Incorrect

(b) The correct phrase is Have done with it. Correct usage: So I thought to have done with it.
Question 755 of 2153

755. Question
Q. Ritika decided to get up early (a)/to wear a nice dress (b)/ and visit her aunt. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Ritika decided to get up early
- to wear a nice dress
- and visit her aunt.
- No error
Correct

(c) Visit means to go and see a person, but meet is the correct verb here. Correct usage: Meet her aunt.

Incorrect

(c) Visit means to go and see a person, but meet is the correct verb here. Correct usage: Meet her aunt.
Question 756 of 2153

756. Question
Q. The student asked me if (a)/I knew that Kalidas was the greater (b)/than any other poet. (c)/No Error (d)
- The student asked me if
- I knew that Kalidas was the greater
- than any other poet.
- No error
Correct

(b) The article the is not used before a Comparative Degree. Correct usage: Kalidas was greater.

Incorrect

(b) The article the is not used before a Comparative Degree. Correct usage: Kalidas was greater.
Question 757 of 2153

757. Question
Q. I was taken with surprise (a)/ when I saw (b)/ the beautiful Taj Mahal. (c)/ No Error (d)
- I was taken with surprise
- when I saw
- the beautiful Taj Mahal.
- No error
Correct

(a) Take someone by surprise means to surprise them unexpectedly. Correct usage: I was taken by surprise.

Incorrect

(a) Take someone by surprise means to surprise them unexpectedly. Correct usage: I was taken by surprise.
Question 758 of 2153

758. Question
Q. I finished my household chores (a)/ before he reached (b)/ to my place after so long. (c)/ No Error (d)
- I finished my household chores
- before he reached
- to my place after so long.
- No error
Correct

(a) The first event should be in Past Perfect when two events happen in the past. Correct usage: I had finished my household chores.

Incorrect

(a) The first event should be in Past Perfect when two events happen in the past. Correct usage: I had finished my household chores.
Question 759 of 2153

759. Question
Q. Inspite of the doctor’s stern warning (a)/ Latika continued taking (b)/ sugars in her milk. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Inspite of the doctor’s stern warning
- Latika continued taking
- sugars in her milk.
- No error
Correct

(c) Sugar is an uncountable noun, so in her milk is correct. Correct usage: Sugar in her milk.

Incorrect

(c) Sugar is an uncountable noun, so in her milk is correct. Correct usage: Sugar in her milk.
Question 760 of 2153

760. Question
Q. Myself and Roshni (a)/ will take care of (b)/ the event on Sun day. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Myself and Roshni
- will take care of
- the event on Sun day.
- No error
Correct

(a) The reflexive pronoun myself should not be used as a subject. Correct usage: Roshni and I.

Incorrect

(a) The reflexive pronoun myself should not be used as a subject. Correct usage: Roshni and I.
Question 761 of 2153

761. Question
Q. Are not your father (a)/ and your elder brother (b)/ out of town? (c)/ No Error (d)
- Are not your father
- and your elder brother
- out of town?
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 762 of 2153

762. Question
Q. Our office building comprises (a)/ seven floors and a restaurant at the top in an (b)/ area of about eight hundred sq. metres. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Our office building comprises
- seven floors and a restaurant at the top in an
- area of about eight hundred sq. metres.
- No error
Correct

(b) Within means inside or not further than a particular area. With is incorrect here. Correct usage: Seven floors and a restaurant at the top within an area.

Incorrect

(b) Within means inside or not further than a particular area. With is incorrect here. Correct usage: Seven floors and a restaurant at the top within an area.
Question 763 of 2153

763. Question
Q. I took the shortest (a)/ way through the (b)/ little park close the palace. (c)/ No Error (d)
- I took the shortest
- way through the
- little park close the palace.
- No error
Correct

(c) Close means near in space or time. Correct usage: A little park close to the palace.

Incorrect

(c) Close means near in space or time. Correct usage: A little park close to the palace.
Question 764 of 2153

764. Question
Q. As it came to a stop (a)/ the conductor called (b)/ over in a loud voice. (c)/No Error (d)
- As it came to a stop
- the conductor called
- over in a loud voice.
- No error
Correct

(c) Call away means to ask someone to stop what they are doing and go somewhere else. Correct usage: Called away in a loud voice.

Incorrect

(c) Call away means to ask someone to stop what they are doing and go somewhere else. Correct usage: Called away in a loud voice.
Question 765 of 2153

765. Question
Q. Freedom fighters laboured (a)/ to the good of (b)/the poor enslaved masses. (c)/No Error (d)
- Freedom fighters laboured
- to the good of
- the poor enslaved masses.
- No error
Correct

(b) For the good of means in order to help someone or something. Correct usage: For the good of.

Incorrect

(b) For the good of means in order to help someone or something. Correct usage: For the good of.
Question 766 of 2153

766. Question
Q. Father was upset (a)/when he found that (b)/you are not there. (c)/No Error (d)
- Father was upset
- when he found that
- you are not there.
- No error
Correct

(c) Since the sentence refers to past time, you were not there is correct. Correct usage: You were not there.

Incorrect

(c) Since the sentence refers to past time, you were not there is correct. Correct usage: You were not there.
Question 767 of 2153

767. Question
Q. What a comfort to see that you (a)/have organizing and planning (b)/everything for us. (c)/No Error (d)
- What a comfort to see that you
- have organizing and planning
- everything for us.
- No error
Correct

(b) Present Perfect should be used in this case. Correct usage: Have organized and planned.

Incorrect

(b) Present Perfect should be used in this case. Correct usage: Have organized and planned.
Question 768 of 2153

768. Question
Q. Please note that you will be eligible for (a)/ the voucher only if you (b)/ had received this email. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Please note that you will be eligible for
- the voucher only if you
- had received this email.
- No error
Correct

(c) Present Simple is used for general facts or routines. Correct usage: Receive this email.

Incorrect

(c) Present Simple is used for general facts or routines. Correct usage: Receive this email.
Question 769 of 2153

769. Question
Q. We take security very seriously and (a)/ we want to keep you in the loop on (b)/ important ac tions in our account. (c)/ No Error (d)
- We take security very seriously and
- we want to keep you in the loop on
- important ac tions in our account.
- No error
Correct

(c) On your own account means by yourself or for yourself. Correct usage: Important actions on our own account.

Incorrect

(c) On your own account means by yourself or for yourself. Correct usage: Important actions on our own account.
Question 770 of 2153

770. Question
Q. If you would still accepting posts, please (a)/ let me know so that I can put together (b)/ a draft for your approval. (c)/No Error (d)
- If you would still accepting posts, please
- let me know so that I can put together
- a draft for your approval.
- No error
Correct

(a) As it is a conditional sentence, Present Progressive should be used. Correct usage: If you are still accepting posts, please.

Incorrect

(a) As it is a conditional sentence, Present Progressive should be used. Correct usage: If you are still accepting posts, please.
Question 771 of 2153

771. Question
Q. I can give you the unique and (a)/ quality content that will definitely (b)/ lead value to your readers too. (c)/ No Error (d)
- I can give you the unique and
- quality content that will definitely
- lead value to your readers too.
- No error
Correct

(a) A unique is correct as it refers to something specific. Correct usage: I can give you a unique.

Incorrect

(a) A unique is correct as it refers to something specific. Correct usage: I can give you a unique.
Question 772 of 2153

772. Question
Q. I have went through the write ups guideline (a)/ too but still want to clear on mail (b)/ communication for topic confirmation. (c)/ No Error (d)
- I have went through the write ups guideline
- too but still want to clear on mail
- communication for topic confirmation.
- No error
Correct

(a) The structure of Present Perfect is: Subject + has/have + past participle (V3). Correct usage: I have gone through the guidelines.

Incorrect

(a) The structure of Present Perfect is: Subject + has/have + past participle (V3). Correct usage: I have gone through the guidelines.
Question 773 of 2153

773. Question
Q. If you are a runner and bigger than 18 years, (a)/ you can test your endurance level (b)/ by running for the Half Marathon. (c)/ No Error (d)
- If you are a runner and bigger than 18 years,
- you can test your endurance level
- by running for the Half Marathon.
- No error
Correct

(a) Bigger is not appropriate here; it should be more/older. Correct usage: If you are a runner and more than 18 years old.

Incorrect

(a) Bigger is not appropriate here; it should be more/older. Correct usage: If you are a runner and more than 18 years old.
Question 774 of 2153

774. Question
Q. We know it is an extra early start to (a)/ your day, but we are certain (b)/ you too would like to contribute towards this. (c)/ No Error (d)
- We know it is an extra early start to
- your day, but we are certain
- you too would like to contribute towards this.
- No error
Correct

(a) Too… to is the correct structure. Correct usage: It is too early to start.

Incorrect

(a) Too… to is the correct structure. Correct usage: It is too early to start.
Question 775 of 2153

775. Question
Q. After the ‘Pooja’ in the temple (a)/ got over, people start (b)/ coming out to get their slippers. (c)/ No Error (d)
- After the ‘Pooja’ in the temple
- got over, people start
- coming out to get their slippers.
- No error
Correct

(b) Past Simple is appropriate here. Correct usage: Got over, people started.

Incorrect

(b) Past Simple is appropriate here. Correct usage: Got over, people started.
Question 776 of 2153

776. Question
Q. The number of guests (a)/ invited to the party (b)/ are five hundred. (c) No error (d)
- The number of guests
- invited to the party
- are five hundred.
- No error
Correct

(c) The structure is: The + Number of + Noun + Singular Verb. Correct usage: The number of students is five hundred.

Incorrect

(c) The structure is: The + Number of + Noun + Singular Verb. Correct usage: The number of students is five hundred.
Question 777 of 2153

777. Question
Q. Either Ankit (a)/ or Jyoti (b)/ have done this. (c)/ No error (d)
- Either Ankit
- or Jyoti
- have done this.
- No error
Correct

(c) When Either… or is used, the verb agrees with the nearest subject. Correct usage: Has done this.

Incorrect

(c) When Either… or is used, the verb agrees with the nearest subject. Correct usage: Has done this.
Question 778 of 2153

778. Question
Q. Unless Geeta apologises (a)/ she should not be (b)/ allowed to go to picnic. (c)/ No error (d)
- Unless Geeta apologises
- she should not be
- allowed to go to picnic.
- No error
Correct

(c) The correct preposition is for when referring to activities like a picnic. Correct usage: Allowed to go for a picnic.

Incorrect

(c) The correct preposition is for when referring to activities like a picnic. Correct usage: Allowed to go for a picnic.
Question 779 of 2153

779. Question
Q. I met the gentleman (a) / today evening on my (b) / way back home. (c) / No error (d)
- I met the gentleman
- today evening on my
- way back home.
- No error
Correct

(a) Since no specific gentleman is referred to, an indefinite article should be used. Correct usage: I met a gentleman.

Incorrect

(a) Since no specific gentleman is referred to, an indefinite article should be used. Correct usage: I met a gentleman.
Question 780 of 2153

780. Question
Q. If I was he (a)/ I wouldn’t (b)/ accept the offer. (c)/ No error (d)
- If I was he
- I wouldn’t
- accept the offer.
- No error
Correct

(a) In the Subjunctive Mood, the singular subject agrees with the plural verb. Correct usage: If I were he.

Incorrect

(a) In the Subjunctive Mood, the singular subject agrees with the plural verb. Correct usage: If I were he.
Question 781 of 2153

781. Question
Q. Neeta served as President (a)/ of the oshinara club (b)/ since ten years. (c)/ No error (d)
- Neeta served as President
- of the oshinara club
- since ten years.
- No error
Correct

(c) For is used with periods of time. Correct usage: For ten years.

Incorrect

(c) For is used with periods of time. Correct usage: For ten years.
Question 782 of 2153

782. Question
Q. The company is using (a)/ influence to persuade people (b)/ to buy its water purifiers. (c)/ No error (d)
- The company is using
- influence to persuade people
- to buy its water purifiers.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 783 of 2153

783. Question
Q. My mother has (a)/ returned back to (b)/ Delhi day before yesterday. (c)/ No error (d)
- My mother has
- returned back to
- Delhi day before yesterday.
- No error
Correct

(b) Return means to come or go back. Correct usage: Returned to or Came back to.

Incorrect

(b) Return means to come or go back. Correct usage: Returned to or Came back to.
Question 784 of 2153

784. Question
Q. I worked (a)/ as a verbal trainer (b)/ for eight months. (c)/ No error (d).
- I worked
- as a verbal trainer
- for eight months.
- No error
Correct

(a) Since a period of time is referenced, Present Perfect is correct. Correct usage: I have worked.

Incorrect

(a) Since a period of time is referenced, Present Perfect is correct. Correct usage: I have worked.
Question 785 of 2153

785. Question
Q. Every student have (a)/ to submit the assignment (b)/ by this afternoon. (c)/ No error (d).
- Every student have
- to submit the assignment
- by this afternoon.
- No error
Correct

(a) Every student is a singular subject, so the verb should be singular. Correct usage: Every student has.

Incorrect

(a) Every student is a singular subject, so the verb should be singular. Correct usage: Every student has.
Question 786 of 2153

786. Question
Q. Mrs. Gupta invited (a)/ all her daughter-in-laws (b)/ to the grand party last Sunday. (c)/ No error (d).
- Mrs. Gupta invited
- all her daughter-in-laws
- to the grand party last Sunday.
- No error
Correct

(b) The plural of daughter-in-law is daughters-in-law. Correct usage: All her daughters-in-law.

Incorrect

(b) The plural of daughter-in-law is daughters-in-law. Correct usage: All her daughters-in-law.
Question 787 of 2153

787. Question
Q. Our social science teacher told (a)/ to study the map of the world (b)/ for a test. (c)/ No error (d).
- Our social science teacher told
- to study the map of the world
- for a test.
- No error
Correct

(a) Tell must take an object. Correct usage: Our social science teacher told us.

Incorrect

(a) Tell must take an object. Correct usage: Our social science teacher told us.
Question 788 of 2153

788. Question
Q. My sister-in-law (a)/ who lives in Chennai (b)/ have come to stay with us. (c)/ No error (d)
- My sister-in-law
- who lives in Chennai
- have come to stay with us.
- No error
Correct

(c) The antecedent of who is My sister-in-law (singular), so the verb should be singular. Correct usage: Has come to stay with us.

Incorrect

(c) The antecedent of who is My sister-in-law (singular), so the verb should be singular. Correct usage: Has come to stay with us.
Question 789 of 2153

789. Question
Q. My friend Sahib (a)/ is one of the best football player (b)/ in the country. (c)/ No error (d).
- My friend Sahib
- is one of the best football player
- in the country.
- No error
Correct

(b) One of is followed by a plural noun or pronoun. Correct usage: Is one of the best football players.

Incorrect

(b) One of is followed by a plural noun or pronoun. Correct usage: Is one of the best football players.
Question 790 of 2153

790. Question
Q. When she left the (a)/ house at 10 o’clock her (b)/daughter was still at home. (c)/No error (d).
- When she left the
- house at 10 o’clock her
- daughter was still at home.
- No error .
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 791 of 2153

791. Question
Q. Our specialist school is (a)/ home to children with (b)/ different intellectual abilities. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Our specialist school is
- home to children with
- different intellectual abilities.
- No error
Correct

(a) Our special school is is the correct phrasing. Correct usage: Our special school is.

Incorrect

(a) Our special school is is the correct phrasing. Correct usage: Our special school is.
Question 792 of 2153

792. Question
Q. You can control them (a)/ by setting a maximum limit (b)/ for each one bill. (c)/ No Error (d)
- You can control them
- by setting a maximum limit
- for each one bill.
- No error
Correct

(c) The correct preposition is to when referring to bills. Correct usage: To each bill.

Incorrect

(c) The correct preposition is to when referring to bills. Correct usage: To each bill.
Question 793 of 2153

793. Question
Q. She is unfortunate enough to (a)/ lose few friends she made (b)/ during her stay in Chennai. (c)/ No Error (d)
- She is unfortunate enough to
- lose few friends she made
- during her stay in Chennai.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error. Enough qualifies adjectives or other adverbs and follows the word it qualifies.

Incorrect

(d) No error. Enough qualifies adjectives or other adverbs and follows the word it qualifies.
Question 794 of 2153

794. Question
Q. It was by a mistake (a)/ that Ankit caught (b)/ Archana’s hand. (c)/ No Error (d)
- It was by a mistake
- that Ankit caught
- Archana’s hand.
- No error
Correct

(a) By mistake means doing something accidentally. Correct usage: It was by mistake.

Incorrect

(a) By mistake means doing something accidentally. Correct usage: It was by mistake.
Question 795 of 2153

795. Question
Q. Everyone attended the (a)/ seminar except (b)/ Raman and I. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Everyone attended the
- seminar except
- Raman and I.
- No error
Correct

(c) The correct usage is Objective Case: Raman and me. Correct usage: Raman and me.

Incorrect

(c) The correct usage is Objective Case: Raman and me. Correct usage: Raman and me.
Question 796 of 2153

796. Question
Q. One (a)/ may help (b)/ oneself. (c)/ No Error (d)
- One
- may help
- oneself.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 797 of 2153

797. Question
Q. Madhuri and I have done my (a)/ work patiently and diligently (b)/ just for our safe and secure future. (c)/No Error (d)
- Madhuri and I have done my
- work patiently and diligently
- just for our safe and secure future.
- No error
Correct

(a) Since Madhuri and I is a plural subject, the possessive case must be first person plural. Correct usage: Madhuri and I have done our.

Incorrect

(a) Since Madhuri and I is a plural subject, the possessive case must be first person plural. Correct usage: Madhuri and I have done our.
Question 798 of 2153

798. Question
Q. Sunita is feeling little uncomfortable today (a)/because she is ill, so she can perform (b)/ her work after having some rest for a while. (c)/No Error (d)
- Sunita is feeling little uncomfortable today
- because she is ill, so she can perform
- her work after having some rest for a while.
- No error
Correct

(b) Since future time is referenced, Future Simple is appropriate. Correct usage: She will perform.

Incorrect

(b) Since future time is referenced, Future Simple is appropriate. Correct usage: She will perform.
Question 799 of 2153

799. Question
Q. We must (a)/denounce justice (b)/and oppression. (c)/No Error (d)
- We must
- denounce justice
- and oppression.
- No error
Correct

(b) Denounce means to publicly declare something as wrong or evil. Correct usage: Denounce injustice.

Incorrect

(b) Denounce means to publicly declare something as wrong or evil. Correct usage: Denounce injustice.
Question 800 of 2153

800. Question
Q. I don’t think, Neha is a wiser as (a)/Sonali, so she is not (b)/ competent for this job. (c)/No Error (d)
- I don’t think, Neha is a wiser as
- Sonali, so she is not
- competent for this job.
- No error
Correct

(a) As… as is used for comparisons between two things. Correct usage: Neha is as wise as.

Incorrect

(a) As… as is used for comparisons between two things. Correct usage: Neha is as wise as.
Question 801 of 2153

801. Question
Q. In the Mathematics class, I sit next to (a)/Raj, who is the captain of the basket ball (b)/team and undoubtedly the best basket ball player in Delhi. (c)/ No Error (d)
- In the Mathematics class, I sit next to
- Raj, who is the captain of the basket ball
- team and undoubtedly the best basket ball player in Delhi.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 802 of 2153

802. Question
Q. He commanded me (a)/ as if he was (b)/ my husband. (c)/ No Error (d)
- He commanded me
- as if he was
- my husband.
- No error
Correct

(b) Subjunctive mood is used to express hypothetical situations. Even a singular subject agrees with a plural verb. Correct usage: As if he were.

Incorrect

(b) Subjunctive mood is used to express hypothetical situations. Even a singular subject agrees with a plural verb. Correct usage: As if he were.
Question 803 of 2153

803. Question
Q. The English is a very (a)/ popular language (b)/ amongst south Indians. (c)/ No Error (d)
- The English is a very
- popular language
- amongst south Indians.
- No error
Correct

(a) The word English refers to the language, not the people, so the is unnecessary. Correct usage: English is very important.

Incorrect

(a) The word English refers to the language, not the people, so the is unnecessary. Correct usage: English is very important.
Question 804 of 2153

804. Question
Q. This container is full with water (a)/ so I can’t carry it for a (b)/ long distance at one go. (c)/ No Error (d)
- This container is full with water
- so I can’t carry it for a
- long distance at one go.
- No error
Correct

(a) Full is an adjective and is used with “of” to describe the contents of something. Correct usage: This container is full of water.

Incorrect

(a) Full is an adjective and is used with “of” to describe the contents of something. Correct usage: This container is full of water.
Question 805 of 2153

805. Question
Q. Had she not known (a)/ about it she should (b)/ have stayed longer. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Had she not known
- about it she should
- have stayed longer.
- No error
Correct

(b) The structure is correct for past conditional sentences: Had + Subject + not + V3 + Subject + would have + V3. Correct usage: About it, she would have gone.

Incorrect

(b) The structure is correct for past conditional sentences: Had + Subject + not + V3 + Subject + would have + V3. Correct usage: About it, she would have gone.
Question 806 of 2153

806. Question
Q. The Tata group owns (a)/ many industries, that are spread (b)/ across the globe. (c)/ No Error(d)
- The Tata group owns
- many industries, that are spread
- across the globe.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error. Both which and that can be used as relative pronouns in this context.

Incorrect

(d) No error. Both which and that can be used as relative pronouns in this context.
Question 807 of 2153

807. Question
Q. She has not been (a)/ to the restaurant (b)/ much late. (c)/ No Error (d)
- She has not been
- to the restaurant
- much late.
- No error
Correct

(c) Very is an adverb and modifies a verb, while lately (meaning “recently”) is an adverb. Correct usage: Lately is the right choice here.

Incorrect

(c) Very is an adverb and modifies a verb, while lately (meaning “recently”) is an adverb. Correct usage: Lately is the right choice here.
Question 808 of 2153

808. Question
Q. He was such a (a)/ wonderful person (b)/ into so many ways. (c)/ No Error (d)
- He was such a
- wonderful person
- into so many ways.
- No error
Correct

(c) Into is used to show movement towards the inside of something. Correct usage: In so many ways is correct here, since “in” refers to a general idea, not physical movement.

Incorrect

(c) Into is used to show movement towards the inside of something. Correct usage: In so many ways is correct here, since “in” refers to a general idea, not physical movement.
Question 809 of 2153

809. Question
Q. The magician placed the ball (a)/ underneath of his hat and (b)/ made a mystic sign above it. (c)/ No Error (d)
- The magician placed the ball
- underneath of his hat and
- made a mystic sign above it.
- No error
Correct

(b) Underneath means directly under or below something else. The preposition of is not needed here. Correct usage: Underneath his hat is correct.

Incorrect

(b) Underneath means directly under or below something else. The preposition of is not needed here. Correct usage: Underneath his hat is correct.
Question 810 of 2153

810. Question
Q. At this moment that (a)/ terrible door burst noisily open and (b)/ banged for the wall. (c)/No Error (d)
- At this moment that
- terrible door burst noisily open and
- banged for the wall.
- No error
Correct

(c) Bang means to strike or put something down forcefully. Correct usage: Banged on/against the wall.

Incorrect

(c) Bang means to strike or put something down forcefully. Correct usage: Banged on/against the wall.
Question 811 of 2153

811. Question
Q. While an electron (a)/ carries a negative electrical (b) charge, a neutron is neutral. (c)/No Error (d)
- While an electron
- carries a negative electrical
- charge, a neutron is neutral.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 812 of 2153

812. Question
Q. I have written (a)/ a letter for the issue (b)/ of sports equipments. (c)/ No error (d)
- I have written
- a letter for the issue
- of sports equipments.
- No error
Correct

(c) Equipment is an uncountable noun, so it has no plural form. Correct usage: Of sports equipment.

Incorrect

(c) Equipment is an uncountable noun, so it has no plural form. Correct usage: Of sports equipment.
Question 813 of 2153

813. Question
Q. Many people (a)/ have lost their lives (b)/ in sea. (c)/ No error (d)
- Many people
- have lost their lives
- in sea.
- No error
Correct

(c) In the sea is the correct preposition. Correct usage: We went swimming in the sea.

Incorrect

(c) In the sea is the correct preposition. Correct usage: We went swimming in the sea.
Question 814 of 2153

814. Question
Q. Mr. Roy’s (a)/ eyes widened (b)/ in surprise. (c)/ No error (d)
- Mr. Roy’s
- eyes widened
- in surprise.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 815 of 2153

815. Question
Q. They wondered (a)/ how many windows (b)/ were in there room. (c)/ No error (d)
- They wondered
- how many windows
- were in there room.
- No error
Correct

(c) The structure of there + is/are + object should be followed. Correct usage: Were there in the room?.

Incorrect

(c) The structure of there + is/are + object should be followed. Correct usage: Were there in the room?.
Question 816 of 2153

816. Question
Q. There were (a)/ curtains over (b)/ the cracked glass. (c)/ No error (d)
- There were
- curtains over
- the cracked glass.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 817 of 2153

817. Question
Q. The decoration (a)/ on the wall (b) / were a horse painting. (c)/ No error (d)
- The decoration
- on the wall
- were a horse painting.
- No error
Correct

(c) Since decoration is singular, the verb should be singular. Correct usage: Was a horse painting.

Incorrect

(c) Since decoration is singular, the verb should be singular. Correct usage: Was a horse painting.
Question 818 of 2153

818. Question
Q. I have (a)/ checked this (b)/ month calendar. (c)/ No error (d)
- I have
- checked this
- month calendar.
- No error
Correct

(c) The possessive case should be used here. Correct usage: Month’s calendar.

Incorrect

(c) The possessive case should be used here. Correct usage: Month’s calendar.
Question 819 of 2153

819. Question
Q. The Roman Church of Catholics (a)/ is one of the (b)/ precious institutions. (c) / No error (d)
- The Roman Church of Catholics
- is one of the
- precious institutions.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error. One of is correctly followed by a plural noun/pronoun.

Incorrect

(d) No error. One of is correctly followed by a plural noun/pronoun.
Question 820 of 2153

820. Question
Q. The plane (a)/ has (b)/ sunk the ship. (c)/ No error (d)
- The plane
- has
- sunk the ship.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error. Sink refers to damaging a ship, and the example is correct.

Incorrect

(d) No error. Sink refers to damaging a ship, and the example is correct.
Question 821 of 2153

821. Question
Q. He leans (a)/ forward to (b)/ shut the door. (c)/ No error (d)
- He leans
- forward to
- shut the door.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error. Lean forward means to tilt or bend forward.

Incorrect

(d) No error. Lean forward means to tilt or bend forward.
Question 822 of 2153

822. Question
Q. The place were (P)/Buddha was cremated (Q)/has recently been discovered. (R)/ No error (S)
- The place were
- Buddha was cremated
- has recently been discovered.
- No error
Correct

(a) Where is used after words or phrases referring to a place or situation. Correct usage: The place where.

Incorrect

(a) Where is used after words or phrases referring to a place or situation. Correct usage: The place where.
Question 823 of 2153

823. Question
Q. King penguins (P)/ are active throughout (Q)/ the long summer days. (R)/ No error (S)
- King penguins
- are active throughout
- the long summer days.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 824 of 2153

824. Question
Q. The Kepler Space Telescope, (P)/ launched on 2009, was designed (Q)/to find planets around other stars. (R)/ No error (S)
- The Kepler Space Telescope,
- launched on 2009, was designed
- to find planets around other stars.
- No error
Correct

(b) In is the correct preposition when referring to a year. Correct usage: Launched in 2009.

Incorrect

(b) In is the correct preposition when referring to a year. Correct usage: Launched in 2009.
Question 825 of 2153

825. Question
Q. A prince were (P)/ in search of a Sufi master (Q)/ to help him in his mystical journey. (R)/ No error (S)
- A prince were
- in search of a Sufi master
- to help him in his mystical journey.
- No error
Correct

(a) A prince is a singular subject, so the verb should be singular. Correct usage: A prince was.

Incorrect

(a) A prince is a singular subject, so the verb should be singular. Correct usage: A prince was.
Question 826 of 2153

826. Question
Q. Earth’s deserts (P)/ is a land of extremes,(Q) /constantly pushing life to the limit. (R)/ No error (S)
- Earth’s deserts
- is a land of extremes,
- constantly pushing life to the limit.
- No error
Correct

(b) Since Earth’s deserts is plural, the verb should be plural. Correct usage: Are lands of extremes.

Incorrect

(b) Since Earth’s deserts is plural, the verb should be plural. Correct usage: Are lands of extremes.
Question 827 of 2153

827. Question
Q. Wherever you live, (P)/ there is surely some countryside or coastline (Q)/not too far away that you are proud of. (R)/ No error (S)
- Wherever you live,
- there is surely some countryside or coastline
- not too far away that you are proud of.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 828 of 2153

828. Question
Q. If you describe someone as a maverick, (P)/ you mean that he is unconventional and independent (Q)/ and do not think or behave in the same way as other people. (R)/ No error (S)
- If you describe someone as a maverick,
- you mean that he is unconventional and independent
- and do not think or behave in the same way as other people.
- No error
Correct

(c) The subject is he, so the verb should be in the singular form. Correct usage: Does not think or behave.

Incorrect

(c) The subject is he, so the verb should be in the singular form. Correct usage: Does not think or behave.
Question 829 of 2153

829. Question
Q. Ancient jewellery or decoration (P)/ has a new meaning (Q)/ with the discovery bone ornaments. (R) / No error (S)
- Ancient jewellery or decoration
- has a new meaning
- with the discovery bone ornaments.
- No error
Correct

(c) With the discovery of should be used, as of follows nouns formed from verbs. Correct usage: With the discovery of bone ornaments.

Incorrect

(c) With the discovery of should be used, as of follows nouns formed from verbs. Correct usage: With the discovery of bone ornaments.
Question 830 of 2153

830. Question
Q. Can you tell me (P)/ the name of the person (Q)/ whom wrote the book? (R)/ No error (S)
- Can you tell me
- the name of the person
- whom wrote the book?
- No error
Correct

(c) Who is used to refer to people. Whom is used as the object of a verb or preposition. Correct usage: Who wrote the book.

Incorrect

(c) Who is used to refer to people. Whom is used as the object of a verb or preposition. Correct usage: Who wrote the book.
Question 831 of 2153

831. Question
Q. Men who has risen (P)/ by their own exertions (Q)/ are always respected. (R)/ No error (S)
- Men who has risen
- by their own exertions
- are always respected.
- No error
Correct

(a) The antecedent of who is Men (plural), so the verb should also be plural. Correct usage: Men who have risen.

Incorrect

(a) The antecedent of who is Men (plural), so the verb should also be plural. Correct usage: Men who have risen.
Question 832 of 2153

832. Question
Q. We have issued (P)/ a order seeking immediate (Q)/ printing of revised price tag. (R)/ No error (S)
- We have issued
- a order seeking immediate
- printing of revised price tag.
- No error
Correct

(b) The first letter of order is a vowel, so an should be used. Correct usage: An order seeking immediate.

Incorrect

(b) The first letter of order is a vowel, so an should be used. Correct usage: An order seeking immediate.
Question 833 of 2153

833. Question
Q. Suresh have never (P)/ encouraged nor (Q)/condoned violence. (R)/ No error (S)
- Suresh have never
- encouraged nor
- condoned violence.
- No error
Correct

(a) Neither…nor is correct for negation. Since Suresh is singular, the verb should be singular. Correct usage: Suresh has neither.

Incorrect

(a) Neither…nor is correct for negation. Since Suresh is singular, the verb should be singular. Correct usage: Suresh has neither.
Question 834 of 2153

834. Question
Q. The consequence of (P)/ his carelessness was (Q)/ that the game was lost. (R)/ No error (S)
- The consequence of
- his carelessness was
- that the game was lost.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 835 of 2153

835. Question
Q. Scientists intended (P)/ to reintroduce and conserve grey wolves (Q)/ in their original habitats. (R)/ No error (S)
- Scientists intended
- to reintroduce and conserve grey wolves
- in their original habitats.
- No error
Correct

(a) Past Perfect is used when an action in the past is important at the time of reporting. Correct usage: Scientists had intended.

Incorrect

(a) Past Perfect is used when an action in the past is important at the time of reporting. Correct usage: Scientists had intended.
Question 836 of 2153

836. Question
Q. Bharatanatyam will also (P)/ feature in the two-week (Q)/ World Music Festival. (R)/ No error (S)
- Bharatanatyam will also
- feature in the two-week
- World Music Festival.
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 837 of 2153

837. Question
Q. The behaviour of resident spiders (P)/ towards pirate spiders and their own prey (Q)/ are quite different. (R)/ No error (S)
- The behaviour of resident spiders
- towards pirate spiders and their own prey
- are quite different.
- No error
Correct

(c) The subject behavior is singular, so the verb should also be singular. Correct usage: Is quite different.

Incorrect

(c) The subject behavior is singular, so the verb should also be singular. Correct usage: Is quite different.
Question 838 of 2153

838. Question
Q. The government need to adopt (P)/ a multi-year expenditure outlook (Q)/ while preparing the budget. (R)/ No error (S)
- The government need to adopt
- a multi-year expenditure outlook
- while preparing the budget.
- No error
Correct

(a) The government is singular, so the verb should be singular. Correct usage: The government needs to adopt.

Incorrect

(a) The government is singular, so the verb should be singular. Correct usage: The government needs to adopt.
Question 839 of 2153

839. Question
Q. Tickle is (P)/one of the broadest and deepest (Q)/ subject in science. (R)/ No error (S)
- Tickle is
- one of the broadest and deepest
- subject in science.
- No error
Correct

(c) One of is followed by a plural noun/pronoun. Correct usage: Subjects of science.

Incorrect

(c) One of is followed by a plural noun/pronoun. Correct usage: Subjects of science.
Question 840 of 2153

840. Question
Q. The scientists found that (P)/ leopards tend to hoist prey (Q)/ that are between half and one and-a-half times it’s own weight. (R)/ No error (S)
- The scientists found that
- leopards tend to hoist prey
- that are between half and one and-a-half times it’s own weight.
- No error
Correct

(c) Since leopards is plural, the antecedent of that (which is prey) should be in the singular form. Correct usage: Is between half and one and a half times their own weight.

Incorrect

(c) Since leopards is plural, the antecedent of that (which is prey) should be in the singular form. Correct usage: Is between half and one and a half times their own weight.
Question 841 of 2153

841. Question
Q. Throughout the history, (P)/humans has existed side-by-side (Q)/ with bacteria and viruses. (R)/ No error (S)
- Throughout the history,
- humans has existed side-by-side
- with bacteria and viruses.
- No error
Correct

(b) Humans is plural, so the verb should be plural. Correct usage: Humans have existed.

Incorrect

(b) Humans is plural, so the verb should be plural. Correct usage: Humans have existed.
Question 842 of 2153

842. Question
Q. Many firms fail because when they begin (a)/ exporting, they have not research the (b)/ target markets or have not planned enough. (c)/ No error (d)
- Many firms fail because when they begin
- exporting, they have not research the
- target markets or have not planned enough.
- No error
Correct

(b) Since the clause is in Present Perfect, the verb should match. Correct usage: They have not researched.

Incorrect

(b) Since the clause is in Present Perfect, the verb should match. Correct usage: They have not researched.
Question 843 of 2153

843. Question
Q. Part of what a man learns will measurable (a)/ as specific knowledge and skills, while (b)/ another part involves changes. (c)/ No error (d)
- Part of what a man learns will measurable
- as specific knowledge and skills, while
- another part involves changes.
- No error
Correct

(a) Since the action is passive, the correct structure is Passive Voice. Correct usage: The part of what a man learns is measured.

Incorrect

(a) Since the action is passive, the correct structure is Passive Voice. Correct usage: The part of what a man learns is measured.
Question 844 of 2153

844. Question
Q. He explained that the pillars of tribalism (a)/ that humans rely on for security would always (b)/ counter any significant culture or social change. (c)/No error (d)
- He explained that the pillars of tribalism
- that humans rely on for security would always
- counter any significant culture or social change.
- No error
Correct

(c) Any is used with uncountable or plural nouns in negative sentences. Correct usage: Counter with a significant.

Incorrect

(c) Any is used with uncountable or plural nouns in negative sentences. Correct usage: Counter with a significant.
Question 845 of 2153

845. Question
Q. There is a barrier among the egg head and (a)/ the hoi polloi and it would be lazy (b)/ idealism to ignore it. (c)/ No error (d)
- There is a barrier among the egg head and
- the hoi polloi and it would be lazy
- idealism to ignore it.
- No error
Correct

(a) Between is used for two objects. Correct usage: There is a barrier between the.

Incorrect

(a) Between is used for two objects. Correct usage: There is a barrier between the.
Question 846 of 2153

846. Question
Q. Credit when used responsibly, can achieve a great number (a)/ of positive things in our lives, such as (b)/ financing and paying of our dream hybrid or college tuition fees. (c)/No error (d)
- Credit when used responsibly, can achieve a great number
- of positive things in our lives, such as
- financing and paying of our dream hybrid or college tuition fees.
- No error
Correct

(c) Pay for is the correct phrase, as pay to is incorrect. Correct usage: Paying for.

Incorrect

(c) Pay for is the correct phrase, as pay to is incorrect. Correct usage: Paying for.
Question 847 of 2153

847. Question
Q. As with people, some monkeys are lazy, (a)/ like those who sleep all day in the zoo, (b)/ and some were industrious. (c)/ No error (d)
- As with people, some monkeys are lazy,
- like those who sleep all day in the zoo,
- and some were industrious.
- No error
Correct

(c) Since this refers to a generality, Present Tense should be used. Correct usage: And some are industrious.

Incorrect

(c) Since this refers to a generality, Present Tense should be used. Correct usage: And some are industrious.
Question 848 of 2153

848. Question
Q. The postman travelled by the cycle, often wading through (a)/ swamps or passed through jungles (b)/in order to reach the villages (c)/ No error (d)
- The postman travelled by the cycle, often wading through
- swamps or passed through jungles
- in order to reach the villages
- No error
Correct

(b) Since wading is a gerund, the correct phrasing would be passing through. Correct usage: Wading through swamps.

Incorrect

(b) Since wading is a gerund, the correct phrasing would be passing through. Correct usage: Wading through swamps.
Question 849 of 2153

849. Question
Q. No matter what Ashoka did in his earlier (a)/ years, in the ending he proved to be uncommonly (b)/ virtuous and wise. (c)/ No error (d)
- No matter what Ashoka did in his earlier
- years, in the ending he proved to be uncommonly
- virtuous and wise.
- No error
Correct

(b) In the end means “after a long period or series of events.” Correct usage: In the end, he proved.

Incorrect

(b) In the end means “after a long period or series of events.” Correct usage: In the end, he proved.
Question 850 of 2153

850. Question
Q. Modern medicines has scored significant victories (a)/ against both infection and trauma (b)/ the major causes of ill health and death. (c)/ No error (d)
- Modern medicines has scored significant victories
- against both infection and trauma
- the major causes of ill health and death.
- No error
Correct

(a) Modern medicines (plural) should take a plural verb. Correct usage: Modern medicines have.

Incorrect

(a) Modern medicines (plural) should take a plural verb. Correct usage: Modern medicines have.
Question 851 of 2153

851. Question
Q. If life existed on Mars, it is most likely to be in (a)/ the form of bacteria buried deep in (b)/ the planet’s permafrost or lichens. (c)/ No error (d)
- If life existed on Mars, it is most likely to be in
- the form of bacteria buried deep in
- the planet’s permafrost or lichens.
- No error
Correct

(a) The structure for Future Simple is: If + Past Simple + Subject + Would + Be + Adjective. Correct usage: If life existed on Mars, it would most likely be.

Incorrect

(a) The structure for Future Simple is: If + Past Simple + Subject + Would + Be + Adjective. Correct usage: If life existed on Mars, it would most likely be.
Question 852 of 2153

852. Question
Q. Can India make it to a leader ship position (a)/ or will it be retained the ‘fast train-going slow’ (b)/ image it always had? (c)/ No error (d)
- Can India make it to a leader ship position
- or will it be retained the ‘fast train-going slow’
- image it always had?
- No error
Correct

(b) Since the doer is active, the active voice should be used. Correct usage: Will it retain.

Incorrect

(b) Since the doer is active, the active voice should be used. Correct usage: Will it retain.
Question 853 of 2153

853. Question
Q. The priest class took upon itself the monopoly (a)/ of scriptural knowledge and interpretation (b)/ of the same to its own advantage. (c)/ No error (d)
- The priest class took upon itself the monopoly
- of scriptural knowledge and interpretation
- of the same to its own advantage.
- No error
Correct

(a) Priestly is an adjective, so it should be used as the priestly class. Correct usage: The priestly class took upon themselves.

Incorrect

(a) Priestly is an adjective, so it should be used as the priestly class. Correct usage: The priestly class took upon themselves.
Question 854 of 2153

854. Question
Q. He said that he thought off politics right when (a)/ he was studying Intermediate and that (b)/ he had no fear of politics. (c)/ No error. (d)
- He said that he thought off politics right when
- he was studying Intermediate and that
- he had no fear of politics.
- No error
Correct

(a) Think of doing something means to consider it. Correct usage: He thought of politics.

Incorrect

(a) Think of doing something means to consider it. Correct usage: He thought of politics.
Question 855 of 2153

855. Question
Q. While provisions on equality and non-discrimination (a)/ would promote equal opportunity, (b)/ in the process, reservation at jobs should not be denied. (c)/ No error. (d)
- While provisions on equality and non-discrimination
- would promote equal opportunity,
- in the process, reservation at jobs should not be denied.
- No error
Correct

(c) In the process is the correct preposition. Correct usage: In the process, the reservation in jobs.

Incorrect

(c) In the process is the correct preposition. Correct usage: In the process, the reservation in jobs.
Question 856 of 2153

856. Question
Q. Government has reportedly made its displeasure known, (a)/ particularly on the speed and stealth with which (b)/ the negotiations are completed. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Government has reportedly made its displeasure known,
- particularly on the speed and stealth with which
- the negotiations are completed.
- No error
Correct

(c) Since the past is referenced, the Past Simple verb is appropriate. Correct usage: Negotiations were completed.

Incorrect

(c) Since the past is referenced, the Past Simple verb is appropriate. Correct usage: Negotiations were completed.
Question 857 of 2153

857. Question
Q. This will explains the decision taken (a)/ to impose a blockade on the country in (b)/ the midst of a crisis. (c)/ No error. (d)
- This will explains the decision taken
- to impose a blockade on the country in
- the midst of a crisis.
- No error
Correct

(a) The structure for Future Simple is: Subject + will + verb. Correct usage: This will explain.

Incorrect

(a) The structure for Future Simple is: Subject + will + verb. Correct usage: This will explain.
Question 858 of 2153

858. Question
Q. He built the theatre as a tribute to his rootings (a)/ and the thought of it outlasting him, (b)/ would surely have given him the greatest joy. (c)/ No error. (d)
- He built the theatre as a tribute to his rootings
- and the thought of it outlasting him,
- would surely have given him the greatest joy.
- No error
Correct

(a) Roots refer to the origin or basis of something. Correct usage: He built the theatre as a tribute to his roots.

Incorrect

(a) Roots refer to the origin or basis of something. Correct usage: He built the theatre as a tribute to his roots.
Question 859 of 2153

859. Question
Q. As several studies shows over (a)/ the years, the annual data is useful in (b)/ reviewing trends of extreme events. (c)/ No error. (d)
- As several studies shows over
- the years, the annual data is useful in
- reviewing trends of extreme events.
- No error
Correct

(a) Since the reference is to the past, Present Perfect should be used. Correct usage: As several studies have shown.

Incorrect

(a) Since the reference is to the past, Present Perfect should be used. Correct usage: As several studies have shown.
Question 860 of 2153

860. Question
Q. The most effective measure to keep (a)/ our roads safe is enforcement of rules (b)/ with zero tolerance to any violate rule. (c)/ No error. (d)
- The most effective measure to keep
- our roads safe is enforcement of rules
- with zero tolerance to any violate rule.
- No error
Correct

(c) The gerund form is used here. Correct usage: With zero tolerance to any violation of rules.

Incorrect

(c) The gerund form is used here. Correct usage: With zero tolerance to any violation of rules.
Question 861 of 2153

861. Question
Q. Service providers cannot stand in the way of a (a)/ consumer’s access to content, it should have being provided (b)/ without any hindrance. (c)/ No error. (d)
- Service providers cannot stand in the way of a
- consumer’s access to content, it should have being provided
- without any hindrance.
- No error
Correct

(b): The sentence follows the structure Subject + would have/should have + been + V3, so the correct form is “it should have been provided.”

Incorrect

(b): The sentence follows the structure Subject + would have/should have + been + V3, so the correct form is “it should have been provided.”
Question 862 of 2153

862. Question
Q. He used to sits day and night (a)/ under a tree in front of a temple (b)/ that is how he earned the name. (c)/ No error (d)
- He used to sits day and night
- under a tree in front of a temple
- that is how he earned the name.
- No error
Correct

(a): The structure used to + V1 is correct for describing past habitual actions. So, the correct form is “He used to sit day and night.”

Incorrect

(a): The structure used to + V1 is correct for describing past habitual actions. So, the correct form is “He used to sit day and night.”
Question 863 of 2153

863. Question
Q. There are many inner voices that speak (a)/ to us inside your head, and believe that (b)/ they should not be trusted. (c)/ No error (d)
- There are many inner voices that speak
- to us inside your head, and believe that
- they should not be trusted.
- No error
Correct

(b): The possessive form of “we” is “our.” So, the correct sentence is “to us inside our head.”

Incorrect

(b): The possessive form of “we” is “our.” So, the correct sentence is “to us inside our head.”
Question 864 of 2153

864. Question
Q. With God’s blessings and hard work, (a)/ I cleared many hurdles in life and did (b)/ reason able with both professional and personally. (c)/ No error (d)
- With God\'s blessings and hard work,
- I cleared many hurdles in life and did
- reason able with both professional and personally.
- No error
Correct

(c): “Reasonable” (adjective) should be used to modify both professionally and personally. Therefore, “reasonable with both professionally and personally” is correct.

Incorrect

(c): “Reasonable” (adjective) should be used to modify both professionally and personally. Therefore, “reasonable with both professionally and personally” is correct.
Question 865 of 2153

865. Question
Q. If you have creative streak which you have never (a)/ pursued or interested in a new field, (b)/ gather your energy and move towards it. (c)/ No error (d)
- If you have creative streak which you have never
- pursued or interested in a new field,
- gather your energy and move towards it.
- No error
Correct

(b): The correct structure is “pursued or are interested in a new field.” The auxiliary verb “are” should be used to indicate ongoing action.

Incorrect

(b): The correct structure is “pursued or are interested in a new field.” The auxiliary verb “are” should be used to indicate ongoing action.
Question 866 of 2153

866. Question
Q. The only thing that endures and can sustain (a)/ an infant till the stage it receives immunity (b)/ comes from the consumption of mothers milk. (c)/ No error (d)
- The only thing that endures and can sustain
- an infant till the stage it receives immunity
- comes from the consumption of mothers milk.
- No error
Correct

(c): The possessive form of “mother” is “mother’s.” Therefore, “comes from the feed (consumption) of mother’s milk” is correct.

Incorrect

(c): The possessive form of “mother” is “mother’s.” Therefore, “comes from the feed (consumption) of mother’s milk” is correct.
Question 867 of 2153

867. Question
Q. The internal and external environment we (a)/ experience in our thoughts, feelings and the (b)/ world around us also has an affect. (c)/ No error (d)
- The internal and external environment we
- experience in our thoughts, feelings and the
- world around us also has an affect.
- No error
Correct

(c): Since the subject is plural (“worlds”), the correct form of the verb is “world around us also have an effect.”

Incorrect

(c): Since the subject is plural (“worlds”), the correct form of the verb is “world around us also have an effect.”
Question 868 of 2153

868. Question
Q. Rasayana’s are the blends of tonic herbs, metals, fruits, (a)/ gums and have specific methods of production (b)/ which included the time of gathering. (c)/ No error (d)
- Rasayana\'s are the blends of tonic herbs, metals, fruits,
- gums and have specific methods of production
- which included the time of gathering.
- No error
Correct

(c): The correct verb is “which include” because this is a general process, and the plural form “include” is appropriate.

Incorrect

(c): The correct verb is “which include” because this is a general process, and the plural form “include” is appropriate.
Question 869 of 2153

869. Question
Q. In relationships, too, she seems too have subsisted (a)/ on nothing but the emptiness of her (b)/ heart to the master of her life. (c)/ No error (d)
- In relationships, too, she seems too have subsisted
- on nothing but the emptiness of her
- heart to the master of her life.
- No error
Correct

(a): “Too” indicates excess, and the correct structure is “In relationships too, she seems to have….”

Incorrect

(a): “Too” indicates excess, and the correct structure is “In relationships too, she seems to have….”
Question 870 of 2153

870. Question
Q. Our thought have a direct impact on our body (a)/ and hence they crucially affect our (b)/ emotional and physical well-be ing too. (c)/ No error (d)
- Our thought have a direct impact on our body
- and hence they crucially affect our
- emotional and physical well-be ing too.
- No error
Correct

(a): The subject is plural (“our thoughts”), so the verb should be plural: “our thoughts have a direct impact on our body.”

Incorrect

(a): The subject is plural (“our thoughts”), so the verb should be plural: “our thoughts have a direct impact on our body.”
Question 871 of 2153

871. Question
Q. When you drink the sweet coconut water, (a)/ it is a metaphor for experience joy within, (b)/ free of ego and other hassles. (c)/ No error (d)
- When you drink the sweet coconut water,
- it is a metaphor for experience joy within,
- free of ego and other hassles.
- No error
Correct

(b): The correct form is “a metaphor for experiencing joy within,” using the gerund “experiencing” instead of a noun.

Incorrect

(b): The correct form is “a metaphor for experiencing joy within,” using the gerund “experiencing” instead of a noun.
Question 872 of 2153

872. Question
Q. Much believe that if you are modern you (a)/ should not be religious, and vice versa, (b)/ can’t spirituality and modernity coexist? (c)/ No error (d)
- Much believe that if you are modern you
- should not be religious, and vice versa,
- can’t spirituality and modernity coexist?
- No error
Correct

(a): “Many” is used with plural nouns, so “Many believe that if you…” is the correct structure.

Incorrect

(a): “Many” is used with plural nouns, so “Many believe that if you…” is the correct structure.
Question 873 of 2153

873. Question
Q. Why is it that they can develop only a (a)/ certain aspect of there life and not realize (b)/ their full potential? (c)/ No error (d)
- Why is it that they can develop only a
- certain aspect of there life and not realize
- their full potential?
- No error
Correct

(b): The possessive form of “they” is “their.” The correct phrase is “certain aspects of their lives.”

Incorrect

(b): The possessive form of “they” is “their.” The correct phrase is “certain aspects of their lives.”
Question 874 of 2153

874. Question
Q. If the sun and moon were balanced, which means (a)/ if heat and cold are in equilibrium, the (b)/ person is healthy. (c)/ No error (d)
- If the sun and moon were balanced, which means
- if heat and cold are in equilibrium, the
- person is healthy.
- No error
Correct

(a): “The” is used before celestial bodies, so the correct form is “If the sun and the moon were balanced….”

Incorrect

(a): “The” is used before celestial bodies, so the correct form is “If the sun and the moon were balanced….”
Question 875 of 2153

875. Question
Q. Earth can be considered a cage or prison (a)/ because our choices are limited to (b)/ our available awareness and restrict ed. (c)/ No error (d)
- Earth can be considered a cage or prison
- because our choices are limited to
- our available awareness and restrict ed.
- No error
Correct

(c): The correct sentence is “our available awareness and restrictions,” as both “awareness” and “restrictions” are nouns.

Incorrect

(c): The correct sentence is “our available awareness and restrictions,” as both “awareness” and “restrictions” are nouns.
Question 876 of 2153

876. Question
Q. If a guru is a kind of hired teacher (a)/ none of his roles hits the mark (b)/ of what is intended. (c)/ No error (d)
- If a guru is a kind of hired teacher
- none of his roles hits the mark
- of what is intended.
- No error
Correct

(d): “None of” can be followed by either a singular or plural verb, so both “hit” and “hits” are acceptable depending on context. But “none of his roles hit the mark” is preferred.

Incorrect

(d): “None of” can be followed by either a singular or plural verb, so both “hit” and “hits” are acceptable depending on context. But “none of his roles hit the mark” is preferred.
Question 877 of 2153

877. Question
Q. The growth in India is amazing, (a)/the growth from 140 million connections (b)/in 2005 to 181 million connections now is very impressed. (c)/No error (d)
- The growth in India is amazing,
- the growth from 140 million connections
- in 2005 to 181 million connections now is very impressed.
- No error
Correct

(c): The correct adjective is “impressive,” so the sentence should be “is very impressive.”

Incorrect

(c): The correct adjective is “impressive,” so the sentence should be “is very impressive.”
Question 878 of 2153

878. Question
Q. The Delhi Police organize a mega (a)/function at the Thayagaraj Stadium (b)/to promote ‘self de fence training’ for women and girls. (c)/No error (d)
- The Delhi Police organize a mega
- function at the Thayagaraj Stadium
- to promote ‘self de fence training’ for women and girls.
- No error
Correct

(a): “Police” is plural, so the sentence should read “The Delhi police organized a mega….”

Incorrect

(a): “Police” is plural, so the sentence should read “The Delhi police organized a mega….”
Question 879 of 2153

879. Question
Q. All they need to do is feed their contact (a)/details, feed the IMEI number to receiving (b)/ an OTP on their mobile. (c)/ No error (d)
- All they need to do is feed their contact
- details, feed the IMEI number to receiving
- an OTP on their mobile.
- No error
Correct

(b): The infinitive form is “to receive,” so the sentence should be “feed the IMEI number to receive.”

Incorrect

(b): The infinitive form is “to receive,” so the sentence should be “feed the IMEI number to receive.”
Question 880 of 2153

880. Question
Q. So, the next time you are eating sushi, (a)/you exactly know what to do with (b)/that extra wasabi that have come along. (c)/No error (d)
- So, the next time you are eating sushi,
- you exactly know what to do with
- that extra wasabi that have come along.
- No error
Correct

(c): Since “wasabi” is uncountable, the correct verb is singular: “that extra wasabi that comes along.”

Incorrect

(c): Since “wasabi” is uncountable, the correct verb is singular: “that extra wasabi that comes along.”
Question 881 of 2153

881. Question
Q. This is the first car for our neighbourhood Mr Sharma who (a)/ has a hard time balancing his wife (b)/ and kids on his old scooter. (c)/ No error (d)
- This is the first car for our neighbourhood Mr Sharma who
- has a hard time balancing his wife
- and kids on his old scooter.
- No error
Correct

(a): The correct form is “This is the first car of our neighbor, Mr. Sharma…” The possessive “of” is used here.

Incorrect

(a): The correct form is “This is the first car of our neighbor, Mr. Sharma…” The possessive “of” is used here.
Question 882 of 2153

882. Question
Q. Due to the (a)/ snow the (b)/ marks was unrecognisable. (c)/ No error (d)
- Due to the
- snow the
- marks was unrecognisable.
- No error
Correct

(c): The subject “marks” is plural, so the correct verb form is “marks were unrecognizable…”

Incorrect

(c): The subject “marks” is plural, so the correct verb form is “marks were unrecognizable…”
Question 883 of 2153

883. Question
Q. Acceptance is not about allowing everything to occur or to go on, (a)/ it is neither related to passivity and weakness, (b)/ nor is it about confirmation or me diocrity. (c)/ No error (d)
- Acceptance is not about allowing everything to occur or to go on,
- it is neither related to passivity and weakness,
- nor is it about confirmation or me diocrity.
- No error
Correct

(c): The correct structure is “nor to confirmation or mediocrity” since inversion is not needed in this case.

Incorrect

(c): The correct structure is “nor to confirmation or mediocrity” since inversion is not needed in this case.
Question 884 of 2153

884. Question
Q. She picked (a)/ on the (b)/ trail soon after. (c)/ No error (d)
- She picked
- on the
- trail soon after.
- No error
Correct

(b): The correct phrase is “Pick up the trail,” meaning to recognize the trail of a hunted person or animal.

Incorrect

(b): The correct phrase is “Pick up the trail,” meaning to recognize the trail of a hunted person or animal.
Question 885 of 2153

885. Question
Q. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should provide us (a)/ with open networks and should not block or discriminate for (b)/ any application or content that rides over those networks. (c)/ No error (d)
- Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should provide us
- with open networks and should not block or discriminate for
- any application or content that rides over those networks.
- No error
Correct

(b): The correct phrase is “not block or discriminate against…” to indicate differentiation.

Incorrect

(b): The correct phrase is “not block or discriminate against…” to indicate differentiation.
Question 886 of 2153

886. Question
Q. He commanded me (a)/ as if he was (b)/ my husband. (c)/ No Error (d)
- He commanded me
- as if he was
- my husband.
- No error
Correct

(b): In the subjunctive mood, we use “were” with singular subjects to express a hypothetical or unreal condition. So, the correct phrase is “as if he were.”

Incorrect

(b): In the subjunctive mood, we use “were” with singular subjects to express a hypothetical or unreal condition. So, the correct phrase is “as if he were.”
Question 887 of 2153

887. Question
Q. The English is a very (a)/ popular language (b)/ amongst south Indians. (c)/ No Error (d)
- The English is a very
- popular language
- amongst south Indians.
- No error
Correct

(a): “English” is used as a language, so it should be “English is a very…” without “the.”

Incorrect

(a): “English” is used as a language, so it should be “English is a very…” without “the.”
Question 888 of 2153

888. Question
Q. This container is full with water (a)/ so I can’t carry it for a (b)/ long distance at one go. (c)/ No Error (d)
- This container is full with water
- so I can’t carry it for a
- long distance at one go.
- No error
Correct

(a): The correct prepositional phrase is “full of water,” since “full of” is used to indicate content.

Incorrect

(a): The correct prepositional phrase is “full of water,” since “full of” is used to indicate content.
Question 889 of 2153

889. Question
Q. If you will finish your homework I (a)/ will give you (b)/ an ice cream. (c)/ No Error (d)
- If you will finish your homework I
- will give you
- an ice cream.
- No error
Correct

(a): The correct conditional structure is “If you finish your homework…” This follows the Type 1 conditional pattern.

Incorrect

(a): The correct conditional structure is “If you finish your homework…” This follows the Type 1 conditional pattern.
Question 890 of 2153

890. Question
Q. Had she not known (a)/ about it she should (b)/ have stayed longer. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Had she not known
- about it she should
- have stayed longer.
- No error
Correct

(b): The correct form of the verb is “about it she would…,” based on the conditional structure.

Incorrect

(b): The correct form of the verb is “about it she would…,” based on the conditional structure.
Question 891 of 2153

891. Question
Q. Not only her husband (a)/ but even her father (b)/ also find her selfish. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Not only her husband
- but even her father
- also find her selfish.
- No error
Correct

(c): “Not only… but (also)” requires the verb to agree with the nearest subject, so it should be “finds her selfish.”

Incorrect

(c): “Not only… but (also)” requires the verb to agree with the nearest subject, so it should be “finds her selfish.”
Question 892 of 2153

892. Question
Q. The West Indies team had (a)/ not won any match (b)/ last year. (c)/ No Error (d)
- The West Indies team had
- not won any match
- last year.
- No error
Correct

(d): No error.

Incorrect

(d): No error.
Question 893 of 2153

893. Question
Q. If you inform me of Kanika’s (a)/ arrival time I shall go to (b)/ at tend her at the airport. (c)/ No Error (d)
- If you inform me of Kanika’s
- arrival time I shall go to
- at tend her at the airport.
- No error
Correct

(c): The correct phrase is “receive her at the airport.” The word “arrival” is not necessary here.

Incorrect

(c): The correct phrase is “receive her at the airport.” The word “arrival” is not necessary here.
Question 894 of 2153

894. Question
Q. Hardly had he come out of the (a)/ cinema hall then the bomb exploded (b)/ and shattered the hall completely. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Hardly had he come out of the
- cinema hall then the bomb exploded
- and shattered the hall completely.
- No error
Correct

(b): The correct structure is “Hardly had… when” for indicating something happening immediately after another event.

Incorrect

(b): The correct structure is “Hardly had… when” for indicating something happening immediately after another event.
Question 895 of 2153

895. Question
Q. Because copper prices are going down (a)/ demand for alter native (b)/ products to copper are lessening. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Because copper prices are going down
- demand for alter native
- products to copper are lessening.
- No error
Correct

(c): The sentence should use “products of copper” because the subject (“demand”) is singular, and thus, the verb should match in number.

Incorrect

(c): The sentence should use “products of copper” because the subject (“demand”) is singular, and thus, the verb should match in number.
Question 896 of 2153

896. Question
Q. The CEO has decided to visit all the (a)/ departments of the office tomorrow (b)/ evening to review of the situation. (c)/ No Error (d)
- The CEO has decided to visit all the
- departments of the office tomorrow
- evening to review of the situation.
- No error
Correct

(c): The correct phrase is “evening to review the situation” without the superfluous “of.”

Incorrect

(c): The correct phrase is “evening to review the situation” without the superfluous “of.”
Question 897 of 2153

897. Question
Q. Neha is a very good fashion (a)/ designer but her designs are not (b)/ easily accessible with the public. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Neha is a very good fashion
- designer but her designs are not
- easily accessible with the public.
- No error
Correct

(c): The correct preposition phrase is “easily accessible by road, rail, and air.”

Incorrect

(c): The correct preposition phrase is “easily accessible by road, rail, and air.”
Question 898 of 2153

898. Question
Q. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s life was a (a)/ saga of dedication in the (b)/ cause of educational re forms in India. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s life was a
- saga of dedication in the
- cause of educational re forms in India.
- No error
Correct

(b): The phrase should be “saga of dedication to…,” using “dedication to” instead of “dedication of.”

Incorrect

(b): The phrase should be “saga of dedication to…,” using “dedication to” instead of “dedication of.”
Question 899 of 2153

899. Question
Q. Ashish was listening (a)/ to a radio when (b)/ Sunita arrived. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Ashish was listening
- to a radio when
- Sunita arrived.
- No error
Correct

(b): The article “the” is used with “radio” in this case, so the sentence should be “to the radio when….”

Incorrect

(b): The article “the” is used with “radio” in this case, so the sentence should be “to the radio when….”
Question 900 of 2153

900. Question
Q. When the professors are on strike (a)/ and a notice to this effect is pasted on the university gate (b)/ there is no sense to go there. (c)/ No Error
- When the professors are on strike
- and a notice to this effect is pasted on the university gate
- there is no sense to go there.
- No error
Correct

(c): The correct phrase is “there is no sense in going there.”

Incorrect

(c): The correct phrase is “there is no sense in going there.”
Question 901 of 2153

901. Question
Q. Roshni always want (a)/ to get the best of facilities (b)/ whether she deserves it or not. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Roshni always want
- to get the best of facilities
- whether she deserves it or not.
- No error
Correct

(a): The correct verb form is “wants” because “Roshni” is a singular subject.

Incorrect

(a): The correct verb form is “wants” because “Roshni” is a singular subject.
Question 902 of 2153

902. Question
Q. Rohans mother advised (a)/ him not to drive the (b)/ car lately at night. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Rohans mother advised
- him not to drive the
- car lately at night.
- No error
Correct

(c): The correct phrase is “car late at night,” with “late” as an adverb modifying the time.

Incorrect

(c): The correct phrase is “car late at night,” with “late” as an adverb modifying the time.
Question 903 of 2153

903. Question
Q. I insisted but neither Praveen or his (a)/ friend Bharat is ready (b)/ to work on a holiday. (c)/ No Error (d)
- I insisted but neither Praveen or his
- friend Bharat is ready
- to work on a holiday.
- No error
Correct

(a): The correct connective is “neither… nor.” So the sentence should be “but neither Praveen nor his….”

Incorrect

(a): The correct connective is “neither… nor.” So the sentence should be “but neither Praveen nor his….”
Question 904 of 2153

904. Question
Q. Prabhat is impressed by his (a)/ younger brother because he is cleverer (b)/ and amusing than he is. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Prabhat is impressed by his
- younger brother because he is cleverer
- and amusing than he is.
- No error
Correct

(c): The comparative form “more amusing than he is” is correct.

Incorrect

(c): The comparative form “more amusing than he is” is correct.
Question 905 of 2153

905. Question
Q. In order to reach his office on time (a)/ Rohan has jogged two miles a day (b)/ until he bought his bike. (c)/ No Error (d)
- In order to reach his office on time
- Rohan has jogged two miles a day
- until he bought his bike.
- No error
Correct

(b): The past habitual form “Rohan used to jog…” is correct.

Incorrect

(b): The past habitual form “Rohan used to jog…” is correct.
Question 906 of 2153

906. Question
Q. If I was he, (a)/ I wouldn’t (b)/ accept this gift. (c)/ No Error (d)
- If I was he,
- I wouldn’t
- accept this gift.
- No error
Correct

(a): In the subjunctive mood, the phrase should be “If I were he.”

Incorrect

(a): In the subjunctive mood, the phrase should be “If I were he.”
Question 907 of 2153

907. Question
Q. Ritesh could succeed (a)/ in catching the Frisbee before (b)/ it reaches the boundary line. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Ritesh could succeed
- in catching the Frisbee before
- it reaches the boundary line.
- No error
Correct

(c): The correct past simple form is “it reached the boundary line.”

Incorrect

(c): The correct past simple form is “it reached the boundary line.”
Question 908 of 2153

908. Question
Q. Ashutosh is one of the players (a)/ who has been selected (b)/ for the T20 match. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Ashutosh is one of the players
- who has been selected
- for the T20 match.
- No error
Correct

(b): Since the antecedent is plural (“players”), the correct form is “who have been selected.”

Incorrect

(b): Since the antecedent is plural (“players”), the correct form is “who have been selected.”
Question 909 of 2153

909. Question
Q. Madhuri did not reply (a)/ when I asked her (b)/ why was she weeping. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Madhuri did not reply
- when I asked her
- why was she weeping.
- No error
Correct

(c): In indirect speech, the interrogative sentence becomes an assertive one: “why she was weeping.”

Incorrect

(c): In indirect speech, the interrogative sentence becomes an assertive one: “why she was weeping.”
Question 910 of 2153

910. Question
Q. Roshni says that she prefers (a)/ a white shirt than coloured one (b)/ in formal meetings. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Roshni says that she prefers
- a white shirt than coloured one
- in formal meetings.
- No error
Correct

(b): The phrase should be “prefer a white shirt to a colored one.”

Incorrect

(b): The phrase should be “prefer a white shirt to a colored one.”
Question 911 of 2153

911. Question
Q. Dr. Ritu was explain the (a)/ benefits of doing yoga at (b)/ least four times a week. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Dr. Ritu was explain the
- benefits of doing yoga at
- least four times a week.
- No error
Correct

(a) Here, Present Simple should be used as the routine process is evident. The correct sentence is: Dr. Ritu explains the …

Incorrect

(a) Here, Present Simple should be used as the routine process is evident. The correct sentence is: Dr. Ritu explains the …
Question 912 of 2153

912. Question
Q. After 70 years of independence many (a)/ socio-economic problems is still (b)/ remaining to be solved in India. (c)/ No error (d)
- After 70 years of independence many
- socio-economic problems is still
- remaining to be solved in India.
- No error
Correct

(b) The phrase “socio-economic problems” is plural, and “remain” is not used in Progressive Tenses. The corrected sentence is: socio-economic problems still remain to be solved in India.

Incorrect

(b) The phrase “socio-economic problems” is plural, and “remain” is not used in Progressive Tenses. The corrected sentence is: socio-economic problems still remain to be solved in India.
Question 913 of 2153

913. Question
Q. Gurgaon is full of tall buildings which is (a)/ at once its strength as well as weakness (b)/ de pending upon how one looks at it. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Gurgaon is full of tall buildings which is
- at once its strength as well as weakness
- de pending upon how one looks at it.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Buildings” is a plural noun. Hence, the correct form is: depending on/upon how one looks at them.

Incorrect

(c) “Buildings” is a plural noun. Hence, the correct form is: depending on/upon how one looks at them.
Question 914 of 2153

914. Question
Q. Unless you do not (a)/ give up bad habits (b)/ you will suffer. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Unless you do not
- give up bad habits
- you will suffer.
- No error
Correct

(a) “Unless” is used to indicate that something can only be true in a particular situation. No negative word is used in the “Unless” clause. The corrected sentence is: Unless you give up …

Incorrect

(a) “Unless” is used to indicate that something can only be true in a particular situation. No negative word is used in the “Unless” clause. The corrected sentence is: Unless you give up …
Question 915 of 2153

915. Question
Q. Vegetables as well as fruits (a)/ have fallen considerably (b)/ in prices in recent days. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Vegetables as well as fruits
- have fallen considerably
- in prices in recent days.
- No error
Correct

(d) No Error.

Incorrect

(d) No Error.
Question 916 of 2153

916. Question
Q. Rohan and I am (a)/best friends and (b)/we often meet each other. (c)/No Error (d)
- Rohan and I am
- best friends and
- we often meet each other.
- No error
Correct

(a) “Rohan and I” is plural, so the plural verb “are” should be used: Rohan and I are ….

Incorrect

(a) “Rohan and I” is plural, so the plural verb “are” should be used: Rohan and I are ….
Question 917 of 2153

917. Question
Q. Hardly had he left (a)/the stadium than it began (b)/to rain heavily. (c)/No Error (d)
- Hardly had he left
- the stadium than it began
- to rain heavily.
- No error
Correct

(b) The correct correlative is “Hardly …. when.” Hence, the sentence should be: the stadium when it began ….

Incorrect

(b) The correct correlative is “Hardly …. when.” Hence, the sentence should be: the stadium when it began ….
Question 918 of 2153

918. Question
Q. Our company not only manufactures (a)/plastic containers but (b)/also steel containers. (c)/No Error (d)
- Our company not only manufactures
- plastic containers but
- also steel containers.
- No error
Correct

(a) The structure “Not only …. but also” agrees with the same parts of speech. The correct sentence is: Our company manufactures not only …

Incorrect

(a) The structure “Not only …. but also” agrees with the same parts of speech. The correct sentence is: Our company manufactures not only …
Question 919 of 2153

919. Question
Q. Her son has done and (a)/is still doing excellent (b)/work for his business. (c)/No Error (d)
- Her son has done and
- is still doing excellent
- work for his business.
- No error
Correct

(d) No Error.

Incorrect

(d) No Error.
Question 920 of 2153

920. Question
Q. Although Rahul ran very (a)/ fastly he could not (b)/catch the moving bus. (c)/No Error (d)
- Although Rahul ran very
- fastly he could not
- catch the moving bus.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Fast” is an adverb, meaning “quickly.” The corrected sentence is: fast, he could not…

Incorrect

(b) “Fast” is an adverb, meaning “quickly.” The corrected sentence is: fast, he could not…
Question 921 of 2153

921. Question
Q. The top court also agree to hear a separate (a)/ PIL, which has raised the issue of lack of (b)/ safety measures in private schools across the country. (c)/ No Error (d)
- The top court also agree to hear a separate
- PIL, which has raised the issue of lack of
- safety measures in private schools across the country.
- No error
Correct

(a) “The top court” is singular, so the singular verb “agrees” should be used: The top court also agrees to hear a separate…

Incorrect

(a) “The top court” is singular, so the singular verb “agrees” should be used: The top court also agrees to hear a separate…
Question 922 of 2153

922. Question
Q. They have claimed to (a)/ have deface 30 websites belonging (b)/ to various countries. (c)/ No Error (d)
- They have claimed to
- have deface 30 websites belonging
- to various countries.
- No error
Correct

(b) When “have” is used as a helping verb, it is followed by the past participle (V3), so “defaced” should be used instead of “deface.” The corrected sentence is: have defaced 30 websites belonging …

Incorrect

(b) When “have” is used as a helping verb, it is followed by the past participle (V3), so “defaced” should be used instead of “deface.” The corrected sentence is: have defaced 30 websites belonging …
Question 923 of 2153

923. Question
Q. Dharampal will be remain in jail (a)/because of the other cases (b)/pending against him. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Dharampal will be remain in jail
- because of the other cases
- pending against him.
- No error
Correct

(a) The use of “be” is unnecessary when “will” is the helping verb. The corrected sentence is: will remain in jail …

Incorrect

(a) The use of “be” is unnecessary when “will” is the helping verb. The corrected sentence is: will remain in jail …
Question 924 of 2153

924. Question
Q. When he was arrested by the police (a)/ in November 2014, his followers go on (b)/ a ram page for two weeks. (c)/ No Error (d)
- When he was arrested by the police
- in November 2014, his followers go on
- a ram page for two weeks.
- No error
Correct

(b) The past tense construction should be followed by past tense. The correct sentence is: in November 2014, his followers went on …

Incorrect

(b) The past tense construction should be followed by past tense. The correct sentence is: in November 2014, his followers went on …
Question 925 of 2153

925. Question
Q. The angry mob went on an rampage, (a)/ torched rickshaws, broke glasses of vehicles parked near (b)/ the area and damaged police vehicles. (c)/ No Error (d)
- The angry mob went on an rampage,
- torched rickshaws, broke glasses of vehicles parked near
- the area and damaged police vehicles.
- No error
Correct

(a) The phrase “Go on a rampage” is used to describe violent behavior. The correct sentence is: the angry mob went on a rampage ….

Incorrect

(a) The phrase “Go on a rampage” is used to describe violent behavior. The correct sentence is: the angry mob went on a rampage ….
Question 926 of 2153

926. Question
Q. The police cut off power supply (a)/ to street lights for keep the crowd (b)/ away from the police station. (c)/ No Error (d)
- The police cut off power supply
- to street lights for keep the crowd
- away from the police station.
- No error
Correct

(b) The infinitive form “to + V1” should be used. The corrected sentence is: to street lights to keep the crowd…

Incorrect

(b) The infinitive form “to + V1” should be used. The corrected sentence is: to street lights to keep the crowd…
Question 927 of 2153

927. Question
Q. We guarantee that you will (a)/ never get a box who you (b)/ have already received. (c)/ No error (d)
- We guarantee that you will
- never get a box who you
- have already received.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Which” is used for inanimate objects. The corrected sentence is: never get a box which you …

Incorrect

(b) “Which” is used for inanimate objects. The corrected sentence is: never get a box which you …
Question 928 of 2153

928. Question
Q. The older boy, from a poor family devastates (a)/ by the Great Depression, bred and sold (b)/ hamsters for spare change. (c)/ No error (d)
- The older boy, from a poor family devastates
- by the Great Depression, bred and sold
- hamsters for spare change.
- No error
Correct

(a) A participle is used to modify a noun or noun phrase. The corrected sentence is: The older boy from a poor family, devastated ….

Incorrect

(a) A participle is used to modify a noun or noun phrase. The corrected sentence is: The older boy from a poor family, devastated ….
Question 929 of 2153

929. Question
Q. From Germany to Venezuela to South Africa, equity markets (a)/ in both mature and emerging markets has (b)/ moved up sharply this year and show little sign of slowing. (c)/ No error (d)
- From Germany to Venezuela to South Africa, equity markets
- in both mature and emerging markets has
- moved up sharply this year and show little sign of slowing.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Equity markets” is plural, so the plural verb “have” should be used: in both mature and emerging markets have …

Incorrect

(b) “Equity markets” is plural, so the plural verb “have” should be used: in both mature and emerging markets have …
Question 930 of 2153

930. Question
Q. It started out lending small sums to poor (a)/ entrepreneurs in the country to help them (b)/ grow from a subsistence living to a livelihoods. (c)/ No error (d)
- It started out lending small sums to poor
- entrepreneurs in the country to help them
- grow from a subsistence living to a livelihoods.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Livelihood” is a noun, and the correct form is: here…. to a livelihood ……..

Incorrect

(c) “Livelihood” is a noun, and the correct form is: here…. to a livelihood ……..
Question 931 of 2153

931. Question
Q. The place were (P)/Buddha was cremated (Q)/has recently been discovered. (R)/ No error (S)
- The place were
- Buddha was cremated
- has recently been discovered.
- No error
Correct

(a) The correct relative pronoun for a place is “where.” The corrected sentence is: The place where ….

Incorrect

(a) The correct relative pronoun for a place is “where.” The corrected sentence is: The place where ….
Question 932 of 2153

932. Question
Q. King penguins (P)/ are active throughout (Q)/ the long summer days. (R)/ No error (S)
- King penguins
- are active throughout
- the long summer days.
- No error
Correct

(d) No Error.

Incorrect

(d) No Error.
Question 933 of 2153

933. Question
Q. The Kepler Space Telescope, (P)/ launched on 2009, was de signed (Q)/to find planets around other stars. (R)/ No error (S)
- The Kepler Space Telescope,
- launched on 2009, was designed
- to find planets around other stars.
- No error
Correct

(b) The correct preposition “in” should be used when referring to time. The corrected sentence is: launched in 2009, was designed ….

Incorrect

(b) The correct preposition “in” should be used when referring to time. The corrected sentence is: launched in 2009, was designed ….
Question 934 of 2153

934. Question
Q. A prince were (P)/ in search of a Sufi master (Q)/ to help him in his mystical journey. (R)/ No error (S)
- A prince were
- in search of a Sufi master
- to help him in his mystical journey.
- No error
Correct

(a) “A prince” is singular, so the singular verb “was” should be used: A prince was ….

Incorrect

(a) “A prince” is singular, so the singular verb “was” should be used: A prince was ….
Question 935 of 2153

935. Question
Q. Earth’s deserts (P)/ is a land of extremes,(Q) /constantly pushing life to the limit. (R)/ No error (S)
- Earth’s deserts
- is a land of extremes,
- constantly pushing life to the limit.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Earth’s deserts” is plural, so the plural verb “are” should be used: are a land of extremes ….

Incorrect

(b) “Earth’s deserts” is plural, so the plural verb “are” should be used: are a land of extremes ….
Question 936 of 2153

936. Question
Q. Wherever you live, (P)/ there is surely some countryside or coastline (Q)/not too far away that you are proud of. (R)/ No error (S)
- Wherever you live,
- there is surely some countryside or coastline
- not too far away that you are proud of.
- No error
Correct

(d) No Error.

Incorrect

(d) No Error.
Question 937 of 2153

937. Question
Q. If you describe someone as a maverick, (P)/ you mean that he is unconventional and independent (Q)/ and do not think or behave in the same way as other people. (R)/ No error (S)
- If you describe someone as a maverick,
- you mean that he is unconventional and independent
- and do not think or behave in the same way as other people.
- No error
Correct

(c) “He” is the subject, so the sentence should use “does not think” or “does not behave.” The corrected sentence is: and does not think or behave in the same ….

Incorrect

(c) “He” is the subject, so the sentence should use “does not think” or “does not behave.” The corrected sentence is: and does not think or behave in the same ….
Question 938 of 2153

938. Question
Q. Ancient jewellery or decoration (P)/ has a new meaning (Q)/ with the discovery bone ornaments. (R) / No error (S)
- Ancient jewellery or decoration
- has a new meaning
- with the discovery bone ornaments.
- No error
Correct

(c) “With the discovery of” is the correct form. The sentence should be: with the discovery of bone ornaments…

Incorrect

(c) “With the discovery of” is the correct form. The sentence should be: with the discovery of bone ornaments…
Question 939 of 2153

939. Question
Q. Can you tell me (P)/ the name of the person (Q)/ whom wrote the book? (R)/ No error (S)
- Can you tell me
- the name of the person
- whom wrote the book?
- No error
Correct

(c) “Who” is used when referring to a person or people. The correct form is: who wrote the book ….

Incorrect

(c) “Who” is used when referring to a person or people. The correct form is: who wrote the book ….
Question 940 of 2153

940. Question
Q. Men who has risen (P)/ by their own exertions (Q)/ are always respected. (R)/ No error (S)
- Men who has risen
- by their own exertions
- are always respected.
- No error
Correct

(a) The antecedent of the relative pronoun “who” is “Men,” which is plural. The corrected sentence is: Men who have risen ….

Incorrect

(a) The antecedent of the relative pronoun “who” is “Men,” which is plural. The corrected sentence is: Men who have risen ….
Question 941 of 2153

941. Question
Q. We have issued (P)/ a order seeking immediate (Q)/ printing of revised price tag. (R)/ No error (S)
- We have issued
- a order seeking immediate
- printing of revised price tag.
- No error
Correct

(b) Since “order” starts with a vowel sound, “an” should be used: an order seeking immediate ….

Incorrect

(b) Since “order” starts with a vowel sound, “an” should be used: an order seeking immediate ….
Question 942 of 2153

942. Question
Q. Suresh have never (P)/ encouraged nor (Q)/condoned violence. (R)/ No error (S)
- Suresh have never
- encouraged nor
- condoned violence.
- No error
Correct

(a) “Neither … nor” is the correct connective. The sentence should be: Suresh (Singular) has neither…

Incorrect

(a) “Neither … nor” is the correct connective. The sentence should be: Suresh (Singular) has neither…
Question 943 of 2153

943. Question
Q. The consequence of (P)/ his carelessness was (Q)/ that the game was lost. (R)/ No error (S)
- The consequence of
- his carelessness was
- that the game was lost.
- No error
Correct

(d) No Error.

Incorrect

(d) No Error.
Question 944 of 2153

944. Question
Q. Scientists intended (P)/ to reintroduce and conserve grey wolves (Q)/ in their original habitats. (R)/ No error (S)
- Scientists intended
- to reintroduce and conserve grey wolves
- in their original habitats.
- No error
Correct

(a) The past perfect tense should be used to show something that happened in the past but is important at the time of reporting: Scientists had intended ….

Incorrect

(a) The past perfect tense should be used to show something that happened in the past but is important at the time of reporting: Scientists had intended ….
Question 945 of 2153

945. Question
Q. Bharatanatyam will also (P)/ feature in the two-week (Q)/ World Music Festival. (R)/ No error (S)
- Bharatanatyam will also
- feature in the two-week
- World Music Festival.
- No error
Correct

(d) No Error.

Incorrect

(d) No Error.
Question 946 of 2153

946. Question
Q. The behaviour of resident spiders (P)/ towards pirate spiders and their own prey (Q)/ are quite different. (R)/ No error (S)
- The behaviour of resident spiders
- towards pirate spiders and their own prey
- are quite different.
- No error
Correct

(c) “The behavior” is singular, so the singular verb “is” should be used: quite different ….

Incorrect

(c) “The behavior” is singular, so the singular verb “is” should be used: quite different ….
Question 947 of 2153

947. Question
Q. The government need to adopt (P)/ a multi-year expenditure outlook (Q)/ while preparing the budget. (R)/ No error (S)
- The government need to adopt
- a multi-year expenditure outlook
- while preparing the budget.
- No error
Correct

(a) “The government” is singular, so the singular verb “needs” should be used: needs to adopt ….

Incorrect

(a) “The government” is singular, so the singular verb “needs” should be used: needs to adopt ….
Question 948 of 2153

948. Question
Q. Tickle is (P)/one of the broadest and deepest (Q)/ subject in science. (R)/ No error (S)
- Tickle is
- one of the broadest and deepest
- subject in science.
- No error
Correct

(c) “One of” is followed by a plural noun or pronoun. The corrected sentence is: subjects of/in science …

Incorrect

(c) “One of” is followed by a plural noun or pronoun. The corrected sentence is: subjects of/in science …
Question 949 of 2153

949. Question
Q. The scientists found that (P)/ leopards tend to hoist prey (Q)/ that are between half and one and-a-half times it’s own weight. (R)/ No error (S)
- The scientists found that
- leopards tend to hoist prey
- that are between half and one and-a-half times it’s own weight.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Leopards” is plural, but the antecedent of “that” is “prey” (singular), so the correct form is: is between half and one-and-a-half times (of) their own weight …

Incorrect

(c) “Leopards” is plural, but the antecedent of “that” is “prey” (singular), so the correct form is: is between half and one-and-a-half times (of) their own weight …
Question 950 of 2153

950. Question
Q. Throughout the history, (P)/humans has existed side-by-side (Q)/ with bacteria and viruses. (R)/ No error (S
- Throughout the history,
- humans has existed side-by-side
- with bacteria and viruses.
- No error (S
Correct

(b) “Humans” is plural, so the verb “have” should be used: humans have existed ….

Incorrect

(b) “Humans” is plural, so the verb “have” should be used: humans have existed ….
Question 951 of 2153

951. Question
Q. Good role models in classrooms and in communities are the most important (a)/ part of getting educate as the actions and decisions (b)/ of role models impact the behaviour of others. (c)/ No error (d)
- Good role models in classrooms and in communities are the most important
- part of getting educate as the actions and decisions
- of role models impact the behaviour of others.
- No error
Correct

(b) When using a gerund, the correct structure is: part of getting educated as the actions and decisions…

Incorrect

(b) When using a gerund, the correct structure is: part of getting educated as the actions and decisions…
Question 952 of 2153

952. Question
Q. Judaism says spirituality is a process of personal (a)/ trans formation, involving values and beliefs that (b)/ provides purpose and guidance for our living. (c)/ No error (d)
- Judaism says spirituality is a process of personal
- trans formation, involving values and beliefs that
- provides purpose and guidance for our living.
- No error
Correct

(c) The antecedent of “that” is plural, “values and beliefs,” so the correct verb is plural: provide purpose and guidance for our living …

Incorrect

(c) The antecedent of “that” is plural, “values and beliefs,” so the correct verb is plural: provide purpose and guidance for our living …
Question 953 of 2153

953. Question
Q. In an imperfect world with not so-perfect people and institutions, you have to play (a)/ your role the best you can, take as many as you can along with you, (b)/ with empathy and a bit of loving detachment. (c)/ No error (d)
- In an imperfect world with not so-perfect people and institutions, you have to play
- your role the best you can, take as many as you can along with you,
- with empathy and a bit of loving detachment.
- No error
Correct

(b) To indicate number, “many” should be used, and for quantity, “much” is used. The corrected sentence is: your role the best you can, taking as many as you can along with you …

Incorrect

(b) To indicate number, “many” should be used, and for quantity, “much” is used. The corrected sentence is: your role the best you can, taking as many as you can along with you …
Question 954 of 2153

954. Question
Q. Earth’s resources have to be protected and sustain and we need to (a)/ share our resources across species as we all are (b)/ interconnected as one giant living organism. (c)/ No error (d)
- Earth’s resources have to be protected and sustain and we need to
- share our resources across species as we all are
- interconnected as one giant living organism.
- No error
Correct

(a) In passive voice, the verb should be in V3 (past participle). The correct sentence is: The resources of the Earth have to be protected and sustained (V3), and we need to …

Incorrect

(a) In passive voice, the verb should be in V3 (past participle). The correct sentence is: The resources of the Earth have to be protected and sustained (V3), and we need to …
Question 955 of 2153

955. Question
Q. Gratitude is one of the more essential virtues for real (a)/ inner prosperity and happiness, because it (b)/ can connect us to the Divine. (c)/ No error (d)
- Gratitude is one of the more essential virtues for real
- inner prosperity and happiness, because it
- can connect us to the Divine.
- No error
Correct

(a) After “one of,” the superlative form of an adjective is used. The corrected sentence is: Gratitude is one of the most essential virtues for real…

Incorrect

(a) After “one of,” the superlative form of an adjective is used. The corrected sentence is: Gratitude is one of the most essential virtues for real…
Question 956 of 2153

956. Question
Q. The aroma of the invigorate morning cup of tea comes (a)/ wafting up the stairway and soon I am (b)/ sipping it slowly and reverentially without rushing. (c)/ No error (d)
- The aroma of the invigorate morning cup of tea comes
- wafting up the stairway and soon I am
- sipping it slowly and reverentially without rushing.
- No error
Correct

(a) The structure suggests using a gerund. The correct sentence is: The aroma of the invigorating morning cup of tea …

Incorrect

(a) The structure suggests using a gerund. The correct sentence is: The aroma of the invigorating morning cup of tea …
Question 957 of 2153

957. Question
Q. Affirmations fire the will to focus and perseverance towards (a)/ goal realisation and enable positive (b)/ thoughts to permeate one’s sub consciousness. (c)/ No error (d)
- Affirmations fire the will to focus and perseverance towards
- goal realisation and enable positive
- thoughts to permeate one’s sub consciousness.
- No error
Correct

(a) The infinitive form (“to + V1”) should be used. The corrected sentence is: Affirmations fire the will to focus and persevere towards…

Incorrect

(a) The infinitive form (“to + V1”) should be used. The corrected sentence is: Affirmations fire the will to focus and persevere towards…
Question 958 of 2153

958. Question
Q. The biggest problem faced by (a)/ all developing countries is the (b)/ lack of training manpower. (c)/ No error (d)
- The biggest problem faced by
- all developing countries is the
- lack of training manpower.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Trained” is the correct adjective to describe a person prepared for a specific role. The correct sentence is: lack of trained manpower…

Incorrect

(c) “Trained” is the correct adjective to describe a person prepared for a specific role. The correct sentence is: lack of trained manpower…
Question 959 of 2153

959. Question
Q. The more obvious feature (a)/ of the modern world is the enormous (b)/ development of Science and Technology. (c)/ No error (d)
- The more obvious feature
- of the modern world is the enormous
- development of Science and Technology.
- No error
Correct

(a) For no comparison between two things, the superlative degree is used. The correct sentence is: The most obvious feature…

Incorrect

(a) For no comparison between two things, the superlative degree is used. The correct sentence is: The most obvious feature…
Question 960 of 2153

960. Question
Q. Critics of television often (a)/ focus on the prevalent of (b)/ violence in today’s programmes. (c)/ No error (d)
- Critics of television often
- focus on the prevalent of
- violence in today’s programmes.
- No error
Correct

(b) After a preposition, the noun form should be used. The corrected sentence is: focus on the prevalence…

Incorrect

(b) After a preposition, the noun form should be used. The corrected sentence is: focus on the prevalence…
Question 961 of 2153

961. Question
Q. Our school administration should seriously consider (a)/ given students more responsibility and empowering (b)/ the student council to play more than a symbolic role. (c)/ No error (d)
- Our school administration should seriously consider
- given students more responsibility and empowering
- the student council to play more than a symbolic role.
- No error
Correct

(b) After “consider,” a gerund should be used. The corrected sentence is: giving students more responsibility and empowering…

Incorrect

(b) After “consider,” a gerund should be used. The corrected sentence is: giving students more responsibility and empowering…
Question 962 of 2153

962. Question
Q. Our school’s faculty and administration should not (a)/ sacrifice high standards and regulations in order (b)/ to make students temporarily happy. (c)/ No error (d)
- Our school’s faculty and administration should not
- sacrifice high standards and regulations in order
- to make students temporarily happy.
- No error
Correct

(d) No Error.

Incorrect

(d) No Error.
Question 963 of 2153

963. Question
Q. Trend-analysts experts specializes (a)/ in predicting what will (b)/ be in and what will be out. (c)/ No error (d)
- Trend-analysts experts specializes
- in predicting what will
- be in and what will be out.
- No error
Correct

(a) The subject “Trend-analysts” is plural, so the plural verb should be used: Trend-analysts specialize …

Incorrect

(a) The subject “Trend-analysts” is plural, so the plural verb should be used: Trend-analysts specialize …
Question 964 of 2153

964. Question
Q. One of the hazard of swimming (a)/ in the ocean is an unexpected (b)/ encounter with a jelly fish. (c)/ No error (d)
- One of the hazard of swimming
- in the ocean is an unexpected
- encounter with a jelly fish.
- No error
Correct

(a) “One of” is followed by a plural noun/pronoun. The corrected sentence is: One of the hazards of swimming…

Incorrect

(a) “One of” is followed by a plural noun/pronoun. The corrected sentence is: One of the hazards of swimming…
Question 965 of 2153

965. Question
Q. Many of us have striving to produce (a)/ a blend of all cultures that seem (b)/ today to be in clash with one another. (c)/ No error (d)
- Many of us have striving to produce
- a blend of all cultures that seem
- today to be in clash with one another.
- No error
Correct

(a) Since the action is still ongoing, the present perfect continuous tense should be used: Many of us have been striving to produce…

Incorrect

(a) Since the action is still ongoing, the present perfect continuous tense should be used: Many of us have been striving to produce…
Question 966 of 2153

966. Question
Q. When the business is ran smoothly (a)/ directors are more than happy to pick an experienced insider, (b)/ who will continue along the present path. (c)/ No error (d)
- When the business is ran smoothly
- directors are more than happy to pick an experienced insider,
- who will continue along the present path.
- No error
Correct

(a) The present progressive tense should be used to show an ongoing action: When the business is running smoothly…

Incorrect

(a) The present progressive tense should be used to show an ongoing action: When the business is running smoothly…
Question 967 of 2153

967. Question
Q. Scientists show that there is a curious (a)/ relationship among a lion’s life span and (b)/ the pattern of spots on each side of its face. (c)/ No error (d)
- Scientists show that there is a curious
- relationship among a lion’s life span and
- the pattern of spots on each side of its face.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Between” is used for two things. The corrected sentence is: relationship between a lion’s lifespan and…

Incorrect

(b) “Between” is used for two things. The corrected sentence is: relationship between a lion’s lifespan and…
Question 968 of 2153

968. Question
Q. Karnataka receives most of its annual rainfall during the monsoon, (a)/ whereas Tamil Nadu does not get much then (b)/ and it has to wait still the advent of northeast monsoon. (c)/ No error (d)
- Karnataka receives most of its annual rainfall during the monsoon,
- whereas Tamil Nadu does not get much then
- and it has to wait still the advent of northeast monsoon.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Till” means “until” or “up to.” The correct sentence is: and it has to wait till the advent of…

Incorrect

(c) “Till” means “until” or “up to.” The correct sentence is: and it has to wait till the advent of…
Question 969 of 2153

969. Question
Q. Education is a instrument which (a)/ imparts knowledge and, therefore (b)/ indirectly controls power. (c)/ No error (d)
- Education is a instrument which
- imparts knowledge and, therefore
- indirectly controls power.
- No error
Correct

(a) Words starting with a vowel sound take “an” as the article: Education is an instrument which…

Incorrect

(a) Words starting with a vowel sound take “an” as the article: Education is an instrument which…
Question 970 of 2153

970. Question
Q. Progress in life depends (a)/ a good deal under crossing (b)/ one threshold after another. (c)/ No error (d)
- Progress in life depends
- a good deal under crossing
- one threshold after another.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Depend” agrees with the preposition “on/upon.” The corrected sentence is: a good deal on crossing…

Incorrect

(b) “Depend” agrees with the preposition “on/upon.” The corrected sentence is: a good deal on crossing…
Question 971 of 2153

971. Question
Q. She was (a)/ quite amusing (b)/ at that story. (c)/ No error (d)
- She was
- quite amusing
- at that story.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Amused” is the correct adjective in this context. The corrected sentence is: quite amused at that story.

Incorrect

(b) “Amused” is the correct adjective in this context. The corrected sentence is: quite amused at that story.
Question 972 of 2153

972. Question
Q. Money bills could only be introduced in the Lok Sabha, (a)/ and upon being passed, are sent to the Rajya Sabha, (b)/ where they can be deliberated upon for upto 14 days. (c)/ No error (d)
- Money bills could only be introduced in the Lok Sabha,
- and upon being passed, are sent to the Rajya Sabha,
- where they can be deliberated upon for upto 14 days.
- No error
Correct

(a) Since the sentence is in present tense, use “can” instead of “could.” The corrected sentence is: Money bills can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.

Incorrect

(a) Since the sentence is in present tense, use “can” instead of “could.” The corrected sentence is: Money bills can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.
Question 973 of 2153

973. Question
Q. My best wishes (a)/ are always (b)/ with you. (c)/ No error (d)
- My best wishes
- are always
- with you.
- No error
Correct

(d) No Error.

Incorrect

(d) No Error.
Question 974 of 2153

974. Question
Q. This year, we were visited by the director of Austrian Cultural Forum, (a)/ based on Delhi and together we all wanted (b)/ to initiate an art festival in South India. (c)/ No error (d)
- This year, we were visited by the director of Austrian Cultural Forum,
- based on Delhi and together we all wanted
- to initiate an art festival in South India.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Based” is followed by the preposition “in.” The corrected sentence is: based in Delhi and…

Incorrect

(b) “Based” is followed by the preposition “in.” The corrected sentence is: based in Delhi and…
Question 975 of 2153

975. Question
Q. Photosynthesis is (a)/ possible (b)/ because of sun. (c)/ No error (d)
- Photosynthesis is
- possible
- because of sun.
- No error
Correct

(c) “The Sun” requires a definite article. The corrected sentence is: because of the sun…

Incorrect

(c) “The Sun” requires a definite article. The corrected sentence is: because of the sun…
Question 976 of 2153

976. Question
Q. Every effect we see, hear or speak in our outside (a)/ or physical world has a specific cause that (b)/ have its origin in the inner or mental world. (c)/ No error (d)
- Every effect we see, hear or speak in our outside
- or physical world has a specific cause that
- have its origin in the inner or mental world.
- No error
Correct

(c) The antecedent of “that” is singular (“cause”). The corrected sentence is: has its origin in…

Incorrect

(c) The antecedent of “that” is singular (“cause”). The corrected sentence is: has its origin in…
Question 977 of 2153

977. Question
Q. To who (a)/ did you (b)/ speak last night? (c)/ No error (d)
- To who
- did you
- speak last night?
- No error
Correct

(a) “Whom” is used instead of “who” as the object of a verb or preposition. The corrected sentence is: To whom…

Incorrect

(a) “Whom” is used instead of “who” as the object of a verb or preposition. The corrected sentence is: To whom…
Question 978 of 2153

978. Question
Q. The earliest credible evidence of coffee-drinking or knowledge of the coffee tree (a)/ appears in the middle of the fifteenth century (b)/ as evident from the accounts of Ahmed al-Ghaffar in Yemen. (c)/ No error (d)
- The earliest credible evidence of coffee-drinking or knowledge of the coffee tree
- appears in the middle of the fifteenth century
- as evident from the accounts of Ahmed al-Ghaffar in Yemen.
- No error
Correct

(b) For past events, past simple tense should be used. The corrected sentence is: appeared in the middle of the fifteenth century…

Incorrect

(b) For past events, past simple tense should be used. The corrected sentence is: appeared in the middle of the fifteenth century…
Question 979 of 2153

979. Question
Q. She reached to (a)/ station barely (b)/ on time. (c)/ No error (d)
- She reached to
- station bare ly
- on time.
- No error
Correct

(a) “Reach” does not need the preposition “to” in this context. The corrected sentence is: She reached the…

Incorrect

(a) “Reach” does not need the preposition “to” in this context. The corrected sentence is: She reached the…
Question 980 of 2153

980. Question
Q. The goal of personal development is to learn and apply that (a)/ which enable us to attain emotional well-being, understanding and (b)/ effectiveness, and to share this knowledge with others. (c)/ No error (d)
- The goal of personal development is to learn and apply that
- which enable us to attain emotional well-being, understanding and
- effectiveness, and to share this knowledge with others.
- No error
Correct

(b) Since “which” refers to the infinitive (“to learn and apply”), the singular verb “enables” should be used. The corrected sentence is: which enables us…

Incorrect

(b) Since “which” refers to the infinitive (“to learn and apply”), the singular verb “enables” should be used. The corrected sentence is: which enables us…
Question 981 of 2153

981. Question
Q. Her behaviour (a)/ around him (b)/ was a little oddly. (c)/ No error (d)
- Her behaviour
- around him
- was a little oddly.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Odd” is an adjective, while “oddly” is an adverb. The correct form is: was a little odd…

Incorrect

(c) “Odd” is an adjective, while “oddly” is an adverb. The correct form is: was a little odd…
Question 982 of 2153

982. Question
Q. The more energy we give to a particular thought (a)/, the greater is its power to attract its corresponding circumstance into (b)/ their physical world through the law of attraction. (c)/No error (d)
- The more energy we give to a particular thought
- , the greater is its power to attract its corresponding circumstance into
- their physical world through the law of attraction.
- No error
Correct

(c) Since “we” is the subject, “their” should be replaced by “our.” The corrected sentence is: our physical world by…

Incorrect

(c) Since “we” is the subject, “their” should be replaced by “our.” The corrected sentence is: our physical world by…
Question 983 of 2153

983. Question
Q. She is walking (a)/ in the park (b)/ since morning. (c)/ No error (d)
- She is walking
- in the park
- since morning.
- No error
Correct

(a) The action started in the past and continues, so the present perfect continuous tense should be used: she has been walking…

Incorrect

(a) The action started in the past and continues, so the present perfect continuous tense should be used: she has been walking…
Question 984 of 2153

984. Question
Q. The mobile phone which was primarily used to communicate with the outside world, (a)/ has now become our primary instrument (b)/ of being wrapped up in our own self. (c)/ No error (d)
- The mobile phone which was primarily used to communicate with the outside world,
- has now become our primary instrument
- of being wrapped up in our own self.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Wrap up” means to finish something, and “ourselves” is the correct pronoun. The corrected sentence is: of being wrapped up in our own selves…

Incorrect

(c) “Wrap up” means to finish something, and “ourselves” is the correct pronoun. The corrected sentence is: of being wrapped up in our own selves…
Question 985 of 2153

985. Question
Q. He fall over the (a)/ ledge after (b)/ drinking heavily last night. (c)/ No error (d)
- He fall over the
- ledge after
- drinking heavily last night.
- No error
Correct

(a) The event happened in the past, so past simple tense should be used: He fell over the ledge…

Incorrect

(a) The event happened in the past, so past simple tense should be used: He fell over the ledge…
Question 986 of 2153

986. Question
Q. The Maldives has been buffeted by one political crisis after another (a)/ since Nasheed, the first democratically elected President, (b)/ was forcibly to quit in 2012(c)/ No error (d)
- The Maldives has been buffeted by one political crisis after another
- since Nasheed, the first democratically elected President,
- was forcibly to quit in 2012.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Force” is a verb, and “forcibly” is the adverbial form. The corrected sentence is: was forced to quit in 2012…

Incorrect

(c) “Force” is a verb, and “forcibly” is the adverbial form. The corrected sentence is: was forced to quit in 2012…
Question 987 of 2153

987. Question
Q. He was not (a)/ grateful for (b)/ Rahul for helping his cause. (c)/ No error (d)
- He was not
- grateful for
- Rahul for helping his cause.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Grateful” agrees with the preposition “to.” The corrected sentence is: grateful to…

Incorrect

(b) “Grateful” agrees with the preposition “to.” The corrected sentence is: grateful to…
Question 988 of 2153

988. Question
Q. On the one hand, life seems transient like a dewdrop (a)/ and on the other hand, it is permanent (b)/ with the potential for eternal continuity. (c)/ No error (d).
- On the one hand, life seems transient like a dewdrop
- and on the other hand, it is permanent
- with the potential for eternal continuity.
- No error.
Correct

(d) No Error.

Incorrect

(d) No Error.
Question 989 of 2153

989. Question
Q. My mother (a)/ told me (b)/ don’t eat the junk food. (c)/ No error (d)
- My mother
- told me
- don’t eat the junk food.
- No error
Correct

(c) In negative imperative sentences in indirect speech, the correct structure is: not to eat the junk food…

Incorrect

(c) In negative imperative sentences in indirect speech, the correct structure is: not to eat the junk food…
Question 990 of 2153

990. Question
Q. Early marriages only not leads to high-population (a)/ and thwart the progress of our young population, (b)/ they en tail an enormous amount of trouble to young mothers. (c)/ No error (d)
- Early marriages only not leads to high-population
- and thwart the progress of our young population,
- they en tail an enormous amount of trouble to young mothers.
- No error
Correct

(a) “Early marriages” is plural, so the plural verb “lead” should be used: not only lead to high population…

Incorrect

(a) “Early marriages” is plural, so the plural verb “lead” should be used: not only lead to high population…
Question 991 of 2153

991. Question
Q. He cooked the (a)/ dinner and (b)/ than put the radio on. (c)/ No error (d)
- He cooked the
- dinner and
- than put the radio on.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Then” refers to time, and the correct sentence is: then put the radio on…

Incorrect

(c) “Then” refers to time, and the correct sentence is: then put the radio on…
Question 992 of 2153

992. Question
Q. Proteins are providers of energy in an emergency, (a)/ and are primarily used as building blocking (b)/ for growth and re pair of many body tissues. (c)/ No error (d)
- Proteins are providers of energy in an emergency,
- and are primarily used as building blocking
- for growth and re pair of many body tissues.
- No error
Correct

(b) “Building blocks” refers to the basic things put together to make something. The corrected sentence is: and are primarily used as building blocks…

Incorrect

(b) “Building blocks” refers to the basic things put together to make something. The corrected sentence is: and are primarily used as building blocks…
Question 993 of 2153

993. Question
Q. Mark won all (a)/ the award for the categories (b)/ in which he was nominated. (c)/ No error (d)
- Mark won all
- the award for the categories
- in which he was nominated.
- No error
Correct

(b) “All” is followed by a plural noun or pronoun. The corrected sentence is: the awards for the categories…

Incorrect

(b) “All” is followed by a plural noun or pronoun. The corrected sentence is: the awards for the categories…
Question 994 of 2153

994. Question
Q. You’ll spend most of your time gaping (a)/ in awe at the Kailash temple, but that (b)/ isn’t a only gem that Ellora has to offer. (c)/ No error (d)
- You’ll spend most of your time gaping
- in awe at the Kailash temple, but that
- isn’t a only gem that Ellora has to offer.
- No error
Correct

(c) “Only” means “one, single.” The corrected sentence is: isn’t the only gem that Ellora has to offer…

Incorrect

(c) “Only” means “one, single.” The corrected sentence is: isn’t the only gem that Ellora has to offer…
Question 995 of 2153

995. Question
Q. What happen (a)/ at your (b)/ college today? (c)/ No error (d)
- What happen
- at your
- college today?
- No error
Correct

(a) The correct phrase is: what happened…

Incorrect

(a) The correct phrase is: what happened…
Question 996 of 2153

996. Question
Q. Some girls are taking prior permission to (a)/ sport a loosely tied plait on the days (b)/ they had washed their hair. (c)/ No error (d)
- Some girls are taking prior permission to
- sport a loosely tied plait on the days
- they had washed their hair.
- No error
Correct

(a) Since the event took place in the past, the past simple tense should be used: Some girls took prior permission…

Incorrect

(a) Since the event took place in the past, the past simple tense should be used: Some girls took prior permission…
Question 997 of 2153

997. Question
Q. The few moment (a)/ of deliberation (b)/ gave her the solution. (c)/ No error (d)
- The few moment
- of deliberation
- gave her the solution.
- No error
Correct

(a) “The few” is used with a plural countable noun. The corrected sentence is: The few moments…

Incorrect

(a) “The few” is used with a plural countable noun. The corrected sentence is: The few moments…
Question 998 of 2153

998. Question
Q. Delhi had been captured, ran sacked and rebuilt several (a)/ times and modern Delhi is a cluster of a number (b)/ of cities spread across the metropolitan region. (c)/ No error (d)
- Delhi had been captured, ran sacked and rebuilt several
- times and modern Delhi is a cluster of a number
- of cities spread across the metropolitan region.
- No error
Correct

(a) “Has” should be used in the present perfect tense. The corrected sentence is: Delhi has been captured…

Incorrect

(a) “Has” should be used in the present perfect tense. The corrected sentence is: Delhi has been captured…
Question 999 of 2153

999. Question
Q. All that we admired and adored (a)/ before as great and magnificent, (b)/ are obliterated or vanished. (c)/ No error (d)
- All that we admired and adored
- before as great and magnificent,
- are obliterated or vanished.
- No error
Correct

(c) The sentence shows past time, so the corrected form is: were/ have been obliterated or have vanished…

Incorrect

(c) The sentence shows past time, so the corrected form is: were/ have been obliterated or have vanished…
Question 1000 of 2153

1000. Question
Q. An online shop evoke the analogy of buying products or services (a)/ at a regular retail or shopping centre; this process (b)/ is called business-to consumer (B2C) e–commerce. (c)/ No error (d)
- An online shop evoke the analogy of buying products or services
- at a regular retail or shopping centre; this process
- is called business-to consumer (B2C) e–commerce.
- No error
Correct

(a) “An online shop” is singular, so the verb should agree: An online shop evokes the analogy of…

Incorrect

(a) “An online shop” is singular, so the verb should agree: An online shop evokes the analogy of…
Question 1001 of 2153

1001. Question
Q. Of all the forts (a)/ that I’ve visit in India (b)/ Daulatabad Fort is my favourite. (c)/ No Error (d)
- Of all the forts
- that I’ve visit in India
- Daulatabad Fort is my favourite.
- No error
Correct

(b) – The structure of the sentence in Present Perfect Tense: Subject + has/have + V3. Hence, “that I have visited …” should be used here.

Incorrect

(b) – The structure of the sentence in Present Perfect Tense: Subject + has/have + V3. Hence, “that I have visited …” should be used here.
Question 1002 of 2153

1002. Question
Q. The Bench will also have to say (a)/ whether the laws are really at consonance with (b)/ the basic tenets of the 1960 Act. (c)/ No Error (d)
- The Bench will also have to say
- whether the laws are really at consonance with
- the ba sic tenets of the 1960 Act.
- No error
Correct

(b) – “In consonance with” is an idiomatic expression, meaning in agreement with, in keeping with, or in accordance with. Hence, “whether the laws are really in consonance with …” should be used here.

Incorrect

(b) – “In consonance with” is an idiomatic expression, meaning in agreement with, in keeping with, or in accordance with. Hence, “whether the laws are really in consonance with …” should be used here.
Question 1003 of 2153

1003. Question
Q. I look up (a)/ after the blast (b)/ of light enveloped the park. (c)/ No error (d)
- I look up
- after the blast
- of light enveloped the park.
- No error
Correct

(a) – “Look up” means to improve or become better. The sentence shows past time. Hence, “I looked up …” should be used.

Incorrect

(a) – “Look up” means to improve or become better. The sentence shows past time. Hence, “I looked up …” should be used.
Question 1004 of 2153

1004. Question
Q. According to the Copernican principle, the Earth does not (a) / occupy a unique position in the Universe while (b)/ implies life on other planets can be a possibility. (c)/ No error (d)
- According to the Copernican principle, the Earth does not
- occupy a unique position in the Universe while
- implies life on other planets can be a possibility.
- No error
Correct

(b) – It is a Relative Pronoun-related error. Hence, “occupy a unique position in the Universe which …” should be used here. “Which” refers to something previously mentioned and introduces a clause.

Incorrect

(b) – It is a Relative Pronoun-related error. Hence, “occupy a unique position in the Universe which …” should be used here. “Which” refers to something previously mentioned and introduces a clause.
Question 1005 of 2153

1005. Question
Q. The injustice from the sentence pronounced (a)/ above that great scientist, is (b)/ now evident to us all. (c)/ No error (d)
- The injustice from the sentence pronounced
- above that great scientist, is
- now evident to us all.
- No error
Correct

(b) – “Injustice” (against) refers to unfairness or unjustness. Hence, “against that great scientist” is correct, as it uses “against” to denote opposition.

Incorrect

(b) – “Injustice” (against) refers to unfairness or unjustness. Hence, “against that great scientist” is correct, as it uses “against” to denote opposition.
Question 1006 of 2153

1006. Question
Q. Swami Vivekananda died very young in his early thirties, (a)/ but the phenomenal achievements he is credit with (b)/ are for generations to remember. (c)/ No error (d)
- Swami Vivekananda died very young in his early thirties,
- but the phenomenal achievements he is credit with
- are for generations to remember.
- No error
Correct

(b) – “To be credited with” means to be recognized for something good. Passive Voice is required here. Hence, “he is credited with …” should be used here.

Incorrect

(b) – “To be credited with” means to be recognized for something good. Passive Voice is required here. Hence, “he is credited with …” should be used here.
Question 1007 of 2153

1007. Question
Q. The Taj Mahal can be (a)/called jewel (b)/ of the nation. (c)/ No error (d)
- The Taj Mahal can be
- called jewel
- of the nation.
- No error
Correct

(b) – It is an article-related error. “Certainty is evident,” so “called the jewel …” should be used here.

Incorrect

(b) – It is an article-related error. “Certainty is evident,” so “called the jewel …” should be used here.
Question 1008 of 2153

1008. Question
Q. Nivedita’s love for everything Indian (a)/was eloquently demonstrated in her serve of tea to Lady Minto, (b)/ who was on a visit to the Dakshineshwar temple. (c)/ No error (d)
- Nivedita’s love for everything Indian
- was eloquently demonstrated in her serve of tea to Lady Minto,
- who was on a visit to the Dakshineshwar temple.
- No error
Correct

(b) – The structure requires a gerund. Hence, “was eloquently demonstrated in serving of…” should be used here.

Incorrect

(b) – The structure requires a gerund. Hence, “was eloquently demonstrated in serving of…” should be used here.
Question 1009 of 2153

1009. Question
Q. She has a (a)/ kind eyes (b)/ with a beautiful face. (c)/ No error (d)
- She has a
- kind eyes
- with a beautiful face.
- No error
Correct

(a) – The article “a” is superfluous before “kind eyes,” which is plural. Hence, “kind eyes” without “a” is correct.

Incorrect

(a) – The article “a” is superfluous before “kind eyes,” which is plural. Hence, “kind eyes” without “a” is correct.
Question 1010 of 2153

1010. Question
Q. Experts have predict that (a)/ within ten years ethanol will emerge (b)/ as the primary automatic fuel in the world. (c)/ No error (d)
- Experts have predict that
- within ten years ethanol will emerge
- as the primary automatic fuel in the world.
- No error
Correct

(a) – The structure of the sentence in Present Perfect Tense: Subject + has/have + V3. Hence, “Experts have predicted (V3) that …” should be used here.

Incorrect

(a) – The structure of the sentence in Present Perfect Tense: Subject + has/have + V3. Hence, “Experts have predicted (V3) that …” should be used here.
Question 1011 of 2153

1011. Question
Q. My first (a)/ task is (b)/ to go for shopping. (c)/ No error (d)
- My first
- task is
- to go for shopping.
- No error
Correct

(c) – “Shopping” is a noun, and the sentence shows an action. Hence, “My first task is/was to go shopping” should be used.

Incorrect

(c) – “Shopping” is a noun, and the sentence shows an action. Hence, “My first task is/was to go shopping” should be used.
Question 1012 of 2153

1012. Question
Q. In 2003, Delhi won the first ‘Clean Cities International (a)/ Partner of the Year’ award at its “bold efforts to curb (b)/ air pollution and support alternative fuel initiatives”. (c)/ No error (d)
- In 2003, Delhi won the first ‘Clean Cities International
- Partner of the Year’ award at its “bold efforts to curb
- air pollution and support alternative fuel initiatives”.
- No error
Correct

(b) – It is a preposition-related error. Hence, “… for its bold efforts to curb …” should be used here. “For” is used to show a reason or cause.

Incorrect

(b) – It is a preposition-related error. Hence, “… for its bold efforts to curb …” should be used here. “For” is used to show a reason or cause.
Question 1013 of 2153

1013. Question
Q. I don’t think I shall (a)/ get through all (b)/ this work this afternoon. (c)/ No error (d)
- I don’t think I shall
- get through all
- this work this afternoon.
- No error
Correct

(d) – No error.

Incorrect

(d) – No error.
Question 1014 of 2153

1014. Question
Q. He has seen (a)/ some bad days (b)/ but now he is well of. (c)/ No error (d)
- He has seen
- some bad days
- but now he is well of.
- No error
Correct

(c) – “Well off” means rich or having a lot of money. Hence, the correct expression is: “and now he is well off.”

Incorrect

(c) – “Well off” means rich or having a lot of money. Hence, the correct expression is: “and now he is well off.”
Question 1015 of 2153

1015. Question
Q. In personification, inanimate objects (a)/ and abstract notions are spoken of (b)/ as life and intelligent. (c)/ No error (d)
- In personification, inanimate objects
- and abstract notions are spoken of
- as life and intelligent.
- No error
Correct

(c) – Use “intelligence” in place of “intelligent.” “Life” is a noun, and it should be followed by another noun, not an adjective. Hence, “as life and intelligence …” should be used.

Incorrect

(c) – Use “intelligence” in place of “intelligent.” “Life” is a noun, and it should be followed by another noun, not an adjective. Hence, “as life and intelligence …” should be used.
Question 1016 of 2153

1016. Question
Q. A woodpecker hammering away at a tree experiences (a)/ forces in to 1,400 times that of (b)/ Earth’s gravity, or 1,400 G’s. (c)/ No error (d)
- A woodpecker hammering away at a tree experiences
- forces in to 1,400 times that of
- Earth\'s gravity, or 1,400 G\'s.
- No error
Correct

(b) – Use “up” in place of “in.” “Up to” indicates a maximum amount or limit. Hence, “up to 1,400 times that of …” should be used.

Incorrect

(b) – Use “up” in place of “in.” “Up to” indicates a maximum amount or limit. Hence, “up to 1,400 times that of …” should be used.
Question 1017 of 2153

1017. Question
Q. Evolutionary processes give rise to biodiversity in every (a)/ level of biological organisation, including the level of (b)/ species, individual organisms, and molecules. (c)/ No error (d)
- Evolutionary processes give rise to biodiversity in every
- level of biological organisation, including the level of
- species, individual organisms, and molecules.
- No error
Correct

(a) – “At every level of” is correct. Look at the sentences: “Students at this level require a lot of help.” Hence, “at every level of …” should be used.

Incorrect

(a) – “At every level of” is correct. Look at the sentences: “Students at this level require a lot of help.” Hence, “at every level of …” should be used.
Question 1018 of 2153

1018. Question
Q. Population decline, counter-urbanisation, invasion, and (a)/ movement of people, which had begun in Late (b)/ Antiquity, continued in the Early Middle Ages. (c)/ No error (d)
- Population decline, counter-urbanisation, invasion, and
- movement of people, which had begun in Late
- Antiquity, continued in the Early Middle Ages.
- No error
Correct

(d) – No error.

Incorrect

(d) – No error.
Question 1019 of 2153

1019. Question
Q. The Kamleshwar reservoir in the sanctuary (a)/ is a best place (b)/ to see the marsh crocodile. (c)/ No error (d)
- The Kamleshwar reservoir in the sanctuary
- is a best place
- to see the marsh crocodile.
- No error
Correct

(b) – Use “the” in place of “a.” The superlative degree “Best” is often preceded by the definite article “the.” Hence, “the best” should be used.

Incorrect

(b) – Use “the” in place of “a.” The superlative degree “Best” is often preceded by the definite article “the.” Hence, “the best” should be used.
Question 1020 of 2153

1020. Question
Q. The people of Orleans, while (a)/ they first saw her in their (b)/ city, thought she was an angel. (c)/ No error (d)
- The people of Orleans, while
- they first saw her in their
- city, thought she was an angel.
- No error
Correct

(a) – Use “when” in place of “while.” “When” refers to a specific time or event, while “while” indicates simultaneity. Hence, “when” should be used.

Incorrect

(a) – Use “when” in place of “while.” “When” refers to a specific time or event, while “while” indicates simultaneity. Hence, “when” should be used.
Question 1021 of 2153

1021. Question
Q. I want you to (a)/ write an essay (b)/ which will be include in the journal. (c)/ No error (d)
- I want you to
- write an essay
- which will be include in the journal.
- No error
Correct

(c) – Use “included” in place of “include.” In passive formation, “be” is a helping verb, followed by V3. Hence, “which will be included in the journal” should be used.

Incorrect

(c) – Use “included” in place of “include.” In passive formation, “be” is a helping verb, followed by V3. Hence, “which will be included in the journal” should be used.
Question 1022 of 2153

1022. Question
Q. For peace and happiness in the world, (a)/ we need to remind ourselves (b)/ of our philosophy and cultural. (c)/ No error (d)
- For peace and happiness in the world,
- we need to remind ourselves
- of our philosophy and cultural.
- No error
Correct

(c) – Use “culture” in place of “cultural.” Here, “culture” is a noun, while “cultural” is an adjective. Hence, “of our philosophy and culture” should be used.

Incorrect

(c) – Use “culture” in place of “cultural.” Here, “culture” is a noun, while “cultural” is an adjective. Hence, “of our philosophy and culture” should be used.
Question 1023 of 2153

1023. Question
Q. The staff of the dairy was firm that there was no space inside for more cattle as there was already 2500 stray animals in side.
- there was already
- for more cattle
- was firm
- there was no space
Correct

(a) – “2500 stray animals” is plural, so the plural verb “were” should be used. “There were already” replaces “there was already.” Hence, the correct sentence is: “There were already 2500 stray animals.”

Incorrect

(a) – “2500 stray animals” is plural, so the plural verb “were” should be used. “There were already” replaces “there was already.” Hence, the correct sentence is: “There were already 2500 stray animals.”
Question 1024 of 2153

1024. Question
Q. Yesterday, the farmers in Hathras rounded up about 25 abandoning cows and bulls and took them to a dairy in a truck.
- rounded up
- about 25 abandoning cows
- the farmers
- took them to a dairy
Correct

(b) – Use “abandoned” as an adjective, meaning deserted or left. Hence, “about 25 abandoned cows” should be used.

Incorrect

(b) – Use “abandoned” as an adjective, meaning deserted or left. Hence, “about 25 abandoned cows” should be used.
Question 1025 of 2153

1025. Question
Q. His chances of winning both the races seems slight to me.
- of winning
- His chances
- seems slight
- both the races
Correct

(c) – The subject “His chances” is plural. Hence, the plural verb “seem” should be used. “Seems slight” should be replaced with “seem slight.”

Incorrect

(c) – The subject “His chances” is plural. Hence, the plural verb “seem” should be used. “Seems slight” should be replaced with “seem slight.”
Question 1026 of 2153

1026. Question
Q. Our neighbour switch on his TV early in the morning at full volume.
- his TV
- early in the morning
- switch on
- at full volume
Correct

(c) – The subject “Our neighbour” is singular, so the singular verb “switches” should be used. Hence, “switches on” is correct.

Incorrect

(c) – The subject “Our neighbour” is singular, so the singular verb “switches” should be used. Hence, “switches on” is correct.
Question 1027 of 2153

1027. Question
Q. You could find our house easily, didn’t you?
- didn’t you
- easily
- our house
- You could find
Correct

(d) – Negative tag questions follow the structure: “didn’t + subject.” Hence, “you did find” should replace “you could find.”

Incorrect

(d) – Negative tag questions follow the structure: “didn’t + subject.” Hence, “you did find” should replace “you could find.”
Question 1028 of 2153

1028. Question
Q. They went for a Bhil village for a day visit.
- a day visit.
- for
- for a Bhil village
- They went
Correct

(c) – Replace “for” with “to.” Hence, “to” is the correct preposition.

Incorrect

(c) – Replace “for” with “to.” Hence, “to” is the correct preposition.
Question 1029 of 2153

1029. Question
Q. He gave jobs to several unemployed men in a remote village who is battling poverty.
- He gave jobs
- in a remote village
- to several unemployed
- who is battling poverty.
Correct

(d) – The subject “Several unemployed men” is plural. Hence, the plural verb “were” should be used. “Who were battling poverty” should replace “who is battling poverty.”

Incorrect

(d) – The subject “Several unemployed men” is plural. Hence, the plural verb “were” should be used. “Who were battling poverty” should replace “who is battling poverty.”
Question 1030 of 2153

1030. Question
Q. We had quite interesting talk on trekking at our college yester day.
- quite interesting talk
- on trekking
- We had
- at our college
Correct

(a) – Use “an” before “interesting talk” and after “quite,” as “interesting talk” is a singular countable noun. Hence, “an interesting talk” is correct.

Incorrect

(a) – Use “an” before “interesting talk” and after “quite,” as “interesting talk” is a singular countable noun. Hence, “an interesting talk” is correct.
Question 1031 of 2153

1031. Question
Q. The bridge repaired yesterday so the traffic was delayed.
- The bridge repaired
- was delayed
- yesterday
- so the traffic
Correct

(a) – The bridge “was being repaired” is correct. “The bridge repaired” is not appropriate as it lacks a verb. Hence, “the bridge was being repaired” is used.

Incorrect

(a) – The bridge “was being repaired” is correct. “The bridge repaired” is not appropriate as it lacks a verb. Hence, “the bridge was being repaired” is used.
Question 1032 of 2153

1032. Question
Q. We often went for boating when we live in Nainital.
- for boating
- We often
- when we
- live in Nainital
Correct

(d) – “Live in Nainital” should be replaced by “lived in Nainital,” as the past tense is required. Hence, “lived” is correct.

Incorrect

(d) – “Live in Nainital” should be replaced by “lived in Nainital,” as the past tense is required. Hence, “lived” is correct.
Question 1033 of 2153

1033. Question
Q. A number of points of resemblance between the Australian and Dravidian languages is discovered, despite the fact that the homes of the two races are so far apart.
- despite the fact
- points of resemblance
- so far apart
- is discovered
Correct

(d) – “Has been discovered” should be used instead of “is discovered,” as the sentence indicates a past action that still holds relevance. Hence, “has been discovered” is correct.

Incorrect

(d) – “Has been discovered” should be used instead of “is discovered,” as the sentence indicates a past action that still holds relevance. Hence, “has been discovered” is correct.
Question 1034 of 2153

1034. Question
Q. Ever since Mary won the election, she has been behaving as if she was a queen.
- since
- the election
- has been behaving
- was
Correct

(d) – Clauses starting with “as if” describe an unreal situation and are followed by the past subjunctive. Hence, “were” should replace “was.”

Incorrect

(d) – Clauses starting with “as if” describe an unreal situation and are followed by the past subjunctive. Hence, “were” should replace “was.”
Question 1035 of 2153

1035. Question
Q. Many a girl were influenced by the inspirational lecture given by the Nobel laureate.
- Nobel laureate
- were influenced
- inspirational lecture
- Many a girl
Correct

(b) – “Many a” is followed by a singular verb. Hence, “was influenced” should be used.

Incorrect

(b) – “Many a” is followed by a singular verb. Hence, “was influenced” should be used.
Question 1036 of 2153

1036. Question
Q. Baghdad remains a profoundly damaged place, and for all its newness, Dream City echo many of the city’s continuing issues.
- continuing issues
- a profoundly damaged
- newness
- echo
Correct

(d) – “Dream city” is singular, so it should agree with the singular verb “echoes.”

Incorrect

(d) – “Dream city” is singular, so it should agree with the singular verb “echoes.”
Question 1037 of 2153

1037. Question
Q. Scientists have discovered a new tree frog species, with an extraordinary, enlarged claw-like structure located at the base of the thumb, that live on a remote table top mountain in the Andes.
- located at
- have discovered
- with an extraordinary
- live on a remote table top mountain
Correct

(d) – The whole sentence indicates a past time. Hence, “lived on a remote table-top mountain” should replace “lives.”

Incorrect

(d) – The whole sentence indicates a past time. Hence, “lived on a remote table-top mountain” should replace “lives.”
Question 1038 of 2153

1038. Question
Q. The teacher had hardly left the room than the pupils started enjoying.
- than
- started enjoying.
- The teacher
- had hardly left
Correct

(a) – “Hardly” is a correlative pair with “when.” Hence, “when” should replace “than.”

Incorrect

(a) – “Hardly” is a correlative pair with “when.” Hence, “when” should replace “than.”
Question 1039 of 2153

1039. Question
Q. The Life-cycle hypothesis holds that individuals seek to smooth consumption over the course of a lifetime – borrowing in times of low-income and saving during period of high income.
- in times
- period of
- over the course
- to smooth
Correct

(b) – “Periods of” should be used in place of “period of,” as “periods” is plural. Hence, “periods of” is correct.

Incorrect

(b) – “Periods of” should be used in place of “period of,” as “periods” is plural. Hence, “periods of” is correct.
Question 1040 of 2153

1040. Question
Q. Lupin is one of the least important person in the opposition and can never hope to become a minister.
- become
- in the opposition
- can never
- least important person
Correct

(d) – “One of” is followed by a plural noun, so “least important persons” is correct. Hence, “least important persons” should be used.

Incorrect

(d) – “One of” is followed by a plural noun, so “least important persons” is correct. Hence, “least important persons” should be used.
Question 1041 of 2153

1041. Question
Q. Dwarf galaxies have to hold clues that could help us to understand better the nature of dark matter.
- dark matter
- to understand better
- have to hold
- could help us
Correct

(c) – “Have to hold” should be replaced by “may hold,” as it better fits the context. Hence, “may hold” is the correct expression.

Incorrect

(c) – “Have to hold” should be replaced by “may hold,” as it better fits the context. Hence, “may hold” is the correct expression.
Question 1042 of 2153

1042. Question
Q. You are invite to build a better community by planting a seed of peace within and a tree outside.
- You are invite to
- build a better community
- by planting a seed of peace
- within and a tree outside
Correct

(a) – Passive voice (Present Simple) is needed. “You are invited” should be used. Hence, “You are invited to…” is correct.

Incorrect

(a) – Passive voice (Present Simple) is needed. “You are invited” should be used. Hence, “You are invited to…” is correct.
Question 1043 of 2153

1043. Question
Q. In India, the various practices and norms from bank’s transactions are laid down by the RBI only.
- by the RBI only
- are laid down
- the various practices
- norms from bank’s transactions
Correct

(d) – The preposition “of” should be used. Hence, “norms of bank transactions” is correct.

Incorrect

(d) – The preposition “of” should be used. Hence, “norms of bank transactions” is correct.
Question 1044 of 2153

1044. Question
Q. While we would like all Indian children to go to school, we need to ponder why they does not.
- we need to ponder
- While we would like
- Indian children to go to school
- why they does not
Correct

(d) – “Why they do not” is correct for a plural subject. Hence, “why they do not” should be used.

Incorrect

(d) – “Why they do not” is correct for a plural subject. Hence, “why they do not” should be used.
Question 1045 of 2153

1045. Question
Q. It makes us realise how unsuitable our education system are because it cannot help us deal with life’s most basic issues.
- education system are
- it cannot help us
- life’s most basic issues
- It makes us realise
Correct

(a) – “Education system” is singular, so the singular verb “is” should be used. Hence, “education system is” is correct.

Incorrect

(a) – “Education system” is singular, so the singular verb “is” should be used. Hence, “education system is” is correct.
Question 1046 of 2153

1046. Question
Q. Computers everywhere use random numbers as keys to locked or unlock encrypted information.
- encrypted information
- Computers everywhere
- use random numbers as
- keys to locked or unlock
Correct

(d) – Infinitive form “to + V1” is needed. Hence, “keys to lock or unlock” should be used.

Incorrect

(d) – Infinitive form “to + V1” is needed. Hence, “keys to lock or unlock” should be used.
Question 1047 of 2153

1047. Question
Q. With the help of skill-based education offer in colleges, many students will become eligible for various jobs.
- With the help of
- eligible for various jobs
- many students will become
- skill-based education offer in
Correct

(d) – “Skill-based education” is correct. “Educational” would be an adjective, but “skill-based” is used to modify the noun “education.” Hence, “skill-based education offered” should be used.

Incorrect

(d) – “Skill-based education” is correct. “Educational” would be an adjective, but “skill-based” is used to modify the noun “education.” Hence, “skill-based education offered” should be used.
Question 1048 of 2153

1048. Question
Q. Information suitable for communication, interpretation or processing by a computer are called as Data.
- suitable for communication
- Information
- interpretation or processing
- are called as Data
Correct

(d) – “Is called” is used because “information” is singular. Hence, “is called data” is correct.

Incorrect

(d) – “Is called” is used because “information” is singular. Hence, “is called data” is correct.
Question 1049 of 2153

1049. Question
Q. Most major holidays has some connection to the change of sea sons everywhere.
- Most major holidays
- to the change of
- has some connection
- seasons everywhere
Correct

(c) – “Most major holidays” is plural, so the plural verb “have” should be used. Hence, “have some connection” should be used.

Incorrect

(c) – “Most major holidays” is plural, so the plural verb “have” should be used. Hence, “have some connection” should be used.
Question 1050 of 2153

1050. Question
Q. Ajay says he understood French but cannot speak it as fluently as his parents and grandparents do.
- but cannot speak
- he understood French
- parents and grandparents do
- as fluently as
Correct

(b) – Present simple tense is used to show general truth. Hence, “he understands French” should be used.

Incorrect

(b) – Present simple tense is used to show general truth. Hence, “he understands French” should be used.
Question 1051 of 2153

1051. Question
Q. In this novel I came across some words which meaning I do not know.
- came across
- which meaning
- In this novel
- do not know
Correct

(b) Whose = of whom/which. Hence, whose meanings should be used here.

Incorrect

(b) Whose = of whom/which. Hence, whose meanings should be used here.
Question 1052 of 2153

1052. Question
Q. To my point of view he should not have behaved in such a manner.
- should not have
- behaved
- To my point of view
- in such a manner
Correct

(c) Point of view = an opinion; a way of considering something. Hence, From my point of view should be used here.

Incorrect

(c) Point of view = an opinion; a way of considering something. Hence, From my point of view should be used here.
Question 1053 of 2153

1053. Question
Q. The old man climbed seven floors with hardly no effort at all.
- climbed
- at all
- The old man
- hardly no effort
Correct

(d) Hardly: almost no; almost not. Hence, hardly any effort should be used here.

Incorrect

(d) Hardly: almost no; almost not. Hence, hardly any effort should be used here.
Question 1054 of 2153

1054. Question
Q. I thanked him for his advices.
- him
- I thanked
- advices
- for his
Correct

(c) Advice (Noun): suggestion; guidance. It is an uncountable noun. Hence, advice is used.

Incorrect

(c) Advice (Noun): suggestion; guidance. It is an uncountable noun. Hence, advice is used.
Question 1055 of 2153

1055. Question
Q. Why she was angry with her son ?
- she was
- angry with
- her son
- Why
Correct

(a) Why + was/were + subject + Adjective. Hence, why was she should be used here.

Incorrect

(a) Why + was/were + subject + Adjective. Hence, why was she should be used here.
Question 1056 of 2153

1056. Question
Q. Either Avika or Nikunj are going to win the prize in the handwriting competition.
- Either Avika
- or Nikunj
- in the
- are going to
Correct

(d) Either…….or Verb should be as per the nearest Subject. Hence, is going to should be used here.

Incorrect

(d) Either…….or Verb should be as per the nearest Subject. Hence, is going to should be used here.
Question 1057 of 2153

1057. Question
Q. She is always finding fault with the food I cook.
- I cook
- fault with
- the food
- is always finding
Correct

(d) General habit is evident. Hence, present simple i.e. always finds should be used here.

Incorrect

(d) General habit is evident. Hence, present simple i.e. always finds should be used here.
Question 1058 of 2153

1058. Question
Q. The village, with all its houses, were flooded by the river.
- by the river
- were flooded
- its houses
- with all
Correct

(b) The village (singular), not houses (plural). Hence, was flooded should be used.

Incorrect

(b) The village (singular), not houses (plural). Hence, was flooded should be used.
Question 1059 of 2153

1059. Question
Q. We had to decline several orders in case that the production was held up due to labour strike.
- in case that
- the production was held up
- due to labour strike
- We had to decline
Correct

(a) Cause is evident. Hence, because will be used.

Incorrect

(a) Cause is evident. Hence, because will be used.
Question 1060 of 2153

1060. Question
Q. Cyclone Idai killed at least 157 people in Zimbabwe and Mozambique although it tore across Southern Africa.
- Cyclone Idai killed
- it tore across
- although
- at least 157 people
Correct

(c) Although (Conj.) means “in spite of the fact that”. Hence, when should be used here.

Incorrect

(c) Although (Conj.) means “in spite of the fact that”. Hence, when should be used here.
Question 1061 of 2153

1061. Question
Q. Cyclone ldia is regarded as one of the worst tropical cyclone on record to affect Africa and the Southern Hemisphere as a whole.
- Cyclone ldai is regarded
- the worst tropical cyclone
- as a whole
- to affect Africa
Correct

(b) One of + plural noun/pronoun. Hence, the worst tropical cyclones should be used here.

Incorrect

(b) One of + plural noun/pronoun. Hence, the worst tropical cyclones should be used here.
Question 1062 of 2153

1062. Question
Q. Every employee of the company were given a two bedroom flat as Diwali bonus.
- as Diwali bonus
- a two bedroom flat
- Every employee
- were given
Correct

(d) Every employee is a singular subject. Hence, was given will be used here.

Incorrect

(d) Every employee is a singular subject. Hence, was given will be used here.
Question 1063 of 2153

1063. Question
Q. She got two quick promotions in order that she has good communication skills.
- two quick promotions
- she has good communication skills
- in order that
- she got
Correct

(c) In order that should be replaced by as. “As” is used because it means “because” in this context.

Incorrect

(c) In order that should be replaced by as. “As” is used because it means “because” in this context.
Question 1064 of 2153

1064. Question
Q. Due to the Cyclone Idai vast areas of land have been flooded, roads destroyed and communications disrupting in Zimbabwe and Mosambique.
- vast areas of land have been flooded
- and communications disrupting
- Due to the Cyclone Idai
- roads destroyed.
Correct

(b) And communications disrupting should be replaced by and communications disrupted because both clauses are in the past tense.

Incorrect

(b) And communications disrupting should be replaced by and communications disrupted because both clauses are in the past tense.
Question 1065 of 2153

1065. Question
Q. She lost a big order from a known showroom in case of her own carelessness.
- in case of
- her own carelessness
- She lost a big order
- from a known showroom
Correct

(a) In case of will be replaced by because of. In case of refers to “in the event of”, while because of implies cause.

Incorrect

(a) In case of will be replaced by because of. In case of refers to “in the event of”, while because of implies cause.
Question 1066 of 2153

1066. Question
Q. Torrential rains and winds of upto 170 km per hour swept away roads, homes and bridges and knocking down power and communication lines.
- knocking down
- homes and bridges
- swept away roads
- winds of upto
Correct

(a) Knocking down will be replaced by knocked down (Past Simple), as the sentence shows past time.

Incorrect

(a) Knocking down will be replaced by knocked down (Past Simple), as the sentence shows past time.
Question 1067 of 2153

1067. Question
Q. I know the cobbler which mends the shoes outside the gate of our colony.
- I know the cobbler
- the shoes
- which mends
- outside the gate
Correct

(c) Which mends will be replaced by who mends, as “who” is used for living things.

Incorrect

(c) Which mends will be replaced by who mends, as “who” is used for living things.
Question 1068 of 2153

1068. Question
Q. The street artist Satish Munjal has been painting this wall since the past one week.
- has been painting
- the street artist
- this wall
- since the past one week
Correct

(d) Since the past one week will be replaced by for the previous one week. “For” is used for a period of time, while “since” is used for a specific point in time.

Incorrect

(d) Since the past one week will be replaced by for the previous one week. “For” is used for a period of time, while “since” is used for a specific point in time.
Question 1069 of 2153

1069. Question
Q. The river Yamuna has many non native species like goldfish that is affecting its ecosystem.
- its eco-system
- The river Yamuna
- that is affecting
- has many non-native species
Correct

(c) The river Yamuna will be replaced by River Yamuna or The Yamuna river. The definite article “the” is used with rivers’ names.

Incorrect

(c) The river Yamuna will be replaced by River Yamuna or The Yamuna river. The definite article “the” is used with rivers’ names.
Question 1070 of 2153

1070. Question
Q. We will rest for sometime when we will reach the top.
- We will rest
- when we will
- reach the top
- for sometime
Correct

(b) When we will be replaced by when we. The Simple Present Tense is used in the “when” clause.

Incorrect

(b) When we will be replaced by when we. The Simple Present Tense is used in the “when” clause.
Question 1071 of 2153

1071. Question
Q. She forgot lock the door when she went out in a hurry.
- in a hurry
- She forgot lock
- the door when
- she went out
Correct

(b) She forgot to lock should be used. Forgot is followed by to + infinitive.

Incorrect

(b) She forgot to lock should be used. Forgot is followed by to + infinitive.
Question 1072 of 2153

1072. Question
Q. Lodi Colony in Delhi is very different from other places in the city that is crowded and noisy.
- is very different
- from other places
- in the city
- that is crowded and noisy
Correct

(d) Antecedent is places (plural). Hence, that (which) are crowded and noisy should be used.

Incorrect

(d) Antecedent is places (plural). Hence, that (which) are crowded and noisy should be used.
Question 1073 of 2153

1073. Question
Q. The Japanese artist Yoh Nagao was busy splashing the wall from colours.
- splashing the wall
- was busy
- from colours
- The Japanese artist
Correct

(c) From colours will be replaced by with colours, as with is used when referring to the means or tool.

Incorrect

(c) From colours will be replaced by with colours, as with is used when referring to the means or tool.
Question 1074 of 2153

1074. Question
Q. The Doon Valley with all its lights look beautiful at night from the top of the mountain.
- look beautiful
- from the top
- at night
- with all its lights
Correct

(a) Look beautiful will be replaced by looks beautiful. The subject The Doon Valley is singular, so use the singular verb form.

Incorrect

(a) Look beautiful will be replaced by looks beautiful. The subject The Doon Valley is singular, so use the singular verb form.
Question 1075 of 2153

1075. Question
Q. Each of the girls have given an impressive dance performance.
- have given
- Each of the girls
- an impressive
- dance performance
Correct

(a) Have given will be replaced by has given. The structure “Each of” is followed by a singular verb.

Incorrect

(a) Have given will be replaced by has given. The structure “Each of” is followed by a singular verb.
Question 1076 of 2153

1076. Question
Q. If so many catches had not being dropped, we would have won the match.
- If so many catches
- had not being dropped
- won the match
- we would have
Correct

(b) Had not being dropped will be replaced by had not been dropped. “Been” is used after has/have/had, and “being” is used after am/is/are/was/were.

Incorrect

(b) Had not being dropped will be replaced by had not been dropped. “Been” is used after has/have/had, and “being” is used after am/is/are/was/were.
Question 1077 of 2153

1077. Question
Q. Most disputes can be solved amicably unless one are not rigid.
- Most disputes
- can be solved amicably
- unless one are
- not rigid
Correct

(c) If someone/one is (singular subject) will take Singular Verb. Hence, unless one is is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(c) If someone/one is (singular subject) will take Singular Verb. Hence, unless one is is the correct usage.
Question 1078 of 2153

1078. Question
Q. In the northern suburbs of Bengaluru, home to the bulk of the information technology industry, the water crisis is even worst.
- home to the bulk of
- is even worst
- the water crisis
- In the northern suburbs
Correct

(b) Is even worst will be replaced by is even worse. “Worse” is the correct comparative form.

Incorrect

(b) Is even worst will be replaced by is even worse. “Worse” is the correct comparative form.
Question 1079 of 2153

1079. Question
Q. No sooner did he see the tiger when he ran as fast as he could.
- no sooner did
- he see the tiger
- when he ran
- as fast as he could
Correct

(c) When he ran will be replaced by than he ran. No sooner is used with than.

Incorrect

(c) When he ran will be replaced by than he ran. No sooner is used with than.
Question 1080 of 2153

1080. Question
Q. The match is about to begin since the captain as well as the team are on the field.
- are on the field
- The match is about to begin
- since the captain
- as well as the team
Correct

(a) Are on the field will be replaced by is on the field. When a singular noun is connected with another using as well as, the verb is singular.

Incorrect

(a) Are on the field will be replaced by is on the field. When a singular noun is connected with another using as well as, the verb is singular.
Question 1081 of 2153

1081. Question
Q. Supriya asked Kiran that where had her mother gone when the results of the contest were being declared.
- that where had her mother gone
- Supriya asked Kiran
- were being declared
- when the results of the contest
Correct

(a) That where had her mother gone will be replaced by where her mother had gone. “That” is not used in question sentences.

Incorrect

(a) That where had her mother gone will be replaced by where her mother had gone. “That” is not used in question sentences.
Question 1082 of 2153

1082. Question
Q. On the way he was bited on his toe by a poisonous snake.
- On the way
- he was bited
- on his toe
- by a poisonous snake
Correct

(b) He was bited will be replaced by he was bit. The correct form is bit, not bited.

Incorrect

(b) He was bited will be replaced by he was bit. The correct form is bit, not bited.
Question 1083 of 2153

1083. Question
Q. There isn’t many rice left in the house so we must replenish our stock soon.
- our stock soon
- so we must replenish
- There isn’t many rice
- left in the house
Correct

(c) Rice is an uncountable noun. Hence, There is not much rice should be used.

Incorrect

(c) Rice is an uncountable noun. Hence, There is not much rice should be used.
Question 1084 of 2153

1084. Question
Q. Ten kilometres are a long distance to cover on foot for a child.
- Ten kilometres are
- to cover on foot
- a long distance
- for a child
Correct

(a) Ten kilometres is a measure of distance. Hence, Ten kilometres is will be used.

Incorrect

(a) Ten kilometres is a measure of distance. Hence, Ten kilometres is will be used.
Question 1085 of 2153

1085. Question
Q. The length of a male swallow’s tail reveal his attractiveness for a female swallow.
- The length of
- a male swallow’s tail reveal
- a female swallow
- his attractiveness for
Correct

(b) A male swallow’s tail reveal will be replaced by a male swallow’s tail reveals. The subject is singular, so the verb must be singular.

Incorrect

(b) A male swallow’s tail reveal will be replaced by a male swallow’s tail reveals. The subject is singular, so the verb must be singular.
Question 1086 of 2153

1086. Question
Q. My father dissuaded me to try for a job as he wanted me to pursue higher studies.
- as he wanted me
- My father dissuaded me
- to pursue higher studies
- to try for a job
Correct

(d) To try for a job will be replaced by from trying for a job. Dissuade is followed by from.

Incorrect

(d) To try for a job will be replaced by from trying for a job. Dissuade is followed by from.
Question 1087 of 2153

1087. Question
Q. The child along with his parents were waiting for the programme to begin.
- along with his parents
- were waiting for the
- The child
- programme to begin
Correct

(b) Were waiting for the will be replaced by was waiting for the. When a singular noun is connected with another using along with, the verb is singular.

Incorrect

(b) Were waiting for the will be replaced by was waiting for the. When a singular noun is connected with another using along with, the verb is singular.
Question 1088 of 2153

1088. Question
Q. He is more smarter than his brother though he does not earn much money.
- than his brother
- He is more smarter
- much money
- though he does not earn
Correct

(b) He is more smarter will be replaced by He is smarter. Double comparatives are incorrect.

Incorrect

(b) He is more smarter will be replaced by He is smarter. Double comparatives are incorrect.
Question 1089 of 2153

1089. Question
Q. Not complying by any of the laws can land you into serious trouble.
- into serious trouble
- any of the laws
- can land you
- Not complying by
Correct

(d) Comply (Verb): to obey an order. Hence, Not complying with should be used here.

Incorrect

(d) Comply (Verb): to obey an order. Hence, Not complying with should be used here.
Question 1090 of 2153

1090. Question
Q. Raja Ravi Varma was one of the first artist who tried to create a style that was both modern and traditional.
- Raja Ravi Varma was
- both modern and tradition al.
- to create a style that was
- one of the first artist
Correct

(d) One of + plural noun/pronoun + Singular Verb. Hence, One of the first artists should be used here.

Incorrect

(d) One of + plural noun/pronoun + Singular Verb. Hence, One of the first artists should be used here.
Question 1091 of 2153

1091. Question
Q. The reduction in the cost of education due to an increase in subsidies offer by the government is also seen as a reason to get more educated.
- The reduction in the cost of education
- is also seen as a reason
- offer by the government
- due to an increase in subsidies
Correct

(c) Offer by the government will be replaced by offered by the government. The sentence indicates a past action.

Incorrect

(c) Offer by the government will be replaced by offered by the government. The sentence indicates a past action.
Question 1092 of 2153

1092. Question
Q. “Unless you did not do your homework you will be punished,” said the teacher.
- said the teacher.
- do your homework
- you will be punished
- Unless you did not
Correct

(c) You will be punished will be replaced by you will not be punished. The not in the other clause is correct here.

Incorrect

(c) You will be punished will be replaced by you will not be punished. The not in the other clause is correct here.
Question 1093 of 2153

1093. Question
Q. There is many modes of travel to go to Agra but I prefer road travel.
- prefer road travel
- Agra but I
- to go to
- There is many modes
Correct

(d) There is many modes will be replaced by There are many modes. Use the plural verb for plural nouns.

Incorrect

(d) There is many modes will be replaced by There are many modes. Use the plural verb for plural nouns.
Question 1094 of 2153

1094. Question
Q. Having just taking a heavy lunch, she was not ready to have any fruit.
- to have any fruit
- taking a heavy
- having just
- she was not ready
Correct

(b) Taking a heavy will be replaced by taken a heavy. The structure requires Having + V3.

Incorrect

(b) Taking a heavy will be replaced by taken a heavy. The structure requires Having + V3.
Question 1095 of 2153

1095. Question
Q. The cost of fruits and vegetables have risen abnormally this month.
- abnormally
- The cost of
- have risen
- this month.
Correct

(c) Verb will be used according to the cost (Singular). Hence, has risen will be used here.

Incorrect

(c) Verb will be used according to the cost (Singular). Hence, has risen will be used here.
Question 1096 of 2153

1096. Question
Q. Cows are amongst the gentlest of animals; none shows more passionate tenderness towards their young.
- none shows more
- towards their young
- the gentlest of animals
- Cows are amongst
Correct

(a) None shows more will be replaced by none show more. None as a plural pronoun agrees with a plural verb.

Incorrect

(a) None shows more will be replaced by none show more. None as a plural pronoun agrees with a plural verb.
Question 1097 of 2153

1097. Question
Q. Although there are more than a hundred known elements, they rarely occur at a pure state.
- more than a hundred
- Although there are
- at a pure state
- they rarely occur
Correct

(c) At a pure state will be replaced by in a pure state. “In” is the correct preposition for state.

Incorrect

(c) At a pure state will be replaced by in a pure state. “In” is the correct preposition for state.
Question 1098 of 2153

1098. Question
Q. You may left the class when you have completed the test.
- the class
- when you have
- completed the test
- you may left
Correct

(d) You may left will be replaced by You may leave. May is followed by the base form of the verb (leave).

Incorrect

(d) You may left will be replaced by You may leave. May is followed by the base form of the verb (leave).
Question 1099 of 2153

1099. Question
Q. Entering the hall, the show had started.
- had started
- the show
- Entering
- the hall
Correct

(c) Entering will be replaced by When I entered. The subject is missing and should be introduced.

Incorrect

(c) Entering will be replaced by When I entered. The subject is missing and should be introduced.
Question 1100 of 2153

1100. Question
Q. “I done a lot of work today,” she said.
- a lot of
- she said
- I done
- work today
Correct

(c) I done will be replaced by I did. “Did” denotes an action in the immediate past.

Incorrect

(c) I done will be replaced by I did. “Did” denotes an action in the immediate past.
Question 1101 of 2153

1101. Question
Q. Friction reduce the efficiency of machines so their value also gets reduced.
- the efficiency of machines
- so their value
- Friction reduce
- also gets reduced.
Correct

(c) Friction reduces (Singular subject → Singular verb with “s”).

Incorrect

(c) Friction reduces (Singular subject → Singular verb with “s”).
Question 1102 of 2153

1102. Question
Q. I am sure that neither Juhi nor Jaya are responsible for breaking the vase.
- I am sure that
- for breaking the vase
- neither Juhi nor jaya
- are responsible
Correct

(d) Is responsible (The subject “Jaya” is singular, so the verb should be singular).

Incorrect

(d) Is responsible (The subject “Jaya” is singular, so the verb should be singular).
Question 1103 of 2153

1103. Question
Q. Why should always we have to wait for her to join us?
- for her to join her
- why should
- always we
- have to wait
Correct

(c) We always should be used here (Structure: “Why + should + subject + adverb + verb”).

Incorrect

(c) We always should be used here (Structure: “Why + should + subject + adverb + verb”).
Question 1104 of 2153

1104. Question
Q. She is a great cook, has her own blog on YouTube and was followed by one lakh viewers.
- She is
- a great cook
- has her own blog
- was followed
Correct

(d) Is followed should be used (The sentence relates to present time).

Incorrect

(d) Is followed should be used (The sentence relates to present time).
Question 1105 of 2153

1105. Question
Q. The Prime Minister holding is the important meeting to review the security and safety of doctors working in government hospitals.
- of doctors
- working in
- to review
- holding is the
Correct

(d) Is holding an should be used (Present continuous structure: Subject + is/am/are + V-ing).

Incorrect

(d) Is holding an should be used (Present continuous structure: Subject + is/am/are + V-ing).
Question 1106 of 2153

1106. Question
Q. Last evening my friend tells me the funny joke that I have ever heard.
- that I have
- ever heard
- tells me the funny joke
- Last evening my friend
Correct

(c) Told me the funniest joke should be used (The event happened last evening; past simple tense).

Incorrect

(c) Told me the funniest joke should be used (The event happened last evening; past simple tense).
Question 1107 of 2153

1107. Question
Q. The birth of a girl bring great joy to Neha’s family.
- The birth
- of a girl
- to Neha’s family
- bring great joy
Correct

(d) Brought great joy should be used (The event indicates a past action).

Incorrect

(d) Brought great joy should be used (The event indicates a past action).
Question 1108 of 2153

1108. Question
Q. This summer, I’ve met down a lot of interesting people.
- interesting people
- I’ve met down
- a lot of
- This summer
Correct

(b) I met (Past simple tense) / I have to meet (Present tense, future obligation) should be used.

Incorrect

(b) I met (Past simple tense) / I have to meet (Present tense, future obligation) should be used.
Question 1109 of 2153

1109. Question
Q. I won’t be here next week as I’m going to Mumbai to a conference.
- I won’t
- be here
- to a conference
- as I’m going
Correct

(c) To attend a conference should be used (Correct preposition for attending a conference).

Incorrect

(c) To attend a conference should be used (Correct preposition for attending a conference).
Question 1110 of 2153

1110. Question
Q. I am really bored of this movie! When was it end?
- it end?
- I am really bored
- of this movie
- When was
Correct

(d) When will should be used (Future simple tense is used when referring to the future).

Incorrect

(d) When will should be used (Future simple tense is used when referring to the future).
Question 1111 of 2153

1111. Question
Q. I’m going to the airport to receives my friend.
- my friend
- to the airport
- to receives
- I’m going
Correct

(c) To receive should be used (Infinitive form: to + verb).

Incorrect

(c) To receive should be used (Infinitive form: to + verb).
Question 1112 of 2153

1112. Question
Q. Does an English examination begin at 10 O’clock?
- 10 O’clock?
- English examination
- begin at
- Does an
Correct

(d) Does/Will the should be used (Questions in the present or future typically start with “Does/Will”).

Incorrect

(d) Does/Will the should be used (Questions in the present or future typically start with “Does/Will”).
Question 1113 of 2153

1113. Question
Q. I use to going for a morning walk when I was living in Dehradun.
- living in Dehradun
- for a morning walk
- when I was
- use to going
Correct

(d) Used to go should be used (Expressing a past habit or action that no longer occurs).

Incorrect

(d) Used to go should be used (Expressing a past habit or action that no longer occurs).
Question 1114 of 2153

1114. Question
Q. What shall we do on ourselves this evening?
- this evening
- on ourselves
- What shall
- we do
Correct

(b) By ourselves should be used (Refers to doing something alone).

Incorrect

(b) By ourselves should be used (Refers to doing something alone).
Question 1115 of 2153

1115. Question
Q. Instead of studying in home I went to my friend’s house.
- in home
- I went
- Instead of studying
- to my friend’s house.
Correct

(a) At home should be used (The preposition “at” is used with “home”).

Incorrect

(a) At home should be used (The preposition “at” is used with “home”).
Question 1116 of 2153

1116. Question
Q. He likes to put all the garbage into a black small bag.
- into a
- all the garbage
- He like to put
- black small bag
Correct

(d) Small black bag should be used (Order of adjectives: Size + Color + Noun).

Incorrect

(d) Small black bag should be used (Order of adjectives: Size + Color + Noun).
Question 1117 of 2153

1117. Question
Q. High level security arrangements were made for the forth coming visit to a Japanese Prime Minister.
- Security arrangements
- were made
- for the forthcoming
- visit to a
Correct

(d) Visit of the Japanese Prime Minister should be used (Certainty is indicated).

Incorrect

(d) Visit of the Japanese Prime Minister should be used (Certainty is indicated).
Question 1118 of 2153

1118. Question
Q. I had a hard time paying the driver as I had only hundreds rupee note.
- paying the driver
- only hundreds rupee note
- I had a hard time
- as I had
Correct

(b) Only hundred-rupee notes should be used (Structure of numerals and hyphenated adjectives).

Incorrect

(b) Only hundred-rupee notes should be used (Structure of numerals and hyphenated adjectives).
Question 1119 of 2153

1119. Question
Q. I had to go to the doctor because I was not bear the pain in my tooth.
- had to go
- in my tooth
- to the doctor
- was not bear
Correct

(d) Was not able to/could not bear should be used (Expressing inability to bear something).

Incorrect

(d) Was not able to/could not bear should be used (Expressing inability to bear something).
Question 1120 of 2153

1120. Question
Q. To write a poem I need a pen, a diary and also the quiet place.
- a diary
- to write
- and also the
- I need
Correct

(c) And also a should be used (Generality is evident).

Incorrect

(c) And also a should be used (Generality is evident).
Question 1121 of 2153

1121. Question
Q. I don’t like movies who has an unhappy ending.
- who has
- I don’t
- like movies
- an unhappy ending
Correct

(a) Which have should be used (The subject is plural, so “which” should agree with the plural noun “movies”).

Incorrect

(a) Which have should be used (The subject is plural, so “which” should agree with the plural noun “movies”).
Question 1122 of 2153

1122. Question
Q. It takes me one hour to get to work in the morning in week day.
- in week day
- in the morning
- takes me
- to get to work
Correct

(a) On weekdays/on a weekday should be used (Talking about regular occurrences or specific days).

Incorrect

(a) On weekdays/on a weekday should be used (Talking about regular occurrences or specific days).
Question 1123 of 2153

1123. Question
Q. No one inform me that you would be absent.
- No one inform me
- would be absent.
- No error
- that you
Correct

(a) None informed me should be used (The past simple form is used here).

Incorrect

(a) None informed me should be used (The past simple form is used here).
Question 1124 of 2153

1124. Question
Q. Having been a student activist once, a politician never forget those days.
- a politician
- never forget
- Having been
- those days
Correct

(b) Never forgets should be used (Singular subject “a politician” takes a singular verb).

Incorrect

(b) Never forgets should be used (Singular subject “a politician” takes a singular verb).
Question 1125 of 2153

1125. Question
Q. Prasad recalled that meeting people have been a part of his life as a student activist.
- meeting people have been
- Prasad recalled that
- a part of his life
- as a student activist.
Correct

(a) Meeting people has been should be used (Gerund subject “meeting people” takes a singular verb).

Incorrect

(a) Meeting people has been should be used (Gerund subject “meeting people” takes a singular verb).
Question 1126 of 2153

1126. Question
Q. I was surprised to see as Avika could write such good poems in Hindi.
- to see as Avika
- I was surprised
- such good poems in Hindi
- could write
Correct

(a) To see that Avika should be used (In an assertive sentence, the conjunction “that” is used).

Incorrect

(a) To see that Avika should be used (In an assertive sentence, the conjunction “that” is used).
Question 1127 of 2153

1127. Question
Q. We have sufficient food and clothing about the flood victims in Kerala.
- We have sufficient
- in Kerala
- about the flood victims
- food and clothing
Correct

(c) For the flood victims should be used (Correct preposition for intended purpose).

Incorrect

(c) For the flood victims should be used (Correct preposition for intended purpose).
Question 1128 of 2153

1128. Question
Q. Everything has became very expensive these days.
- No error
- Everything has became
- very expensive
- these days
Correct

(b) Everything has become should be used (Present perfect tense: Subject + has/have + past participle).

Incorrect

(b) Everything has become should be used (Present perfect tense: Subject + has/have + past participle).
Question 1129 of 2153

1129. Question
Q. Organizing world cup matches in England imply that rains can be a constant threat.
- be a constant threat.
- in England imply
- that rains can be
- Organizing World Cup matches
Correct

(b) Implies should be used (Singular subject “organizing” requires a singular verb).

Incorrect

(b) Implies should be used (Singular subject “organizing” requires a singular verb).
Question 1130 of 2153

1130. Question
Q. My friend has started a restaurant in a wooden big building in Manali.
- in Manali
- in a wooden big building
- My friend has started
- a restaurant
Correct

(b) In a big wooden building should be used (Correct order of adjectives: Size + Age + Shape + Color + Noun).

Incorrect

(b) In a big wooden building should be used (Correct order of adjectives: Size + Age + Shape + Color + Noun).
Question 1131 of 2153

1131. Question
Q. Wealth Creators are essential for money to distributed in the economy.
- for money to distributed
- are essential
- in the economy
- Wealth creators
Correct

(a) For money to be distributed should be used (Passive construction).

Incorrect

(a) For money to be distributed should be used (Passive construction).
Question 1132 of 2153

1132. Question
Q. Most of the work of this NGO are of little benefit to the disadvantaged.
- Most of the work
- of this NGO
- to the disadvantaged
- are of little benefit
Correct

(d) Is of little benefit should be used (The phrase “most of the work” is uncountable, so the verb is singular).

Incorrect

(d) Is of little benefit should be used (The phrase “most of the work” is uncountable, so the verb is singular).
Question 1133 of 2153

1133. Question
Q. In order for he to attend the meeting, he needs to prepare exhaustive notes.
- to attend the meeting
- he needs to prepare
- exhaustive notes
- In order for he
Correct

(d) Him should be used (Object pronoun for “he”).

Incorrect

(d) Him should be used (Object pronoun for “he”).
Question 1134 of 2153

1134. Question
Q. What is the function of the kidney in the body?
- in the body
- the function of the kidney
- What is
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 1135 of 2153

1135. Question
Q. Rohit did not came to the office because he got held up due to the heavy rains.
- to the office
- due to the heavy rains
- Rohit did not came
- because he got held up
Correct

(c) Rohit did not come should be used (Past simple tense after “did not”).

Incorrect

(c) Rohit did not come should be used (Past simple tense after “did not”).
Question 1136 of 2153

1136. Question
Q. Despite incessant rains, she is the only one who plan to attend the meeting at the ministry.
- Despite incessant rains
- who plan to attend
- the meeting at the ministry
- she is the only one
Correct

(b) Who plans to attend should be used (Singular subject “she” requires a singular verb).

Incorrect

(b) Who plans to attend should be used (Singular subject “she” requires a singular verb).
Question 1137 of 2153

1137. Question
Q. Everybody is waiting to see whether the new leadership has effect some changes soon in the party.
- Everybody is waiting to see
- soon in the party
- has effect some changes
- whether the new leadership
Correct

(c) Will effect some changes should be used (Future tense structure: Subject + will + verb).

Incorrect

(c) Will effect some changes should be used (Future tense structure: Subject + will + verb).
Question 1138 of 2153

1138. Question
Q. I am going to a holiday to Panchmarhi tomorrow.
- tomorrow
- to Panchmarhi
- to a holiday
- I am going
Correct

(c) On a holiday should be used (Indicating a specific day off).

Incorrect

(c) On a holiday should be used (Indicating a specific day off).
Question 1139 of 2153

1139. Question
Q. The Social Media Department is headless at the moment and many are vying to the post.
- is headless at the moment
- The Social Media Department
- to the post
- and many are vying
Correct

(c) For the post should be used (Correct preposition to indicate striving for something).

Incorrect

(c) For the post should be used (Correct preposition to indicate striving for something).
Question 1140 of 2153

1140. Question
Q. He switched on the TV to listening to the speech of the PM on the Independence Day.
- He switched on the TV
- of the PM
- to listening to the speech
- on the Independence Day.
Correct

(c) To listen to the speech should be used (Infinitive form: “to + verb”).

Incorrect

(c) To listen to the speech should be used (Infinitive form: “to + verb”).
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1141. Question
Q. They made her as the Chairper son of their bank.
- No error
- as the Chairperson
- of their bank
- They made her
Correct

(b) Made the chairperson should be used (Causative verb structure).

Incorrect

(b) Made the chairperson should be used (Causative verb structure).
Question 1142 of 2153

1142. Question
Q. They can’t hardly believe that Article 370 is no longer valid in Jammu and Kashmir.
- is no longer valid
- in Jammu and Kashmir
- that Article 370
- They can’t hardly believe
Correct

(d) They can hardly believe should be used (Negative word “hardly” shouldn’t be combined with another negative word).

Incorrect

(d) They can hardly believe should be used (Negative word “hardly” shouldn’t be combined with another negative word).
Question 1143 of 2153

1143. Question
Q. Over the years, the writer Amish has evolved to what millions of youngsters aspires to be today– an intellectual.
- Over the years
- aspires to be today
- Amish has evolved
- millions of youngsters
Correct

(b) Aspire today to be should be used (The subject is plural, so the verb is plural).

Incorrect

(b) Aspire today to be should be used (The subject is plural, so the verb is plural).
Question 1144 of 2153

1144. Question
Q. Each film will be checked by a government-appointed censor board along public exhibition.
- along public exhibition.
- each film
- by a government-appointed censor board
- will be checked
Correct

(a) Before public exhibition should be used (Indicating time in the past).

Incorrect

(a) Before public exhibition should be used (Indicating time in the past).
Question 1145 of 2153

1145. Question
Q. It is be said that in 2019 the Indian Stock Market will fall drastically and we can expect that fall very soon.
- we can expect
- It is be said
- that in 2019
- the Indian Stock Market will fall
Correct

(b) It is being said/Experts say should be used (Passive voice in present progressive).

Incorrect

(b) It is being said/Experts say should be used (Passive voice in present progressive).
Question 1146 of 2153

1146. Question
Q. Two American cities, witnessed shooting and resulting in mass fatalities over the weekend.
- over the weekend
- Two American cities
- witnessed shooting
- and resulting in mass fatalities
Correct

(d) That resulted in should be used (Relative pronoun “that” introduces a cause-effect relationship).

Incorrect

(d) That resulted in should be used (Relative pronoun “that” introduces a cause-effect relationship).
Question 1147 of 2153

1147. Question
Q. Instead of helping her mother at the kitchen, Rekha was on her mobile talking to her friend.
- talking to her friend
- of helping
- at the kitchen
- on her mobile
Correct

(c) In the kitchen should be used (Correct preposition for location inside a room).

Incorrect

(c) In the kitchen should be used (Correct preposition for location inside a room).
Question 1148 of 2153

1148. Question
Q. Please go out and check if it is yet raining.
- and check
- if it is
- yet raining
- Please go out
Correct

(c) Raining yet should be used (Adverb “yet” indicates time, so it modifies “raining”).

Incorrect

(c) Raining yet should be used (Adverb “yet” indicates time, so it modifies “raining”).
Question 1149 of 2153

1149. Question
Q. It was a really bad movie- a worse movie I’ve ever seen in my life.
- in my life
- I’ve ever seen
- was a really
- a worse
Correct

(d) The worst should be used (Superlative degree for extreme situations).

Incorrect

(d) The worst should be used (Superlative degree for extreme situations).
Question 1150 of 2153

1150. Question
Q. Found in many parts of India, the frangipani tree is a small, low–branching tree which is especial used for several medicinal purposes.
- a small, low–branching tree
- Found in many parts
- the frangipani tree is
- which is especial used
Correct

(d) Especially used should be used (Adverbs modify verbs).

Incorrect

(d) Especially used should be used (Adverbs modify verbs).
Question 1151 of 2153

1151. Question
Q. A recent government report highlight that the shortage of teachers in higher educational institutions is greater than that in countries like China, Brazil, Sweden and Russia.
- A recent government report highlight
- in higher educational institutions
- that the shortage of teachers
- is greater than
Correct

(a) A recent government report highlights should be used (Singular subject “report” takes singular verb).

Incorrect

(a) A recent government report highlights should be used (Singular subject “report” takes singular verb).
Question 1152 of 2153

1152. Question
Q. Their house aren’t very big but their garden is.
- aren’t very big
- Their house
- garden is
- but their
Correct

(a) Isn’t very big should be used (Singular subject “house” takes a singular verb).

Incorrect

(a) Isn’t very big should be used (Singular subject “house” takes a singular verb).
Question 1153 of 2153

1153. Question
Q. Is she go to visit her parents in the evening?
- her parents
- to visit
- in the evening
- Is she go
Correct

(d) Is she going should be used (Present continuous structure: “is/am/are + verb-ing”).

Incorrect

(d) Is she going should be used (Present continuous structure: “is/am/are + verb-ing”).
Question 1154 of 2153

1154. Question
Q. Our most memorable meeting with Spielberg happened while we were at the Berlin Film Festival in 1977, where the film ‘Shatranj ke Khilari ‘were being screened as India’s official en try.
- Our most memorable meeting
- while we were at
- where the film
- were being screened
Correct

(d) Was being screened should be used (Past progressive for an ongoing action in the past).

Incorrect

(d) Was being screened should be used (Past progressive for an ongoing action in the past).
Question 1155 of 2153

1155. Question
Q. Doctors say that eating red meat is one of a lead cause of heart disease.
- is one of a lead cause
- of heart disease
- Doctors say that
- eating red meat
Correct

(a) Is one of the leading causes should be used (Correct use of “one of” with a plural noun and singular verb).

Incorrect

(a) Is one of the leading causes should be used (Correct use of “one of” with a plural noun and singular verb).
Question 1156 of 2153

1156. Question
Q. Since a meeting drew to a close, I realized that people were not really listening to me.
- I realized
- Since a meeting
- drew to a close
- were not really
Correct

(b) As the meeting should be used (The expression “draw to a close” is used to indicate ending).

Incorrect

(b) As the meeting should be used (The expression “draw to a close” is used to indicate ending).
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1157. Question
Q. Rescue officials was unable to find any survivors in the California boat tragedy.
- was unable
- in the
- to find
- Rescue officials
Correct

(a) Were unable should be used (Subject “rescue officials” is plural, so the verb is plural).

Incorrect

(a) Were unable should be used (Subject “rescue officials” is plural, so the verb is plural).
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1158. Question
Q. Please don’t disturbs to me as I am reading a book.
- Please don’t
- reading a book
- as I am
- disturbs to me
Correct

(d) Disturb me should be used (Correct structure for negative imperative).

Incorrect

(d) Disturb me should be used (Correct structure for negative imperative).
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1159. Question
Q. Aanya’s class teacher and her friends congratulates her warmly when she won the inter school debate and brought the trophy to the school.
- and brought the trophy
- congratulates her
- when she won
- and her friends
Correct

(b) Congratulated her should be used (Past tense to indicate the action that already happened).

Incorrect

(b) Congratulated her should be used (Past tense to indicate the action that already happened).
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1160. Question
Q. Some of us are plan to go for a movie tonight.
- for a movie
- to go
- Some of us
- are plan to go
Correct

(d) Are planning to go should be used (Present continuous to indicate a future plan).

Incorrect

(d) Are planning to go should be used (Present continuous to indicate a future plan).
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1161. Question
Q. The novel ‘Embers’ has a captivating plot and begins with a senior army officer preparing to receive a rare visitor, a man who was once his closer friend.
- his closer friend
- has a captivating plot
- a man who was once
- begins with
Correct

(a) Closest friend should be used. “Close” is an adjective describing a strong bond, and “closest” is the superlative form, indicating the highest degree. So, “his closest friend” is the correct choice.

Incorrect

(a) Closest friend should be used. “Close” is an adjective describing a strong bond, and “closest” is the superlative form, indicating the highest degree. So, “his closest friend” is the correct choice.
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1162. Question
Q. It is estimated that most of the addict, a whopping 85%, in God’s own country Kerala, are below 25 years of age.
- It is estimated that
- are below 25
- most of the addict
- a whopping 85%
Correct

(c) Most of the addicts should be used. “Most of” is followed by a plural noun, so the plural form “addicts” is correct here.

Incorrect

(c) Most of the addicts should be used. “Most of” is followed by a plural noun, so the plural form “addicts” is correct here.
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1163. Question
Q. Three more elevated roads have been propose in the new plan to unclog the traffic in Delhi.
- in the new plan
- Three more elevated roads
- to unclog the traffic in Delhi
- have been propose
Correct

(d) Have been proposed should be used. The correct structure for the present perfect passive tense is “have/has + been + past participle,” so “have been proposed” is correct.

Incorrect

(d) Have been proposed should be used. The correct structure for the present perfect passive tense is “have/has + been + past participle,” so “have been proposed” is correct.
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1164. Question
Q. Tilak rowed through the river and tied his boat on the other side.
- and tied his boat
- on the other side
- Tilak rowed
- through the river
Correct

(d) Past the river should be used. “Past” is the correct preposition to use when referring to going beyond or to the other side of something.

Incorrect

(d) Past the river should be used. “Past” is the correct preposition to use when referring to going beyond or to the other side of something.
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1165. Question
Q. I visited my friend to whom I had made an appointment.
- I visited my friend
- I had made
- to whom
- an appointment
Correct

(c) Whom is used instead of “who” as the object of a verb or preposition. Hence, “whom” should be used here: “whom he adores.”

Incorrect

(c) Whom is used instead of “who” as the object of a verb or preposition. Hence, “whom” should be used here: “whom he adores.”
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1166. Question
Q. The Public Works Department has propose to construct an elevated corridor which will run parallel to the National highway.
- to the National highway
- The Public Works Department has propose
- which will run parallel
- to construct an elevated corridor
Correct

(b) The Public Works Department has proposed should be used. The present perfect structure is “has/have + past participle,” so “has proposed” is correct.

Incorrect

(b) The Public Works Department has proposed should be used. The present perfect structure is “has/have + past participle,” so “has proposed” is correct.
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1167. Question
Q. On September 11, 2001, two hijacked aircrafts crashed to the World Trade Centre in New York.
- two hijacked aircrafts
- on September 11, 2001
- crashed to the
- World Trade Centre in New York
Correct

(c) Crashed into the should be used. “Into” is the correct preposition when referring to something entering or colliding with something else.

Incorrect

(c) Crashed into the should be used. “Into” is the correct preposition when referring to something entering or colliding with something else.
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1168. Question
Q. Billionaire Philip is the owner of the luxury yacht Lionheart, which worth an estimated $150 million.
- which worth
- the owner of
- billionaire Philip is
- an estimated $150 million
Correct

(a) Worth should be used. The use of “which” is superfluous in this sentence, so “worth” should stand alone.

Incorrect

(a) Worth should be used. The use of “which” is superfluous in this sentence, so “worth” should stand alone.
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1169. Question
Q. Different-coloured natural foods not only put a smile on children’s faces and also benefit their overall growth.
- benefit their overall growth
- and also benefit
- different-coloured natural foods
- put a smile on children’s faces
Correct

(b) But also benefit should be used. The correct correlative conjunction pair is “not only… but also,” so “but also” is correct here.

Incorrect

(b) But also benefit should be used. The correct correlative conjunction pair is “not only… but also,” so “but also” is correct here.
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1170. Question
Q. The Cannes Film Festival attract some of the world’s most famous people.
- the world’s
- the Cannes Film Festival
- attract some of
- most famous people
Correct

(c) Attracts some of should be used. “The Cannes Film Festival” is singular, so the singular form of the verb, “attracts,” is correct.

Incorrect

(c) Attracts some of should be used. “The Cannes Film Festival” is singular, so the singular form of the verb, “attracts,” is correct.
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1171. Question
Q. The promoters of Med Hospitals has agreed to sell their business to Pal Hospitals.
- The promoters of
- to sell their business
- Med Hospitals has agreed
- to Pal Hospitals
Correct

(c) Have agreed should be used. Since “promoters” is plural, the verb should be plural as well: “have agreed.”

Incorrect

(c) Have agreed should be used. Since “promoters” is plural, the verb should be plural as well: “have agreed.”
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1172. Question
Q. The launch of the small electric car will depend to the willingness of buyers to pay more for it.
- depend to the willingness
- of buyers to pay more for it
- The launch of the
- small electric car will
Correct

(a) Depend on the willingness should be used. The correct phrase is “depend on,” so “depend on the willingness” is correct.

Incorrect

(a) Depend on the willingness should be used. The correct phrase is “depend on,” so “depend on the willingness” is correct.
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1173. Question
Q. Many of China’s exports has been redirected to the domestic market in view of the more consumption-driven economy.
- has been redirected
- many of China’s exports
- in view of the more consumption-driven economy
- to the domestic market
Correct

(a) Have been directed should be used. Since “China’s exports” is plural, the plural form of the verb “have” is required.

Incorrect

(a) Have been directed should be used. Since “China’s exports” is plural, the plural form of the verb “have” is required.
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1174. Question
Q. India’s largest car maker is evaluating the launch to a small electric car next year.
- next year
- is evaluating the launch
- India’s largest car maker
- to a small electric car
Correct

(d) Of a small electric car should be used. “Of” is the correct preposition in this context, rather than “to.”

Incorrect

(d) Of a small electric car should be used. “Of” is the correct preposition in this context, rather than “to.”
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1175. Question
Q. Mrs. Sangeeta Malik is one of the favourite teacher of most children in our school.
- Mrs. Sangeeta Malik is
- of most children
- one of the favourite teacher
- in our school
Correct

(c) One of the favourite teachers should be used. The phrase “one of” is followed by a plural noun, so “teachers” is correct.

Incorrect

(c) One of the favourite teachers should be used. The phrase “one of” is followed by a plural noun, so “teachers” is correct.
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1176. Question
Q. I expect to return from Singapore during about a week’s time.
- I expect to return
- during about
- a week’s time
- from Singapore
Correct

(b) In about should be used. The preposition “in” is used when talking about the specific time frame.

Incorrect

(b) In about should be used. The preposition “in” is used when talking about the specific time frame.
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1177. Question
Q. The blue lotus is one of the most beautiful flowers which grows in her garden.
- is one of the most beautiful flowers
- in her garden
- The blue lotus
- which grows
Correct

(d) Which grow should be used. Since “flowers” is plural, the verb should be “grow” (singular subject → singular verb form).

Incorrect

(d) Which grow should be used. Since “flowers” is plural, the verb should be “grow” (singular subject → singular verb form).
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1178. Question
Q. On Saturday Rahul visited his professor to whom he had an appointment.
- to whom he had
- Rahul visited his professor
- an appointment
- on Saturday
Correct

(a) With whom he had should be used. “With whom” is the correct structure, as it refers to the person involved in the action.

Incorrect

(a) With whom he had should be used. “With whom” is the correct structure, as it refers to the person involved in the action.
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1179. Question
Q. The soldiers had no choice when to obey the commander.
- when to obey
- had no choice
- the soldiers
- the commander
Correct

(a) But to obey should be used. “But” is the conjunction needed here to contrast the phrases.

Incorrect

(a) But to obey should be used. “But” is the conjunction needed here to contrast the phrases.
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1180. Question
Q. The number of visitors at the fair were much larger than expected.
- the number of
- than expected
- visitors at the fair
- were much larger
Correct

(d) Was much larger should be used. The phrase “the number of” takes a singular verb, so “was” is correct.

Incorrect

(d) Was much larger should be used. The phrase “the number of” takes a singular verb, so “was” is correct.
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1181. Question
Q. The ambulance have arrived on time, the accident victim was taken to the hospital.
- the accident victim
- have arrived on time
- the ambulance
- was taken to the hospital
Correct

(b) Had arrived on time should be used. Since the sentence is in the past tense, the past perfect form “had arrived” is appropriate.

Incorrect

(b) Had arrived on time should be used. Since the sentence is in the past tense, the past perfect form “had arrived” is appropriate.
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1182. Question
Q. The Principal requested to the Chief Guest to inaugurate the sports meet.
- the Principal requested
- the sports meet
- to the Chief Guest
- to inaugurate
Correct

(c) To the chief guest is superfluous and should be replaced with just the chief guest.

Incorrect

(c) To the chief guest is superfluous and should be replaced with just the chief guest.
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1183. Question
Q. Despite of his efforts he couldn’t get a decent job.
- Despite of
- his efforts
- he couldn’t get
- a decent job.
Correct

(a) Despite or In spite of should be used. “Despite of” is incorrect; the correct phrase is “Despite” or “In spite of.”

Incorrect

(a) Despite or In spite of should be used. “Despite of” is incorrect; the correct phrase is “Despite” or “In spite of.”
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1184. Question
Q. Darkness spilled like ink and began to spread at everything.
- Darkness spilled
- and began to
- spread at everything
- like ink
Correct

(c) Spread everywhere should be used. “Everywhere” is an adverb and fits correctly in this context.

Incorrect

(c) Spread everywhere should be used. “Everywhere” is an adverb and fits correctly in this context.
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1185. Question
Q. No sooner did the comedian begin his act when the audience roared with laughter.
- the comedian begin
- No sooner did
- when the audience
- roared with laughter
Correct

(c) Than the audience should be used. “No sooner… than” is the correct correlative structure.

Incorrect

(c) Than the audience should be used. “No sooner… than” is the correct correlative structure.
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1186. Question
Q. The members of the victorious football team as well as the captain was congratulated.
- victorious football team
- The members of the
- was congratulated
- as well as the captain
Correct

(c) Were congratulated should be used. The subject “members of the victorious football team” is plural, so the verb must be plural: “were.”

Incorrect

(c) Were congratulated should be used. The subject “members of the victorious football team” is plural, so the verb must be plural: “were.”
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1187. Question
Q. It was a windy autumn day and leaves were fallen rapidly from the trees.
- It was a
- leaves were fallen
- windy autumn day
- rapidly from trees
Correct

(b) Leaves were falling should be used. The past continuous tense “were falling” is correct for an ongoing action in the past.

Incorrect

(b) Leaves were falling should be used. The past continuous tense “were falling” is correct for an ongoing action in the past.
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1188. Question
Q. Each of the pictures have been signed by the football star.
- have been
- each of
- the pictures
- signed by
Correct

(a) Has been should be used. “Each” is singular and requires the singular form of the verb, so “has been” is correct.

Incorrect

(a) Has been should be used. “Each” is singular and requires the singular form of the verb, so “has been” is correct.
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1189. Question
Q. Pleasure cannot derived from giving pain to innocent people.
- Pleasure cannot derived
- pain to
- innocent people
- from giving
Correct

(a) Pleasure cannot be derived should be used. The modal verb “cannot” is followed by “be” and the past participle “derived.”

Incorrect

(a) Pleasure cannot be derived should be used. The modal verb “cannot” is followed by “be” and the past participle “derived.”
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1190. Question
Q. Lack of formal education did not prevent Lincoln to become a great leader.
- did not prevent
- a great leader
- to become
- Lack of
Correct

(c) From becoming should be used. “Prevent” is followed by the preposition “from,” so “prevent from becoming” is correct.

Incorrect

(c) From becoming should be used. “Prevent” is followed by the preposition “from,” so “prevent from becoming” is correct.
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1191. Question
Q. The picture of the king’s is exactly like the king himself.
- the king himself
- The picture
- is exactly like
- of the king\'s
Correct

(d) Of the king should be used. The correct usage is “The picture of the king” or “The king’s picture.”

Incorrect

(d) Of the king should be used. The correct usage is “The picture of the king” or “The king’s picture.”
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1192. Question
Q. He asked from me if I was interested in a career in model ling.
- from me if
- I was interested
- He asked
- in a career
Correct

(a) From me if should be removed. “From” is unnecessary in this context.

Incorrect

(a) From me if should be removed. “From” is unnecessary in this context.
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1193. Question
Q. Great many students who are good at other subjects perform poorly in English.
- perform poorly
- in English
- who are good at
- Great many students
Correct

(d) A great many students should be used. The phrase “a great many” is correct to indicate a large number of students.

Incorrect

(d) A great many students should be used. The phrase “a great many” is correct to indicate a large number of students.
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1194. Question
Q. Climate change are a greatest threat facing our planet which needs our immediate attention.
- our immediate attention
- are a greatest
- which needs
- facing our planet
Correct

(b) Is the greatest should be used. “The” is used with superlative degrees, and the singular form “is” is correct with the singular subject “climate change.”

Incorrect

(b) Is the greatest should be used. “The” is used with superlative degrees, and the singular form “is” is correct with the singular subject “climate change.”
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1195. Question
Q. With this heat wave on, we are having a terrible weather.
- heat wave on
- a terrible weather
- With this
- we are having
Correct

(b) Terrible weather should be used. The indefinite article “a” is unnecessary before “terrible weather.”

Incorrect

(b) Terrible weather should be used. The indefinite article “a” is unnecessary before “terrible weather.”
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1196. Question
Q. As you know that I always like to have ice-cream after my dinner.
- As you know that
- to have ice-cream
- after my dinner
- I always like
Correct

(a) You know should be used. The phrase “As you know that” is redundant, so “you know” is the correct form.

Incorrect

(a) You know should be used. The phrase “As you know that” is redundant, so “you know” is the correct form.
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1197. Question
Q. The young girl was helping her father to look after shop.
- her father
- The young girl
- was helping
- to look after shop
Correct

(d) To look after the shop should be used. “The” is needed before a definite noun, like “the shop.”

Incorrect

(d) To look after the shop should be used. “The” is needed before a definite noun, like “the shop.”
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1198. Question
Q. When we went to Ramgarh we see the snow-capped mountains in the distance.
- in the distance
- to Ramgarh we see
- the snow-capped mountains
- When we went
Correct

(b) To Ramgarh we saw should be used. The sentence is in the past tense, so “saw” is correct.

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(b) To Ramgarh we saw should be used. The sentence is in the past tense, so “saw” is correct.
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1199. Question
Q. The childrens are fond of climbing the mango tree in the gar den.
- climbing the mango tree
- are fond of
- in the garden
- The childrens
Correct

(d) The children should be used. “Children” is already plural, so “the children” is correct.

Incorrect

(d) The children should be used. “Children” is already plural, so “the children” is correct.
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1200. Question
Q. The two states frequently has differences over the use of the river water especially during the summer months.
- over the use of the river water
- The two states frequently
- has differences
- especially during the summer months
Correct

(c) Have differences should be used. The plural subject “the two states” requires the plural verb “have.”

Incorrect

(c) Have differences should be used. The plural subject “the two states” requires the plural verb “have.”
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1201. Question
Q. In spite Smita had taken part in many television serials earlier, this was the first time she was going to host a live show.
- in many television serials earlier
- she was going to host
- this was the first time
- Inspite Smita had taken part
Correct

(d) In spite of the fact that Smita had taken part should be used. “In spite of/despite” is not followed by a “that” clause. The correct form is “in spite of the fact that” or “despite the fact that.”

Incorrect

(d) In spite of the fact that Smita had taken part should be used. “In spite of/despite” is not followed by a “that” clause. The correct form is “in spite of the fact that” or “despite the fact that.”
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1202. Question
Q. The lady listened carefully to my complaint but I doubt she will do anything about it.
- but I doubt she
- will do anything about it
- to my complaint
- The lady listened carefully
Correct

(a) But I doubt if should be used. After verbs of doubt, “if” is used to introduce clauses.

Incorrect

(a) But I doubt if should be used. After verbs of doubt, “if” is used to introduce clauses.
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1203. Question
Q. Deepak said he would pack few things he had and vacate the hostel room the next day.
- the next day
- Deepak said he would pack
- pack few things he had
- and vacate the hostel room
Correct

(c) Pack the few things he had should be used. “The few” refers to a specific small number, implying all of them, while “few” means just a small number.

Incorrect

(c) Pack the few things he had should be used. “The few” refers to a specific small number, implying all of them, while “few” means just a small number.
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1204. Question
Q. Even Sharat tried his best, he could not clear all the examination papers in one attempt.
- he could not clear
- even Sharat tried his best
- all the examination papers
- in one attempt
Correct

(b) Even though/Although Sharat tried his best should be used. “Even though” or “Although” is used to show contrast, meaning in spite of the effort.

Incorrect

(b) Even though/Although Sharat tried his best should be used. “Even though” or “Although” is used to show contrast, meaning in spite of the effort.
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1205. Question
Q. My grandmother has been lives in Shimla since her childhood days.
- has been lives
- her childhood days
- My grandmother
- in Shimla since
Correct

(a) Has been living should be used. The present perfect continuous tense is “has/have been + V-ing”, which shows an ongoing action that started in the past and is still happening.

Incorrect

(a) Has been living should be used. The present perfect continuous tense is “has/have been + V-ing”, which shows an ongoing action that started in the past and is still happening.
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1206. Question
Q. Very little metals are as precious as gold.
- as precious
- metals are
- as gold
- Very little
Correct

(d) Very few should be used. “Very few” is used with plural countable nouns, such as “metals.”

Incorrect

(d) Very few should be used. “Very few” is used with plural countable nouns, such as “metals.”
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1207. Question
Q. She was unable to produce sufficient evidences for support her accusations.
- to produce
- She was unable
- sufficient evidences for
- support her accusations
Correct

(c) Sufficient evidence to should be used. “Evidence” is an uncountable noun, so “evidence” does not have a plural form and is not followed by “for.”

Incorrect

(c) Sufficient evidence to should be used. “Evidence” is an uncountable noun, so “evidence” does not have a plural form and is not followed by “for.”
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1208. Question
Q. The team began searching for reasons for their poor performance in the tournament.
- The team began
- in the tournament
- searching for reasons
- for their poor performance
Correct

(d) Of their poor performance should be used. “Of” is the correct preposition here.

Incorrect

(d) Of their poor performance should be used. “Of” is the correct preposition here.
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1209. Question
Q. The little boy was so busy playing with his toy train that he do not even look up at us.
- busy playing with
- he do not even
- his toy train
- look up at us
Correct

(b) He did not even should be used. The sentence refers to a past event, so “did not” should be used in past tense.

Incorrect

(b) He did not even should be used. The sentence refers to a past event, so “did not” should be used in past tense.
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1210. Question
Q. We will use enamel paint on this wall because it gives a best finish.
- enamel paint on this wall
- We will use
- a best finish
- because it gives
Correct

(c) A better finish or the best finish should be used. “Better” is the comparative form, while “the best” is the superlative.

Incorrect

(c) A better finish or the best finish should be used. “Better” is the comparative form, while “the best” is the superlative.
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1211. Question
Q. Our nation can make significant growth but if we all work collectively.
- but if we all
- make significant growth
- Our nation can
- work collectively
Correct

(a) If we all should be used. The word “but” is unnecessary in this sentence.

Incorrect

(a) If we all should be used. The word “but” is unnecessary in this sentence.
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1212. Question
Q. I will stop to refreshments at the next restaurant on the highway.
- on the highway
- I will stop
- at the next restaurant
- to refreshments
Correct

(d) For refreshments should be used. “For” is the correct preposition when talking about providing or offering something like refreshments.

Incorrect

(d) For refreshments should be used. “For” is the correct preposition when talking about providing or offering something like refreshments.
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1213. Question
Q. I told the tailor/to made a new/ dress for me. /No error.
- dress for me
- I told the tailor
- No error
- to made a new
Correct

(d) To make a new should be used. The infinitive form is “to + verb”, so “to make” is correct here.

Incorrect

(d) To make a new should be used. The infinitive form is “to + verb”, so “to make” is correct here.
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1214. Question
Q. The lady/standing in the/corner is fat. /No error.
- corner is fat
- No error
- standing in the
- The lady
Correct

(b) No Error.

Incorrect

(b) No Error.
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1215. Question
Q. It was not possible/for we/to understand her. /No error.
- for we
- to understand her
- It was not possible
- No error
Correct

(a) For us (objective case) should be used. “Us” is the object of the verb “thank,” so the correct form is “for us.”

Incorrect

(a) For us (objective case) should be used. “Us” is the object of the verb “thank,” so the correct form is “for us.”
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1216. Question
Q. The servant was beaten through his master with a stick.
- No error
- with a stick
- through his master
- The servant was beaten
Correct

(c) By his master should be used. The passive voice structure is “was/were + V3 + by + agent.”

Incorrect

(c) By his master should be used. The passive voice structure is “was/were + V3 + by + agent.”
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1217. Question
Q. Unless you prepare well, you will not get a first class.
- No error
- a first class
- Unless you prepare well
- you will not get
Correct

(a) No Error.

Incorrect

(a) No Error.
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1218. Question
Q. The child always goes for sleep with his teddy bear.
- with his teddy bear
- goes for sleep
- No error
- The child always
Correct

(b) Goes to sleep should be used. The infinitive verb form “goes to” is needed here.

Incorrect

(b) Goes to sleep should be used. The infinitive verb form “goes to” is needed here.
Question 1219 of 2153

1219. Question
Q. Pallavi is the cleverest of the two sisters.
- of the two sisters
- Pallavi is
- the cleverest
- No error
Correct

(c) The cleverer should be used. When comparing two things, the comparative form “the cleverer” is used, and “the” is placed before the comparative adjective.

Incorrect

(c) The cleverer should be used. When comparing two things, the comparative form “the cleverer” is used, and “the” is placed before the comparative adjective.
Question 1220 of 2153

1220. Question
Q. Either of the two books will met my requirement.
- Either of the
- No error
- will met my requirement
- two books
Correct

(c) Will meet my requirement should be used. The future simple tense structure is “will + base verb.”

Incorrect

(c) Will meet my requirement should be used. The future simple tense structure is “will + base verb.”
Question 1221 of 2153

1221. Question
Q. My brother brought a few rice while coming from the market.
- No error
- My brother brought
- a few rice while
- coming from the market
Correct

(c) A little rice should be used. “A little” is used with uncountable nouns like “rice.”

Incorrect

(c) A little rice should be used. “A little” is used with uncountable nouns like “rice.”
Question 1222 of 2153

1222. Question
Q. Do not let the opportunity slip away and you will repent.
- No error
- and you will repent
- Do not let the
- opportunity slip away
Correct

(b) Otherwise you will repent should be used. “Otherwise” introduces a consequence or result, and “if not” is implied in this structure.

Incorrect

(b) Otherwise you will repent should be used. “Otherwise” introduces a consequence or result, and “if not” is implied in this structure.
Question 1223 of 2153

1223. Question
Q. The funding for the project will be entirely born on the centre.
- No error
- born on the centre
- The funding for the project
- will be entirely
Correct

(b) Borne by should be used. The correct past participle of “bear” is “borne”, used in passive constructions.

Incorrect

(b) Borne by should be used. The correct past participle of “bear” is “borne”, used in passive constructions.
Question 1224 of 2153

1224. Question
Q. I did not see anybody in the auditorium.
- No error
- see anybody
- I did not
- in the auditorium
Correct

(a) No Error.

Incorrect

(a) No Error.
Question 1225 of 2153

1225. Question
Q. She ran so fastly that I could not overtake her. /No error
- She ran so fastly
- not overtake her
- No error
- that I could
Correct

(a) Fast should be used. The adverb form of “fast” is “fast”, not “fastly.”

Incorrect

(a) Fast should be used. The adverb form of “fast” is “fast”, not “fastly.”
Question 1226 of 2153

1226. Question
Q. The more he earned the more he want to earn. /No error
- the more he
- No error
- want to earn
- The more he earned
Correct

(c) Wanted to earn should be used. Since the sentence indicates a past event, the past simple “wanted” is correct.

Incorrect

(c) Wanted to earn should be used. Since the sentence indicates a past event, the past simple “wanted” is correct.
Question 1227 of 2153

1227. Question
Q. I know that he wanted to go home earliest. /No error
- go home earliest
- I know that
- No error
- he wanted to
Correct

(a) Go home early should be used. “Early” is an adverb describing the time of the action, and it fits the context of going home ahead of time.

Incorrect

(a) Go home early should be used. “Early” is an adverb describing the time of the action, and it fits the context of going home ahead of time.
Question 1228 of 2153

1228. Question
Q. The player was declare run-out as he failed to complete the run.
- run-out as
- he failed to
- complete the run
- The player was declare
Correct

(d) Was declared should be used. The correct passive voice structure is “was/were + V3.”

Incorrect

(d) Was declared should be used. The correct passive voice structure is “was/were + V3.”
Question 1229 of 2153

1229. Question
Q. If they said nothing, she could sense their disapproval of her suggestion.
- If they said nothing
- her suggestion.
- their disapproval of
- she could sense
Correct

(a) Although they said nothing should be used. “Although” is the correct conjunction for contrasting two statements, and this is the proper sentence structure.

Incorrect

(a) Although they said nothing should be used. “Although” is the correct conjunction for contrasting two statements, and this is the proper sentence structure.
Question 1230 of 2153

1230. Question
Q. In the evening he likes to read books and articles that have nothing to do of his work.
- do of his work.
- In the evening he likes
- that have nothing to
- to read books and articles
Correct

(a) Do with his work should be used. “Have nothing to do with” means not to be involved with or related to something.

Incorrect

(a) Do with his work should be used. “Have nothing to do with” means not to be involved with or related to something.
Question 1231 of 2153

1231. Question
Q. Grandmother was knitting a sweater for his grand-daughter.
- sweater for his
- Grandmother was
- grand-daughter
- knitting a
Correct

(a) Sweater for her should be used. The possessive form should match the recipient’s gender, so “her” is correct.

Incorrect

(a) Sweater for her should be used. The possessive form should match the recipient’s gender, so “her” is correct.
Question 1232 of 2153

1232. Question
Q. They have been living in Boston from ten years.
- in Boston
- been living
- They have
- from ten years
Correct

(d) For ten years should be used. “For” is used to indicate a period of time, while “since” is used for a specific starting point in time.

Incorrect

(d) For ten years should be used. “For” is used to indicate a period of time, while “since” is used for a specific starting point in time.
Question 1233 of 2153

1233. Question
Q. Sakshi is as smarter as any other child in the class.
- in the class
- as smarter as
- Sakshi is
- any other child
Correct

(b) As smart as should be used. “As + adjective + as” is the correct structure for comparing equality.

Incorrect

(b) As smart as should be used. “As + adjective + as” is the correct structure for comparing equality.
Question 1234 of 2153

1234. Question
Q. I don’t think I meet him before
- No error
- him before
- I meet
- I don’t think
Correct

(c) I have met should be used. “Before” is used with the present perfect tense, and “I have met” fits this structure.

Incorrect

(c) I have met should be used. “Before” is used with the present perfect tense, and “I have met” fits this structure.
Question 1235 of 2153

1235. Question
Q. The climate of Dehradun is better than Meerut.
- is better
- The climate of Dehradun
- No error
- than Meerut
Correct

(d) Than that of Meerut should be used. When comparing two things, “than” is used, followed by “that of” to refer to a particular characteristic.

Incorrect

(d) Than that of Meerut should be used. When comparing two things, “than” is used, followed by “that of” to refer to a particular characteristic.
Question 1236 of 2153

1236. Question
Q. She misplaced her spectacles and now finding it difficult to read.
- her spectacles
- difficult to read
- and now finding it
- She misplaced
Correct

(c) And is now finding it should be used. The present progressive tense is used for actions happening currently.

Incorrect

(c) And is now finding it should be used. The present progressive tense is used for actions happening currently.
Question 1237 of 2153

1237. Question
Q. In about two weeks our holidays will start.
- In about two weeks
- No error
- our holidays
- will start
Correct

(b) No Error.

Incorrect

(b) No Error.
Question 1238 of 2153

1238. Question
Q. We watched the workmen to re pair the tiles of the kitchen.
- of the kitchen
- We watched the workmen
- No error
- to repair the tiles
Correct

(d) Repair the tiles should be used. After “watch,” the infinitive form of the verb is used without “to.”

Incorrect

(d) Repair the tiles should be used. After “watch,” the infinitive form of the verb is used without “to.”
Question 1239 of 2153

1239. Question
Q. A large section of a hotel under construction collapse in New Orleans last Saturday.
- under construction
- collapse in New Orleans
- last Saturday
- A large section of a hotel
Correct

(b) Collapsed in New Orleans should be used. Since the sentence refers to a past event, the past simple tense is needed.

Incorrect

(b) Collapsed in New Orleans should be used. Since the sentence refers to a past event, the past simple tense is needed.
Question 1240 of 2153

1240. Question
Q. Across his morning walk on a beach in Mamallapuram, Prime Minister Modi was seen picking up plastic litter, bottles, and other items.
- picking up plastic litter
- Across his morning walk
- Prime Minister Modi was seen
- on a beach in Mamallapuram
Correct

(b) During his morning walk should be used. “During” refers to an event happening within a period of time, whereas “across” refers to movement from one side to the other.

Incorrect

(b) During his morning walk should be used. “During” refers to an event happening within a period of time, whereas “across” refers to movement from one side to the other.
Question 1241 of 2153

1241. Question
Q. ‘Plogging’ is an international trend, in which someone picking up trash while jogging or brisk walking.
- while jogging or brisk walking
- picking up trash
- ‘Plogging’ is an international trend
- in which someone
Correct

(b) Packs up trash should be used. This refers to a routine or habit, so the present simple tense is appropriate.

Incorrect

(b) Packs up trash should be used. This refers to a routine or habit, so the present simple tense is appropriate.
Question 1242 of 2153

1242. Question
Q. Anita enjoyed to swim in the sea.
- No error
- Anita enjoyed
- to swim
- in the sea
Correct

(c) Swimming should be used. This is a gerund, which functions as a noun and refers to the activity.

Incorrect

(c) Swimming should be used. This is a gerund, which functions as a noun and refers to the activity.
Question 1243 of 2153

1243. Question
Q. With food granaries overflowing, the Government is looking to liquidate his grain stock to prevent damage.
- to prevent damage
- to liquidate his grain stock
- the Government is looking
- with food granaries overflowing
Correct

(b) Its should be used. The possessive form of “government” is “its”.

Incorrect

(b) Its should be used. The possessive form of “government” is “its”.
Question 1244 of 2153

1244. Question
Q. After two months the phone signals were back at the valley.
- were back
- the phone signals
- at the valley
- After two months
Correct

(c) In the valley should be used. “In” is used for larger areas, while “at” refers to specific points.

Incorrect

(c) In the valley should be used. “In” is used for larger areas, while “at” refers to specific points.
Question 1245 of 2153

1245. Question
Q. The letter was posting yester day by my brother.
- by my brother
- The letter
- was posting yesterday
- No error
Correct

(c) Was posted yesterday should be used. The passive voice in the past tense is “was/were + V3.”

Incorrect

(c) Was posted yesterday should be used. The passive voice in the past tense is “was/were + V3.”
Question 1246 of 2153

1246. Question
Q. Saurav Ganguly have emerged as the new President of the BCCI after a night long discussion.
- Saurav Ganguly have emerged
- as the new President
- of the BCCI
- after a night long discussion
Correct

(a) Saurav Ganguly has emerged should be used. “Saurav Ganguly” is singular, so the singular verb “has” is correct.

Incorrect

(a) Saurav Ganguly has emerged should be used. “Saurav Ganguly” is singular, so the singular verb “has” is correct.
Question 1247 of 2153

1247. Question
Q. Prema is the girl in my class who write beautiful poems.
- Prema is the girl
- who write
- beautiful poems
- in my class
Correct

(b) Who writes should be used. The antecedent of the relative pronoun “who” is “girl,” which is singular, so the verb should be singular.

Incorrect

(b) Who writes should be used. The antecedent of the relative pronoun “who” is “girl,” which is singular, so the verb should be singular.
Question 1248 of 2153

1248. Question
Q. Rahul was ready for accept any job, even a part-time one.
- Rahul was ready
- even a part-time one
- any job
- for accept
Correct

(d) To accept should be used. The correct infinitive form is “to + verb.”

Incorrect

(d) To accept should be used. The correct infinitive form is “to + verb.”
Question 1249 of 2153

1249. Question
Q. The box of paper clips are kept in the drawer.
- are kept
- The box
- of paper clips
- in the drawer
Correct

(a) Is kept/has been kept should be used. “The box” is singular, so the verb should agree with it.

Incorrect

(a) Is kept/has been kept should be used. “The box” is singular, so the verb should agree with it.
Question 1250 of 2153

1250. Question
Q. Each student will have to carry his own lunch on the picnic.
- Each student
- his own lunch
- on the picnic
- will have to carry
Correct

(c) For the picnic should be used. “For” is the correct preposition for events or occasions.

Incorrect

(c) For the picnic should be used. “For” is the correct preposition for events or occasions.
Question 1251 of 2153

1251. Question
Q. My father did never have an opportunity to go to a University.
- an opportunity
- a University
- to go to
- did never have
Correct

(d) Did not have/had never should be used. This expresses an action that did not happen in the past.

Incorrect

(d) Did not have/had never should be used. This expresses an action that did not happen in the past.
Question 1252 of 2153

1252. Question
Q. Sunita is senior to me in this office and know all the rules.
- Sunita is senior to me
- all the rules
- and know
- in this office
Correct

(c) And knows should be used. “Sunita” is a singular subject, so the verb should agree with it.

Incorrect

(c) And knows should be used. “Sunita” is a singular subject, so the verb should agree with it.
Question 1253 of 2153

1253. Question
Q. One should be careful to re-read what they has written.
- to re-read what
- be careful
- One should
- they has written
Correct

(d) Has or they have written should be used. This is a subject-verb agreement rule: singular subject = singular verb, plural subject = plural verb.

Incorrect

(d) Has or they have written should be used. This is a subject-verb agreement rule: singular subject = singular verb, plural subject = plural verb.
Question 1254 of 2153

1254. Question
Q. The files you were look for are placed on the table.
- are placed
- you were look for
- The files
- on the table
Correct

(b) You were looking for/are looking for should be used. “Were” is used for past tense and “are” for present progressive tense.

Incorrect

(b) You were looking for/are looking for should be used. “Were” is used for past tense and “are” for present progressive tense.
Question 1255 of 2153

1255. Question
Q. The actor smiled to me when I entered the room as if she knew me.
- The actor smiled to me
- knew me
- as if she
- when I entered the room
Correct

(a) Smiled at me should be used. “Smile” as a verb is used with “at” to indicate the recipient of the action.

Incorrect

(a) Smiled at me should be used. “Smile” as a verb is used with “at” to indicate the recipient of the action.
Question 1256 of 2153

1256. Question
Q. The list of candidates to be called for the interview were put up on the board.
- for the interview
- The list of candidates
- were put up on the board
- to be called
Correct

(c) Was put up on the board should be used. The subject is singular (“the list”), so the verb should be in the singular form.

Incorrect

(c) Was put up on the board should be used. The subject is singular (“the list”), so the verb should be in the singular form.
Question 1257 of 2153

1257. Question
Q. We reserved tickets for a journey on train for the next morning for my sisters and me.
- for a journey on train
- for my sisters and me
- for the next morning
- We reserved tickets
Correct

(a) For a journey by train should be used. “By” shows how something is done, while “for” indicates the purpose.

Incorrect

(a) For a journey by train should be used. “By” shows how something is done, while “for” indicates the purpose.
Question 1258 of 2153

1258. Question
Q. The Principal was extremely angry on the boys who threw the pieces of chalk at the teacher.
- at the teacher
- extremely angry on the boys
- who threw the pieces of chalk
- The Principal was
Correct

(b) Extremely angry with the boys should be used. “Angry with” is the correct phrase for expressing anger towards someone.

Incorrect

(b) Extremely angry with the boys should be used. “Angry with” is the correct phrase for expressing anger towards someone.
Question 1259 of 2153

1259. Question
Q. No matter he tries hard he cannot play the guitar.
- No matter
- he tries hard
- he cannot
- play the guitar
Correct

(b) No matter how much he tries should be used. “No matter” means regardless of how much effort is made.

Incorrect

(b) No matter how much he tries should be used. “No matter” means regardless of how much effort is made.
Question 1260 of 2153

1260. Question
Q. Neither Amit nor Raju are staying with his parents in Mumbai.
- are staying
- in Mumbai
- with his parents
- Neither Amit nor Raju
Correct

(a) According to Raju, is staying should be used. The verb must agree with the nearest subject, so “is” is correct.

Incorrect

(a) According to Raju, is staying should be used. The verb must agree with the nearest subject, so “is” is correct.
Question 1261 of 2153

1261. Question
Q. The chart papers were distributed among all the childrens.
- The chart papers
- among all
- were distributed
- the childrens
Correct

(d) “Child (singular) Children (plural)” Hence, the sentence should use children.

Incorrect

(d) “Child (singular) Children (plural)” Hence, the sentence should use children.
Question 1262 of 2153

1262. Question
Q. Economics is one of the subject which I have found very difficult since school.
- Economics is
- which I have found
- very difficult since school
- one of the subject
Correct

(d) “Look at the structure: One of + plural Noun/Pronoun” Hence, the correct sentence should be: one of the subjects.

Incorrect

(d) “Look at the structure: One of + plural Noun/Pronoun” Hence, the correct sentence should be: one of the subjects.
Question 1263 of 2153

1263. Question
Q. If I join a software company I am getting a good deal of experience.
- If I join
- a software company
- I am getting
- a good deal of experience
Correct

(c) “If conditional – I. If + present simple, will – Future” Hence, I will get should be used here.

Incorrect

(c) “If conditional – I. If + present simple, will – Future” Hence, I will get should be used here.
Question 1264 of 2153

1264. Question
Q. News of the calamity is reached the family members the next day.
- the family members
- News of the calamity
- is reached
- the next day
Correct

(c) “Here, news of the calamity is an active subject.” Hence, reached (past simple) should be used.

Incorrect

(c) “Here, news of the calamity is an active subject.” Hence, reached (past simple) should be used.
Question 1265 of 2153

1265. Question
Q. The author’s new novel, which is about social change, will launched soon.
- The author’s new novel
- will launched soon
- which is
- about social change
Correct

(b) “Here, passive voice will be used.” Hence, will be launched soon should be used.

Incorrect

(b) “Here, passive voice will be used.” Hence, will be launched soon should be used.
Question 1266 of 2153

1266. Question
Q. He wouldn’t let anyone to drive his new car.
- No error
- anyone to drive
- his new car
- He wouldn’t let
Correct

(b) “Look at the structure: Let + objective case + bare infinitive.” Hence, anyone drive should be used.

Incorrect

(b) “Look at the structure: Let + objective case + bare infinitive.” Hence, anyone drive should be used.
Question 1267 of 2153

1267. Question
Q. Among the reasons cited by the employee for quitting the job were the pressure of work, the outstation duties and desiring to pursue her hobbies.
- Among the reasons cited by the employee
- were the pressure of work, the outstation duties
- No error
- and desiring to pursue her hobbies
Correct

(d) “Here, pressure, outstation duties are nouns.” Hence, and desire to pursue her hobbies should be used here.

Incorrect

(d) “Here, pressure, outstation duties are nouns.” Hence, and desire to pursue her hobbies should be used here.
Question 1268 of 2153

1268. Question
Q. If she left now, she would reach the station on time.
- she would reach
- the station on time
- if she left now
- No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 1269 of 2153

1269. Question
Q. The detective compared the forged signature to the original.
- to the original
- the forged signature
- The detective compared
- No error
Correct

(a) “Look at the sentences: Compare some recent work with your older stuff and you will see how much you have improved.” Hence, with the original signature should be used.

Incorrect

(a) “Look at the sentences: Compare some recent work with your older stuff and you will see how much you have improved.” Hence, with the original signature should be used.
Question 1270 of 2153

1270. Question
Q. The monsoon have, in the past five days, retreated from most parts of the country.
- in the past five days
- retreated from most parts
- The monsoon have
- No error
Correct

(c) “The monsoon is a singular subject.” Hence, The monsoon has should be used.

Incorrect

(c) “The monsoon is a singular subject.” Hence, The monsoon has should be used.
Question 1271 of 2153

1271. Question
Q. One of the boys from our school have been selected for National Badminton Championship.
- have been selected
- from our school
- for National Badminton Championship
- One of the boys
Correct

(a) “Look at the structure: One of + plural noun/pronoun + singular verb.” Hence, has been selected should be used here.

Incorrect

(a) “Look at the structure: One of + plural noun/pronoun + singular verb.” Hence, has been selected should be used here.
Question 1272 of 2153

1272. Question
Q. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. I can swim very fast when I was only five.
- very fast
- I can swim
- when I was
- only five
Correct

(b) “The sentence relates to the past.” Hence, I could swim should be used.

Incorrect

(b) “The sentence relates to the past.” Hence, I could swim should be used.
Question 1273 of 2153

1273. Question
Q. The modern man is busy acquiring more and more wealth and designing ways to invest it in more sense pleasures.
- in more sense pleasures
- modern man is busy
- acquiring more and more wealth
- designing ways to invest it
Correct

(a) “Sensual (Adjective) = connected with physical or sexual pleasures.” Hence, in more sensual pleasures should be used.

Incorrect

(a) “Sensual (Adjective) = connected with physical or sexual pleasures.” Hence, in more sensual pleasures should be used.
Question 1274 of 2153

1274. Question
Q. The Prime Minister, along with the other ministers have left for America.
- for America
- have left
- The Prime Minister along with
- the other ministers
Correct

(b) “Here, the verb will be used according to the first subject i.e., The Prime Minister.” Hence, has left should be used.

Incorrect

(b) “Here, the verb will be used according to the first subject i.e., The Prime Minister.” Hence, has left should be used.
Question 1275 of 2153

1275. Question
Q. Deepa walked down the road slowly without looking anybody.
- down the road
- slowly without
- looking anybody
- Deepa walked
Correct

(c) “Look at the sentences: They looked at the picture and laughed.” Hence, looking at/seeing anybody should be used.

Incorrect

(c) “Look at the sentences: They looked at the picture and laughed.” Hence, looking at/seeing anybody should be used.
Question 1276 of 2153

1276. Question
Q. Everything that I like to eat are fattening.
- Everything that
- I like
- are fattening
- to eat
Correct

(c) “Everything is a singular subject.” Hence, is fattening should be used.

Incorrect

(c) “Everything is a singular subject.” Hence, is fattening should be used.
Question 1277 of 2153

1277. Question
Q. The boy which stole the money was caught by the police.
- was caught
- The boy which
- stole the money
- by the police
Correct

(b) “Who is used for saying exactly which person you are talking about.” Hence, The boy who should be used here.

Incorrect

(b) “Who is used for saying exactly which person you are talking about.” Hence, The boy who should be used here.
Question 1278 of 2153

1278. Question
Q. Saraswati college has maintained its reputation as one of the best college in the country.
- Saraswati college has maintained
- its reputation as
- in the country
- one of the best college
Correct

(d) “Look at the structure: One of + plural noun/pronoun.” Hence, one of the best colleges should be used here.

Incorrect

(d) “Look at the structure: One of + plural noun/pronoun.” Hence, one of the best colleges should be used here.
Question 1279 of 2153

1279. Question
Q. Those who follow a healthy rou tine is likely enjoying good health.
- good health
- a healthy routine
- is likely enjoying
- Those who follow
Correct

(c) “Here, are likely (Adjective) to enjoy should be used.”

Incorrect

(c) “Here, are likely (Adjective) to enjoy should be used.”
Question 1280 of 2153

1280. Question
Q. When I reached the cinema hall, the movie had already began.
- already began
- the movie had
- When I reached
- the cinema hall
Correct

(a) “Structure of past perfect: Subject + had + V3.” Hence, already begun (V3) should be used.

Incorrect

(a) “Structure of past perfect: Subject + had + V3.” Hence, already begun (V3) should be used.
Question 1281 of 2153

1281. Question
Q. I am believing you have submit ted all the necessary documents.
- I am believing
- necessary documents
- you have submitted
- all the
Correct

(a) “Believe is a stative verb. Generally, believe is not used in progressive tenses.” Hence, I believe should be used here.

Incorrect

(a) “Believe is a stative verb. Generally, believe is not used in progressive tenses.” Hence, I believe should be used here.
Question 1282 of 2153

1282. Question
Q. No sooner did we receive your message when we heaved a sigh of relief.
- did we receive
- a sigh of relief
- your message
- when we heaved
Correct

(d) “No sooner…….than is the correct form of the correlative. Hence, than we heaved should be used.”

Incorrect

(d) “No sooner…….than is the correct form of the correlative. Hence, than we heaved should be used.”
Question 1283 of 2153

1283. Question
Q. Modern man is completely engross in the mad pursuit of material pleasures and luxuries.
- material pleasures and luxuries
- completely engross
- Modern man is
- mad pursuit of
Correct

(b) “Look at the structure: Subject + is/am/are + Adv. + Adjective/V3 Engrossed (Adjective) = giving all your attention to something.” Hence, completely engrossed should be used here.

Incorrect

(b) “Look at the structure: Subject + is/am/are + Adv. + Adjective/V3 Engrossed (Adjective) = giving all your attention to something.” Hence, completely engrossed should be used here.
Question 1284 of 2153

1284. Question
Q. My brother, who live in Delhi, has written me a letter.
- me a letter
- My brother
- who live in Delhi
- has written
Correct

(c) “Here, subject (My brother) is singular and it is the antecedent of relative pronoun ‘who’.” Hence, who lives in Delhi should be used.

Incorrect

(c) “Here, subject (My brother) is singular and it is the antecedent of relative pronoun ‘who’.” Hence, who lives in Delhi should be used.
Question 1285 of 2153

1285. Question
Q. The old man did not wanted to eat any food.
- The old man
- to eat
- any food
- did not wanted
Correct

(d) “Structure of past simple (negative): Subject + didn’t + V1.” Hence, did not want should be used here.

Incorrect

(d) “Structure of past simple (negative): Subject + didn’t + V1.” Hence, did not want should be used here.
Question 1286 of 2153

1286. Question
Q. No least than fifty participants were present for the singing competition.
- the singing competition
- present for
- No least than
- fifty participants were
Correct

(c) “No less than– used to show your surprise at a large number.” Hence, No less than should be used here.

Incorrect

(c) “No less than– used to show your surprise at a large number.” Hence, No less than should be used here.
Question 1287 of 2153

1287. Question
Q. Lucy has already cut the cake when we reached the party hall.
- cut the cake
- when we reached
- Lucy has already
- the party hall
Correct

(c) “Of the two events that happened in the past, the earlier event is expressed in past perfect (had + V3) and the later event is expressed in simple past (V2).” Hence, Lucy had already should be used.

Incorrect

(c) “Of the two events that happened in the past, the earlier event is expressed in past perfect (had + V3) and the later event is expressed in simple past (V2).” Hence, Lucy had already should be used.
Question 1288 of 2153

1288. Question
Q. One of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist is that his discoveries and inventions are utilized to the overall development of the nation.
- development of the nation
- is that his discoveries and inventions
- are utilized to the overall
- One of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist
Correct

(c) “It is a preposition-related error.” Hence, are utilized in the overall should be used.

Incorrect

(c) “It is a preposition-related error.” Hence, are utilized in the overall should be used.
Question 1289 of 2153

1289. Question
Q. Those who are late they will not be allowed inside the class room.
- No error
- Those who are late
- inside the classroom
- they will not be allowed
Correct

(d) “The antecedent (Those) of ‘who’ is subject. Hence, the use of they is superfluous.” Hence, will not be allowed should be used.

Incorrect

(d) “The antecedent (Those) of ‘who’ is subject. Hence, the use of they is superfluous.” Hence, will not be allowed should be used.
Question 1290 of 2153

1290. Question
Q. Everyone except she have tra elled by air.
- travelled by air
- Everyone except
- she have
- No error
Correct

(c) “When we use except as a preposition, its object (pronoun) needs to be in the objective case. Here, subject is everyone (singular).” Hence, her has should be used.

Incorrect

(c) “When we use except as a preposition, its object (pronoun) needs to be in the objective case. Here, subject is everyone (singular).” Hence, her has should be used.
Question 1291 of 2153

1291. Question
Q. We had a long discussion at a cup of coffee.
- We had
- of coffee
- at a cup
- a long discussion
Correct

(c) “It is a preposition-related error.” Hence, over a cup of tea should be used.

Incorrect

(c) “It is a preposition-related error.” Hence, over a cup of tea should be used.
Question 1292 of 2153

1292. Question
Q. The both children go to the same school.
- to the
- same school
- children go
- The both
Correct

(d) “Look at the structure: Both + determiner (a/an, the, her, his) + Noun. Hence, Both the should be used here.”

Incorrect

(d) “Look at the structure: Both + determiner (a/an, the, her, his) + Noun. Hence, Both the should be used here.”
Question 1293 of 2153

1293. Question
Q. All employees of the National Sugar Factory differ from their boss on the medical and pen sion policy.
- differ from their boss
- All employees
- of the National Sugar Factory
- on the medical and pension policy
Correct

(a) “Differ (Verb) = to be not like something.” Hence, differ with their boss should be used.

Incorrect

(a) “Differ (Verb) = to be not like something.” Hence, differ with their boss should be used.
Question 1294 of 2153

1294. Question
Q. She behaves in a such a cor dial manner that everyone ad mires her.
- admires her
- such a cordial manner
- She behaves in a
- that everyone
Correct

(c) “Look at the sentence: It seems like such a long way to drive for just one day.” Hence, she behaves in should be used here.

Incorrect

(c) “Look at the sentence: It seems like such a long way to drive for just one day.” Hence, she behaves in should be used here.
Question 1295 of 2153

1295. Question
Q. He married with a rich heiress last year.
- last year
- with a rich heiress
- He married
- No error
Correct

(b) “There is no need for preposition ‘with’ with marry here.”

Incorrect

(b) “There is no need for preposition ‘with’ with marry here.”
Question 1296 of 2153

1296. Question
Q. The famous author and actor are being honoured at a function today.
- are being honoured
- The famous author and ac tor
- No error
- at a function today
Correct

(a) “When only one article is used before two singular nouns joined by and, the subject expresses only one person or thing.” Hence, singular verb, i.e. is being should be used.

Incorrect

(a) “When only one article is used before two singular nouns joined by and, the subject expresses only one person or thing.” Hence, singular verb, i.e. is being should be used.
Question 1297 of 2153

1297. Question
Q. The present what I buy for you yesterday was very expensive.
- what I buy
- The present
- was very expensive
- for you yesterday
Correct

(a) “The sentence shows past time as yesterday has been used. Hence, simple past i.e. which/that (relative pronoun) I bought should be used.”

Incorrect

(a) “The sentence shows past time as yesterday has been used. Hence, simple past i.e. which/that (relative pronoun) I bought should be used.”
Question 1298 of 2153

1298. Question
Q. He went to work but returned back immediately.
- to work
- immediately
- but returned back
- He went
Correct

(c) “Return (Verb) = come back.” Hence, but returned should be used, not returned back.

Incorrect

(c) “Return (Verb) = come back.” Hence, but returned should be used, not returned back.
Question 1299 of 2153

1299. Question
Q. Plenty of information were given to me at the tourist office.
- No error
- Plenty of information
- at the tourist office
- were given to me
Correct

(d) “Look at the structure: Plenty of + Uncountable Noun + Singular verb.” Hence, was given to me should be used.

Incorrect

(d) “Look at the structure: Plenty of + Uncountable Noun + Singular verb.” Hence, was given to me should be used.
Question 1300 of 2153

1300. Question
Q. As a little child she was afraid from darkness.
- she was afraid
- As a little child
- from darkness
- No error
Correct

(c) “Afraid (Adjective) = frightened; feeling fear or worry.” Hence, of darkness should be used here.

Incorrect

(c) “Afraid (Adjective) = frightened; feeling fear or worry.” Hence, of darkness should be used here.
Question 1301 of 2153

1301. Question
Q. If a few drops of lemon are put in the milk, it has turned sour.
- drops of lemon
- are put in the milk
- If a few
- it has turned sour
Correct

(d) “If clause -Present tense Following/Principal clause- Future tense” Hence, it will turn sour should be used here.

Incorrect

(d) “If clause -Present tense Following/Principal clause- Future tense” Hence, it will turn sour should be used here.
Question 1302 of 2153

1302. Question
Q. Mohit did not went to school yesterday as he was unwell.
- went to school
- was unwell
- yesterday as he
- Mohit did not
Correct

(a) “Structure of simple past (Negative): Subject + did not + V1” Hence, go to school should be used here.

Incorrect

(a) “Structure of simple past (Negative): Subject + did not + V1” Hence, go to school should be used here.
Question 1303 of 2153

1303. Question
Q. We must get this post send as soon as possible.
- We must get
- soon as possible
- this post
- send as
Correct

(d) “Look at the structure: Subject + must + get + object + V3 – Passive form.” Hence, sent (V3) should be used here.

Incorrect

(d) “Look at the structure: Subject + must + get + object + V3 – Passive form.” Hence, sent (V3) should be used here.
Question 1304 of 2153

1304. Question
Q. Sita has no taste in classical dance.
- in
- classical dance
- Sita has
- no taste
Correct

(a) “A taste for something = the fact of liking or enjoying something.” Hence, for should be used here.

Incorrect

(a) “A taste for something = the fact of liking or enjoying something.” Hence, for should be used here.
Question 1305 of 2153

1305. Question
Q. It’s raining heavily, so you should take an umbrella, but you will get wet.
- It’s raining heavily
- should take an umbrella
- so you
- but you will get wet.
Correct

(d) “But shows contrast. Otherwise = if not. It is used for stating what would happen if you do not do something.” Hence, otherwise you will get wet should be used.

Incorrect

(d) “But shows contrast. Otherwise = if not. It is used for stating what would happen if you do not do something.” Hence, otherwise you will get wet should be used.
Question 1306 of 2153

1306. Question
Q. The big ship sank and every one abroad drowned.
- and everyone
- Abroad drowned
- The big ship
- sank
Correct

(b) “Abroad (Adverb) = in/to a foreign country. Aboard (Adverb) = on or onto a ship, an aircraft, a bus or train.” Hence, aboard drowned should be used here.

Incorrect

(b) “Abroad (Adverb) = in/to a foreign country. Aboard (Adverb) = on or onto a ship, an aircraft, a bus or train.” Hence, aboard drowned should be used here.
Question 1307 of 2153

1307. Question
Q. Did you know whether we can exchange the dress if my sister doesn’t like it?
- we can exchange the dress
- Did you know whether
- if my sister
- doesn’t like it
Correct

(b) “The sentence shows present time.” Hence, Do you know whether will be used here.

Incorrect

(b) “The sentence shows present time.” Hence, Do you know whether will be used here.
Question 1308 of 2153

1308. Question
Q. They had to wait for the lug gages to be put into the cab before they themselves got into it.
- to be put into the cab
- for the luggages
- they had to wait
- before they themselves got into it
Correct

(b) “Luggage is an uncountable noun, Its plural is not luggages.” Hence, for the luggage should be used here.

Incorrect

(b) “Luggage is an uncountable noun, Its plural is not luggages.” Hence, for the luggage should be used here.
Question 1309 of 2153

1309. Question
Q. Though she was able to finish the work on time, she couldn’t do that out in fear.
- finish the work on time,
- she couldn’t do that
- out in fear
- Though she was able to
Correct

(c) “Here, out of fear” will be used. Look at the sentence: She said she kept her silence out of fear to hear father.

Incorrect

(c) “Here, out of fear” will be used. Look at the sentence: She said she kept her silence out of fear to hear father.
Question 1310 of 2153

1310. Question
Q. Thomas is a man of word who have been paying back the borrowed money in instalments.
- In instalments
- Thomas is a man of word
- Who have been paying back
- the borrowed money
Correct

(c) “The antecedent of relative pronoun ‘who’ is man (singular).” Hence, who has been paying back will be used here.

Incorrect

(c) “The antecedent of relative pronoun ‘who’ is man (singular).” Hence, who has been paying back will be used here.
Question 1311 of 2153

1311. Question
Q. Oh dear ! The audio in one of the channel on television is not clear at all.
- on television
- oh dear ! The audio
- in one of the channel
- is not clear at all
Correct

(c) “Look at the structure: One of + plural noun/pronoun + singular verb.” Hence, in one of the channels will be used here.

Incorrect

(c) “Look at the structure: One of + plural noun/pronoun + singular verb.” Hence, in one of the channels will be used here.
Question 1312 of 2153

1312. Question
Q. It is difficult to make out that they are twins because they do not resemble to each other.
- because they do not
- that they are twins
- It is difficult to make out
- resemble to each other
Correct

(d) “Resemble (Verb) = to look like.” Hence, resemble each other will be used here.

Incorrect

(d) “Resemble (Verb) = to look like.” Hence, resemble each other will be used here.
Question 1313 of 2153

1313. Question
Q. The invited guests preferred orange juice than hot coffee or chilled grapes.
- The invited guests
- or chilled grapes
- preferred orange juice
- than hot coffee
Correct

(d) “Look at the structure: Prefer + noun/gerund + to + noun/gerund.” Hence, to hot coffee should be used here.

Incorrect

(d) “Look at the structure: Prefer + noun/gerund + to + noun/gerund.” Hence, to hot coffee should be used here.
Question 1314 of 2153

1314. Question
Q. Everyone are very well equipped with his own weapons.
- very well equipped
- with his
- own weapons
- Everyone are
Correct

(d) “Everyone is a singular subject.” Hence, singular verb i.e. Everyone is should be used here.

Incorrect

(d) “Everyone is a singular subject.” Hence, singular verb i.e. Everyone is should be used here.
Question 1315 of 2153

1315. Question
Q. The country has to struggled with the problems of child labour.
- the country has
- to struggled with
- child labour
- the problems of
Correct

(b) “Look at the structure: Subject + has/have + to + V1.” Hence, to struggle with will be used here.

Incorrect

(b) “Look at the structure: Subject + has/have + to + V1.” Hence, to struggle with will be used here.
Question 1316 of 2153

1316. Question
Q. The Indian cricket team was done very well this year and is ranked number one now.
- and is ranked number one now
- this year
- The Indian cricket team
- was done very well
Correct

(d) “Here, present perfect i.e. has/have done very well will be used. The use of passive voice is improper.”

Incorrect

(d) “Here, present perfect i.e. has/have done very well will be used. The use of passive voice is improper.”
Question 1317 of 2153

1317. Question
Q. All these boys have come to college without few knowledge of English.
- without few knowledge
- have come to college
- of English
- All these boys
Correct

(a) “Few = not many. Any = used instead of ‘some’ in questions and negative sentences.” Hence, without any knowledge will be used here.

Incorrect

(a) “Few = not many. Any = used instead of ‘some’ in questions and negative sentences.” Hence, without any knowledge will be used here.
Question 1318 of 2153

1318. Question
Q. Everyone are asking for passes to the music festival at Nehru Park.
- at Nehru Park
- Everyone are asking
- for passes
- to the music festival
Correct

(b) “Everyone is a singular subject.” Hence, singular verb i.e. Everyone is asking will be used here.

Incorrect

(b) “Everyone is a singular subject.” Hence, singular verb i.e. Everyone is asking will be used here.
Question 1319 of 2153

1319. Question
Q. Bhanu finished to read such a thick book in just two days.
- Bhanu finished
- in just two day
- such a thick book
- to read
Correct

(d) “Here, to read will be replaced by Present Participle reading. After finish (V.), –ing form–Gerund is used.”

Incorrect

(d) “Here, to read will be replaced by Present Participle reading. After finish (V.), –ing form–Gerund is used.”
Question 1320 of 2153

1320. Question
Q. I shall buy this book if you like it or not.
- this book
- or not
- I shall buy
- If you like it
Correct

(d) “In the given sentence, if you like it should be replaced by whether you like it to make the sentence correct because if is used when you have a Conditional sentence and whether is used when you are showing that two alternatives are possible.”

Incorrect

(d) “In the given sentence, if you like it should be replaced by whether you like it to make the sentence correct because if is used when you have a Conditional sentence and whether is used when you are showing that two alternatives are possible.”
Question 1321 of 2153

1321. Question
Q. My grandmother is quite con cerned to my progress at school.
- My grandmother
- to my progress
- is quite concerned
- at school
Correct

(b) “Here, about my progress should be used in place of to my progress because the phrase concern about something means to be worried about something.”

Incorrect

(b) “Here, about my progress should be used in place of to my progress because the phrase concern about something means to be worried about something.”
Question 1322 of 2153

1322. Question
Q. No sooner had Kavya started her online class that the web connection was lost.
- was lost
- that the web connection
- No sooner had Kavya
- started her online class
Correct

(b) “No sooner is followed by than. Therefore, than the web connection is the correct form.”

Incorrect

(b) “No sooner is followed by than. Therefore, than the web connection is the correct form.”
Question 1323 of 2153

1323. Question
Q. He was not able to give many time to his research.
- He was not able
- many time
- to give
- to his research
Correct

(b) “Here, much time is the correct usage in place of many time. ‘Time’ is an uncountable noun.”

Incorrect

(b) “Here, much time is the correct usage in place of many time. ‘Time’ is an uncountable noun.”
Question 1324 of 2153

1324. Question
Q. Craze for a thing that are not easily available in our country is a common phenomenon.
- Craze for a
- thing that are not easily
- is a common phenomenon
- available in our country
Correct

(b) “The segment thing that are not easily contains the grammatical error. The verb should agree with the antecedent. Hence, thing that is not easily is the correct usage.”

Incorrect

(b) “The segment thing that are not easily contains the grammatical error. The verb should agree with the antecedent. Hence, thing that is not easily is the correct usage.”
Question 1325 of 2153

1325. Question
Q. Before take this medicine you should consult a doctor.
- Before take
- a doctor
- this medicine
- you should consult
Correct

(a) “Before taking should be used in place of Before take because before is a Preposition, and it should be used with a Noun. Taking is a Gerund and can be used as a Noun, but take is a Verb.”

Incorrect

(a) “Before taking should be used in place of Before take because before is a Preposition, and it should be used with a Noun. Taking is a Gerund and can be used as a Noun, but take is a Verb.”
Question 1326 of 2153

1326. Question
Q. When there were a strong wind, the pine trees made sad, eerie sounds.
- the pine trees made
- strong wind
- sad eerie sounds
- When there were
Correct

(d) “Here, When there was will be the correct usage in place of When there were.”

Incorrect

(d) “Here, When there was will be the correct usage in place of When there were.”
Question 1327 of 2153

1327. Question
Q. He gave such a long speech but everybody felt bored.
- a long speech
- but everybody
- He gave such
- felt bored
Correct

(b) “Here, that everybody is the correct usage in place of but everybody because but is used for introducing an idea that contrasts with what has been said.”

Incorrect

(b) “Here, that everybody is the correct usage in place of but everybody because but is used for introducing an idea that contrasts with what has been said.”
Question 1328 of 2153

1328. Question
Q. A tallest man that I have ever seen works in our coal mine.
- ever seen
- A tallest man
- works in our coal mine
- that I have
Correct

(b) “Definite Article the is used with a Superlative Degree Adjective.” Hence, the tallest man should be used.

Incorrect

(b) “Definite Article the is used with a Superlative Degree Adjective.” Hence, the tallest man should be used.
Question 1329 of 2153

1329. Question
Q. Each one of the children in a nursery class require individual attention.
- in a nursery class
- Each one
- of the children
- require individual attention
Correct

(d) “The Subject of the Verb Each one is Singular. Therefore, the Verb should also be Singular.” Hence, requires individual attention is the correct usage.

Incorrect

(d) “The Subject of the Verb Each one is Singular. Therefore, the Verb should also be Singular.” Hence, requires individual attention is the correct usage.
Question 1330 of 2153

1330. Question
Q. A large number of worker have started walking home.
- walking home
- have started
- A large number
- of worker
Correct

(d) “The phrase a large number of is followed by a Plural Noun/Pronoun.” Hence, of workers should be used.

Incorrect

(d) “The phrase a large number of is followed by a Plural Noun/Pronoun.” Hence, of workers should be used.
Question 1331 of 2153

1331. Question
Q. In this lock-down period every worker in the factory has start ed bring their own lunch.
- has started bring
- In this lock-down period
- their own lunch
- every worker in the factory
Correct

(a) “The Verb start is followed by the Infinitive or Gerund form of the verb.” Hence, has started to bring/bringing should be used.

Incorrect

(a) “The Verb start is followed by the Infinitive or Gerund form of the verb.” Hence, has started to bring/bringing should be used.
Question 1332 of 2153

1332. Question
Q. She has been working with me on this project from two years.
- with me
- on this project
- she has been working
- from two years
Correct

(d) “The given sentence is in Perfect Continuous Tense. The correct time duration is for two years, not from two years.”

Incorrect

(d) “The given sentence is in Perfect Continuous Tense. The correct time duration is for two years, not from two years.”
Question 1333 of 2153

1333. Question
Q. The reason for visiting Meerut was because my mother need ed to be looked after.
- to be looked after
- The reason for visiting
- my mother needed
- was because
Correct

(d) “It is superfluous to use because and the reason together. Hence, was because is grammatically incorrect.”

Incorrect

(d) “It is superfluous to use because and the reason together. Hence, was because is grammatically incorrect.”
Question 1334 of 2153

1334. Question
Q. A confluence is a place when two or more rivers meet.
- rivers meet
- A confluence
- when two or more
- is a place
Correct

(c) “Here, where two or more is the correct usage in place of when two or more because where is used for places and when is used for time.”

Incorrect

(c) “Here, where two or more is the correct usage in place of when two or more because where is used for places and when is used for time.”
Question 1335 of 2153

1335. Question
Q. I am sorry I haven’t learnt the poem at heart.
- I am sorry
- learnt the poem
- I haven’t
- at heart
Correct

(d) “Here, by heart should be used in place of at heart, as it means to remember something exactly.”

Incorrect

(d) “Here, by heart should be used in place of at heart, as it means to remember something exactly.”
Question 1336 of 2153

1336. Question
Q. Two flyovers have been pro pose in the new plan to decon gest M. G. Road.
- to decongest
- have been propose
- in the new plan
- Two flyovers
Correct

(b) “The Passive Voice is used when we want to focus attention on the person or thing affected by the action.” Hence, have been proposed is the correct form.

Incorrect

(b) “The Passive Voice is used when we want to focus attention on the person or thing affected by the action.” Hence, have been proposed is the correct form.
Question 1337 of 2153

1337. Question
Q. A large amount of money he invested were wasted.
- A large amount
- of money
- he invested
- were wasted
Correct

(d) “The expression a large amount of is followed by the Singular form of the Verb.” Hence, was wasted should be used.

Incorrect

(d) “The expression a large amount of is followed by the Singular form of the Verb.” Hence, was wasted should be used.
Question 1338 of 2153

1338. Question
Q. No one have ever visited this place before.
- place before
- have ever
- visited this
- No one
Correct

(b) “Here, the Subject no one is Singular. Therefore, the Verb should also be Singular.” Hence, has ever should be used.

Incorrect

(b) “Here, the Subject no one is Singular. Therefore, the Verb should also be Singular.” Hence, has ever should be used.
Question 1339 of 2153

1339. Question
Q. I want you to complete this work by two days.
- this work
- I want you
- to complete
- by two days
Correct

(d) “By two days (Prep.) is incorrect. Within two days should be used.”

Incorrect

(d) “By two days (Prep.) is incorrect. Within two days should be used.”
Question 1340 of 2153

1340. Question
Q. The venue for the wedding have not yet been finalised.
- been finalised
- The venue
- have not yet
- for the wedding
Correct

(c) “The Subject the venue is Singular. Therefore, has not yet should be used.”

Incorrect

(c) “The Subject the venue is Singular. Therefore, has not yet should be used.”
Question 1341 of 2153

1341. Question
Q. There was enough evidence to convict him on selling of fake medicines.
- to convict him
- fake medicines
- on selling of
- There was enough evidence
Correct

(c) “On selling of convict of something” is incorrect. It should be of selling because convict of is used for declaring someone guilty.

Incorrect

(c) “On selling of convict of something” is incorrect. It should be of selling because convict of is used for declaring someone guilty.
Question 1342 of 2153

1342. Question
Q. The man played the flute and led all the mouse out of the town.
- all the mouse
- the flute and led
- out of the town
- The man played
Correct

(a) “Here, all the mouse is incorrect. All the mice should be used.”

Incorrect

(a) “Here, all the mouse is incorrect. All the mice should be used.”
Question 1343 of 2153

1343. Question
Q. He loses his tempers on the slightest provocation.
- He loses
- provocation
- the slightest
- his tempers on
Correct

(d) “Here, tempers is incorrect because it is an Abstract Noun and cannot be written in the Plural form. Hence, his temper should be used.”

Incorrect

(d) “Here, tempers is incorrect because it is an Abstract Noun and cannot be written in the Plural form. Hence, his temper should be used.”
Question 1344 of 2153

1344. Question
Q. The three of them shouted out to each another when the train started moving.
- started moving
- shouted out to each anoth er
- when the train
- The three of them
Correct

(b) “When we talk about more than two persons or things, we use Reciprocal Pronoun one another while each other is used for two persons or things. Hence, shouted out to each another is incorrect.”

Incorrect

(b) “When we talk about more than two persons or things, we use Reciprocal Pronoun one another while each other is used for two persons or things. Hence, shouted out to each another is incorrect.”
Question 1345 of 2153

1345. Question
Q. Zoya won the first prize in the race unless she stumbled and fell.
- unless she
- prize in the first
- Zoya won the first
- stumbled and fell
Correct

(a) “Unless she is incorrect. Though she will be the correct usage.”

Incorrect

(a) “Unless she is incorrect. Though she will be the correct usage.”
Question 1346 of 2153

1346. Question
Q. We must plan how can we cope with the present situation.
- how can we
- cope with the
- present situation
- We must plan
Correct

(a) “In the given sentence, how we can should be used in place of how can we to make the sentence correct.”

Incorrect

(a) “In the given sentence, how we can should be used in place of how can we to make the sentence correct.”
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1347. Question
Q. Laws and rules are made to safeguarding our rights and protect us.
- safeguarding our rights
- Laws and rules
- are made to
- and protect us
Correct

(a) “In an Infinitive, the base form of the Verb is preceded by to. Hence, to safeguard is the correct usage.”

Incorrect

(a) “In an Infinitive, the base form of the Verb is preceded by to. Hence, to safeguard is the correct usage.”
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1348. Question
Q. Although this is a narrowest street, many large trucks can enter it.
- Although this is
- many large trucks
- a narrowest street
- can enter it
Correct

(c) “Definite Article the is used with a Superlative Degree Adjective. Hence, the narrowest street should be used.”

Incorrect

(c) “Definite Article the is used with a Superlative Degree Adjective. Hence, the narrowest street should be used.”
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1349. Question
Q. I didn’t knew you had gone to Goa for a vacation.
- you had gone
- for a vacation
- to Goa
- I didn\'t knew
Correct

(d) “Base form of a Verb is used in a negative or Interrogative sentence of Past Indefinite Tense. Hence, I didn’t know should be used.”

Incorrect

(d) “Base form of a Verb is used in a negative or Interrogative sentence of Past Indefinite Tense. Hence, I didn’t know should be used.”
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1350. Question
Q. No one of them came to the inauguration of our new factory.
- inauguration of
- came to the
- our new factory
- No one of them
Correct

(d) “We can say not one of them, none of them, or possibly neither of them. Hence, no one of them is incorrect.”

Incorrect

(d) “We can say not one of them, none of them, or possibly neither of them. Hence, no one of them is incorrect.”
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1351. Question
Q. You must be careful about what you say as you meet her.
- about what you say
- meet her
- as you
- You must be careful
Correct

(c) Here, “as you” should be replaced with “when you” because the segment is expressing the time of an action (meeting).

Incorrect

(c) Here, “as you” should be replaced with “when you” because the segment is expressing the time of an action (meeting).
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1352. Question
Q. This jewellery box is made from silver and is an antique piece.
- This jewellery box
- is made from silver
- and is
- an antique piece
Correct

(b) Here, “is made of silver” should be used in place of “is made from silver” because “made of” is used when the material doesn’t change during the process, while “made from” is used when the material changes its nature.

Incorrect

(b) Here, “is made of silver” should be used in place of “is made from silver” because “made of” is used when the material doesn’t change during the process, while “made from” is used when the material changes its nature.
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1353. Question
Q. Do you mind lending me your book for a hour?
- for a hour
- Do you mind
- your book
- lending me
Correct

(a) A word that has a vowel sound takes the indefinite article “an” with it. “Hour” has a vowel sound, so “for an hour” is the correct phrase.

Incorrect

(a) A word that has a vowel sound takes the indefinite article “an” with it. “Hour” has a vowel sound, so “for an hour” is the correct phrase.
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1354. Question
Q. She has been a member of this club since it’s formation.
- a member of
- She has been
- since it’s formation
- this club
Correct

(c) “Since its foundation” is correct to be used instead of “since it’s foundation” because “its” is the possessive form of “it,” while “it’s” means “it is.”

Incorrect

(c) “Since its foundation” is correct to be used instead of “since it’s foundation” because “its” is the possessive form of “it,” while “it’s” means “it is.”
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1355. Question
Q. The tired and vexed travellers waiting at the airport for a long time.
- waiting at the airport
- for a long time
- The tired and
- vexed travellers
Correct

(a) “Waited at the airport” should be used instead of “waiting at the airport” because the sentence refers to a past action (waiting for a long time), and past tense is needed.

Incorrect

(a) “Waited at the airport” should be used instead of “waiting at the airport” because the sentence refers to a past action (waiting for a long time), and past tense is needed.
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1356. Question
Q. The small cafe at the end of the road is her.
- The small cafe
- at the end
- of the road
- is her
Correct

(d) “Is hers” should be used in place of “is her” because “her” is a possessive adjective, while “hers” is a possessive pronoun.

Incorrect

(d) “Is hers” should be used in place of “is her” because “her” is a possessive adjective, while “hers” is a possessive pronoun.
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1357. Question
Q. Poor people have run down of food supplies during the lock down.
- Poor people have
- during the lockdown
- food supplies
- run down of
Correct

(d) “Run out of” should be used instead of “run down of” because “run out of” means to finish or use all of something, while “run down” refers to being tired or unwell.

Incorrect

(d) “Run out of” should be used instead of “run down of” because “run out of” means to finish or use all of something, while “run down” refers to being tired or unwell.
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1358. Question
Q. Neither Sam nor I are interested in attending the meeting.
- in attending
- Neither Sam nor I
- are interested
- the meeting
Correct

(c) With correlative conjunctions “neither…nor,” the verb should agree with the nearest noun. Since the nearest noun is “I,” the verb should be “am interested.”

Incorrect

(c) With correlative conjunctions “neither…nor,” the verb should agree with the nearest noun. Since the nearest noun is “I,” the verb should be “am interested.”
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1359. Question
Q. I looked him at the eye and told him all I knew.
- at the eye
- I looked him
- and told him
- all I knew
Correct

(a) “In the eye” is the correct expression instead of “at the eye” because “look someone in the eye” means to look at them directly.

Incorrect

(a) “In the eye” is the correct expression instead of “at the eye” because “look someone in the eye” means to look at them directly.
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1360. Question
Q. This is only the decent dress that I have.
- that I have
- This is
- only the
- decent dress
Correct

(c) “The only” should be used instead of “only the” because “only” is modifying the adjective “decent,” and “the” is used as a determiner before adverbs.

Incorrect

(c) “The only” should be used instead of “only the” because “only” is modifying the adjective “decent,” and “the” is used as a determiner before adverbs.
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1361. Question
Q. Did you told him about the new plot that you have bought?
- have bought
- Did you told him
- about the new plot
- that you
Correct

(b) In the interrogative sentence in the past simple tense, “did” is used followed by the base form of the verb. Hence, “Did you tell him” is correct, not “Did you told him.”

Incorrect

(b) In the interrogative sentence in the past simple tense, “did” is used followed by the base form of the verb. Hence, “Did you tell him” is correct, not “Did you told him.”
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1362. Question
Q. Let us think how can we solve the problem amiably.
- solve the problem
- Let us think
- amiably
- how can we
Correct

(d) “How we can” should be used instead of “how can we” because “how” is being used as a relative pronoun in this case.

Incorrect

(d) “How we can” should be used instead of “how can we” because “how” is being used as a relative pronoun in this case.
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1363. Question
Q. He has shattered his neigh bour’s window by purpose.
- neighbour\'s window
- He has
- shattered his
- by purpose
Correct

(d) “On purpose” should be used instead of “by purpose” because “on purpose” means intentionally, while “by purpose” is incorrect.

Incorrect

(d) “On purpose” should be used instead of “by purpose” because “on purpose” means intentionally, while “by purpose” is incorrect.
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1364. Question
Q. Three hours will have passed when the bell will ring.
- will ring
- will have passed
- Three hours
- when the bell
Correct

(a) “Will ring” is grammatically incorrect because the passive form is needed here. “Will be rung” should be used.

Incorrect

(a) “Will ring” is grammatically incorrect because the passive form is needed here. “Will be rung” should be used.
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1365. Question
Q. They will be ready leaving for the airport in an hour.
- ready leaving
- for the airport
- They will be
- in an hour
Correct

(a) “Ready to leave” should be used instead of “ready leaving” because “ready” is followed by the infinitive form of the verb.

Incorrect

(a) “Ready to leave” should be used instead of “ready leaving” because “ready” is followed by the infinitive form of the verb.
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1366. Question
Q. As such you need any money, just write to me.
- need any money
- to me
- just write
- As such you
Correct

(d) “In case you” should be used instead of “as such you” because “in case” means “as a precaution against” or “if something happens.”

Incorrect

(d) “In case you” should be used instead of “as such you” because “in case” means “as a precaution against” or “if something happens.”
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1367. Question
Q. She is not as smart as I think at first.
- I think
- She is not
- as smart as
- at first
Correct

(a) “I thought” should be used instead of “I think” because the sentence refers to a past event and reflects the speaker’s thoughts at that time.

Incorrect

(a) “I thought” should be used instead of “I think” because the sentence refers to a past event and reflects the speaker’s thoughts at that time.
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1368. Question
Q. She asked me where had I gone for dinner with my finance.
- gone for dinner
- with my fiance
- where had I
- She asked me
Correct

(c) In indirect speech, the reported speech is usually in assertive form, so “where I had” should replace “where had I” to make it correct.

Incorrect

(c) In indirect speech, the reported speech is usually in assertive form, so “where I had” should replace “where had I” to make it correct.
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1369. Question
Q. He thinks that he can get away among lying and cheating.
- among lying
- he can get away
- He thinks that
- and cheating
Correct

(a) “Among lying” should be replaced with “with lying” because “get away with” means to manage to do something bad without being punished.

Incorrect

(a) “Among lying” should be replaced with “with lying” because “get away with” means to manage to do something bad without being punished.
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1370. Question
Q. Whole country applauded the courage of our soldiers.
- applauded the
- our soldiers
- Whole country
- courage of
Correct

(c) “Entire country” should be used instead of “Whole country” because “entire” means complete and refers to something whole, while “whole” refers to a single object.

Incorrect

(c) “Entire country” should be used instead of “Whole country” because “entire” means complete and refers to something whole, while “whole” refers to a single object.
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1371. Question
Q. Aren’t you such young to travel by yourself?
- by yourself
- Aren\'t you
- to travel
- such young
Correct

(d) “Too young” should be used instead of “such young” because “too” expresses excess, while “such” does not fit in this context.

Incorrect

(d) “Too young” should be used instead of “such young” because “too” expresses excess, while “such” does not fit in this context.
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1372. Question
Q. They are planning for settling in Mumbai with their son.
- for settling
- they are planning
- with their son
- in Mumbai
Correct

(a) “To settle” should be used instead of “for settling” because “plan” is followed by the infinitive form of a verb.

Incorrect

(a) “To settle” should be used instead of “for settling” because “plan” is followed by the infinitive form of a verb.
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1373. Question
Q. The seat which you are sitting on is my.
- which you
- is my
- the seat
- are sitting on
Correct

(b) “Is mine” should be used instead of “is my” because “mine” is the possessive pronoun, which is used as the object.

Incorrect

(b) “Is mine” should be used instead of “is my” because “mine” is the possessive pronoun, which is used as the object.
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1374. Question
Q. I can explain you the reason for the delay in executing your or der.
- the reason for
- your order
- the delay in executing
- I can explain you
Correct

(d) “I can explain to you” should be used instead of “I can explain you” because “you” is the indirect object in this sentence.

Incorrect

(d) “I can explain to you” should be used instead of “I can explain you” because “you” is the indirect object in this sentence.
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1375. Question
Q. An eight years old girl has made this beautiful painting.
- girl has
- made this
- an eight years old
- beautiful painting
Correct

(c) “An eight-year-old” should be used instead of “An eight years old” because “eight-year-old” is a compound adjective describing the noun.

Incorrect

(c) “An eight-year-old” should be used instead of “An eight years old” because “eight-year-old” is a compound adjective describing the noun.
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1376. Question
Q. The concert has started when he reached the venue.
- reached the venue
- has started
- the concert
- when he
Correct

(b) “Had started” should be used instead of “has started” because the sentence refers to an event in the past before another past event.

Incorrect

(b) “Had started” should be used instead of “has started” because the sentence refers to an event in the past before another past event.
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1377. Question
Q. The captain scored a century in a second innings.
- second innings
- the captain
- scored a century
- in a
Correct

(d) “In the” is correct instead of “in a” because the definite article “the” is used with something already defined or understood, like “second innings.”

Incorrect

(d) “In the” is correct instead of “in a” because the definite article “the” is used with something already defined or understood, like “second innings.”
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1378. Question
Q. When he goes on a business trip, he is usually taking his wife.
- When he goes
- No error
- on a business trip
- he is usually taking his wife
Correct

(d) “He usually takes” should be used instead of “he is usually taking” because “usually” indicates a regular action, which is expressed in the simple present tense.

Incorrect

(d) “He usually takes” should be used instead of “he is usually taking” because “usually” indicates a regular action, which is expressed in the simple present tense.
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1379. Question
Q. I am hearing a strange noise now.
- noise now
- a strange
- No error
- I am hearing
Correct

(d) “I hear” should be used instead of “I am hearing” because verbs of perception like “hear” are not used in the continuous form.

Incorrect

(d) “I hear” should be used instead of “I am hearing” because verbs of perception like “hear” are not used in the continuous form.
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1380. Question
Q. All of us were a little nervous when we came into this room today.
- a little nervous when
- No error
- when we came into this room today
- All of us were
Correct

(b) No error.

Incorrect

(b) No error.
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1381. Question
Q. Sh! Someone listens to our coversation.
- Sh! Someone
- our conversation
- No error
- listens to
Correct

(d) “Is listening to” should be used instead of “listens to” because the sentence refers to an ongoing action in the present.

Incorrect

(d) “Is listening to” should be used instead of “listens to” because the sentence refers to an ongoing action in the present.
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1382. Question
Q. The sun rises at 6.35 yester day morning.
- rises at 6.35
- yesterday morning
- The sun
- No error
Correct

(a) “Rose at 6.35” should be used instead of “rises at 6.35” because the sentence refers to a past event.

Incorrect

(a) “Rose at 6.35” should be used instead of “rises at 6.35” because the sentence refers to a past event.
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1383. Question
Q. She has been working tirelessly since hours.
- tirelessly
- since hours
- been working
- She has
Correct

(b) “For hours” should be used instead of “since hours” because “for” is used for indefinite periods, while “since” is used for a specific point in time.

Incorrect

(b) “For hours” should be used instead of “since hours” because “for” is used for indefinite periods, while “since” is used for a specific point in time.
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1384. Question
Q. You cannot lead a healthy life although you stop smoking.
- although you
- You cannot lead
- a healthy life
- stop smoking
Correct

(a) “Unless you” should be used instead of “although you” because “unless” is used in conditional sentences meaning “if not.”

Incorrect

(a) “Unless you” should be used instead of “although you” because “unless” is used in conditional sentences meaning “if not.”
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1385. Question
Q. I had to hold on to the wall to steady itself or I could have fall en.
- I had to hold on
- to the wall
- to steady itself
- could have fallen
Correct

(c) “To steady myself” should be used instead of “to steady itself” because the reflexive pronoun “myself” should be used for the speaker.

Incorrect

(c) “To steady myself” should be used instead of “to steady itself” because the reflexive pronoun “myself” should be used for the speaker.
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1386. Question
Q. I was sorry to be hearing of his misfortune.
- I was
- be hearing
- sorry to
- of his misfortune
Correct

(b) “Be hearing” should be replaced with “hear” because verbs of perception like “hear” are not used in continuous form.

Incorrect

(b) “Be hearing” should be replaced with “hear” because verbs of perception like “hear” are not used in continuous form.
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1387. Question
Q. One of the proposals received by us seem very interesting.
- received by us
- the proposals
- one of
- seem very interesting
Correct

(d) “Seems very interesting” should be used because after “one of,” a plural noun and a singular verb are used.

Incorrect

(d) “Seems very interesting” should be used because after “one of,” a plural noun and a singular verb are used.
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1388. Question
Q. One of my friend called me just as I was leaving the classroom.
- called me
- just as I was
- One of my friend
- leaving the classroom
Correct

(c) “One of my friends” should be used because “one of” is followed by a plural noun and a singular verb.

Incorrect

(c) “One of my friends” should be used because “one of” is followed by a plural noun and a singular verb.
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1389. Question
Q. My younger brother knew that difficulties laid ahead.
- knew
- that difficulties
- My younger brother
- laid ahead
Correct

(d) “Lay ahead” should be used instead of “laid ahead” because “lay ahead” is the past tense of the idiom “lie ahead.”

Incorrect

(d) “Lay ahead” should be used instead of “laid ahead” because “lay ahead” is the past tense of the idiom “lie ahead.”
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1390. Question
Q. How is it that by the mere sight of a spider, most people are overcame with fear ?
- How is it that by
- the mere sight of a spider,
- most people
- are overcame with fear
Correct

(d) “Are overcome with fear” should be used instead of “are overcame with fear” because “overcome” is the past participle form of the verb.

Incorrect

(d) “Are overcome with fear” should be used instead of “are overcame with fear” because “overcome” is the past participle form of the verb.
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1391. Question
Q. Many prince and nobleman wished to marry the beautiful princess.
- to marry
- Many prince and nobleman
- wished
- the beautiful princess.
Correct

(b) “Many princes and noblemen” should be used instead of “many princes and nobleman” because “many” is followed by a plural noun.

Incorrect

(b) “Many princes and noblemen” should be used instead of “many princes and nobleman” because “many” is followed by a plural noun.
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1392. Question
Q. I left my village so then I could can earn more money in the city.
- more money in the city
- I left my village
- I could earn
- so then
Correct

(d) “So that” should be used instead of “so then” because “so that” means “in order that.”

Incorrect

(d) “So that” should be used instead of “so then” because “so that” means “in order that.”
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1393. Question
Q. Through the death of his father he inherited a lot of money and property.
- money and property
- he inherited a lot of
- Through the death
- of his father
Correct

(c) “After the death” should be used instead of “through the death” because “after” indicates something happening later, while “through” suggests during.

Incorrect

(c) “After the death” should be used instead of “through the death” because “after” indicates something happening later, while “through” suggests during.
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1394. Question
Q. Some tigers are smuggled about the country as exotic pets.
- Some tigers
- about the country
- as exotic pets.
- are smuggled
Correct

(b) “Out of the country” should be used instead of “about the country” because “out of the country” refers to being in another country.

Incorrect

(b) “Out of the country” should be used instead of “about the country” because “out of the country” refers to being in another country.
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1395. Question
Q. If I want to gave you some ad vice, would you be interested ?
- If I want to
- would you
- be interested ?
- gave you some advice
Correct

(d) “Give you some advice” should be used instead of “give you some advice” because “to” is followed by the base form of the verb in an infinitive.

Incorrect

(d) “Give you some advice” should be used instead of “give you some advice” because “to” is followed by the base form of the verb in an infinitive.
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1396. Question
Q. Initial, they lived in a rented apartment.
- initial
- they lived
- rented apartment
- in a
Correct

(a) “Initially” should be used instead of “initial” because “initially” is an adverb modifying the verb “live.”

Incorrect

(a) “Initially” should be used instead of “initial” because “initially” is an adverb modifying the verb “live.”
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1397. Question
Q. Later in the day, my father tell us about his promotion.
- Later in the day
- about his promotion
- tell us
- my father
Correct

(c) “Later” should be used because it is modifying the past action (“told us”) to indicate the time it occurred.

Incorrect

(c) “Later” should be used because it is modifying the past action (“told us”) to indicate the time it occurred.
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1398. Question
Q. Why didn’t you submitted your project on time?
- you submitted
- your project
- Why didn’t
- on time
Correct

(a) “You submit” should be used in the sentence because it follows the structure of a wh-question with “didn’t” and then the base form of the verb.

Incorrect

(a) “You submit” should be used in the sentence because it follows the structure of a wh-question with “didn’t” and then the base form of the verb.
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1399. Question
Q. Electric heaters were providing to all the officers at the guest house.
- at the guest house
- were providing
- to all the officers
- Electric heaters
Correct

(b) “Were provided” should be used instead of “was provided” because the subject is plural.

Incorrect

(b) “Were provided” should be used instead of “was provided” because the subject is plural.
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1400. Question
Q. Public speaking/is one of/the most feared from/of communication.
- the most feared form
- is one of
- Public speaking
- of communication
Correct

(a) *”The most feared forms” should be used instead of “one of the most feared forms” because the phrase “one of” requires a plural noun.

Incorrect

(a) *”The most feared forms” should be used instead of “one of the most feared forms” because the phrase “one of” requires a plural noun.
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1401. Question
Q. After a long gap/we went shopping/last Sunday and bought/ that we wanted.
- we went shopping
- After a long gap
- that we wanted
- last Sunday and bought
Correct

(c) Here, Adjective Clause i.e. what we wanted….. will be used. We can use “what” as a pronoun to mean ‘the thing(s) that’.

Incorrect

(c) Here, Adjective Clause i.e. what we wanted….. will be used. We can use “what” as a pronoun to mean ‘the thing(s) that’.
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1402. Question
Q. My mother generally read the local newspaper to keep abreast of the local news.
- the local newspaper
- of the local news
- My mother generally read
- to keep abreast
Correct

(c) The sentence shows a general habit/routine. Hence, present simple will be used. Third person (singular) agrees with a singular verb. Hence, “My mother generally reads …” will be used here.

Incorrect

(c) The sentence shows a general habit/routine. Hence, present simple will be used. Third person (singular) agrees with a singular verb. Hence, “My mother generally reads …” will be used here.
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1403. Question
Q. Deepu’s mother/has repeated asked him/to lower the volume/ of his mobile.
- has repeated asked him
- to lower the volume
- of his mobile
- Deepu’s mother
Correct

(a) To modify a verb, an adverb is used. Hence, “has repeatedly asked him ….” will be used here. Repeated (Adjective) = repeatedly (Adverb).

Incorrect

(a) To modify a verb, an adverb is used. Hence, “has repeatedly asked him ….” will be used here. Repeated (Adjective) = repeatedly (Adverb).
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1404. Question
Q. Doctors say that home isolation is far more effective than hospitalise in cases of mild infection.
- far more effective
- than hospitalise
- isolation is
- Doctors say that
Correct

(b) Isolation is a noun. Hence, ‘than’ will be followed by hospitalisation (noun). Hospitalisation = admission to hospital for treatment.

Incorrect

(b) Isolation is a noun. Hence, ‘than’ will be followed by hospitalisation (noun). Hospitalisation = admission to hospital for treatment.
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1405. Question
Q. The need today is for both sides/ to introspect and re-examine the issue carefully/and resolve it amicably.
- to introspect and re-examine the issue carefully.
- and resolve it amicably
- No error
- The need today is for both sides
Correct

(c) No error.

Incorrect

(c) No error.
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1406. Question
Q. Please refrain to going out without a face mask.
- without a
- going out
- Please refrain to
- face mask
Correct

(c) It is a preposition-related error. Look at the structure: Refrain + from + Gerund. Hence, “please refrain from” (= to not do something) will be used here.

Incorrect

(c) It is a preposition-related error. Look at the structure: Refrain + from + Gerund. Hence, “please refrain from” (= to not do something) will be used here.
Question 1407 of 2153

1407. Question
Q. Vincent Jonson, a musician, are going to lead an 80 man naval band in the Republic Day Parade this year.
- are going to lead
- an 80-man naval band
- Vincent Jonson, a musician
- in the Republic Day Parade this year
Correct

(a) Here, the subject (Vincent Jonson) is singular. Hence, singular verb i.e. “is going to lead…..” should be used.

Incorrect

(a) Here, the subject (Vincent Jonson) is singular. Hence, singular verb i.e. “is going to lead…..” should be used.
Question 1408 of 2153

1408. Question
Q. You must avoid riding in a crowded bus/or travelling in a metro/during rush hour/as both are quiet unpleasant experiences.
- You must avoid riding in a crowded bus
- during rush hour
- as both are quiet unpleasant experiences
- or travelling in a metro
Correct

(c) Quiet (Adjective) = with very little or no noise. Quite (Adverb) = completely. Hence, as both are quite (Adverb) unpleasant experiences ….. should be used here.

Incorrect

(c) Quiet (Adjective) = with very little or no noise. Quite (Adverb) = completely. Hence, as both are quite (Adverb) unpleasant experiences ….. should be used here.
Question 1409 of 2153

1409. Question
Q. Had you/not reached in time,/ we will have/lost our lives.
- lost our lives
- not reached in time
- Had you
- we will have
Correct

(d) Look at the structure: If + past perfect (or inversion), would/wouldn’t have + past participle. Hence, “we would have …” should be used here.

Incorrect

(d) Look at the structure: If + past perfect (or inversion), would/wouldn’t have + past participle. Hence, “we would have …” should be used here.
Question 1410 of 2153

1410. Question
Q. It have been only/through writing/that men have been able / to spread their ideas to mankind.
- It have been only
- to spread their ideas to mankind
- through writing
- that men have been able
Correct

(a) ‘It’ is a singular subject. Hence, “It has been (singular) only ……” will be used.

Incorrect

(a) ‘It’ is a singular subject. Hence, “It has been (singular) only ……” will be used.
Question 1411 of 2153

1411. Question
Q. The Principal requested/the teacher’s/to monitor/and take care of the small children.
- the Principal requested
- the teacher\'s
- to monitor
- and take care of the small children
Correct

(b) Here, the objective case i.e. “the teacher….” will be used. Look at the sentence: They requested him to leave.

Incorrect

(b) Here, the objective case i.e. “the teacher….” will be used. Look at the sentence: They requested him to leave.
Question 1412 of 2153

1412. Question
Q. Won’t you / please come / to help me / along this heavy box ?
- Won’t you
- to help me
- along this heavy box
- please come
Correct

(c) Along with = together with; in addition to someone/something. Along = on or beside something long. Hence, “along with this heavy box ….” will be used here.

Incorrect

(c) Along with = together with; in addition to someone/something. Along = on or beside something long. Hence, “along with this heavy box ….” will be used here.
Question 1413 of 2153

1413. Question
Q. The sea has become/an cheap dumping ground / for all kinds / of waste products.
- of waste products
- an cheap dumping ground
- for all kinds
- The sea has become
Correct

(b) “a cheap” should be followed by a consonant. Hence, “a cheap dumping ground ….. ” will be used here.

Incorrect

(b) “a cheap” should be followed by a consonant. Hence, “a cheap dumping ground ….. ” will be used here.
Question 1414 of 2153

1414. Question
Q. We don’t really/want a large house;/we are looking for some comfort/and some convenience on a moderate price.
- and some convenience on a moderate price
- want a large house
- we don\'t really
- we are looking for some comfort
Correct

(a) Here, “and some conveniences” (plural) at a moderate price…. should be used. Convenience = something that makes things easier or more comfortable.

Incorrect

(a) Here, “and some conveniences” (plural) at a moderate price…. should be used. Convenience = something that makes things easier or more comfortable.
Question 1415 of 2153

1415. Question
Q. Lalitha will go / to sister’s house / in Mumbai / this summer.
- to sister\'s house
- in Mumbai
- Lalitha will go
- this summer
Correct

(a) Here, possessive case i.e. “to his/her sister’s house ….” will be used.

Incorrect

(a) Here, possessive case i.e. “to his/her sister’s house ….” will be used.
Question 1416 of 2153

1416. Question
Q. Modern science have/broken many myths/about our food and diet.
- Modern science have
- about our food and diet
- broken many myths
- No error.
Correct

(a) Modern science is a singular subject. Hence, singular verb i.e. “Modern science has ….” will be used.

Incorrect

(a) Modern science is a singular subject. Hence, singular verb i.e. “Modern science has ….” will be used.
Question 1417 of 2153

1417. Question
Q. Ranbir could not went/to the award ceremony/as he was busy/shooting/for a film/in Maldives.
- for a film
- Ranbir could not went
- to the award ceremony
- as he was busy
Correct

(b) Look at the structure: Sub. + Couldn’t + V1. Hence, “Ranbir could not go ….. ” will be used here.

Incorrect

(b) Look at the structure: Sub. + Couldn’t + V1. Hence, “Ranbir could not go ….. ” will be used here.
Question 1418 of 2153

1418. Question
Q. Much of us/lack the/important virtue/of patience.
- of patience
- important virtue
- lack the
- Much of us
Correct

(d) Replace “much of us” with “most of us” because “much” is used for an uncountable noun while “most” for a countable noun.

Incorrect

(d) Replace “much of us” with “most of us” because “much” is used for an uncountable noun while “most” for a countable noun.
Question 1419 of 2153

1419. Question
Q. Please switch off/all the lights/ before you/are leaving the room.
- before you
- are leaving the room
- all the lights
- Please switch off
Correct

(b) Here, “are leaving the room” should be replaced by “leave the room” because the sentence is expressing a general expression of present.

Incorrect

(b) Here, “are leaving the room” should be replaced by “leave the room” because the sentence is expressing a general expression of present.
Question 1420 of 2153

1420. Question
Q. Her health has being/steadily improving/since she started/ practising yoga.
- steadily improving
- since she started
- Her health has being
- practising yoga
Correct

(c) We should use “Her health has been” in place of “Her health has being” because it is a sentence of present perfect continuous tense.

Incorrect

(c) We should use “Her health has been” in place of “Her health has being” because it is a sentence of present perfect continuous tense.
Question 1421 of 2153

1421. Question
Q. I asked Dhruv/when he has plan/to settle/the dues.
- when he has plan
- l asked Dhruv
- the dues
- to settle
Correct

(a) The reporting verb is in past tense. Thus, “when he had plan” should be used in the sentence.

Incorrect

(a) The reporting verb is in past tense. Thus, “when he had plan” should be used in the sentence.
Question 1422 of 2153

1422. Question
Q. My neighbour is/an young businessman/who is very friendly/ with everyone.
- with everyone
- My neighbour is
- an young businessman
- who is very friendly
Correct

(c) Adjective “young” has a consonant sound. Thus, indefinite article “a” will be used in place of “an” before it. Hence, “an young businessman” should be replaced by “a young businessman” here.

Incorrect

(c) Adjective “young” has a consonant sound. Thus, indefinite article “a” will be used in place of “an” before it. Hence, “an young businessman” should be replaced by “a young businessman” here.
Question 1423 of 2153

1423. Question
Q. Once upon a time,/a beautiful princess/has fallen in love/with a poor farmer.
- with a poor farmer
- has fallen in love
- a beautiful princess
- Once upon a time
Correct

(b) Expression “once upon a time” is used to denote a past event. Hence, “has fallen in love” should be replaced by “fell in love”.

Incorrect

(b) Expression “once upon a time” is used to denote a past event. Hence, “has fallen in love” should be replaced by “fell in love”.
Question 1424 of 2153

1424. Question
Q. This is/only mistake/he has made/in the dictation.
- he has made
- only mistake
- in the dictation
- This is
Correct

(b) Replace “only mistake” with “the only mistake” because adjective “only” is used to express the unique or special noun/pronoun and it is preceded by the definite article “the”.

Incorrect

(b) Replace “only mistake” with “the only mistake” because adjective “only” is used to express the unique or special noun/pronoun and it is preceded by the definite article “the”.
Question 1425 of 2153

1425. Question
Q. No sooner/did the chairman arrived/than the/proceedings commenced.
- did the chairman arrived
- proceedings commenced
- No sooner
- than the
Correct

(a) Base form of the verb is used with the auxiliary verb “did”. Thus, “did the chairman arrive” should be used in place of “did the chairman arrived”.

Incorrect

(a) Base form of the verb is used with the auxiliary verb “did”. Thus, “did the chairman arrive” should be used in place of “did the chairman arrived”.
Question 1426 of 2153

1426. Question
Q. She speaks/very highly/of both her/daugher-in-laws.
- She speaks
- very highly
- of both her
- daugher-in-laws
Correct

(d) The plural form of “daughter-in-law” is “daughters-in-law”.

Incorrect

(d) The plural form of “daughter-in-law” is “daughters-in-law”.
Question 1427 of 2153

1427. Question
Q. The news/of his involvement/ in illegal activities/have shocked everybody.
- of his involvement
- in illegal activites
- have shocked everybody
- The news
Correct

(c) News is a singular subject though it appears plural. Hence, “has shocked everybody” should be used in place of “have shocked everybody”.

Incorrect

(c) News is a singular subject though it appears plural. Hence, “has shocked everybody” should be used in place of “have shocked everybody”.
Question 1428 of 2153

1428. Question
Q. His loyalty/and honesty/are above/suspect.
- are above
- and honesty
- suspect
- His loyalty
Correct

(c) Here, the noun “suspicion” should be used in place of “suspect” because a noun is used as the object of a verb.

Incorrect

(c) Here, the noun “suspicion” should be used in place of “suspect” because a noun is used as the object of a verb.
Question 1429 of 2153

1429. Question
Q. He could not/get a job/despite/ his best efforts.
- despite of
- He could not
- get a job
- his best efforts
Correct

(a) “Despite” is not followed by preposition “of”. “Despite his injury, he climbed the hill.”

Incorrect

(a) “Despite” is not followed by preposition “of”. “Despite his injury, he climbed the hill.”
Question 1430 of 2153

1430. Question
Q. I saw several/French colonial villas/within my visit/to Puducherry.
- French colonial villas
- to Puducherry
- within my visit
- I saw several
Correct

(c) Here, “during my visit” should be used in place of “within my visit” to make the sentence correct.

Incorrect

(c) Here, “during my visit” should be used in place of “within my visit” to make the sentence correct.
Question 1431 of 2153

1431. Question
Q. The farmers are using/HYV seeds/so then they can get/a better yield.
- The farmers are using
- so then they can get
- a better yield
- HYV seeds
Correct

(b) Replace “so then they can get” with “so that they can get” because “so that” is used to denote the reason for an action.

Incorrect

(b) Replace “so then they can get” with “so that they can get” because “so that” is used to denote the reason for an action.
Question 1432 of 2153

1432. Question
Q. Parul is/ten years/elder than/ her sibling.
- her sibling
- Parul is
- ten years
- elder than
Correct

(d) With age, we use “older” in place of “elder”. Thus, “older than” should be used in place of “elder than”.

Incorrect

(d) With age, we use “older” in place of “elder”. Thus, “older than” should be used in place of “elder than”.
Question 1433 of 2153

1433. Question
Q. You need/to sign/these important documents/by ink.
- by ink
- You need
- these important documents
- to sign
Correct

(a) When we talk about the tool being used for performing a task, preposition “with” is used. But when we talk about the ink or its color, in that case, preposition “in” is used.

Incorrect

(a) When we talk about the tool being used for performing a task, preposition “with” is used. But when we talk about the ink or its color, in that case, preposition “in” is used.
Question 1434 of 2153

1434. Question
Q. He is/afraid from/all insects/ that crawl.
- He is
- all insects
- afraid from
- that crawl
Correct

(c) “Afraid of” is the correct term because “afraid” is followed by “of” and not by “from”.

Incorrect

(c) “Afraid of” is the correct term because “afraid” is followed by “of” and not by “from”.
Question 1435 of 2153

1435. Question
Q. He wanted to know/the reason/why his low score/in Mathematics.
- He wanted to know
- the reason
- in Mathematics
- why his low score
Correct

(d) We should use “of his low score” in place of “why his low score” here to make the sentence correct.

Incorrect

(d) We should use “of his low score” in place of “why his low score” here to make the sentence correct.
Question 1436 of 2153

1436. Question
Q. As soon he heard/the sound of thunder,/he hid/under the bed.
- the sound of thunder
- As soon he heard
- he hid
- under the bed
Correct

(b) “As soon as he heard” should be used here in place of “as soon he heard” because “as soon as” means immediately at or shortly after the time that.

Incorrect

(b) “As soon as he heard” should be used here in place of “as soon he heard” because “as soon as” means immediately at or shortly after the time that.
Question 1437 of 2153

1437. Question
Q. He is/too immature/for handle/the situation.
- He is
- too immature
- the situation
- for handle
Correct

(d) Use “to handle” in place of “for handle” here because the words “too … to” have a negative meaning. It means “more than is necessary or desirable”.

Incorrect

(d) Use “to handle” in place of “for handle” here because the words “too … to” have a negative meaning. It means “more than is necessary or desirable”.
Question 1438 of 2153

1438. Question
Q. Sincere students / like you and he should study / regularly to pass the examination.
SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023)
- (a)Sincere students
- (b)regularly to pass the examination.
- (c)No error
- (d)like you and he should study
Correct

(c) No error.

Incorrect

(c) No error.
Question 1439 of 2153

1439. Question
Q. While astrology has/ a long history / it is generally/ considered pseudoscience.
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
- (a)it is generally
- (b)a long history
- (c)While astrology has
- (d) considered pseudoscience
Correct

(d) considered pseudoscience The ‘pseudoscience’ mentioned in the given sentence is not specific and we generally use the indefinite article ‘a’ before a non-specific noun. Hence, ‘considered a pseudoscience’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(d) considered pseudoscience The ‘pseudoscience’ mentioned in the given sentence is not specific and we generally use the indefinite article ‘a’ before a non-specific noun. Hence, ‘considered a pseudoscience’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1440 of 2153

1440. Question
Q. I have three sisters: / Meera is the elder / and Charu is the youngest.
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
- (a)No error
- (b)and Charu is the youngest
- (c)I have three sisters:
- (d)Meera is the elder
Correct

(d) Meera is the elder ‘Elder’ must be replaced with ‘eldest’. The definite article ‘the’ is used before a superlative degree. Hence, ‘Meera is the eldest’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(d) Meera is the elder ‘Elder’ must be replaced with ‘eldest’. The definite article ‘the’ is used before a superlative degree. Hence, ‘Meera is the eldest’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1441 of 2153

1441. Question
Q. A man who has been accused of fraud / in an earlier job, he will never be / welcome in any other organisation.
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
- (a)No error
- (b)welcome in any other organisation
- (c)A man who has been accused of fraud
- (d)in an earlier job, he will never be
Correct

(d) in an earlier job, he will never be ‘A man’ is already mentioned as a subject of this sentence. We cannot use ‘he’ in the sentence as it becomes the case of superfluousness(not necessary). Therefore, ‘he’ must be removed from the sentence. Hence, ‘in an earlier job, will never be’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(d) in an earlier job, he will never be ‘A man’ is already mentioned as a subject of this sentence. We cannot use ‘he’ in the sentence as it becomes the case of superfluousness(not necessary). Therefore, ‘he’ must be removed from the sentence. Hence, ‘in an earlier job, will never be’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1442 of 2153

1442. Question
Q. It is a well-known fact/ that the Monarchy is / not the best form /of governance.
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
- (a)that the Monarchy is
- (b) of governance.
- (c)not the best form
- (d)It is a well-known fact
Correct

(a) that the Monarchy is Article ‘the’ must be removed. No article is used before the forms of government such as democracy, plutocracy, dictatorship, monarchy. Hence, ‘that Monarchy is’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(a) that the Monarchy is Article ‘the’ must be removed. No article is used before the forms of government such as democracy, plutocracy, dictatorship, monarchy. Hence, ‘that Monarchy is’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1443 of 2153

1443. Question
Q. Specialists say that this method speeds up language learning tremendously.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
- (a)Specialists say that
- (b)language learning tremendously.
- (c)No error
- (d)this method speeds up
Correct

(c) No error.

Incorrect

(c) No error.
Question 1444 of 2153

1444. Question
Q. Two elderly gentlemen told the rather improbable story to mislead the police personnel.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
- (a)story to mislead
- (b)told the rather improbable
- (c)the police personnel
- (d) Two elderly gentlemen
Correct

(b) told the rather improbable ‘The’ must be replaced with ‘a’. Article ‘the’ is used for specific or particular nouns but the ‘story’ mentioned in the sentence is not specific. Hence, ‘told a rather improbable’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) told the rather improbable ‘The’ must be replaced with ‘a’. Article ‘the’ is used for specific or particular nouns but the ‘story’ mentioned in the sentence is not specific. Hence, ‘told a rather improbable’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1445 of 2153

1445. Question
Q. We cannot postpone discussion on this issue although it is urgent.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
- (a)although it is urgent.
- (b) No error
- (c)We cannot postpone
- (d) discussion on this issue
Correct

(a) although it is urgent. ‘Although’ must be replaced with ‘as / because’. The issue is urgent, that is why discussion on it can not be postponed. Here, we need a connector to show the cause or reason. Hence, ‘because it is urgent’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(a) although it is urgent. ‘Although’ must be replaced with ‘as / because’. The issue is urgent, that is why discussion on it can not be postponed. Here, we need a connector to show the cause or reason. Hence, ‘because it is urgent’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1446 of 2153

1446. Question
Q. Are you yet afraid of going out in the dark?
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
- (a)in the dark
- (b)Are you yet
- (c)no error
- (d)afraid of going out
Correct

(b) Are you yet ‘Yet’ must be replaced with ‘still’. ‘Yet’ is used to show contrast between two events. ‘Still’ is used to show that an action was happening in the past and continuing in the present. Hence, ‘Are you still’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) Are you yet ‘Yet’ must be replaced with ‘still’. ‘Yet’ is used to show contrast between two events. ‘Still’ is used to show that an action was happening in the past and continuing in the present. Hence, ‘Are you still’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1447 of 2153

1447. Question
Q. Rohit Sharma’s century was very acclaimed in the media.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
- (a)very acclaimed
- (b)No error
- (c)Rohit Sharma’s century
- (d)in the media.
Correct

(a) very acclaimed ‘Very’ must be replaced with ‘much’. ‘Very’ is used with present participles(V ing ), not with past participles(V 3 ). Hence, ‘much acclaimed’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(a) very acclaimed ‘Very’ must be replaced with ‘much’. ‘Very’ is used with present participles(V ing ), not with past participles(V 3 ). Hence, ‘much acclaimed’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1448 of 2153

1448. Question
Q. You can take a horse to the water but you cannot make it to drink.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
- (a)You can take a horse
- (b) make it to drink.
- (c)but you cannot
- (d)to the water
Correct

(b) make it to drink. ‘To’ must be removed. There are some verbs that take a bare infinitive(without ‘to’) after them. These are ‘make, let, bid, see, watch, observe’. Hence, ‘make it drink’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) make it to drink. ‘To’ must be removed. There are some verbs that take a bare infinitive(without ‘to’) after them. These are ‘make, let, bid, see, watch, observe’. Hence, ‘make it drink’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1449 of 2153

1449. Question
Q. One must do his/her duty proparly.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
- (a)One must do ones duty properly.
- (b)One must do one’s duty properly.
- (c)One must do once duty proparly.
- (d)One must do one’s duti proprly.
Correct

(b) One must do one’s duty properly. Each pronoun has its own possessive adjective. For example – (I/my), (he/his), (she/her), (one/one’s). Hence, option (b) is the correct sentence.

Incorrect

(b) One must do one’s duty properly. Each pronoun has its own possessive adjective. For example – (I/my), (he/his), (she/her), (one/one’s). Hence, option (b) is the correct sentence.
Question 1450 of 2153

1450. Question
Q. It is time someone takes concrete steps to alleviate the problem of unemployment in the country.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
- (a)the problem of unemployment
- (b) It is time someone takes
- (c)in the country
- (d)concrete steps to alleviate
Correct

(b) It is time someone takes Simple Past Tense(Subject + V 2 ) is used after phrases such as “It is time / It is about time / It is high time”. Therefore, ‘takes’ will be replaced with ‘took(V 2 )’. Hence, ‘It is time someone took’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) It is time someone takes Simple Past Tense(Subject + V 2 ) is used after phrases such as “It is time / It is about time / It is high time”. Therefore, ‘takes’ will be replaced with ‘took(V 2 )’. Hence, ‘It is time someone took’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1451 of 2153

1451. Question
Q. The food was not as delicious as we had expected.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
- (a)we had expected
- (b)No error
- (c)as delicious as
- (d)The food was not
Correct

(b) No error.

Incorrect

(b) No error.
Question 1452 of 2153

1452. Question
Q. None than you deserve credit for the success of this project.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
- (a) deserve credit
- (b) for the success
- (c) None than you
- (d) of this project
Correct

(c) None than you ‘Than’ must be replaced with ‘but’. The correct phrase is ‘none but’ or ‘none other than’, which means ‘only’. Hence, ‘none but you’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) None than you ‘Than’ must be replaced with ‘but’. The correct phrase is ‘none but’ or ‘none other than’, which means ‘only’. Hence, ‘none but you’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1453 of 2153

1453. Question
Q. Hold my hand lest you should not get lost in the huge crowd at the fair.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
- (a) lest you should not
- (b) Hold my hand
- (c) crowd at the fair
- (d) get lost in the huge
Correct

(a) lest you should not ‘Lest’ is used without ‘not’. Hence, ‘lest you should’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(a) lest you should not ‘Lest’ is used without ‘not’. Hence, ‘lest you should’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1454 of 2153

1454. Question
Q. I will definitely accept the responsibility while the time comes.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
- (a) the responsibility
- (b) No error
- (c) I will definitely accept
- (d) while the time comes.
Correct

(d) while the time comes ‘While’ must be replaced with ‘when’. The phrase ‘when the time comes’ is used to state an action that will be done in the suitable circumstances. Hence, ‘when the time comes’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(d) while the time comes ‘While’ must be replaced with ‘when’. The phrase ‘when the time comes’ is used to state an action that will be done in the suitable circumstances. Hence, ‘when the time comes’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1455 of 2153

1455. Question
Q. Let us work out the details of our endeavour, shouldn’t we?
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
- (a) the details of
- (b) shouldn’t we
- (c) our endeavour
- (d) Let us work out
Correct

(b) shouldn’t we ‘Shall we’ is the correct question tag for an imperative sentence starting with ‘let us’. Hence, ‘shall we’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) shouldn’t we ‘Shall we’ is the correct question tag for an imperative sentence starting with ‘let us’. Hence, ‘shall we’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1456 of 2153

1456. Question
Q. This is the book whom I wanted to buy.
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
- (a) the book
- (b) wanted to buy.
- (c) whom I
- (d) This is
Correct

(c) whom I ‘Whom’ must be replaced with ‘which’. ‘Whom’ is used for a person whereas ‘which’ is used for things(book). Hence, ‘which I’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) whom I ‘Whom’ must be replaced with ‘which’. ‘Whom’ is used for a person whereas ‘which’ is used for things(book). Hence, ‘which I’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1457 of 2153

1457. Question
Q. Everyone should respect those parents, teachers, and elders.
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
- (a) and elders.
- (b) parents, teachers,
- (c) respect those
- (d) Everyone should
Correct

(c) respect those ‘His’ is used with ‘everybody / everyone / somebody / someone / nobody / no one’ if the gender is unknown. Similarly, the given sentence talks about every single person, both male and female. Hence, ‘respect his’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) respect those ‘His’ is used with ‘everybody / everyone / somebody / someone / nobody / no one’ if the gender is unknown. Similarly, the given sentence talks about every single person, both male and female. Hence, ‘respect his’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1458 of 2153

1458. Question
Q. (a) They were / (b) married happily / (c) before she / (d) quit her job.
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
- (a) They were /
- (b) married happily /
- (c) before she /
- (d) quit her job. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
Correct

(a) married happily ‘Happily’ is an adverb that will be used before the adjective ‘married’ to modify its meaning. Hence, ‘happily married’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) married happily ‘Happily’ is an adverb that will be used before the adjective ‘married’ to modify its meaning. Hence, ‘happily married’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1459 of 2153

1459. Question
Q. The speaker’s emphasiss is on the present-day problems that are being faced by ordinary men of India.
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
- (a) that are being faced
- (b) on the present-day problems
- (c) by ordinary men of India
- (d) The speaker’s emphasiss is
Correct

(d) The speaker’s emphasiss is ‘Emphasis’ is the correct spelling.

Incorrect

(d) The speaker’s emphasiss is ‘Emphasis’ is the correct spelling.
Question 1460 of 2153

1460. Question
Q. They want to live in first floor of this building.
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
- (a) They want to
- (b) of this building
- (c) No error
- (d) live in first floor
Correct

(d) live in first floor ‘Live in first floor’ must be replaced with ‘live on the first floor’. Definite article ‘the’ is used before a superlative degree adjective. ‘First’ is a superlative adjective. ‘On’ is used to indicate the surface on which something rests. ‘Floor’ is the bottom surface of a room. Hence, ‘live on the first floor’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) live in first floor ‘Live in first floor’ must be replaced with ‘live on the first floor’. Definite article ‘the’ is used before a superlative degree adjective. ‘First’ is a superlative adjective. ‘On’ is used to indicate the surface on which something rests. ‘Floor’ is the bottom surface of a room. Hence, ‘live on the first floor’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1461 of 2153

1461. Question
Q. We / has seen / that movie / before.
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
- (a) has seen
- (b) before
- (c) that movie
- (d) We
Correct

(a) has seen According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘we’ is a plural subject that will take ‘have’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘have seen’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) has seen According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘we’ is a plural subject that will take ‘have’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘have seen’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1462 of 2153

1462. Question
Q. The given sentence has an error. Choose the option that corrects the error Throw a rounder stone to create ripples in the water.
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
- (a) Throw the roundest stone to create ripples in the water.
- (b) Throw a more round stone to create ripples in the water.
- (c) Throw a more rounder stone to create ripples in the water.
- (d) Throw a round stone to create ripples in the water.
Correct

(d) Throw a round stone to create ripples in the water.(Correct) (a) Throw the roundest stone to create ripples in the water.(Incorrect Adjective) (b) Throw a more round stone to create ripples in the water.(Incorrect Adjective) (c) Throw a more rounder stone to create ripples in the water.(Incorrect Adjective):-

Incorrect

(d) Throw a round stone to create ripples in the water.(Correct) (a) Throw the roundest stone to create ripples in the water.(Incorrect Adjective) (b) Throw a more round stone to create ripples in the water.(Incorrect Adjective) (c) Throw a more rounder stone to create ripples in the water.(Incorrect Adjective):-
Question 1463 of 2153

1463. Question
Q. The dancers swayed dainty on the stage last night.
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) swayed dainty
- (b) The dancers
- (c) last night
- (d) on the stage
Correct

(a) swayed dainty ‘Dainty’ must be replaced with ‘daintily’. The given sentence needs an adverb to modify the verb (swayed) and not an adjective(dainty). Hence, ‘swayed daintily’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(a) swayed dainty ‘Dainty’ must be replaced with ‘daintily’. The given sentence needs an adverb to modify the verb (swayed) and not an adjective(dainty). Hence, ‘swayed daintily’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1464 of 2153

1464. Question
Q. We feed the horse oats for a week because it had eaten all the hay.
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) No error
- (b) it had eaten all the hay
- (c) for a week because
- (d) We feed the horse oats
Correct

(d) We feed the horse oats ‘Feed’ must be replaced with ‘fed’. The given sentence is in the past tense so it must have the verb in the past form(V 2 ) and not in the present form(feed). Hence, ‘We fed the horse oats(V 2 )’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) We feed the horse oats ‘Feed’ must be replaced with ‘fed’. The given sentence is in the past tense so it must have the verb in the past form(V 2 ) and not in the present form(feed). Hence, ‘We fed the horse oats(V 2 )’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1465 of 2153

1465. Question
Q. She will have participate / in the dance competition / by the time her father / returns from the tour.
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) in the dance competition
- (b) by the time her father
- (c) She will have participate
- (d) returns from the tour
Correct

(c) She will have participate ‘Participate’ must be replaced with ‘participated’. When we talk about something that will be completed before a specific time in the future, ‘Future perfect tense’(will/shall have + V 3 ) is used. Hence, ‘She will have participated’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) She will have participate ‘Participate’ must be replaced with ‘participated’. When we talk about something that will be completed before a specific time in the future, ‘Future perfect tense’(will/shall have + V 3 ) is used. Hence, ‘She will have participated’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1466 of 2153

1466. Question
Q. They will not attend / the event / as they’re going / away at end of April.
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) They will not attend
- (b) away at end of April.
- (c) as they’re going
- (d) the event
Correct

(b) away at end of April . We always place the definite article ‘the’ before ‘beginning’ and ‘end’. Hence, ‘away at the end of April’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) away at end of April . We always place the definite article ‘the’ before ‘beginning’ and ‘end’. Hence, ‘away at the end of April’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1467 of 2153

1467. Question
Q. I wanted to buy a candle holder, / but the store didn’t have one. / So, I got a cake.
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) No error
- (b) I wanted to buy a candle holder
- (c) but the store didn\'t have one
- (d) So, I got a cake
Correct

(a) No error.

Incorrect

(a) No error.
Question 1468 of 2153

1468. Question
Q. You arrived two days ago. By the time you leave, you will have spent nine days here.
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) You arrived two days ago
- (b) you will have spent nine days here
- (c) By the time you leave
- (d) No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 1469 of 2153

1469. Question
Q. Select the grammatically correct sentence.
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) The simple mistake which was committed by the boy haunted her for years
- (b) An simple mistake which was committed by the boy haunted her for years.
- (c) The simple mistake which was committed by an boy haunted her for years.
- (d) A simple mistake which was committed by an boy haunted her for years.
Correct

(a) The simple mistake which was committed by the boy haunted her for years.(Correct) (b) An simple mistake which was committed by the boy haunted her for years.(Incorrect Article) (c) The simple mistake which was committed by an boy haunted her for years.(Incorrect Article) (d) A simple mistake which was committed by an boy haunted her for years.(Incorrect Article)

Incorrect

(a) The simple mistake which was committed by the boy haunted her for years.(Correct) (b) An simple mistake which was committed by the boy haunted her for years.(Incorrect Article) (c) The simple mistake which was committed by an boy haunted her for years.(Incorrect Article) (d) A simple mistake which was committed by an boy haunted her for years.(Incorrect Article)
Question 1470 of 2153

1470. Question
Q. There is a spectrum / of seas around that /land which attracts/tourists of all aging.
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) There is a spectrum
- (b) land which attracts
- (c) of seas around that
- (d) tourists of all aging
Correct

(d) tourists of all aging ‘Aging’ must be replaced with ‘ages’. ‘Of all ages’ is a phrase which means people belonging to all age groups. Hence, ‘tourists of all ages’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(d) tourists of all aging ‘Aging’ must be replaced with ‘ages’. ‘Of all ages’ is a phrase which means people belonging to all age groups. Hence, ‘tourists of all ages’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1471 of 2153

1471. Question
Q. Neem tastes / a little bitterly, / but is very useful.
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) a little bitterly
- (b) Neem tastes
- (c) but is very useful
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) a little bitterly ‘Bitterly’ must be replaced with the adjective ‘bitter’. ‘Taste’ is a stative verb and stative verbs require an adjective after them, not an adverb. Hence, ‘a little bitter’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(a) a little bitterly ‘Bitterly’ must be replaced with the adjective ‘bitter’. ‘Taste’ is a stative verb and stative verbs require an adjective after them, not an adverb. Hence, ‘a little bitter’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1472 of 2153

1472. Question
Q. Rani was extreme upset with her results this year.
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) Rani was
- (b) this year
- (c) with her results
- (d) extreme upset
Correct

(d) extreme upset ‘Extreme’ must be replaced with ‘extremely’. The given sentence requires an adverb to modify the meaning of the adjective ‘upset’. Hence, ‘extremely upset’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(d) extreme upset ‘Extreme’ must be replaced with ‘extremely’. The given sentence requires an adverb to modify the meaning of the adjective ‘upset’. Hence, ‘extremely upset’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1473 of 2153

1473. Question
Q. The postman / delivers the letters / through hand, / door to door.
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) delivers the letters
- (b) The postman
- (c) through hand
- (d) door to door
Correct

(c) through hand ‘By’ is used to show the means or method used to do something whereas ‘through’ is used to talk about the process by which something happens. Similarly, the given sentence shows that the postman delivers the letters using his hands. Hence, ‘by hand’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) through hand ‘By’ is used to show the means or method used to do something whereas ‘through’ is used to talk about the process by which something happens. Similarly, the given sentence shows that the postman delivers the letters using his hands. Hence, ‘by hand’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1474 of 2153

1474. Question
Q. Luckily, I managed to get a room in the college hostel, and I move in there.
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) in the college hostel
- (b) No error
- (c) and I move in there
- (d) Luckily, I managed to get a room
Correct

(c) and I move in there ‘Move’ must be replaced with ‘moved’. The given sentence is in Past Tense, so the verb must be used in the past form(moved). Hence, ‘and I moved there’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) and I move in there ‘Move’ must be replaced with ‘moved’. The given sentence is in Past Tense, so the verb must be used in the past form(moved). Hence, ‘and I moved there’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1475 of 2153

1475. Question
Q. There was no other book / in the English language / which is as interesting as this one
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) No error
- (b) which is as interesting as this one
- (c) There was no other book
- (d) in the English language
Correct

(c) There was no other book ‘Was’ must be replaced with ‘is’ as the given sentence is in present tense. Hence, ‘there is no other book’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) There was no other book ‘Was’ must be replaced with ‘is’ as the given sentence is in present tense. Hence, ‘there is no other book’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1476 of 2153

1476. Question
Q. I have never / come to / such a kind person / like my friend.
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) such a kind person
- (b) come to
- (c) like my friend
- (d) I have never
Correct

(b) come to ‘Come across’ is a phrasal verb which means to meet or find by accident. Hence, ‘come across to’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) come to ‘Come across’ is a phrasal verb which means to meet or find by accident. Hence, ‘come across to’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1477 of 2153

1477. Question
Q. Anant was telling a story about his most recent exploits when a tree branch break the living room window.
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) when a tree branch break the living room window
- (b) No error
- (c) about his most recent exploits
- (d) Anant was telling a story
Correct

(a) when a tree branch break the living room window ‘Break’ must be replaced with ‘broke’. The given sentence is in Past Tense, so the verb will be used in the past form (broke). Hence, ‘when a tree branch broke the living room window’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(a) when a tree branch break the living room window ‘Break’ must be replaced with ‘broke’. The given sentence is in Past Tense, so the verb will be used in the past form (broke). Hence, ‘when a tree branch broke the living room window’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1478 of 2153

1478. Question
Q. We should / not make an noise / in the class.
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) not make an noise
- (b) in the class
- (c) We should
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) not make an noise ‘An noise’ must be replaced with ‘a noise’. Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a conversation, a story). Hence, ‘not make a noise’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) not make an noise ‘An noise’ must be replaced with ‘a noise’. Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a conversation, a story). Hence, ‘not make a noise’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1479 of 2153

1479. Question
Q. I was wish / to meet her / on her birthday.
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) to meet her
- (b) No error
- (c) I was wish
- (d) on her birthday
Correct

(c) I was wish ‘I was wish’ must be replaced with ‘I wish’ as we generally use the expression ‘I wish’ to express wishes or desires. Hence, ‘I wish’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) I was wish ‘I was wish’ must be replaced with ‘I wish’ as we generally use the expression ‘I wish’ to express wishes or desires. Hence, ‘I wish’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1480 of 2153

1480. Question
Q. We have being / arranged the stay / for the guests at / a hillside resort.
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) a hillside resort
- (b) We have being
- (c) for the guests at
- (d) arranged the stay
Correct

(b) We have being ‘We have being’ must be replaced with ‘We have’. The given sentence is in Present Perfect Tense and ‘Plural Sub. + have + V 3 (arranged)’ is the correct grammatical structure for it. Hence, ‘We have’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) We have being ‘We have being’ must be replaced with ‘We have’. The given sentence is in Present Perfect Tense and ‘Plural Sub. + have + V 3 (arranged)’ is the correct grammatical structure for it. Hence, ‘We have’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1481 of 2153

1481. Question
Q. The students / are expected / to come/ in the right time.
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) are expected
- (b) The students
- (c) in the right time
- (d) to come
Correct

(c) in the right time ‘In’ must be replaced with ‘at’. ‘At’ is used to indicate the specific time of an action. Hence, ‘at the right time’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) in the right time ‘In’ must be replaced with ‘at’. ‘At’ is used to indicate the specific time of an action. Hence, ‘at the right time’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1482 of 2153

1482. Question
Q. We will / have been know the result / of the CAT exam by next week.
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) have been know the result
- (b) No error
- (c) of the CAT exam by next week
- (d) We will
Correct

(a) have been know the result ‘Have been know’ must be replaced with ‘have known’. Future Perfect Tense is used when the time of completion of an event is given using the preposition ‘by’. ‘Will have + V 3 ’ is the correct grammatical structure for this sentence. Hence, ‘have known(V 3 ) the result’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(a) have been know the result ‘Have been know’ must be replaced with ‘have known’. Future Perfect Tense is used when the time of completion of an event is given using the preposition ‘by’. ‘Will have + V 3 ’ is the correct grammatical structure for this sentence. Hence, ‘have known(V 3 ) the result’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1483 of 2153

1483. Question
Q. He are very thirsty. / Give him / a little water to drink.
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) He are very thirsty
- (b) No error
- (c) a little water to drink
- (d) Give him
Correct

(a) He are very thirsty ‘Are’ must be replaced with ‘is’. According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘he’ is a singular subject that will take ‘is’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘He is very thirsty’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) He are very thirsty ‘Are’ must be replaced with ‘is’. According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘he’ is a singular subject that will take ‘is’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘He is very thirsty’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1484 of 2153

1484. Question
Q. I am sure Helena / would passes / with flying colours.
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) would passes
- (b) I am sure Helena
- (c) with flying colours
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) would passes ‘Modal verbs’ are auxiliary verbs(also called helping verbs) like can, will, could, shall, must, would, might, and should. However, after a modal verb, we generally use the first form of the verb (V 1 ). Hence, ‘would pass(V 1 )’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) would passes ‘Modal verbs’ are auxiliary verbs(also called helping verbs) like can, will, could, shall, must, would, might, and should. However, after a modal verb, we generally use the first form of the verb (V 1 ). Hence, ‘would pass(V 1 )’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1485 of 2153

1485. Question
Q. One of their freighters, / a Neptune,/ will be leaving/ in two weeks.
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) One of their freighters
- (b) will be leaving
- (c) Neptune
- (d) in two weeks
Correct

(c) a Neptune Article ‘a’ must be replaced with article ‘the’. ‘Neptune’ mentioned in the given sentence is a specific ship and we generally use the definite article ‘the’ before any specific or particular noun. Hence, ‘the Neptune’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) a Neptune Article ‘a’ must be replaced with article ‘the’. ‘Neptune’ mentioned in the given sentence is a specific ship and we generally use the definite article ‘the’ before any specific or particular noun. Hence, ‘the Neptune’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1486 of 2153

1486. Question
Q. My teacher often forget the name of students.
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) was forgetting
- (b) forgot
- (c) forgets
- (d) have been forgetting
Correct

(c) forgets ‘Simple Present Tense (Singular Sub. + V 1 -s/es + obj )’ will be used in the given sentence as it is used to state a habitual or repeated action. Hence, ‘forgets’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) forgets ‘Simple Present Tense (Singular Sub. + V 1 -s/es + obj )’ will be used in the given sentence as it is used to state a habitual or repeated action. Hence, ‘forgets’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1487 of 2153

1487. Question
Q. Roger went / to an United Kingdom / with his wife / to celebrate Christmas.
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) Roger went
- (b) to celebrate Christmas
- (c) to an United Kingdom
- (d) with his wife
Correct

(c) to an United kingdom Article ‘an’ must be replaced with article ‘the’ as we generally use article ‘the’ with the name of the countries that are plural like The U.S.A, The Philippines etc. Hence, ‘to the United Kingdom’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) to an United kingdom Article ‘an’ must be replaced with article ‘the’ as we generally use article ‘the’ with the name of the countries that are plural like The U.S.A, The Philippines etc. Hence, ‘to the United Kingdom’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1488 of 2153

1488. Question
Q. I have a dog and a cow. / A dog is black / but the cow is / black and white.
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) but the cow is
- (b) A dog is black
- (c) black and white
- (d) I have a dog and a cow
Correct

(b) a dog is black Article ‘a’ must be replaced with ‘the’ as we generally use article ‘the’ when talking about specific or known things. Hence, ‘the dog is black’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) a dog is black Article ‘a’ must be replaced with ‘the’ as we generally use article ‘the’ when talking about specific or known things. Hence, ‘the dog is black’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1489 of 2153

1489. Question
Q. (1) He could / (2) be pass his exams / (3) if he studied harder. / (4) No error
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) if he studied harder
- (b) be pass his exams
- (c) He could
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) ‘Be pass’ must be replaced with ‘have passed’ as the given sentence is an example of a third conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure for it is “If + Simple past(V 2 ) / past perfect(had + V 3 )…….. Would have + V 3 ”. Hence, ‘would have passed his exams’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) ‘Be pass’ must be replaced with ‘have passed’ as the given sentence is an example of a third conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure for it is “If + Simple past(V 2 ) / past perfect(had + V 3 )…….. Would have + V 3 ”. Hence, ‘would have passed his exams’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1490 of 2153

1490. Question
Q. The boy told his mother that he saw the most tall giraffe at the zoo.
SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) The boy told his mother that he saw the tallest giraffe at the zoo.
- (b) The boy told his mother that he saw the most taller giraffe at the zoo.
- (c) The boy told his mother that he saw the most tallest giraffe at the zoo.
- (d) The boy told his mother that he saw the more taller giraffe at the zoo.
Correct

(a) The boy told his mother that he saw the tallest giraffe at the zoo.(Correct) (b) The boy told his mother that he saw the most taller giraffe at the zoo.(Incorrect Degree) (c) The boy told his mother that he saw the most tallest giraffe at the zoo.(Incorrect Degree) (d) The boy told his mother that he saw the more taller giraffe at the zoo.(Incorrect Degree)

Incorrect

(a) The boy told his mother that he saw the tallest giraffe at the zoo.(Correct) (b) The boy told his mother that he saw the most taller giraffe at the zoo.(Incorrect Degree) (c) The boy told his mother that he saw the most tallest giraffe at the zoo.(Incorrect Degree) (d) The boy told his mother that he saw the more taller giraffe at the zoo.(Incorrect Degree)
Question 1491 of 2153

1491. Question
Q. Throughout my career as a journalist, / I covered many important stories and / interviewed numerous individuals, which allow me / to share important information and insights with my readers.
SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) to share important information and insights with my readers
- (b) I covered many important stories and
- (c) Throughout my career as a journalist,
- (d) interviewed numerous individuals, which allow me
Correct

(d) interviewed numerous individuals, which allow me ‘Allow’ must be replaced with ‘allowed’. The given sentence is in past tense, so it must have the verb in the past form(allowed), not in the present form(allow). Hence, ‘which allowed me’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) interviewed numerous individuals, which allow me ‘Allow’ must be replaced with ‘allowed’. The given sentence is in past tense, so it must have the verb in the past form(allowed), not in the present form(allow). Hence, ‘which allowed me’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1492 of 2153

1492. Question
Q. Harish told me / in the morning / that Gaurav will / come tomorrow.
SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) come tomorrow
- (b) Harish told me
- (c) that Gaurav will
- (d) in the morning
Correct

(c) that Gaurav will The verb ‘Will’ must be replaced with ‘Would’ as the given sentence in the past tense, so we need to use the verb in past form. Hence, ‘Gaurav would’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) that Gaurav will The verb ‘Will’ must be replaced with ‘Would’ as the given sentence in the past tense, so we need to use the verb in past form. Hence, ‘Gaurav would’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1493 of 2153

1493. Question
Q. She performed / the dance routine / perfect, / impressing everyone.
SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) She performed
- (b) perfect
- (c) impressing everyone
- (d) the dance routine
Correct

(b) perfect ‘Perfect’ must be replaced with ‘perfectly’ as we generally use adverbs to modify the meaning of the verb(performed). Hence, ‘perfectly’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) perfect ‘Perfect’ must be replaced with ‘perfectly’ as we generally use adverbs to modify the meaning of the verb(performed). Hence, ‘perfectly’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1494 of 2153

1494. Question
Q. In America, / most of the people / can speak / the English well.
SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) the English well
- (b) most of the people
- (c) can speak
- (d) In America,
Correct

(a) the English well The definite article ‘the’ is not used before the name of language. Hence, ‘English well’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) the English well The definite article ‘the’ is not used before the name of language. Hence, ‘English well’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1495 of 2153

1495. Question
Q. It is commonly believed / that Democracy is / the best form / of the government.
SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) of the government
- (b) It is commonly believed
- (c) that Democracy is
- (d) the best form
Correct

(a) of the government Article ‘the’ must be removed as the word ‘government’ in the general sense refers to any form of government. It does not point towards any particular nation. Hence, ‘of government’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) of the government Article ‘the’ must be removed as the word ‘government’ in the general sense refers to any form of government. It does not point towards any particular nation. Hence, ‘of government’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1496 of 2153

1496. Question
Q. Al fiction is a constantly / evolving genre that gives us an peek / into the potential upsides and downsides / of intelligent machines.
SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) Al fiction is an constantly
- (b) into a potential upside and downside
- (c) evolving genre that gives us a peek
- (d) of intelligent machine.
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(c) evolving genre that gives us a peek Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a conversation, a story, a peek). Whereas, the article ‘An’ is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Hence ‘evolving genre that gives us a peek’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) evolving genre that gives us a peek Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a conversation, a story, a peek). Whereas, the article ‘An’ is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Hence ‘evolving genre that gives us a peek’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1497 of 2153

1497. Question
Q. If he will come early, we will leave on time .
SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) will come
- (b) If he
- (c) on time
- (d) we will
Correct

(a) will come ‘Will come’ must be replaced with ‘comes’. The given sentence is an example of the first conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure is “if + simple present…….will +V 1 ”. Hence ‘comes’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) will come ‘Will come’ must be replaced with ‘comes’. The given sentence is an example of the first conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure is “if + simple present…….will +V 1 ”. Hence ‘comes’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1498 of 2153

1498. Question
Q. Guard over / making mistakes / by carefully checking / the assigned task.
SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) Guard over
- (b) by carefully checking
- (c) the assigned task
- (d) making mistakes
Correct

(a) Guard over ‘Guard over’ must be replaced with ‘guard against’ as the verb ‘guard’ is followed by the preposition ‘against’ when it means to protect something from harm or damage. Hence, ‘guard against’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) Guard over ‘Guard over’ must be replaced with ‘guard against’ as the verb ‘guard’ is followed by the preposition ‘against’ when it means to protect something from harm or damage. Hence, ‘guard against’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1499 of 2153

1499. Question
Q. Despite the setbacks and obstacles we faced, / our team rallied together and achieved our goals, / which teach us the importance of / teamwork, resilience, and determination.
SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) Despite the setbacks and obstacles we faced,
- (b) teamwork, resilience, and determination
- (c) which teach us the importance of
- (d) our team rallied together and achieved our goals,
Correct

(c) which teach us the importance of The given sentence is in the past tense so it must have the verb in the past form(V 2 ) and not in the present form(teach). Hence, ‘which taught(V 2 ) us the importance of’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) which teach us the importance of The given sentence is in the past tense so it must have the verb in the past form(V 2 ) and not in the present form(teach). Hence, ‘which taught(V 2 ) us the importance of’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1500 of 2153

1500. Question
Q. Choose the sentence that contains an error.
SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) The Mona Lisa is a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci.
- (b) She is the only person who can speak five languages fluently.
- (c) He is a doctor who specialises in the treating rare diseases
- (d) I saw the movie that won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Correct

(c) He is a doctor who specialises in the treating rare diseases.(Incorrect) He is a doctor who specialises in treating rare diseases. (Correct) The definite article ‘the’ is not used before gerunds.

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(c) He is a doctor who specialises in the treating rare diseases.(Incorrect) He is a doctor who specialises in treating rare diseases. (Correct) The definite article ‘the’ is not used before gerunds.
Question 1501 of 2153

1501. Question
Q. After I complete my training program / I will have been joining a team of astronauts / and preparing to / embark on a mission to Mars.
SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) I will have been joining a team of astronauts
- (b) embark on a mission to Mars
- (c) and preparing to
- (d) After I complete my training program
Correct

(a) I will have been joining a team of astronauts ‘Will have been’ must be replaced with ‘will be’ as the given sentence is in the Future Continuous Tense and the correct grammatical structure is “Subject + will + be + V-ing”. Hence, ‘I will be joining a team of astronauts’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) I will have been joining a team of astronauts ‘Will have been’ must be replaced with ‘will be’ as the given sentence is in the Future Continuous Tense and the correct grammatical structure is “Subject + will + be + V-ing”. Hence, ‘I will be joining a team of astronauts’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1502 of 2153

1502. Question
Q. Earlier, he was feeling better, but things took a turn for the bad.
SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) Earlier, he was feeling better, but things took a turn for the worst.
- (b) Earlier, he was feeling good, but things took a turn for the bad.
- (c) Earlier, he was feeling well, but things took a turn for the ill.
- (d) Earlier, he was feeling better, but things took a turn for the ill.
Correct

(a) Earlier, he was feeling better, but things took a turn for the worst.(Correct) (b) Earlier, he was feeling good , but things took a turn for the bad.(Incorrect Word) (c) Earlier, he was feeling well , but things took a turn for the ill.(Incorrect Degree) (d) Earlier, he was feeling better, but things took a turn for the ill .(Incorrect Word)

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(a) Earlier, he was feeling better, but things took a turn for the worst.(Correct) (b) Earlier, he was feeling good , but things took a turn for the bad.(Incorrect Word) (c) Earlier, he was feeling well , but things took a turn for the ill.(Incorrect Degree) (d) Earlier, he was feeling better, but things took a turn for the ill .(Incorrect Word)
Question 1503 of 2153

1503. Question
Q. Why don’t / you throw this / paper on the dust bin?
SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) paper on the dust bin
- (b) No error
- (c) you throw this
- (d) Why don\'t
Correct

(a) paper on the dust bin ‘On’ must be replaced with ‘in’. ‘In’ is used to indicate the location or position of something inside of something else. Preposition ‘On’ is used to indicate that something is touching the surface of something. Hence, ‘in’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) paper on the dust bin ‘On’ must be replaced with ‘in’. ‘In’ is used to indicate the location or position of something inside of something else. Preposition ‘On’ is used to indicate that something is touching the surface of something. Hence, ‘in’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1504 of 2153

1504. Question
Q. A night alone / in a hotel / can be lonely prospect.
SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) can be lonely prospect
- (b) A night alone
- (c) No error
- (d) in a hotel
Correct

(a) can be lonely prospect Article ‘a’ must be used before ‘lonely prospect’ as the adjective ‘lonely’ describes a noun and we need to use an article before the adjective to indicate that it’s a singular, countable noun. Hence, ‘can be a lonely prospect’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) can be lonely prospect Article ‘a’ must be used before ‘lonely prospect’ as the adjective ‘lonely’ describes a noun and we need to use an article before the adjective to indicate that it’s a singular, countable noun. Hence, ‘can be a lonely prospect’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1505 of 2153

1505. Question
Q. The new restaurant on Main Street is cheap than the old one .
SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) the older one
- (b) in Main Street
- (c) newer restaurant
- (d) is cheaper than
Correct

(d) is cheaper than We generally use a comparative degree before ‘than’ and the correct comparative degree of ‘cheap’ is ‘cheaper’. Hence, ‘is cheaper than’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) is cheaper than We generally use a comparative degree before ‘than’ and the correct comparative degree of ‘cheap’ is ‘cheaper’. Hence, ‘is cheaper than’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1506 of 2153

1506. Question
Q. My relatives shall have reached Amritsar b y now .
SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) My
- (b) by now
- (c) shall
- (d) reached
Correct

(c) shall ‘Shall’ must be replaced with ‘will’ as we generally use ‘will’ with ‘He/She/It/You/they’ or a noun and ‘shall’ with ‘I’ and ‘we’ only. Hence, ‘will’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) shall ‘Shall’ must be replaced with ‘will’ as we generally use ‘will’ with ‘He/She/It/You/they’ or a noun and ‘shall’ with ‘I’ and ‘we’ only. Hence, ‘will’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1507 of 2153

1507. Question
Q. They will start their journey after the breakfast.
SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) will start
- (b) their journey
- (c) They
- (d) after the breakfast
Correct

(d) after the breakfast ‘The’ must be removed before ‘breakfast’ as we generally do not use any article before the names of meals(breakfast, dinner, lunch, etc). Hence, ‘after breakfast’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) after the breakfast ‘The’ must be removed before ‘breakfast’ as we generally do not use any article before the names of meals(breakfast, dinner, lunch, etc). Hence, ‘after breakfast’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1508 of 2153

1508. Question
Q. They had been dancing / for an hour / when our dance teacher/ had arrived.
SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) when our dance teacher
- (b) They had been dancing
- (c) for an hour
- (d) had arrived
Correct

(d) had arrived ‘When + Simple Past Tense(Subject + V 2 )’ is used to indicate the time of occurrence of an event that started in the past. Therefore, ‘had’ must be removed from this part. Hence, ‘arrived’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) had arrived ‘When + Simple Past Tense(Subject + V 2 )’ is used to indicate the time of occurrence of an event that started in the past. Therefore, ‘had’ must be removed from this part. Hence, ‘arrived’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1509 of 2153

1509. Question
Q. For an all-too-brief period between the late 1980s and the late 2000s, a world was characterised by convergence.
SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) between the late
- (b) For an all-too-brief
- (c) characterised by
- (d) a world was
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(d) a world was ‘A world’ must be replaced with ‘the world’ as we generally use article ‘the’ with a specific place or thing. Hence, ‘the world was’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) a world was ‘A world’ must be replaced with ‘the world’ as we generally use article ‘the’ with a specific place or thing. Hence, ‘the world was’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1510 of 2153

1510. Question
Q. Shelley and Keats are great writers, but I prefer the last.
SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) the last
- (b) are great writers
- (c) but I prefer
- (d) Shelley and Keats
Correct

(a) the last ‘ The last’ must be replaced with ‘the latter’ as the wor ‘latter’ is used to refer to the second of two things or people. Hence, ‘the latter’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) the last ‘ The last’ must be replaced with ‘the latter’ as the wor ‘latter’ is used to refer to the second of two things or people. Hence, ‘the latter’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1511 of 2153

1511. Question
Q. Jaya said that she will become topper in her class.
SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) In her class
- (b) she will become topper
- (c) that
- (d) Jaya said
Correct

(b) she will become topper ‘Will’ must be replaced with ‘would’ as the given sentence is in past tense so we need to use the past form of the verb. Hence, ‘she would become topper’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) she will become topper ‘Will’ must be replaced with ‘would’ as the given sentence is in past tense so we need to use the past form of the verb. Hence, ‘she would become topper’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1512 of 2153

1512. Question
Q. This is the first time / I ate such / a tasty cake.
SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) I ate such
- (b) This is the first time
- (c) No error
- (d) a tasty cake
Correct

(a) I ate such Present Perfect Tense(Has/Have + V 3 ) is used when something happens for the first time in the present. Hence, ‘I have eaten(V 3 ) such’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) I ate such Present Perfect Tense(Has/Have + V 3 ) is used when something happens for the first time in the present. Hence, ‘I have eaten(V 3 ) such’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1513 of 2153

1513. Question
Q. A old woman suddenly laughed, sounding just like an amused hen.
SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) like an amused hen
- (b) sounding just
- (c) A old woman
- (d) suddenly laughed
Correct

(c) A old woman Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a conversation, a story). Whereas, the article ‘An’ is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Hence, ‘an old woman’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) A old woman Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a conversation, a story). Whereas, the article ‘An’ is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Hence, ‘an old woman’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1514 of 2153

1514. Question
Q. Existentialism has a reputation for being angst-ridden and gloomy mostly because of its emphasis on pondering the meaningless of existence.
SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) on pondering the meaningless of existence
- (b) mostly because of its emphasis
- (c) Existentialism has a reputation
- (d) for being angst-ridden and gloomy
Correct

(a) on pondering the meaningless of existence Adjective ‘Meaningless’ must be replaced with the noun ‘meaning’ as we need to use a noun to refer to the concept or state of existence. Hence, ‘on pondering the meaning of existence’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) on pondering the meaningless of existence Adjective ‘Meaningless’ must be replaced with the noun ‘meaning’ as we need to use a noun to refer to the concept or state of existence. Hence, ‘on pondering the meaning of existence’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1515 of 2153

1515. Question
Q. I want to give you / an information about / the missing necklace.
SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) an information about
- (b) the missing necklace
- (c) give you
- (d) I want to
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(a) an information about Article ‘an’ must be removed as we do not use indefinite articles (a/an) before uncountable nouns such as information, luggage, evidence, furniture. Hence, ‘information about’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) an information about Article ‘an’ must be removed as we do not use indefinite articles (a/an) before uncountable nouns such as information, luggage, evidence, furniture. Hence, ‘information about’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1516 of 2153

1516. Question
Q. (a) The mother exclaimed / (b) when she saw her son / (c) stumble on the race track, / (d) “Look, he fells!”
SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) The mother exclaimed /
- (b) when she saw her son /
- (c) stumble on the race track, /
- (d) "Look, he fells!
Correct

(B) ‘Fells’ must be replaced with ‘fell’ as the correct past form of the verb ‘fall’ is ‘fell’. Hence, ‘Look, he fell!’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(B) ‘Fells’ must be replaced with ‘fell’ as the correct past form of the verb ‘fall’ is ‘fell’. Hence, ‘Look, he fell!’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1517 of 2153

1517. Question
Q. As soon as I shall win the lottery, I hope to buy a Ferrari .
SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) hope
- (b) As soon as
- (c) shall win
- (d) a Ferrari
Correct

(c) shall win If a clause begins with the words “as long as, as soon as, when, until, unless, till”, it is not written in future tense. Simple Present Tense will be used as the second clause is given in present tense. Hence, ‘win’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) shall win If a clause begins with the words “as long as, as soon as, when, until, unless, till”, it is not written in future tense. Simple Present Tense will be used as the second clause is given in present tense. Hence, ‘win’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1518 of 2153

1518. Question
Q. Manisha saw an old elephant / in the wildlife reserve / while she was / on safari tour.
SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) on safari tour
- (b) Manisha saw an old elephant
- (c) while she was
- (d) in the wildlife reserve
Correct

(a) on safari tour Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a conversation, a story). Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘safari’ starts with a consonant. Hence, ‘on a safari tour’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) on safari tour Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a conversation, a story). Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘safari’ starts with a consonant. Hence, ‘on a safari tour’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1519 of 2153

1519. Question
Q. She is very good / in playing / the guitar/ and singing songs.
SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) in playing
- (b) and singing songs
- (c) the guitar
- (d) She is very good
Correct

(a) in playing Preposition ‘At’ is usually used to indicate a particular skill or ability. Preposition ‘In’ is used to indicate being inside something or during a period of time. Hence, ‘at playing’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) in playing Preposition ‘At’ is usually used to indicate a particular skill or ability. Preposition ‘In’ is used to indicate being inside something or during a period of time. Hence, ‘at playing’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1520 of 2153

1520. Question
Q. My younger daughter, / Kanu prefer / dark chocolate / to yoghurt.
SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) dark chocolate
- (b) My younger daughter
- (c) Kanu prefer
- (d) to yoghurt
Correct

(c) Kanu prefer According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb. Similarly, ‘kanu’ is a singular subject that will take ‘prefers’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘kanu prefers’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) Kanu prefer According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb. Similarly, ‘kanu’ is a singular subject that will take ‘prefers’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘kanu prefers’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1521 of 2153

1521. Question
Q. Choose the sentence that contains an error.
SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) I saw a movie that was directed by Steven Spielberg
- (b) She is the only person who can solve this difficult math problem.
- (c) He is an lawyer who works for a prestigious law firm.
- (d) The Great Wall of China is a popular tourist attraction.
Correct

(c) He is an lawyer who works for a prestigious law firm. Article ‘an’ must be replaced with ‘a’ as we generally use article ‘a’ before the words starting with a consonant sound. Similarly, in the given sentence, the noun ‘lawyer’ starts with a consonant sound. Hence, ‘a lawyer’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) He is an lawyer who works for a prestigious law firm. Article ‘an’ must be replaced with ‘a’ as we generally use article ‘a’ before the words starting with a consonant sound. Similarly, in the given sentence, the noun ‘lawyer’ starts with a consonant sound. Hence, ‘a lawyer’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1522 of 2153

1522. Question
Q. (A) Four divided by / (B) two is coming / (C) out to / (D) be two.
SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (A) Four divided by
- (B) two is coming
- (C) out to
- (D) be two.
Correct

(c) two is coming ‘Two is coming’ must be replaced with ‘Two comes’. We generally use Simple Present Tense(Singular Sub. + V-s/es) to state a fact or universal truth. Hence, ‘two comes’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) two is coming ‘Two is coming’ must be replaced with ‘Two comes’. We generally use Simple Present Tense(Singular Sub. + V-s/es) to state a fact or universal truth. Hence, ‘two comes’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1523 of 2153

1523. Question
Q. This scripture / has been /translated in / seventy languages.
SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) seventy languages
- (b) This scripture
- (c) has been
- (d) translated in
Correct

(d) translated in ‘In’ must be replaced with ‘Into’. Preposition ‘into’ is used to indicate a change from one form or state to another. Similarly, the given sentence talks about the change in scripture from one language to another. Hence, ‘translated into’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) translated in ‘In’ must be replaced with ‘Into’. Preposition ‘into’ is used to indicate a change from one form or state to another. Similarly, the given sentence talks about the change in scripture from one language to another. Hence, ‘translated into’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1524 of 2153

1524. Question
Q. She was writing / a letter to her grandmother / when the power / gone out.
SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) gone out
- (b) a letter to her grandmother
- (c) She was writing
- (d) when the power
Correct

(a) gone out ‘When + Simple Past Tense’ is used to indicate the time of occurrence of an event that started in the past. ‘Subject + V 2 ‘ is the correct grammatical structure for this sentence. Hence, ‘went out(V 2 )’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) gone out ‘When + Simple Past Tense’ is used to indicate the time of occurrence of an event that started in the past. ‘Subject + V 2 ‘ is the correct grammatical structure for this sentence. Hence, ‘went out(V 2 )’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1525 of 2153

1525. Question
Q. Mr Sharma would have left / the station / by this time / tomorrow.
SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) tomorrow
- (b) by this time
- (c) the station
- (d) Mr Sharma would have left
Correct

(d) Mr sharma would have left ‘Would’ must be replaced with ‘will’ as we generally use future perfect tense (will/shall + have + V 3 ) to express an action which will be completed before a certain point in the future. Hence, ‘Mr sharma will have left’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) Mr sharma would have left ‘Would’ must be replaced with ‘will’ as we generally use future perfect tense (will/shall + have + V 3 ) to express an action which will be completed before a certain point in the future. Hence, ‘Mr sharma will have left’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1526 of 2153

1526. Question
Q. The viable of life / depends on a pair of conflicting realities.
SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) depends on a pair
- (b) No error
- (c) The viable of life
- (d) of conflicting realities
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(c) The viable of life Adjective ‘viable’ must be replaced with the noun ‘viability’ as we need to use a specific noun after the article ‘the.’ Hence, ‘the viability of life’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) The viable of life Adjective ‘viable’ must be replaced with the noun ‘viability’ as we need to use a specific noun after the article ‘the.’ Hence, ‘the viability of life’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1527 of 2153

1527. Question
Q. I shall be playing for four hours.
SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) four hours
- (b) I
- (c) shall be playing
- (d) for
Correct

(c) shall be playing ‘Shall be playing’ must be replaced with ‘shall have been playing’ as the given sentence mentions a period of time ‘for four hours’, so we need to use future perfect continuous tense (will/shall + have + been + V 1 -ing). Hence, ‘shall have been playing’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) shall be playing ‘Shall be playing’ must be replaced with ‘shall have been playing’ as the given sentence mentions a period of time ‘for four hours’, so we need to use future perfect continuous tense (will/shall + have + been + V 1 -ing). Hence, ‘shall have been playing’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1528 of 2153

1528. Question
Q. I had / a bad habit of / waking up / lately.
SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) lately
- (b) waking up
- (c) a bad habit of
- (d) I had
Correct

(a) lately Lately means recently while ‘late’ means after the usual or expected time. Adverb ‘late’ is the correct choice here as it denotes the person’s habit of waking up after the expected time in the past. Hence, ‘late’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) lately Lately means recently while ‘late’ means after the usual or expected time. Adverb ‘late’ is the correct choice here as it denotes the person’s habit of waking up after the expected time in the past. Hence, ‘late’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1529 of 2153

1529. Question
Q. As they driven through the dark, twisting lane / down which they had walked earlier, Lucius heard / the whistling of the night air in his ears.
SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) down which they had walked earlier, Lucius heard
- (b) No error
- (c) the whistling of the night air in his ears.
- (d) As they driven through the dark, twisting lane
Correct

(d) As they driven through the dark, twisting lane If two actions took place in the past then the 1st action must be in the Past perfect tense(Had + V 3 – walked) and the 2nd action must be in the Simple Past tense(V 2 ). However, the V 2 form of ‘drive’ is ‘drove’. Hence, ‘as they drove(V 2 ) through the dark, twisting lane’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) As they driven through the dark, twisting lane If two actions took place in the past then the 1st action must be in the Past perfect tense(Had + V 3 – walked) and the 2nd action must be in the Simple Past tense(V 2 ). However, the V 2 form of ‘drive’ is ‘drove’. Hence, ‘as they drove(V 2 ) through the dark, twisting lane’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1530 of 2153

1530. Question
Q. The platinum is a precious metal.
SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) is
- (b) The platinum
- (c) a
- (d) precious metal
Correct

(b) The platinum Article ‘the’ must be removed as the definite article ‘the’ is not used before the name of materials like Gold, Silver, Platinum etc. Hence, ‘platinum’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) The platinum Article ‘the’ must be removed as the definite article ‘the’ is not used before the name of materials like Gold, Silver, Platinum etc. Hence, ‘platinum’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1531 of 2153

1531. Question
Q. What most off us want most is to move forward .
SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) most off
- (b) is to
- (c) want most
- (d) move forward
Correct

(a) most off ‘Off’ must be replaced with ‘of’ as ‘Off’ is usually used as a preposition to indicate separation (going away from something) or disconnection. Preposition ‘Of’ is used to indicate something being part of something. Therefore, ‘most of’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) most off ‘Off’ must be replaced with ‘of’ as ‘Off’ is usually used as a preposition to indicate separation (going away from something) or disconnection. Preposition ‘Of’ is used to indicate something being part of something. Therefore, ‘most of’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1532 of 2153

1532. Question
Q. This is the eldest standing structure of Chola architecture in India.
SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) This is the more older standing structure of Chola architecture in India.
- (b) This is the most old standing structure of Chola architecture in India.
- (c) This is the more elder standing structure of Chola architecture in India.
- (d) This is the oldest standing structure of Chola architecture in India.
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1533 of 2153

1533. Question
Q. They decided to / travel in train / instead of driving / to New Delhi.
SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) They decided to
- (b) travel in train
- (c) to New Delhi
- (d) instead of driving
Correct

(b) travel in train Preposition ‘in’ must be replaced with ‘by’ as preposition ‘by’ is used with the means or method of transportation. For example- by train, by bus, by car, etc. Hence, ‘travel by train’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) travel in train Preposition ‘in’ must be replaced with ‘by’ as preposition ‘by’ is used with the means or method of transportation. For example- by train, by bus, by car, etc. Hence, ‘travel by train’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1534 of 2153

1534. Question
Q. Radha will have learnt cooking by the time she will have married.
SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) learnt cooking
- (b) by the time
- (c) she will have married
- (d) Radha will have
Correct

(c) she will have married ‘Will have’ must be replaced with ‘will be’. Simple Present Tense(Singular Sub. + V-s/es) is used with the phrase ‘by the time’ to indicate the point of time in the future when some action will have been completed. Hence, ‘she marries’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) she will have married ‘Will have’ must be replaced with ‘will be’. Simple Present Tense(Singular Sub. + V-s/es) is used with the phrase ‘by the time’ to indicate the point of time in the future when some action will have been completed. Hence, ‘she marries’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1535 of 2153

1535. Question
Q. The SNAP-10 A / was launched on 3 April 1965 / on a Atlas-Agena D rocket / from Vandenberg Air Force Base.
SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) at Vandenberg Air Force Base
- (b) A SNAP-10 A
- (c) was launch on 3 April 1965
- (d) on an Atlas-Agena D rocket
Correct

(d) on an Atlas-Agena D rocket Article ‘a’ must be replaced with ‘article ‘an’ as we generally use article ‘an’ with the nouns starting with a vowel sound. Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘Atlas-Agena D’ starts with a vowel sound. Hence, ‘an’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) on an Atlas-Agena D rocket Article ‘a’ must be replaced with ‘article ‘an’ as we generally use article ‘an’ with the nouns starting with a vowel sound. Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘Atlas-Agena D’ starts with a vowel sound. Hence, ‘an’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1536 of 2153

1536. Question
Q. This car is lesser expensive than the one I had come to buy.
SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) for
- (b) came
- (c) ones
- (d) less
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1537 of 2153

1537. Question
Q. (a) It is said / (b) that fortune / (c) favour the / (d) brave.
SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) It is said /
- (b) that fortune /
- (c) favour the /
- (d) brave.
Correct

(b) C ‘Favour’ must be replaced with ‘favours.’ According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb. Similarly, ‘fortune’ is a singular subject that will take ‘favours’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘favours the’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) C ‘Favour’ must be replaced with ‘favours.’ According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb. Similarly, ‘fortune’ is a singular subject that will take ‘favours’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘favours the’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1538 of 2153

1538. Question
Q. The fight of the cobra and the mongoose / is a classic drama often seen in India, / and the outcome was largely the same.
SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) The fight of the cobra and the mongoose
- (b) No error
- (c) is a classic drama often seen in India
- (d) and the outcome was largely the same
Correct

(d) and the outcome was largely the same ‘Was’ must be replaced with ‘is’ as the first clause of the sentence is in present tense so the second clause must also be in Simple Present Tense. Hence, ‘and the outcome is largely the same’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) and the outcome was largely the same ‘Was’ must be replaced with ‘is’ as the first clause of the sentence is in present tense so the second clause must also be in Simple Present Tense. Hence, ‘and the outcome is largely the same’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1539 of 2153

1539. Question
Q. Choose the sentence that contains an error.
SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) I love the taste of fresh strawberries in the summer.
- (b) She is the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
- (c) He is chef who specialises in Italian cuisine.
- (d) The Earth revolves around the Sun.
Correct

(c) He is chef who specialises in Italian cuisine. The article ‘the’ is used to refer to specific or particular nouns. Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘chef’ is a specific person. Hence, ‘He is the chef who specialises in Italian cuisine’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) He is chef who specialises in Italian cuisine. The article ‘the’ is used to refer to specific or particular nouns. Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘chef’ is a specific person. Hence, ‘He is the chef who specialises in Italian cuisine’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1540 of 2153

1540. Question
Q. We think of the past history of the world as fixed but of the future as undecided and open to a wealth off possibilities.
SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) of the past
- (b) as undecided
- (c) as fixed
- (d) wealth off
Correct

(d) wealth off ‘Wealth of something’ is the correct phrase which means a lot of something. Hence, ‘wealth of’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) wealth off ‘Wealth of something’ is the correct phrase which means a lot of something. Hence, ‘wealth of’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1541 of 2153

1541. Question
Q. My teacher told me that / all that /glitters was not gold.
SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) My teacher told me that
- (b) all that
- (c) glitters was not gold
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) glitters was not gold ‘Was’ must be replaced with ‘is’ as we generally use Simple Present Tense to write proverbs or old sayings. ‘All that glitters is not gold’ is a proverb which means everything that shines is not necessarily good from inside. Hence, ‘glitters is not gold’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) glitters was not gold ‘Was’ must be replaced with ‘is’ as we generally use Simple Present Tense to write proverbs or old sayings. ‘All that glitters is not gold’ is a proverb which means everything that shines is not necessarily good from inside. Hence, ‘glitters is not gold’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1542 of 2153

1542. Question
Q. When I bought the book, I thought it will be interesting.
SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) When
- (b) bought
- (c) will
- (d) thought
Correct

(c) will The verb ‘will’ must be replaced with ‘would’ as the given sentence in the Past Tense. Hence, ‘would’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) will The verb ‘will’ must be replaced with ‘would’ as the given sentence in the Past Tense. Hence, ‘would’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1543 of 2153

1543. Question
Q. (a) It is a / (b) state of chaos / (c) since the/ (d) chairman resigned.
SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) It is a /
- (b) state of chaos /
- (c) since the/
- (d) chairman resigned.
Correct

(b) A ‘Is’ must be replaced with ‘has been’ as we generally use present perfect tense(has/have + V 3 ) to discuss a situation that began in the past and continues into the present. Similarly, in the given sentence, a state of chaos began in the past and still exists in the present. Hence, ‘it has been a’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) A ‘Is’ must be replaced with ‘has been’ as we generally use present perfect tense(has/have + V 3 ) to discuss a situation that began in the past and continues into the present. Similarly, in the given sentence, a state of chaos began in the past and still exists in the present. Hence, ‘it has been a’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1544 of 2153

1544. Question
Q. Henry is known / as an excellent writer / and good communicator/in English.
SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) as an excellent writer
- (b) in English
- (c) Henry is known
- (d) and good communicator
Correct

(d) and good communicator Use of the adjective ‘good’ is superfluous in this sentence as there is already an adjective(excellent) which qualifies the meaning of both the nouns, ‘writer’ and ‘communicator’. Therefore, ‘good’ must be removed. Hence, ‘and communicator’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) and good communicator Use of the adjective ‘good’ is superfluous in this sentence as there is already an adjective(excellent) which qualifies the meaning of both the nouns, ‘writer’ and ‘communicator’. Therefore, ‘good’ must be removed. Hence, ‘and communicator’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1545 of 2153

1545. Question
Q. With cloud streaming, people can play games from a / internet-connected device, avoiding the need for pricey / dedicated hardware such as a game console.
SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) No error
- (b) dedicated hardware such as a game console
- (c) With cloud streaming, people can play games from a
- (d) internet-connected device, avoiding the need for pricey
Correct

(c) With cloud streaming, people can play games from a The article ‘An’ is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Similarly, the word ‘internet’ starts with a vowel sound. Hence, ‘With cloud streaming, people can play games from an’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) With cloud streaming, people can play games from a The article ‘An’ is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Similarly, the word ‘internet’ starts with a vowel sound. Hence, ‘With cloud streaming, people can play games from an’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1546 of 2153

1546. Question
Q. (a) This fridge/ (b) comes including / (c) a 5-year / (d) warranty.
SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) This fridge/
- (b) comes including /
- (c) a 5-year /
- (d) warranty.
Correct

(a) B We use the phrase ‘including’ to give further examples of people or things that we are talking about. The phrase ‘come with’ means having something as an essential part. Similarly, warranty is an essential part of the fridge. ’Hence, ‘comes with’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) B We use the phrase ‘including’ to give further examples of people or things that we are talking about. The phrase ‘come with’ means having something as an essential part. Similarly, warranty is an essential part of the fridge. ’Hence, ‘comes with’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1547 of 2153

1547. Question
Q. To much seriousness hardens the world, pinning it down with rules .
SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) with rules
- (b) hardens the
- (c) to much
- (d) world, pinning
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(c) to much ‘To’ must be replaced with ‘too’ as ‘too’ is used to indicate an excessive or more than necessary amount. Hence, ‘too much’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) to much ‘To’ must be replaced with ‘too’ as ‘too’ is used to indicate an excessive or more than necessary amount. Hence, ‘too much’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1548 of 2153

1548. Question
Q. The boy whose the sister is ill has left.
SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) is ill
- (b) has left
- (c) The boy
- (d) whose the sister
Correct

(d) whose the sister Article ‘the’ must be removed before ‘sister’ as the word ‘whose’ is used to indicate possession or association, and it should be followed directly by the noun it is describing. Hence, ‘whose sister’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) whose the sister Article ‘the’ must be removed before ‘sister’ as the word ‘whose’ is used to indicate possession or association, and it should be followed directly by the noun it is describing. Hence, ‘whose sister’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1549 of 2153

1549. Question
Q. The space agency wanted / to test with a chimp / before orbiting a astronaut / in a Mercury capsule.
SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) The space agency want
- (b) in an Mercury capsule.
- (c) before orbiting an astronaut
- (d) to test with an chimp
Correct

(c) before orbiting an astronaut Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a conversation, a story). Whereas, the article ‘An’ is used before the words starting with a vowel sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘astronaut’ is a noun starting with a vowel sound. Hence, ‘an astronaut’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) before orbiting an astronaut Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a conversation, a story). Whereas, the article ‘An’ is used before the words starting with a vowel sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘astronaut’ is a noun starting with a vowel sound. Hence, ‘an astronaut’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1550 of 2153

1550. Question
Q. If he had paid / attention to the announcement, / he had not / missed the train.
SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) If he had paid
- (b) he had not
- (c) attention to the announcement
- (d) missed the train
Correct

(b) he had not The given sentence is an example of a third conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure is “If + past perfect(had + V 3 )…….. Would have + V 3 ”. Hence, ‘he would not have’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) he had not The given sentence is an example of a third conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure is “If + past perfect(had + V 3 )…….. Would have + V 3 ”. Hence, ‘he would not have’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1551 of 2153

1551. Question
Q. He is the better-looking hero in the entire film industry.
SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) He is the best-looking hero in the entire film industry.
- (b) He is the good-looking hero than the entire film industry.
- (c) He is the best-looking hero more than the entire film industry.
- (d) He is the good-looking hero in the entire film industry.
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(a) He is the best-looking hero in the entire film industry.(Correct) (b) He is the good-looking hero than the entire film industry.(Incorrect Degree) (c) He is the best-looking hero more than the entire film industry.(Incorrect Word) (d) He is the good-looking hero in the entire film industry.(Incorrect Degree)

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(a) He is the best-looking hero in the entire film industry.(Correct) (b) He is the good-looking hero than the entire film industry.(Incorrect Degree) (c) He is the best-looking hero more than the entire film industry.(Incorrect Word) (d) He is the good-looking hero in the entire film industry.(Incorrect Degree)
Question 1552 of 2153

1552. Question
Q. When Nisha will have finished her task?
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) have
- (b) When Nisha will
- (c) finished
- (d) her task
Correct

(b) when Nisha will ‘Nisha will’ must be replaced with ‘will Nisha’ as the correct grammatical structure to form interrogative sentences is “Wh. Word + Helping Verb + Subject + Main Verb”. Hence, ‘when will Nisha’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) when Nisha will ‘Nisha will’ must be replaced with ‘will Nisha’ as the correct grammatical structure to form interrogative sentences is “Wh. Word + Helping Verb + Subject + Main Verb”. Hence, ‘when will Nisha’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1553 of 2153

1553. Question
Q. My daughter was / invited to lunch / hosted by the Governor / at his residence.
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) at his residence
- (b) invited to lunch
- (c) hosted by the Governor
- (d) My daughter was
Correct

(b) invited to lunch When we talk about a meal(lunch/dinner/breakfast) as a special event, we use the article ‘the’ before the meal. For ex- the lunch with the president of India. Hence, ‘invited to the lunch’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) invited to lunch When we talk about a meal(lunch/dinner/breakfast) as a special event, we use the article ‘the’ before the meal. For ex- the lunch with the president of India. Hence, ‘invited to the lunch’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1554 of 2153

1554. Question
Q. The new software / consists from /several features / and tools.
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) consists from
- (b) several features
- (c) and tools
- (d) The new software
Correct

(a) consists from ‘Of’ is a fixed preposition used after the verb ‘consist’. Hence, ‘consists of’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) consists from ‘Of’ is a fixed preposition used after the verb ‘consist’. Hence, ‘consists of’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1555 of 2153

1555. Question
Q. If you work hard, you secure good marks.
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) good marks
- (b) If you
- (c) work hard
- (d) you secure
Correct

(d) you secure The given sentence is an example of the first conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure is “if + simple present…….will +V 1 ”. Hence,‘you will secure’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) you secure The given sentence is an example of the first conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure is “if + simple present…….will +V 1 ”. Hence,‘you will secure’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1556 of 2153

1556. Question
Q. When I was in high school/I participated in several extracurricular activities / such as the debate team and the school newspaper/ which help me developed my communication and writing skills.
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) When I was in high school
- (b) which help me developed my communication and writing skills
- (c) such as the debate team and the school newspaper
- (d) I participated in several extracurricular activities
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(b) which help me developed my communication and writing skills The phrase ‘which help me developed’ must be replaced with ‘which helped me develop’. The given sentence is in the past tense so it must have the verb in the past form(V 2 -helped) and not in the present form(help). We generally use the first form of the verb(V 1 ) after certain verbs such as help, let, bid, make, etc. Hence, ‘which helped me develop’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) which help me developed my communication and writing skills The phrase ‘which help me developed’ must be replaced with ‘which helped me develop’. The given sentence is in the past tense so it must have the verb in the past form(V 2 -helped) and not in the present form(help). We generally use the first form of the verb(V 1 ) after certain verbs such as help, let, bid, make, etc. Hence, ‘which helped me develop’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1557 of 2153

1557. Question
Q. The cholera is a frightful disease.
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) is
- (b)The cholera
- (c) frightful disease
- (d) a
Correct

(b) The cholera Article ‘the’ must be removed before ‘cholera’ as we generally don’t use the definite article ‘the’ before the names of illnesses or diseases. Hence, ‘cholera’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) The cholera Article ‘the’ must be removed before ‘cholera’ as we generally don’t use the definite article ‘the’ before the names of illnesses or diseases. Hence, ‘cholera’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1558 of 2153

1558. Question
Q. (a) The twins are / (b) often told that /(c) they are resembling / (d) each other.
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) The twins are /
- (b) often told that /
- (c) they are resembling /
- (d) each other.
Correct

(a) C We generally use Simple Present Tense(Plural Sub. + V 1 ) for generally held beliefs or opinions. Similarly, the given sentence states an opinion about twins. Hence, ‘they resemble(V 1 )’ is the most appropriate answer. :-

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(a) C We generally use Simple Present Tense(Plural Sub. + V 1 ) for generally held beliefs or opinions. Similarly, the given sentence states an opinion about twins. Hence, ‘they resemble(V 1 )’ is the most appropriate answer. :-
Question 1559 of 2153

1559. Question
Q. Babbal is / a oldest member / in our / Black Ice Club.
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) in our
- (b) Black Ice Club
- (c) Babbal is
- (d) a oldest member
Correct

(d) a oldest member ‘A oldest member’ must be replaced with ‘the oldest member’ as we always use the definite article ‘the’ before any superlative degree. Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘oldest’ is the superlative degree of ‘old’. Hence, ‘the oldest member’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) a oldest member ‘A oldest member’ must be replaced with ‘the oldest member’ as we always use the definite article ‘the’ before any superlative degree. Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘oldest’ is the superlative degree of ‘old’. Hence, ‘the oldest member’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1560 of 2153

1560. Question
Q. He finally / recalled that / the thieves have leave / from the front door.
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) the thieves have leave
- (b) recalled that
- (c) He finally
- (d) from the front door.
Correct

(a) the thieves have leave ‘The thieves have leave’ must be replaced with ‘the thieves had left’. If two actions took place in the past then the 1st action must be in the Past perfect tense(Had + V 3 ) and the 2nd action must be in the Simple Past tense(V 2 ). However, the V 3 form of ‘leave’ is ‘left’. Hence, ‘the thieves had left(V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) the thieves have leave ‘The thieves have leave’ must be replaced with ‘the thieves had left’. If two actions took place in the past then the 1st action must be in the Past perfect tense(Had + V 3 ) and the 2nd action must be in the Simple Past tense(V 2 ). However, the V 3 form of ‘leave’ is ‘left’. Hence, ‘the thieves had left(V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1561 of 2153

1561. Question
Q. He / lives / in 45 Church Street / with his family.
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) in 45 Church Street
- (b) with his family
- (c) lives
- (d) He
Correct

(a) in 45 Church Street ‘In’ must be replaced with ‘at’ as we generally use the preposition ‘at’ for smaller or specific locations. Hence, ‘at 45 Church Street’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) in 45 Church Street ‘In’ must be replaced with ‘at’ as we generally use the preposition ‘at’ for smaller or specific locations. Hence, ‘at 45 Church Street’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1562 of 2153

1562. Question
Q. He sang / beautifully but / the judges were / unimpress at the end.
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) the judges were
- (b) unimpress at the end
- (c) He sang
- (d) beautifully but
Correct

(b) unimpress at the end ‘Unimpress’ must be replaced with the adjective ‘unimpressed’ as we generally use adjectives after stative verbs(‘were’ in the given sentence). Hence, ‘unimpressed at the end’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) unimpress at the end ‘Unimpress’ must be replaced with the adjective ‘unimpressed’ as we generally use adjectives after stative verbs(‘were’ in the given sentence). Hence, ‘unimpressed at the end’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1563 of 2153

1563. Question
Q. Radhika is not capable on participating in a national level competition.
SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) about
- (b) of
- (c) on
- (d) at
Correct

(b) of Use of ‘on’ after the word ‘capable’ is incorrect. ‘On’ must be replaced with ‘of’ as ‘of’ is a fixed preposition used after the word ‘capable’ to denote capability. Hence, ‘of’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) of Use of ‘on’ after the word ‘capable’ is incorrect. ‘On’ must be replaced with ‘of’ as ‘of’ is a fixed preposition used after the word ‘capable’ to denote capability. Hence, ‘of’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1564 of 2153

1564. Question
Q. The sun / revolves / around / a earth.
SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) The sun
- (b) revolves
- (c) a earth
- (d) around
Correct

(c) a earth Article ‘a’ must be replaced with article ‘the’ because ‘Earth’ mentioned in the given sentence is specific and we generally use the definite article ‘the’ before any specific or particular noun. Hence, ‘the Earth’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) a earth Article ‘a’ must be replaced with article ‘the’ because ‘Earth’ mentioned in the given sentence is specific and we generally use the definite article ‘the’ before any specific or particular noun. Hence, ‘the Earth’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1565 of 2153

1565. Question
Q. When Mayank came, / I shall go / with him to / the circus.
SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) with him to
- (b) When Mayank came
- (c) I shall go
- (d) the circus
Correct

(b) When Mayank came ‘Came’ must be replaced with ‘comes’. The first clause is an example of the Simple Present Tense, so it must have the verb in the present form(V 1 ) and not in the past form(came). Hence, ‘when Mayank comes(V 1 )’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) When Mayank came ‘Came’ must be replaced with ‘comes’. The first clause is an example of the Simple Present Tense, so it must have the verb in the present form(V 1 ) and not in the past form(came). Hence, ‘when Mayank comes(V 1 )’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1566 of 2153

1566. Question
Q. In course by time, / he was wise enough to realise / the mistakes of his past life.
SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) In course by time,
- (b) he was wise enough to realise
- (c) the mistakes of his past life.
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) In course by time ‘By’ must be replaced with ‘of’ as ‘in course of time’ is the correct phrase. This phrase is used when something happens over a period of time. Hence, ‘in course of time’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) In course by time ‘By’ must be replaced with ‘of’ as ‘in course of time’ is the correct phrase. This phrase is used when something happens over a period of time. Hence, ‘in course of time’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1567 of 2153

1567. Question
Q. I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt best.
SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt better.
- (b) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt the best.
- (c) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt much.
- (d) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt most.
Correct

(a) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt better. (Correct) (b) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt the best . (Incorrect Degree) (c) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt much . (Incorrect Degree) (d) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt most . (Incorrect Degree)

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(a) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt better. (Correct) (b) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt the best . (Incorrect Degree) (c) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt much . (Incorrect Degree) (d) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt most . (Incorrect Degree)
Question 1568 of 2153

1568. Question
Q. The company was sued / for breach of contract / but it still deny / any wrongdoing.
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) The company was sued
- (b) for breach of contract
- (c) any wrongdoing
- (d) but it still deny
Correct

(d) but it still deny ‘Deny’ must be replaced with ‘Denied’ as the given sentence is in the past tense. Hence, ‘but it still denied’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) but it still deny ‘Deny’ must be replaced with ‘Denied’ as the given sentence is in the past tense. Hence, ‘but it still denied’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1569 of 2153

1569. Question
Q. Honesty / is / a best / policy.
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) policy
- (b) is
- (c) a best
- (d) Honesty
Correct

(c) a best ‘Superlative degree’ denotes the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest or a very high degree of quality of a thing, person etc. For example, most, best, worst, greatest, etc. However, we always place the definite article ‘the’ before any superlative adjective. Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘best’ is the superlative degree adjective. Hence, ‘the best’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) a best ‘Superlative degree’ denotes the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest or a very high degree of quality of a thing, person etc. For example, most, best, worst, greatest, etc. However, we always place the definite article ‘the’ before any superlative adjective. Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘best’ is the superlative degree adjective. Hence, ‘the best’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1570 of 2153

1570. Question
Q. The current state of the literature / on the efficacy under cognitive-behavioural therapy / for individuals with generalised anxiety disorder / suggests that it is a promising treatment option.
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) The current state of the literature
- (b) suggests that it is a promising treatment option
- (c) on the efficacy under cognitive-behavioural therapy
- (d) for individuals with generalised anxiety disorder.
Correct

(c) on the efficacy under cognitive-behavioural therapy ‘Under’ must be replaced with ‘of’. ‘Under’ is used to denote the position of something/somebody at a lower level. ‘Of’ is used to mention the parts or characteristics of something. Hence, ‘on the efficacy of cognitive-behavioural therapy’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) on the efficacy under cognitive-behavioural therapy ‘Under’ must be replaced with ‘of’. ‘Under’ is used to denote the position of something/somebody at a lower level. ‘Of’ is used to mention the parts or characteristics of something. Hence, ‘on the efficacy of cognitive-behavioural therapy’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1571 of 2153

1571. Question
Q. The rich / should / help / poor.
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) help
- (b) should
- (c) poor
- (d) The rich
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(c) poor Article ‘the’ is used when we use an adjective to represent the whole class. Similarly, in the given sentence, we are referring to the whole class of poor people. Hence, ‘the poor’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) poor Article ‘the’ is used when we use an adjective to represent the whole class. Similarly, in the given sentence, we are referring to the whole class of poor people. Hence, ‘the poor’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1572 of 2153

1572. Question
Q. He was / that angry / that he slammed the book / on the table.
SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) that he slammed the book
- (b) that angry
- (c) He was
- (d) on the table
Correct

(b) that angry ‘That angry’ must be replaced with ‘so angry’ as ‘so…that’ is a fixed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘so angry’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) that angry ‘That angry’ must be replaced with ‘so angry’ as ‘so…that’ is a fixed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘so angry’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1573 of 2153

1573. Question
Q. After working so much / in the fields yesterday / did you took a break?
SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) did you took a break
- (b) No error
- (c) After working so much
- (d) in the fields yesterday
Correct

(a) did you took a break ‘Took’ must be replaced with ‘take’ as we generally use the first form of the verb(V 1 ) after ‘did’. Hence, ‘did you take a break’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) did you took a break ‘Took’ must be replaced with ‘take’ as we generally use the first form of the verb(V 1 ) after ‘did’. Hence, ‘did you take a break’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1574 of 2153

1574. Question
Q. Do you want / to visit a zoo / when you / go to Ahmedabad?
SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) Do you want
- (b) go to Ahmedabad
- (c) when you
- (d) to visit a zoo
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(d) to visit a zoo Article ‘a’ must be replaced with ‘the’ to specify a particular zoo. Hence, ‘to visit the zoo’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) to visit a zoo Article ‘a’ must be replaced with ‘the’ to specify a particular zoo. Hence, ‘to visit the zoo’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1575 of 2153

1575. Question
Q. Suman has bought / a black and a white shawl / to wear with / her new dress.
SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) to wear with
- (b) her new dress.
- (c) a black and a white shawl
- (d) Suman has bought
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(c) a black and a white shawl Article ‘a’ must be removed before ‘white’. We use article ‘a’ once when there is only one person or thing. Hence, ‘a black and white shawl’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) a black and a white shawl Article ‘a’ must be removed before ‘white’. We use article ‘a’ once when there is only one person or thing. Hence, ‘a black and white shawl’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1576 of 2153

1576. Question
Q. Were this boy / washing his clothes / yesterday when the matron / came for a regular round?
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) washing his clothes
- (b) yesterday when the matron
- (c) Were this boy
- (d) came for a regular round
Correct

(c) Were this boy According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. ‘This boy’ is a singular subject that will take ‘was’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘was this boy’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) Were this boy According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. ‘This boy’ is a singular subject that will take ‘was’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘was this boy’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1577 of 2153

1577. Question
Q. Nobody from the gathering / of odd people could guess / the accident occurring blast.
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) the accident occurring blast
- (b) Nobody from the gathering
- (c) No error
- (d) of odd people could guess
Correct

(a) the accident occurring blast ‘Occurring’ must be replaced with ‘that caused the’ as ‘caused’ means to make something happen. The phrase “that caused the blast” is used to clarify that the accident was responsible for the blast. Hence, ‘that caused the blast’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) the accident occurring blast ‘Occurring’ must be replaced with ‘that caused the’ as ‘caused’ means to make something happen. The phrase “that caused the blast” is used to clarify that the accident was responsible for the blast. Hence, ‘that caused the blast’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1578 of 2153

1578. Question
Q. I have read that / a Leaning Tower of Pisa is a / popular tourist attraction / in the world.
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) I have read that
- (b) a Leaning Tower of Pisa is a
- (c) popular tourist attraction
- (d) in the world
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(b) a Leaning Tower of Pisa is a Article ‘A’ must be replaced with article ‘the’ as we generally use article ‘the’ with a specific and well-known structure. Hence, ‘the leaning tower of Pisa is a’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) a Leaning Tower of Pisa is a Article ‘A’ must be replaced with article ‘the’ as we generally use article ‘the’ with a specific and well-known structure. Hence, ‘the leaning tower of Pisa is a’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1579 of 2153

1579. Question
Q. Sita spotted golden / deer and / requested Rama / to capture it.
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) to capture it.
- (b) Sita spotted golden
- (c) deer and
- (d) requested Rama
Correct

(b) Sita spotted golden Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a conversation, a story). Therefore, article ‘a’ must be used before the word ‘golden’. Hence, ‘Sita spotted a golden’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) Sita spotted golden Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a conversation, a story). Therefore, article ‘a’ must be used before the word ‘golden’. Hence, ‘Sita spotted a golden’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1580 of 2153

1580. Question
Q. The committee was divided on the issue / and neither side were willing to / compromise on the compensation / amount to be given.
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) and neither side were willing to
- (b) amount to be given
- (c) compromise on the compensation
- (d) The committee was divided on the issue
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(a) And neither side were willing to ‘Were’ must be replaced with ‘was’ as ‘everyone/ each/ every/ nothing/ everything/ anything/ either/ neither’ represents a singular noun. Therefore, singular verbs will be used with them. Hence, ‘and neither side was willing to’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) And neither side were willing to ‘Were’ must be replaced with ‘was’ as ‘everyone/ each/ every/ nothing/ everything/ anything/ either/ neither’ represents a singular noun. Therefore, singular verbs will be used with them. Hence, ‘and neither side was willing to’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1581 of 2153

1581. Question
Q. The investigation conducting by the research team / yielded statistically significant results / providing substantial evidence / to support the hypothesis.
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) to support the hypothesis.
- (b) yielded statistically significant results
- (c) providing substantial evidence
- (d) The investigation conducting by the research team
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(d) The investigation conducting by the research team. A participle phrase is a group of words which includes a past participle form (V 3 ) and functions as an adjective, providing additional information about the subject. Similarly, In the given sentence, the participle phrase “conducted(V 3 ) by the team” provides additional information about the subject ‘the investigation’. Hence, ‘the investigation conducted by the research team’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) The investigation conducting by the research team. A participle phrase is a group of words which includes a past participle form (V 3 ) and functions as an adjective, providing additional information about the subject. Similarly, In the given sentence, the participle phrase “conducted(V 3 ) by the team” provides additional information about the subject ‘the investigation’. Hence, ‘the investigation conducted by the research team’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1582 of 2153

1582. Question
Q. It was Ravi, not his friends, / who were shouting / at late hours last night.
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) It was Ravi, not his friends,
- (b) No error
- (c) who were shouting
- (d) at late hours last night.
Correct

(c) who were shouting ‘Were’ must be replaced with ‘was.’ According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. ‘Ravi’ is a singular subject that will take ‘was’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘who was shouting’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) who were shouting ‘Were’ must be replaced with ‘was.’ According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. ‘Ravi’ is a singular subject that will take ‘was’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘who was shouting’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1583 of 2153

1583. Question
Q. Washington Irving’s writing career started at / the tender age of nineteen when he joined / his brother Peter’s newspaper The Morning Chronicle / as journalist.
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) his brother Peter\'s newspaper The Morning Chronicle
- (b) Washington Irving\'s writing career started at
- (c) as journalist
- (d) the tender age of nineteen when he joined
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(c) as journalist Article ‘a’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound (a conversation, a story). Therefore, article ‘a’ must be used before the word ‘journalist’. Hence, ‘as a journalist’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) as journalist Article ‘a’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound (a conversation, a story). Therefore, article ‘a’ must be used before the word ‘journalist’. Hence, ‘as a journalist’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1584 of 2153

1584. Question
Q. There was a saying that they’re their own enemies with negligble reason to be shared.
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) There
- (b) negligble
- (c) they’re
- (d) their
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(b) negligble ‘Negligible’ is the correct spelling.

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(b) negligble ‘Negligible’ is the correct spelling.
Question 1585 of 2153

1585. Question
Q. Can you make / sure you have / a correct address / before you start driving?
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) Can you make
- (b) sure you have
- (c) a correct address
- (d) before you start driving
Correct

(c) a correct address ‘’A correct address’ must be replaced with ‘the correct address’ as we generally use article ‘the’ before definite or particular nouns. Similarly, the given sentence is talking about a particular address. Hence, ‘the correct address’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) a correct address ‘’A correct address’ must be replaced with ‘the correct address’ as we generally use article ‘the’ before definite or particular nouns. Similarly, the given sentence is talking about a particular address. Hence, ‘the correct address’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1586 of 2153

1586. Question
Q. The food container / is not enough big to meet / the demands of the affected people.
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) No error
- (b) is not enough big to meet
- (c) The food container
- (d) the demands of the affected people
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(b) is not enough big to meet ‘Enough big’ must be replaced with ‘big enough’ as ‘enough’ is a special adverb and always used after the adjective(‘big’ in the given sentence). Hence, ‘is not big enough to meet’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) is not enough big to meet ‘Enough big’ must be replaced with ‘big enough’ as ‘enough’ is a special adverb and always used after the adjective(‘big’ in the given sentence). Hence, ‘is not big enough to meet’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1587 of 2153

1587. Question
Q. By virtue off / the power given to the leader / the followers accepted his decision
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) No error
- (b) By virtue off
- (c) the power given to the leader
- (d) the followers accepted his decision
Correct

(b) By virtue off ‘By virtue of’ is the correct preposition and it is used to provide reason. Hence, ‘by virtue of’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) By virtue off ‘By virtue of’ is the correct preposition and it is used to provide reason. Hence, ‘by virtue of’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1588 of 2153

1588. Question
Q. The team of scientists / were conducting / experiments to test / their hypothesis
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) experiments to test
- (b) The team of scientists
- (c) their hypothesis
- (d) were conducting
Correct

(d) were conducting According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. ‘Team’ is a singular subject that will take ‘was’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘was conducting’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) were conducting According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. ‘Team’ is a singular subject that will take ‘was’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘was conducting’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1589 of 2153

1589. Question
Q. This region / was struck by unusual / wave of violence / last year.
SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) was struck by unusual
- (b) wave of violence
- (c) This region
- (d) last year.
Correct

(a) was struck by unusual Article ‘An’ is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Therefore, article ‘an’ must be used before the word ‘unusual’. Hence, ‘was struck by an unusual’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) was struck by unusual Article ‘An’ is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Therefore, article ‘an’ must be used before the word ‘unusual’. Hence, ‘was struck by an unusual’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1590 of 2153

1590. Question
Q. With reference of your letter, / the organisation wishes to hire you / for the security services.
SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) With reference of your letter
- (b) for the security services
- (c) the organisation wishes to hire you
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) With reference of your letter ‘Of’ must be replaced with ‘to’ as ‘with reference to’ is the correct phrase which means about or concerning(something). Hence, ‘with reference to your letter’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) With reference of your letter ‘Of’ must be replaced with ‘to’ as ‘with reference to’ is the correct phrase which means about or concerning(something). Hence, ‘with reference to your letter’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1591 of 2153

1591. Question
Q. It is imperative in understanding / the rising importance of artificial intelligence / in the public sector to increase the efficacy / and impact of the work done for public welfare.
SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) the rising importance of artificial intelligence
- (b) It is imperative in understanding
- (c) and impact of the work done for public welfare.
- (d) in the public sector to increase the efficacy
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(b) It is imperative in understanding ‘In understanding’ must be replaced with ‘to understand’. We generally use the phrase ‘it is imperative/important + to + V 1 ’ when the infinitive(to + V 1 ) tells us what is important. Hence, ‘it is imperative to understand(V 1 )’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) It is imperative in understanding ‘In understanding’ must be replaced with ‘to understand’. We generally use the phrase ‘it is imperative/important + to + V 1 ’ when the infinitive(to + V 1 ) tells us what is important. Hence, ‘it is imperative to understand(V 1 )’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1592 of 2153

1592. Question
Q. The Soldier met / a fearless death / fighting on behalf at his country.
SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) The Soldier met
- (b) a fearless death
- (c) No error
- (d) fighting on behalf at his country
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(d) fighting on behalf at his country ‘On behalf at his country’ must be replaced with ‘on behalf of his country’. The phrase ‘on behalf of’ is used to indicate that someone is acting or speaking for another person, group or organisation. Hence, ‘fighting on behalf of his country’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) fighting on behalf at his country ‘On behalf at his country’ must be replaced with ‘on behalf of his country’. The phrase ‘on behalf of’ is used to indicate that someone is acting or speaking for another person, group or organisation. Hence, ‘fighting on behalf of his country’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1593 of 2153

1593. Question
Q. Choose the sentence that contains an error.
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) I need to buy an new iPhone.
- (b) The cat sat on the windowsill
- (c) She is the best singer in the choir.
- (d) He is an artist who paints landscapes.
Correct

(a) I need to buy an new iPhone.(Incorrect Article) I need to buy a new iPhone.(Correct) Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a conversation, a story).

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(a) I need to buy an new iPhone.(Incorrect Article) I need to buy a new iPhone.(Correct) Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a conversation, a story).
Question 1594 of 2153

1594. Question
Q. The man / is a / social animal.
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) social animal
- (b) The man
- (c) No error
- (d) is a
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(b) The man No article is used when a noun is used in the general sense. Therefore, article ‘the’ must be removed before ‘man’. Hence, ‘man’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) The man No article is used when a noun is used in the general sense. Therefore, article ‘the’ must be removed before ‘man’. Hence, ‘man’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1595 of 2153

1595. Question
Q. The poor undergoes / several problems in life / that could be / Solved with money.
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) that could be
- (b) several problems in life
- (c) The poor undergoes
- (d) Solved with money
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(c) The poor undergoes An adjective represents the whole class of people when article ‘the’ is used before it. Similarly, ‘the poor’ represents all the poor people. We always use a plural verb after such adjectives. Hence, ‘The poor undergo’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) The poor undergoes An adjective represents the whole class of people when article ‘the’ is used before it. Similarly, ‘the poor’ represents all the poor people. We always use a plural verb after such adjectives. Hence, ‘The poor undergo’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1596 of 2153

1596. Question
Q. Select the grammatically correct sentence.
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) He ate the sweets greedy.
- (b) I could not find it anywhere.
- (c) I haven\'t got none.
- (d) He is much weak.
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(b) I could not find it anywhere.(Correct) (a) He ate the sweets greedy .(‘Greedily’ will be used) (c) I haven’t got none.(‘Have’ will be used) (d) He is much weak .(‘Weaker’ will be used)

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(b) I could not find it anywhere.(Correct) (a) He ate the sweets greedy .(‘Greedily’ will be used) (c) I haven’t got none.(‘Have’ will be used) (d) He is much weak .(‘Weaker’ will be used)
Question 1597 of 2153

1597. Question
Q. He speaks pleasantly / with her yesterday / evening but not today.
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) He speaks pleasantly
- (b) with her yesterday
- (c) No error
- (d) evening but not today.
Correct

(a) He speaks pleasantly ‘Speaks’ must be replaced with ‘spoke’ as we generally use ‘simple past tense(V 2 )’ to describe actions, events, or states that occurred and were completed in the past. Similarly, in the sentence, the action was completed yesterday. Hence, ‘he spoke(V 2 ) pleasantly’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) He speaks pleasantly ‘Speaks’ must be replaced with ‘spoke’ as we generally use ‘simple past tense(V 2 )’ to describe actions, events, or states that occurred and were completed in the past. Similarly, in the sentence, the action was completed yesterday. Hence, ‘he spoke(V 2 ) pleasantly’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1598 of 2153

1598. Question
Q. Hurray! Here is the toy / what I was looking for / as my birthday gift.
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) Hurray! Here is the toy
- (b) No error
- (c) what I was looking for
- (d) as my birthday gift.
Correct

(c) what I was looking for ‘What’ must be replaced with ‘that’ as when we introduce a relative clause that provides more information about a noun, we typically use “that” or “which” instead of “what”. Hence, ‘that i was looking for’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) what I was looking for ‘What’ must be replaced with ‘that’ as when we introduce a relative clause that provides more information about a noun, we typically use “that” or “which” instead of “what”. Hence, ‘that i was looking for’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1599 of 2153

1599. Question
Q. The politician was accused / of accepting bribes / and lied about it / to the public.
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) of accepting bribes
- (b) The politician was accused
- (c) and lied about it
- (d) to the public
Correct

(c) and lied about it According to the ‘Rule of Parallelism’, two or more verbs must be in the same form if they are connected with one another. Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘and’ connects two verbs ‘accepting(V ing )’ and ‘lied’. Therefore, ‘lying(V ing )’ must be used in place of ‘lied’. Hence, ‘and lying about it’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) and lied about it According to the ‘Rule of Parallelism’, two or more verbs must be in the same form if they are connected with one another. Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘and’ connects two verbs ‘accepting(V ing )’ and ‘lied’. Therefore, ‘lying(V ing )’ must be used in place of ‘lied’. Hence, ‘and lying about it’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1600 of 2153

1600. Question
Q. The news / is / very good / to be true.
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) to be true
- (b) very good
- (c) The news
- (d) is
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(b) very good ‘Very’ must be replaced with ‘too’ as ‘too good to be true’ is an idiom that means something is so positive or favorable. Hence, ‘too good’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) very good ‘Very’ must be replaced with ‘too’ as ‘too good to be true’ is an idiom that means something is so positive or favorable. Hence, ‘too good’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1601 of 2153

1601. Question
Q. This boy / is cleverest/of all / in the class.
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) in the class
- (b) This boy
- (c) is cleverest
- (d) of all
Correct

(c) is cleverest We generally use article ‘the’ with a superlative degree i.e. cleverest. Hence, ‘is the cleverest’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) is cleverest We generally use article ‘the’ with a superlative degree i.e. cleverest. Hence, ‘is the cleverest’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1602 of 2153

1602. Question
Q. Her family lost their way on Daman.
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) over
- (b) in
- (c) upon
- (d) of
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(b) in The preposition ‘on’ must be replaced with ‘in’ as ‘In’ is used to indicate location or position within a place or area. Similarly, in the sentence, ‘Daman’ is a location and we need to use the preposition ‘in’ before it. Hence, ‘in’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) in The preposition ‘on’ must be replaced with ‘in’ as ‘In’ is used to indicate location or position within a place or area. Similarly, in the sentence, ‘Daman’ is a location and we need to use the preposition ‘in’ before it. Hence, ‘in’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1603 of 2153

1603. Question
Q. Select the sentence that has a grammatical error.
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) Rama can bowl fastly.
- (b) Go back to your room.
- (c) Don\'t talk so loudly.
- (d) Run quickly.
Correct

(a) Rama can bowl fastly .(Incorrect) Rama can bowl fast.(Correct) ‘Fast’ is already an adverb. We can not add ‘ly’ to it.

Incorrect

(a) Rama can bowl fastly .(Incorrect) Rama can bowl fast.(Correct) ‘Fast’ is already an adverb. We can not add ‘ly’ to it.
Question 1604 of 2153

1604. Question
Q. I brought / an apple from a place you recommended / me earlier.
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) I brought
- (b) me earlier
- (c) a place you recommended
- (d) an apple from
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1605 of 2153

1605. Question
Q. A crocodile / was swimming / in a river.
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) A crocodile
- (b) was swimming
- (c) No error
- (d) in a river
Correct

(c) No error.

Incorrect

(c) No error.
Question 1606 of 2153

1606. Question
Q. An old man whom / we met while coming back / from our college lives / at my uncle’s Place.
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) An old man whom
- (b) at my uncle’s place
- (c) we met while coming back
- (d) from our college lives
Correct

(a) An old man whom ‘An old man’ must be replaced with ‘the old man’. The article ‘the’ is used to refer to specific or particular nouns. Similarly, the given sentence talks about a particular old man. Hence, ‘the old man whom’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(a) An old man whom ‘An old man’ must be replaced with ‘the old man’. The article ‘the’ is used to refer to specific or particular nouns. Similarly, the given sentence talks about a particular old man. Hence, ‘the old man whom’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1607 of 2153

1607. Question
Q. He was youngest than his brother.
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) He was younger than his brother.
- (b) He was youngest to his brother.
- (c) He was too young than his brother
- (d) He was young to his brother.
Correct

(a) He was younger than his brother.(Correct) (b) He was youngest to his brother.(Incorrect Degree and Word) (c) He was too young than his brother.(Incorrect Word and Degree) (d) He was young to his brother.(Incorrect Degree and Word)

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(a) He was younger than his brother.(Correct) (b) He was youngest to his brother.(Incorrect Degree and Word) (c) He was too young than his brother.(Incorrect Word and Degree) (d) He was young to his brother.(Incorrect Degree and Word)
Question 1608 of 2153

1608. Question
Q. When I was in 5th grade, / I use to / ride on my / red bicycle
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) red bicycle
- (b) I use to
- (c) When I was in 5th grade,
- (d) ride on my
Correct

(b) I use to ‘Use to’ must be replaced with the semi-modal ‘used to’ as we generally use it to state a habitual action from the past. Hence, ‘I used to’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) I use to ‘Use to’ must be replaced with the semi-modal ‘used to’ as we generally use it to state a habitual action from the past. Hence, ‘I used to’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1609 of 2153

1609. Question
Q. A owl was / hooting throughout / the night.
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) A owl was
- (b) the night
- (c) No error
- (d) hooting throughout
Correct

(a) A owl was Article ‘a’ must be replaced with article ‘an’. Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a conversation, a story). Whereas, the article ‘An’ is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Hence, ‘an owl was’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) A owl was Article ‘a’ must be replaced with article ‘an’. Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a conversation, a story). Whereas, the article ‘An’ is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Hence, ‘an owl was’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1610 of 2153

1610. Question
Q. They were laid / in the sun / the entire morning / till Sudharshan came.
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) till Sudharshan came
- (b) They were laid
- (c) the entire morning
- (d) in the sun
Correct

(b) They were laid The given sentence is an example of passive voice of Past Continuous Tense and the subject ‘they’ is plural. ‘Plural Sub. + were + V ing ‘ is the correct grammatical structure for this sentence. ‘Laid’ must be replaced with ‘lying’ as ‘lying’ means resting in a horizontal position. Hence, ‘they were lying’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) They were laid The given sentence is an example of passive voice of Past Continuous Tense and the subject ‘they’ is plural. ‘Plural Sub. + were + V ing ‘ is the correct grammatical structure for this sentence. ‘Laid’ must be replaced with ‘lying’ as ‘lying’ means resting in a horizontal position. Hence, ‘they were lying’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1611 of 2153

1611. Question
Q. Neetu have been / waiting for me / since 10 o’clock / in the morning.
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st shift)
- (a) Neetu have been
- (b) in the morning
- (c) since 10 o\'clock
- (d) waiting for me
Correct

(a) Neetu have been ‘Have’ must be replaced with ‘has.’ According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘Neetu’ is a singular subject that will take ‘has’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘Neetu has been’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(a) Neetu have been ‘Have’ must be replaced with ‘has.’ According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘Neetu’ is a singular subject that will take ‘has’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘Neetu has been’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 1612 of 2153

1612. Question
Q. Select the grammatically correct sentence.
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st shift)
- (a) The participants of the competition are waiting for their turn curiously.
- (b) The participants of the competition has been waiting for their turn curiously.
- (c) A participants of the competition is waiting for their turn curiously.
- (d) The participants of the competition is waiting for their turn curiously.
Correct

(a) The participants of the competition are waiting for their turn curiously.(Correct) (b) The participants of the competition has been waiting for their turn curiously. (Incorrect Tense) (c) A participants of the competition is waiting for their turn curiously. (Incorrect Article and Verb) (d) The participants of the competition is waiting for their turn curiously. (Incorrect Helping Verb)

Incorrect

(a) The participants of the competition are waiting for their turn curiously.(Correct) (b) The participants of the competition has been waiting for their turn curiously. (Incorrect Tense) (c) A participants of the competition is waiting for their turn curiously. (Incorrect Article and Verb) (d) The participants of the competition is waiting for their turn curiously. (Incorrect Helping Verb)
Question 1613 of 2153

1613. Question
Q. After knowing truth, / the jury took the right decision / in the case.
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift)
- (a) The jury took the right decision
- (b) In the case
- (c) After knowing truth
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) after knowing truth Article ‘the’ will be used before ‘truth’ as we generally use the definite article ‘the’ with a specific noun. Hence, ‘after knowing the truth’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) after knowing truth Article ‘the’ will be used before ‘truth’ as we generally use the definite article ‘the’ with a specific noun. Hence, ‘after knowing the truth’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1614 of 2153

1614. Question
Q. Darshan wished he hadn’t / went to the theme park / in the first place.
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (3rd shift)
- (a) Darshan wished he hadn\'t
- (b) in the first place
- (c) went to the theme park
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) went to the theme park If two actions took place in the past then the 1st action must be in the Past perfect tense(Had + V 3 ) and the 2nd action must be in the Simple Past tense(V 2 ). However, the V 3 form of ‘go’ is ‘gone’. Hence, ‘gone to the theme park’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) went to the theme park If two actions took place in the past then the 1st action must be in the Past perfect tense(Had + V 3 ) and the 2nd action must be in the Simple Past tense(V 2 ). However, the V 3 form of ‘go’ is ‘gone’. Hence, ‘gone to the theme park’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1615 of 2153

1615. Question
Q. The availability of funds will be / ensured if they all tried to / submit the proposals on time.
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (4th shift)
- (a) The availability of funds will be
- (b) No error
- (c) submit the proposals on time
- (d) ensured if they all tried to
Correct

(d) ensured if they all tried to ‘Tried’ must be replaced with ‘try’ as the given sentence is an example of the first conditional sentence. According to it, when the main clause is in the future tense, the verb in the subordinate clause (the part after “if”) should be in the present tense. Hence, ‘ensured if they all try to’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) ensured if they all tried to ‘Tried’ must be replaced with ‘try’ as the given sentence is an example of the first conditional sentence. According to it, when the main clause is in the future tense, the verb in the subordinate clause (the part after “if”) should be in the present tense. Hence, ‘ensured if they all try to’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1616 of 2153

1616. Question
Q. A. It is a nice party. I am enjoying the party. B. It is a party. I am enjoying an party. C. It is party. I am enjoying a party. D. It is the party. I am enjoying an party.
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (4th shift)
- (a) D
- (b) C
- (c) B
- (d) A
Correct

(d) A. It is a nice party. I am enjoying the party. (a) D. It is the party. I am enjoying an party. (Incorrect Article) (b) C. It is party. I am enjoying a party. (Incorrect Article) (c) B. It is a party. I am enjoying an party. (Incorrect Article)

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(d) A. It is a nice party. I am enjoying the party. (a) D. It is the party. I am enjoying an party. (Incorrect Article) (b) C. It is party. I am enjoying a party. (Incorrect Article) (c) B. It is a party. I am enjoying an party. (Incorrect Article)
Question 1617 of 2153

1617. Question
Q. I think Jeremy will not / have save enough money/ by the time / the year ends.
SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (3rd shift)
- (a) the year ends
- (b) have save enough money
- (c) by the time
- (d) I think Jeremy will not
Correct

(b) have save enough money ‘Will have/shall have’ always takes the third form (past participle) of the verb. However, the past participle form of ‘save’ is ‘saved’. Hence, ‘have saved enough money’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) have save enough money ‘Will have/shall have’ always takes the third form (past participle) of the verb. However, the past participle form of ‘save’ is ‘saved’. Hence, ‘have saved enough money’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1618 of 2153

1618. Question
Q. A. It is a old uniform but a memorable thing for me. B. It is old uniform but a memorable thing for me. C. It is the old uniform but memorable thing for me. D. It is an old uniform but a memorable thing for me.
SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (4th shift)
- (a) D
- (b) C
- (c) B
- (d) A
Correct

(a) D. It is an old uniform but a memorable thing for me.(Correct) (b) C. It is the old uniform but memorable thing for me. (Incorrect Article) (c) B. It is old uniform but a memorable thing for me. (Article is missing) (d) A. It is a old uniform but a memorable thing for me. (Incorrect Article)

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(a) D. It is an old uniform but a memorable thing for me.(Correct) (b) C. It is the old uniform but memorable thing for me. (Incorrect Article) (c) B. It is old uniform but a memorable thing for me. (Article is missing) (d) A. It is a old uniform but a memorable thing for me. (Incorrect Article)
Question 1619 of 2153

1619. Question
Q. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article.
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (1st shift)
- (a) She purchased a apple in the market with me.
- (b) She purchased an apple in the market with me.
- (c) She purchased apple in the market with me.
- (d) She purchase a apple in the market with me.
Correct

(b) She purchased an apple in the market with me. Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a European, a story). Whereas, the article ‘An’ is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an indian artist, an apple). Going through the options, the sentence given in option ‘b’ has the most appropriate use of the indefinite article.

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(b) She purchased an apple in the market with me. Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a European, a story). Whereas, the article ‘An’ is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an indian artist, an apple). Going through the options, the sentence given in option ‘b’ has the most appropriate use of the indefinite article.
Question 1620 of 2153

1620. Question
Q. I can’t talk right now. / I am being really busy. / I’ll call you later.
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (2nd shift)
- (a) I can\'t talk right now
- (b) I am being really busy
- (c) No error
- (d) I\'ll call you later
Correct

(b) I am being really busy Use of ‘being’ is superfluous as we need to use only simple present tense in the given sentence. Hence, ‘I am really busy’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) I am being really busy Use of ‘being’ is superfluous as we need to use only simple present tense in the given sentence. Hence, ‘I am really busy’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1621 of 2153

1621. Question
Q. Aniket lives (a) / in the small apartment (b) / in the suburbs (c).
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (3rd shift)
- (a) C
- (b) No error
- (c) B
- (d) A
Correct

(c) in the small apartment Article ‘the’ must be replaced with ‘a’ as ‘small apartment’ mentioned in the given sentence is not specific and we generally use the indefinite article ‘a’ before a non-specific noun. Hence, ‘in a small apartment’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) in the small apartment Article ‘the’ must be replaced with ‘a’ as ‘small apartment’ mentioned in the given sentence is not specific and we generally use the indefinite article ‘a’ before a non-specific noun. Hence, ‘in a small apartment’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1622 of 2153

1622. Question
Q. The present-century threats to our environment, / which include interfering species, ailments, pollution and / a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife populations at peril.
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (3rd shift)
- (a) which include interfering species, ailments, pollution and
- (b) The present-century threats to our environment
- (c) a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife populations at peril
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife populations at peril. ‘Were’ must be replaced with ‘are’ as the given sentence states an action in present tense, clearly indicated by the term ‘The present-century’. So we need to use present continuous tense(are + V 1 -ing). Hence, ‘ are putting wildlife populations at peril’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife populations at peril. ‘Were’ must be replaced with ‘are’ as the given sentence states an action in present tense, clearly indicated by the term ‘The present-century’. So we need to use present continuous tense(are + V 1 -ing). Hence, ‘ are putting wildlife populations at peril’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1623 of 2153

1623. Question
Q. My mother said / that Ben will done / the assignment / today.
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (4th shift)
- (a) today
- (b) My mother said
- (c) that Ben will done
- (d) the assignment
Correct

(c) that Ben will done ‘Modal verbs’ are auxiliary verbs(also called helping verbs) like can, will, could, shall, must, would, might, and should. However, after a modal verb, we generally use the first form of the verb (V 1 ). Hence, ‘that Ben will do(V 1 )’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) that Ben will done ‘Modal verbs’ are auxiliary verbs(also called helping verbs) like can, will, could, shall, must, would, might, and should. However, after a modal verb, we generally use the first form of the verb (V 1 ). Hence, ‘that Ben will do(V 1 )’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1624 of 2153

1624. Question
Q. Mr. Ram Kumar, the cashier are / on temporary withdrawal / from service.
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (4th shift)
- (a) on temporary withdrawal
- (b) Mr. Ram Kumar, the cashier are
- (c) from service
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) Mr. Ram Kumar, the cashier are ‘Are’ must be replaced with ‘is’. According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘Mr. Ram Kumar’ is a singular subject that will take ‘is’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘Mr. Ram Kumar, the cashier is’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) Mr. Ram Kumar, the cashier are ‘Are’ must be replaced with ‘is’. According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘Mr. Ram Kumar’ is a singular subject that will take ‘is’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘Mr. Ram Kumar, the cashier is’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1625 of 2153

1625. Question
Q. Select the grammatically correct sentence.
SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (1st shift)
- (a) The rider who met with a accident was not wearing a helmet, the police said.
- (b) The rider who met with an accident was not wearing an helmet, the police said.
- (c) A rider who met with the accident was not wearing the helmet, an police said.
- (d) The rider who met with the accident was not wearing a helmet, the police said.
Correct

(d) The rider who met with the accident was not wearing a helmet, the police said.(Correct) (a) The rider who met with a accident was not wearing a helmet, the police said. (Incorrect Article) (b) The rider who met with an accident was not wearing an helmet, the police said. (Incorrect Article) (c) A rider who met with the accident was not wearing the helmet, an police said. (Incorrect Article)

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(d) The rider who met with the accident was not wearing a helmet, the police said.(Correct) (a) The rider who met with a accident was not wearing a helmet, the police said. (Incorrect Article) (b) The rider who met with an accident was not wearing an helmet, the police said. (Incorrect Article) (c) A rider who met with the accident was not wearing the helmet, an police said. (Incorrect Article)
Question 1626 of 2153

1626. Question
Q. “Do you want to join us for lunch?” / “I’m sorry / my physics class will start at 1 p.m. / and doesn’t finish till 3 p.m.”
SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (1st shift)
- (a) my physics class will start at 1 p.m.
- (b) I\'m sorry
- (c) and doesn\'t finish till 3 p.m.
- (d) Do you want to join us for lunch?
Correct

(a) my physics class will start at 1 p.m. ‘Will start’ must be replaced with ‘starts’ as we generally use simple present tense(V 1 -s/es) to indicate routines that happen regularly. Hence, ‘starts(V 1 -s)’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) my physics class will start at 1 p.m. ‘Will start’ must be replaced with ‘starts’ as we generally use simple present tense(V 1 -s/es) to indicate routines that happen regularly. Hence, ‘starts(V 1 -s)’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1627 of 2153

1627. Question
Q. Sky appears blue / as it absorbs / all colours and /reflects only blue.
SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (2nd shift)
- (a) reflects only blue
- (b) all colours and
- (c) Sky appears blue
- (d) as it absorbs
Correct

(c) Sky appears blue ‘Sky appears’ must be replaced with ‘The sky appears’ as we generally use definite article (the) before a specific or particular noun. Hence, ‘The sky appears blue’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) Sky appears blue ‘Sky appears’ must be replaced with ‘The sky appears’ as we generally use definite article (the) before a specific or particular noun. Hence, ‘The sky appears blue’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1628 of 2153

1628. Question
Q. A celestial body or astronomical object is / a naturally occurring physical thing, association, / or configuration that happens in the visible universe.
SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (2nd shift)
- (a) No error
- (b) A celestial body or astronomical object is
- (c) or configuration that happens in the visible universe
- (d) a naturally occurring physical thing, association
Correct

(a) No error.

Incorrect

(a) No error.
Question 1629 of 2153

1629. Question
Q. The Dutta company has not being making new school bags since the lockdown commenced .
SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (4th shift)
- (a) since
- (b) has not
- (c) being
- (d) commenced
Correct

(c) Being ‘Being’ must be replaced with ‘been’ as we generally use the conjunction ‘since’ in the Present Perfect Continuous Tense to denote a point of time in the past. ‘Singular Sub. + has + been + V-ing’ is the correct grammatical structure. Hence, ‘has not been’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) Being ‘Being’ must be replaced with ‘been’ as we generally use the conjunction ‘since’ in the Present Perfect Continuous Tense to denote a point of time in the past. ‘Singular Sub. + has + been + V-ing’ is the correct grammatical structure. Hence, ‘has not been’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1630 of 2153

1630. Question
Q. It was (a) / by a chance (b) / he saw a movie in a theatre (c).
SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (4th shift)
- (a) A
- (b) C
- (c) B
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) By a chance Article ‘a‘ must be removed as ‘by chance’ is the correct phrase. ‘By chance’ means accidentally, without plan or intent. Hence, ‘by chance’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) By a chance Article ‘a‘ must be removed as ‘by chance’ is the correct phrase. ‘By chance’ means accidentally, without plan or intent. Hence, ‘by chance’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1631 of 2153

1631. Question
Q. One of these / boxes have / the portrait / of the heiress.
SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (1st shift)
- (a) boxes have
- (b) of the heiress
- (c) the portrait
- (d) One of these
Correct

(a) boxes have ‘Have’ must be replaced with ‘has.’ According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, ‘One of/ Each of/ Most of/ Either of + Plural Subject + Singular verb’ is grammatically the correct structure. Hence, ‘boxes has’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) boxes have ‘Have’ must be replaced with ‘has.’ According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, ‘One of/ Each of/ Most of/ Either of + Plural Subject + Singular verb’ is grammatically the correct structure. Hence, ‘boxes has’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1632 of 2153

1632. Question
Q. You can fool some of the people all the time, and all the people some of the time; but you cannot fool all the people all the time.
SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (2nd shift)
- (a) No error
- (b) You can fool some of the people all the time
- (c) and all the people some of the time
- (d) but you cannot fool all the people all the time.
Correct

(a) No error.

Incorrect

(a) No error.
Question 1633 of 2153

1633. Question
Q. Hardik’s horoscope says / that the stars / will be exercised/ a benign influence on his life.
SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (3rd shift)
- (a) will be exercised
- (b) Hardik\'s horoscope says
- (c) that the stars
- (d) a benign influence on his life
Correct

(a) will be exercised ‘Will be exercised’ must be replaced with ‘will exercise’ as we generally use active voice when the subject is the doer of the action. In the given sentence, the subject(‘stars’) is the doer of the action(exercise an influence). Hence, ‘will exercise’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) will be exercised ‘Will be exercised’ must be replaced with ‘will exercise’ as we generally use active voice when the subject is the doer of the action. In the given sentence, the subject(‘stars’) is the doer of the action(exercise an influence). Hence, ‘will exercise’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1634 of 2153

1634. Question
Q. A.Today is sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic.
B. Today is a sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic.
C. Today is the sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic.
D. Today is sixth day of our workshop. All participants are highly enthusiastic.
SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (3rd shift)
- (a) D
- (b) C
- (c) B
- (d) A
Correct

(b) C. Today is the sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic. (Correct) A. Today is sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic. (Article is missing) B. Today is a sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic. (Incorrect Article) D. Today is sixth day of our workshop. All participants are highly enthusiastic. (Article is missing)

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(b) C. Today is the sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic. (Correct) A. Today is sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic. (Article is missing) B. Today is a sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic. (Incorrect Article) D. Today is sixth day of our workshop. All participants are highly enthusiastic. (Article is missing)
Question 1635 of 2153

1635. Question
Q. I had gone to Siliguri before I go to Raiganj .
SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (4th shift)
- (a) go
- (b) before
- (c) had
- (d) gone
Correct

(a) go ‘Go’ must be replaced with ‘went’. If two actions took place in the past then the 1st action must be in the Past perfect tense(Had + V 3 ) and the 2nd action must be in the Simple Past tense(V 2 ). Hence, ‘went(V 2 )’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) go ‘Go’ must be replaced with ‘went’. If two actions took place in the past then the 1st action must be in the Past perfect tense(Had + V 3 ) and the 2nd action must be in the Simple Past tense(V 2 ). Hence, ‘went(V 2 )’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1636 of 2153

1636. Question
Q. He will return in a hour.
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (1st shift)
- (a) return
- (b) He will
- (c) hour
- (d) in a
Correct

(d) in a Article ‘a’ must be replaced with ‘an’ as article ‘An’ is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an Indian artist, an apple, an hour). Hence, ‘in an’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) in a Article ‘a’ must be replaced with ‘an’ as article ‘An’ is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an Indian artist, an apple, an hour). Hence, ‘in an’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1637 of 2153

1637. Question
Q. Binay said that /he is coming/from /his village, Jaygarh.
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (2nd shift)
- (a) from
- (b) he is coming
- (c) his village, Jaygarh
- (d) Binay said that
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(b) he is coming ‘Is’ must be replaced with ‘was’ as the given sentence is an example of Indirect tense in the past tense. So, the correct grammatical structure is ‘Singular Sub. + was + V-ing’. Hence, ‘he was coming’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) he is coming ‘Is’ must be replaced with ‘was’ as the given sentence is an example of Indirect tense in the past tense. So, the correct grammatical structure is ‘Singular Sub. + was + V-ing’. Hence, ‘he was coming’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1638 of 2153

1638. Question
Q. If things were not going to be normal / after the pandemic, mankind will / have to accept the New Normal.
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (3rd shift)
- (a) after the pandemic, mankind will
- (b) have to accept the New Normal
- (c) If things were not going to be normal
- (d) no error
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(c) If things were not going to be normal ‘Were’ must be replaced with ‘are’ as the given sentence is an example of the mixed conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure is “If + Present Tense…….will +V 1 ”. Hence ‘If things are not going to be normal’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) If things were not going to be normal ‘Were’ must be replaced with ‘are’ as the given sentence is an example of the mixed conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure is “If + Present Tense…….will +V 1 ”. Hence ‘If things are not going to be normal’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1639 of 2153

1639. Question
Q. This will be most difficult of / the adjustments we have to make / because we have been used to / spending a lot on guests.
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (3rd shift)
- (a) spending a lot on guests
- (b) the adjustments we have to make
- (c) This will be most difficult of
- (d) because we have been used to
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(c) This will be most difficult of ‘Superlative degree ’ denotes the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest or a very high degree of quality of a thing, person etc. For example, most, best, worst, greatest, etc. However, we always place the definite article ‘the’ before any superlative adjective. Hence, ‘this will be the most difficult of’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) This will be most difficult of ‘Superlative degree ’ denotes the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest or a very high degree of quality of a thing, person etc. For example, most, best, worst, greatest, etc. However, we always place the definite article ‘the’ before any superlative adjective. Hence, ‘this will be the most difficult of’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1640 of 2153

1640. Question
Q. Select the grammatically correct sentence.
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (4th shift)
- (a) The decision to change a hospital saved an life of the daughter of the doctor.
- (b) The decision to change the hospital saved the life of the daughter of the doctor.
- (c) The decision to change an hospital saved the life of the daughter of the doctor.
- (d) A decision to change a hospital saved the life of the daughter of the doctor.
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(b) The decision to change the hospital saved the life of the daughter of the doctor.(Correct) (a) The decision to change a hospital saved an life of the daughter of the doctor .(Incorrect Article) (c) The decision to change an hospital saved the life of the daughter of the doctor .(Incorrect Article) (d) A decision to change a hospital saved the life of the daughter of the doctor .(Incorrect Article)

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(b) The decision to change the hospital saved the life of the daughter of the doctor.(Correct) (a) The decision to change a hospital saved an life of the daughter of the doctor .(Incorrect Article) (c) The decision to change an hospital saved the life of the daughter of the doctor .(Incorrect Article) (d) A decision to change a hospital saved the life of the daughter of the doctor .(Incorrect Article)
Question 1641 of 2153

1641. Question
Q. If / it will rain, / we will have / a tough time.
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (4th shift)
- (a) if
- (b) a tough time
- (c) we will have
- (d) it will rain
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(d) it will rain ‘Will rain’ must be replaced with ‘rains’ as the given sentence is an example of the first conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure is “if + simple present……will +V 1 ”. Hence ‘rains’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) it will rain ‘Will rain’ must be replaced with ‘rains’ as the given sentence is an example of the first conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure is “if + simple present……will +V 1 ”. Hence ‘rains’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1642 of 2153

1642. Question
Q. I am sure that / the postman would be / coming shortly / to deliver the letter.
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (1st shift)
- (a) I am sure that
- (b) coming shortly
- (c) to deliver the letter
- (d) the postman would be
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(d) the postman would be ‘Would be’ must be replaced with ‘will be’. Modal ‘would’ is used to talk about the future as seen from the past. Modal ‘will’ is used to talk about the future as seen from the present moment. As the first part of the sentence is in Present Tense, modal ‘will’ will be used. Hence, ‘the postman will be’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) the postman would be ‘Would be’ must be replaced with ‘will be’. Modal ‘would’ is used to talk about the future as seen from the past. Modal ‘will’ is used to talk about the future as seen from the present moment. As the first part of the sentence is in Present Tense, modal ‘will’ will be used. Hence, ‘the postman will be’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1643 of 2153

1643. Question
Q. Maruti likes / adventure / stories, especially / an adventures of Tarzan.
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (1st shift)
- (a) stories, especially
- (b) an adventures of Tarzan
- (c) Maruti likes
- (d) adventure
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(b) an adventures of Tarzan ‘An’ must be replaced with ‘the. The word “adventures” is plural, so it should not be preceded by the singular article “an”. We generally use the definite article with a specific noun or a particular noun (adventures of Tarzan). Hence, ‘the adventures of Tarzan’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) an adventures of Tarzan ‘An’ must be replaced with ‘the. The word “adventures” is plural, so it should not be preceded by the singular article “an”. We generally use the definite article with a specific noun or a particular noun (adventures of Tarzan). Hence, ‘the adventures of Tarzan’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1644 of 2153

1644. Question
Q. The receptionist asked if Diya / will take a seat and / wait for the boss to call her in.
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (2nd shift)
- (a) The receptionist asked if Diya
- (b) No error
- (c) will take a seat and
- (d) wait for the boss to call her in
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(c) Will take a seat and ‘Will’ must be replaced with ‘would’ so as to match the past tense form in the reported speech ‘The receptionist asked.’ Hence, ‘would take a seat and’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) Will take a seat and ‘Will’ must be replaced with ‘would’ so as to match the past tense form in the reported speech ‘The receptionist asked.’ Hence, ‘would take a seat and’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1645 of 2153

1645. Question
Q. I play / cricket in/ my childhood/with my sister.
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (3rd shift)
- (a) my childhood
- (b) with my sister
- (c) I play
- (d) cricket in
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(c) I play ‘Play’ must be replaced with ‘played’ as we use ‘Simple Past Tense(V 2 )’ to denote past habits. Hence, ‘I played(V 2 )’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) I play ‘Play’ must be replaced with ‘played’ as we use ‘Simple Past Tense(V 2 )’ to denote past habits. Hence, ‘I played(V 2 )’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1646 of 2153

1646. Question
Q. The historians / are a great / asset to the/ field of academia.
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (3rd shift)
- (a) field of academia
- (b) are a great
- (c) asset to the
- (d) The historians
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(d) The historians ‘The historians’ must be replaced with ‘historians’ as we generally use definite article ‘the’ with a specific or particular noun. Here, in the given sentence ‘historians’ is a common noun. So, we will not use definite articles before ‘historians’. Hence, ‘historians’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) The historians ‘The historians’ must be replaced with ‘historians’ as we generally use definite article ‘the’ with a specific or particular noun. Here, in the given sentence ‘historians’ is a common noun. So, we will not use definite articles before ‘historians’. Hence, ‘historians’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1647 of 2153

1647. Question
Q. Select the grammatically correct sentence.
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (4th shift)
- (a) The warrior was waiting for an right time to attack the lion hiding in a cave.
- (b) The warrior was waiting for the right time to attack the lion hiding in the cave.
- (c) An warrior was waiting for a right time to attack the lion hiding in the cave.
- (d) The warrior was waiting for a right time to attack an lion hiding in the cave.
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(b) The warrior was waiting for the right time to attack the lion hiding in the cave. (Correct) (a) The warrior was waiting for an right time to attack the lion hiding in a cave .(Incorrect Article) (c) An warrior was waiting for a right time to attack the lion hiding in the cave. (Incorrect Article) (d) The warrior was waiting for a right time to attack an lion hiding in the cave. (Incorrect Article)

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(b) The warrior was waiting for the right time to attack the lion hiding in the cave. (Correct) (a) The warrior was waiting for an right time to attack the lion hiding in a cave .(Incorrect Article) (c) An warrior was waiting for a right time to attack the lion hiding in the cave. (Incorrect Article) (d) The warrior was waiting for a right time to attack an lion hiding in the cave. (Incorrect Article)
Question 1648 of 2153

1648. Question
Q. We hardly knew nothing / about the manager / who had recently joined.
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (1st shift)
- (a) We hardly knew nothing
- (b) No error
- (c) about the manager
- (d) who had recently joined
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(a) We hardly knew nothing ‘Nothing’ must be replaced with ‘anything’. ‘Hardly’ and ‘Nothing’ both are negative words so we can’t use them together. We generally use the pronoun ‘anything’ in negative and interrogative sentences. Hence, ‘ we hardly knew anything’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) We hardly knew nothing ‘Nothing’ must be replaced with ‘anything’. ‘Hardly’ and ‘Nothing’ both are negative words so we can’t use them together. We generally use the pronoun ‘anything’ in negative and interrogative sentences. Hence, ‘ we hardly knew anything’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1649 of 2153

1649. Question
Q. Anti-party activities / improved my relations /with an opposition.
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (2nd shift)
- (a) Anti-party activities
- (b) No error
- (c) Improved my relations
- (d) With an opposition
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(d) With an opposition Article ‘An’ must be replaced with ‘the’ as Article ‘the’ is used to represent a class or group. Hence, ‘with the opposition’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) With an opposition Article ‘An’ must be replaced with ‘the’ as Article ‘the’ is used to represent a class or group. Hence, ‘with the opposition’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1650 of 2153

1650. Question
Q. All the horses, except one, always / behaved in a rough manner when / Robert come to clean the stable.
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (2nd shift)
- (a) behaved in a rough manner when
- (b) Robert come to clean the stable
- (c) No error
- (d) All the horses, except one, always
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(b) Robert come to clean the stable ‘Come’ must be replaced with ‘Came’ as the first clause of the sentence “behaved in a rough manner” is in Past tense so the second clause must also be in the Simple Past tense(V 2 ). Hence, ‘Robert came to clean the stable’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) Robert come to clean the stable ‘Come’ must be replaced with ‘Came’ as the first clause of the sentence “behaved in a rough manner” is in Past tense so the second clause must also be in the Simple Past tense(V 2 ). Hence, ‘Robert came to clean the stable’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1651 of 2153

1651. Question
Q. You wash / the dishes / and / I dry the same.
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (3rd shift)
- (a) and
- (b) You wash
- (c) l dry the same
- (d) the dishes
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(c) l dry the same ‘I dry’ must be replaced with ‘I will dry’ as ‘‘Simple Future Tense(Will + V 1 )’’ is used when discussing a planned action in the future that is related to a present action. Hence, ‘I will dry the same’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) l dry the same ‘I dry’ must be replaced with ‘I will dry’ as ‘‘Simple Future Tense(Will + V 1 )’’ is used when discussing a planned action in the future that is related to a present action. Hence, ‘I will dry the same’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1652 of 2153

1652. Question
Q. Select the grammatically correct sentence.
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (4th shift)
- (a) It was a hectic day for Susan with a lot of purchases and a couple of meetings.
- (b) It was a hectic day for Susan with the lot of purchase and a couple of meetings.
- (c) It was a hectic day for Susan with the lot of purchase and an couple of meetings.
- (d) It was the hectic day for Susan with a lot of purchase and the couple of meetings.
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(a) It was a hectic day for Susan with a lot of purchases and a couple of meetings.(Correct) (b) It was a hectic day for Susan with the lot of purchase and a couple of meetings. (Incorrect Noun) (c) It was a hectic day for Susan with the lot of purchase and an couple of meetings. (Incorrect Noun) (d) It was the hectic day for Susan with a lot of purchase and the couple of meetings. (Incorrect Article)

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(a) It was a hectic day for Susan with a lot of purchases and a couple of meetings.(Correct) (b) It was a hectic day for Susan with the lot of purchase and a couple of meetings. (Incorrect Noun) (c) It was a hectic day for Susan with the lot of purchase and an couple of meetings. (Incorrect Noun) (d) It was the hectic day for Susan with a lot of purchase and the couple of meetings. (Incorrect Article)
Question 1653 of 2153

1653. Question
Q. The doctor came / after the patient/ had / pass away
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (4th shift)
- (a) The doctor came
- (b) pass away
- (c) after the patient
- (d) had
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(b) pass away “Has/Have/Had + V 3 (third form of the verb)” is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence which is in the past perfect tense. Hence, ‘passed away’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) pass away “Has/Have/Had + V 3 (third form of the verb)” is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence which is in the past perfect tense. Hence, ‘passed away’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1654 of 2153

1654. Question
Q. When Mrs. Sinha came to see Varanasi in 2019, Nupur has already been teaching there for five years.
SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (1st shift)
- (a) When Mrs. Sinha came to see Varanasi in 2019, Nupur has already been teaching there for five years.
- (b) When Mrs. Sinha came to see Varanasi in 2019, Nupur has already been teaching there for five years.
- (c) When Mrs. Sinha came to see Varanasi in 2019, Nupur has already been teaching there for five years.
- (d) When Mrs. Sinha came to see Varanasi in 2019, Nupur has already been teaching there for five years.
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(d) When Mrs. Sinha came to see Varanasi in 2019, Nupur has already been teaching there for five years. ‘Has been’ must be replaced ‘had been’ as the first clause of the sentence is in Past Tense. So, we need to use “Past Perfect Tense(Had been + V 1 -ing)” to make the sentence grammatically correct. Hence, ‘Nupur had already been teaching(V 1 – ing)’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) When Mrs. Sinha came to see Varanasi in 2019, Nupur has already been teaching there for five years. ‘Has been’ must be replaced ‘had been’ as the first clause of the sentence is in Past Tense. So, we need to use “Past Perfect Tense(Had been + V 1 -ing)” to make the sentence grammatically correct. Hence, ‘Nupur had already been teaching(V 1 – ing)’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1655 of 2153

1655. Question
Q. She is in / an hurry / to meet / her brother.
SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (1st shift)
- (a) to meet
- (b) She is in
- (c) her brother
- (d) an hurry
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(d) an hurry ‘An hurry’ must be replaced with ‘a hurry’ as article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a conversation, a story). Hence, ‘She is in a hurry’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) an hurry ‘An hurry’ must be replaced with ‘a hurry’ as article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound – (a conversation, a story). Hence, ‘She is in a hurry’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1656 of 2153

1656. Question
Q. You should / see a oculist; / your eyes look / worse today.
SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (2nd shift)
- (a) your eyes look
- (b) You should
- (c) worse today
- (d) see a oculist;
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(d) see a oculist; Article ‘a’ must be replaced with ‘an’ as Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound and Article ‘An’ is used before the words starting with vowel sound. Hence, ‘see a oculist’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) see a oculist; Article ‘a’ must be replaced with ‘an’ as Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound and Article ‘An’ is used before the words starting with vowel sound. Hence, ‘see a oculist’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1657 of 2153

1657. Question
Q. He was always been a grumpy man so I never liked him and avoided his company.
SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)
- (a) He was always been a grumpy man, so I never liked him and avoided his company.
- (b) He was always been a grumpy man, so I never liked him and avoided his company.
- (c) He was always been a grumpy man , so I never liked him and avoided his company.
- (d) He was always been a grumpy man, so I never liked him and avoided his company .
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(b) He was always been a grumpy man, so I never liked him and avoided his company. ‘Was’ must be replaced with ‘has’ in the error part. As “has” is the auxiliary verb used with the past participle “been” to indicate a continuous state from the past to the present. Hence, ‘he has always been’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) He was always been a grumpy man, so I never liked him and avoided his company. ‘Was’ must be replaced with ‘has’ in the error part. As “has” is the auxiliary verb used with the past participle “been” to indicate a continuous state from the past to the present. Hence, ‘he has always been’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1658 of 2153

1658. Question
Q. I love to read certain stories from a Mahabharata.
SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift)
- (a) certain
- (b) to
- (c) love
- (d) a
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(d) a Article ‘A’ must be replaced with ‘the’ as Definite article ‘the’ is used before the name of religious books such as- The Mahabharata, The Bible, The Gita, The Tripitaka etc. Hence, ‘the Mahabharata’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) a Article ‘A’ must be replaced with ‘the’ as Definite article ‘the’ is used before the name of religious books such as- The Mahabharata, The Bible, The Gita, The Tripitaka etc. Hence, ‘the Mahabharata’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1659 of 2153

1659. Question
Q. In 2023, she will has been working in the company for three years.
SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift)
- (a) By 2023
- (b) in company
- (c) she will have been
- (d) since three years
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(c) she will have been The given sentence is an example of ‘Future perfect continuous Tense’ and the correct grammatical structure is “Will/shall + have been + V 1 -ing”. Hence, ‘she will have been’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) she will have been The given sentence is an example of ‘Future perfect continuous Tense’ and the correct grammatical structure is “Will/shall + have been + V 1 -ing”. Hence, ‘she will have been’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1660 of 2153

1660. Question
Q. They usually allege that there is / a delay in procuring stationery / due to the faulty purchase orders.
SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd shift)
- (a) due to the faulty purchase orders
- (b) a delay in procuring stationery
- (c) They usually allege that there is
- (d) No error
Correct

(d) No error.

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(d) No error.
Question 1661 of 2153

1661. Question
Q. It can / get extreme cold / during / the winters.
SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (3rd shift)
- (a) the winters
- (b) during
- (c) It can
- (d) get extreme cold
Correct

(d) get extreme cold ‘Extreme’ must be replaced with ‘extremely’ as the given sentence needs an adverb to modify the adjective(cold). Hence, ‘It can get extremely cold’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) get extreme cold ‘Extreme’ must be replaced with ‘extremely’ as the given sentence needs an adverb to modify the adjective(cold). Hence, ‘It can get extremely cold’ is the most appropriate answer.

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Question 1662 of 2153

1662. Question
Q. I caught / a white cat / rustling / beneath my room. Graduate Level 27/06/2023 (Shift – 4)
- (a) a white cat
- (b) I caught
- (c) rustling
- (d) beneath my room.
Correct

(d) beneath my room There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘beneath’ must be replaced with ‘in’ as ‘beneath’ is used to indicate a location that is below something and ‘in’ is used to indicate that something is located inside of something else. Hence, ‘in my room’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) beneath my room There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘beneath’ must be replaced with ‘in’ as ‘beneath’ is used to indicate a location that is below something and ‘in’ is used to indicate that something is located inside of something else. Hence, ‘in my room’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1663 of 2153

1663. Question
Q. Kids learn / a lot by / their / school activities and homework Graduate Level 28/06/2023 (Shift – 3)
- (a) Kids learn
- (b) school activities and homework
- (c) their
- (d) a lot by
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(d) a lot by There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. ‘A lot by’ must be replaced with ‘a lot from’ as the preposition ‘by’ is generally used to indicate the way something is done and the preposition ‘from’ is used to indicate the source of gaining knowledge. Hence, ‘a lot from’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) a lot by There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. ‘A lot by’ must be replaced with ‘a lot from’ as the preposition ‘by’ is generally used to indicate the way something is done and the preposition ‘from’ is used to indicate the source of gaining knowledge. Hence, ‘a lot from’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1664 of 2153

1664. Question
Q. A. I would like to spend an evening near pool with a cup of coffee. B. I would like to spend an evening near pool with cup of coffee. C. I would like to spend a evening near a pool with a cup of coffee. D. I would like to spend an evening near a pool with a cup of coffee Graduate Level 28/06/2023 (Shift – 3)
- (a) C
- (b) D
- (c) B
- (d) A
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(b) I would like to spend an evening near a pool with a cup of coffee. (a) I would like to spend a evening near a pool with a cup of coffee. (Incorrect article) (c) I would like to spend an evening near pool with cup of coffee. (Article missing) (d) I would like to spend an evening near pool with a cup of coffee. (Article missing)

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(b) I would like to spend an evening near a pool with a cup of coffee. (a) I would like to spend a evening near a pool with a cup of coffee. (Incorrect article) (c) I would like to spend an evening near pool with cup of coffee. (Article missing) (d) I would like to spend an evening near pool with a cup of coffee. (Article missing)
Question 1665 of 2153

1665. Question
Q. If you live / in a foreign country,/ you should/ try and learn language. Graduate Level 30/06/2023 (Shift – 1)
- (a) If you live
- (b) you should
- (c) try and learn language
- (d) in a foreign country
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(c) try and learn language ‘And’ must be replaced with ‘to’ as we generally use an ‘to + infinitive(V 1 )’ after certain verbs like try, bid, let, make, need etc. Hence, ‘try to learn language’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) try and learn language ‘And’ must be replaced with ‘to’ as we generally use an ‘to + infinitive(V 1 )’ after certain verbs like try, bid, let, make, need etc. Hence, ‘try to learn language’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1666 of 2153

1666. Question
Q. There are more than two million/job-seekers who are already / completed their fitness test/for the post since 2020. Graduate Level 30/06/2023 (Shift – 1)
- (a) There are more than two million
- (b) job - seekers who are already
- (c) completed their fitness test
- (d) for the post since 2020
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(b) job-seekers who are already ‘Are’ must be replaced with ‘have’ as we need to use present perfect tense (have + V 3 ) to indicate actions that started in the past and continue into the present. Hence, ‘job-seekers who have already’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) job-seekers who are already ‘Are’ must be replaced with ‘have’ as we need to use present perfect tense (have + V 3 ) to indicate actions that started in the past and continue into the present. Hence, ‘job-seekers who have already’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1667 of 2153

1667. Question
Q. We must / take care of one other / in times of crisis. Higher Secondary 27/06/2023 (Shift – 3)
- (a) take care
- (b) in times of crisis
- (c) We must
- (d) of one other
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(d) Of one other ‘One another’ is the correct phrase when we are talking about two or more persons. Here, the subject is ‘we’, which refers to a number of people. Hence, ‘of one another’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) Of one other ‘One another’ is the correct phrase when we are talking about two or more persons. Here, the subject is ‘we’, which refers to a number of people. Hence, ‘of one another’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1668 of 2153

1668. Question
Q. He is as concerned as me / regarding / the renewed / examination schedule. Higher Secondary 28/06/2023 (Shift – 2)
- (a) the renewed
- (b) examination schedule
- (c) regarding
- (d) He is as concerned as me
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(d) He is as concerned as me Pronoun ‘Me’ must be replaced with ‘I’ as the conjunction pair “as….as” is used to do comparison between the same ‘Cases of pronoun’. So we need to use the subjective case of pronoun i.e. ‘I’. Hence, ‘He is as concerned as I’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) He is as concerned as me Pronoun ‘Me’ must be replaced with ‘I’ as the conjunction pair “as….as” is used to do comparison between the same ‘Cases of pronoun’. So we need to use the subjective case of pronoun i.e. ‘I’. Hence, ‘He is as concerned as I’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1669 of 2153

1669. Question
Q. After that long afternoon, / when I quietly entered her room / to hand over the packet to her, / she asked me to sit reluctant Higher Secondary 30/06/2023 (Shift – 2)
- (a) she asked me to sit reluctant
- (b) After that long afteroon,
- (c) to hand over the packet to her,
- (d) when I quietly entered her room
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(a) she asked me to sit reluctant ‘Reluctant’ must be replaced with ‘Reluctantly’ as we generally use adverbs to modify or describe verbs(sit). Hence, ‘she asked me to sit reluctantly’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) she asked me to sit reluctant ‘Reluctant’ must be replaced with ‘Reluctantly’ as we generally use adverbs to modify or describe verbs(sit). Hence, ‘she asked me to sit reluctantly’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1670 of 2153

1670. Question
Q. The police could not / hold on the people / for long as they / gathered in large numbers.
SSC CHSL Tier II (26/06/2023)
- (a) for long as they
- (b) hold on the people
- (c) The police could not
- (d) gathered in large numbers
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(b) hold on the people ‘On’ must be replaced with ‘back’ as the “Hold back” is a phrasal verb that means to stop or prevent someone or something. Hence, ‘hold back the people’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) hold on the people ‘On’ must be replaced with ‘back’ as the “Hold back” is a phrasal verb that means to stop or prevent someone or something. Hence, ‘hold back the people’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1671 of 2153

1671. Question
Q. The students were / able to get better from / college early so they / went to the movies.
SSC CHSL Tier II (26/06/2023)
- (a) to get better from
- (b) went to the movies
- (c) The students were able
- (d) college early so they return. Hence, ‘get back’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC MTS 2022 Tier - 1
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(a) to get better from ‘Better’ must be replaced with ‘back’ as the phrase ‘get back’ means to return. Hence, ‘get back’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) to get better from ‘Better’ must be replaced with ‘back’ as the phrase ‘get back’ means to return. Hence, ‘get back’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1672 of 2153

1672. Question
Q. Restoring soil health would / help at mitigate the / effects of climate change.
SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) help at mitigate the
- (b) effects of climate change.
- (c) Restoring soil health would
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) help at mitigate the Preposition ‘at’ will be removed as we directly use the bare infinitive after the verb bid, let, watch, see, make, help, and hear. Hence ‘help mitigate the’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) help at mitigate the Preposition ‘at’ will be removed as we directly use the bare infinitive after the verb bid, let, watch, see, make, help, and hear. Hence ‘help mitigate the’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1673 of 2153

1673. Question
Q. The front part is used for carving / the lines and the back end / for scratching of whole areas.
SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) the lines and the back end
- (b) No Error
- (c) The front part is used for carving
- (d) for scratching of whole areas
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(d) for scratching of whole areas Preposition ‘of’ will be removed as scratch is a transitive verb and it will not use any preposition with it. The will be used before “whole”. Hence, ‘For scratching the whole areas’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) for scratching of whole areas Preposition ‘of’ will be removed as scratch is a transitive verb and it will not use any preposition with it. The will be used before “whole”. Hence, ‘For scratching the whole areas’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1674 of 2153

1674. Question
Q. Where can I find / a good Chinese / restaurant about here?
SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) Where can I find
- (b) a good Chinese
- (c) restaurant about here?
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) restaurant about here? ‘About’ will be removed. ‘About’ is not needed. Hence, ‘restaurant here’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) restaurant about here? ‘About’ will be removed. ‘About’ is not needed. Hence, ‘restaurant here’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1675 of 2153

1675. Question
Q. Factoring is, of course, different from and superior than / bill discounting, from the point of / view of a small company
SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) bill discounting, from the point of
- (b) No error
- (c) Factoring is, of course, different from and superior than
- (d) view of a small company
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(c) Factoring is, of course, different from and superior than ‘Than’ will be replaced by ‘to’ as we generally use the preposition ‘to’ with some Adjectives for comparison (Similar, Superior, Inferior, Equal, Identical). Hence, ‘Factoring is, of course, different from and superior to’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) Factoring is, of course, different from and superior than ‘Than’ will be replaced by ‘to’ as we generally use the preposition ‘to’ with some Adjectives for comparison (Similar, Superior, Inferior, Equal, Identical). Hence, ‘Factoring is, of course, different from and superior to’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1676 of 2153

1676. Question
Q. Companies will go / after one other in / their marketing campaigns.
SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) their marketing campaigns
- (b) after one other in
- (c) Companies will go
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) after one other in ‘Other’ will be replaced by another as we generally use the reciprocal pronoun ‘one another’ to indicate a mutual relationship between two or more people or things. Hence, ‘after one another in’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) after one other in ‘Other’ will be replaced by another as we generally use the reciprocal pronoun ‘one another’ to indicate a mutual relationship between two or more people or things. Hence, ‘after one another in’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1677 of 2153

1677. Question
Q. Now its referring to the same / big lug who met his fate / thanks to David’s slingshot.
SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) No error
- (b) thanks to David\'s slingshot.
- (c) big lug who met his fate
- (d) Now its referring to the same
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(d) Now its referring to the same It’s is a contraction and should be used where a sentence would read “it is.” Its with no apostrophe is the possessive pronoun, like “his” and “her,” for nouns without gender. Hence, ‘ Now it’s referring to the same ’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) Now its referring to the same It’s is a contraction and should be used where a sentence would read “it is.” Its with no apostrophe is the possessive pronoun, like “his” and “her,” for nouns without gender. Hence, ‘ Now it’s referring to the same ’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1678 of 2153

1678. Question
Q. Much of the art he/ discusses is funny, playing / and mischievous.
SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) and mischievous
- (b) No error
- (c) discusses is funny, playing
- (d) Much of the art he
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(c) discusses is funny, playing ‘Playing’ must be replaced with ‘playful’ as we need to use a predicative adjective : These adjectives come after linking verbs (e.g., “be,” “become,” “seem”) and describe the subject of the sentence. Hence, ‘discusses is funny, playful’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) discusses is funny, playing ‘Playing’ must be replaced with ‘playful’ as we need to use a predicative adjective : These adjectives come after linking verbs (e.g., “be,” “become,” “seem”) and describe the subject of the sentence. Hence, ‘discusses is funny, playful’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1679 of 2153

1679. Question
Q. The police released a statement saying, / “This was one of the most vicious/ attack we have ever seen.”
SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) No error
- (b) The police released a statement saying,
- (c) "This was one of the most vicious
- (d) attack we have ever seen."
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(d) attack we have ever seen. “One of the + Superlative degree of the adjective(best, worst, etc) + Plural Subject” is grammatically the correct structure. For example, one of the best men, one of the greatest kings, one of the worst phones, etc. Hence, ‘attacks we have ever seen’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(d) attack we have ever seen. “One of the + Superlative degree of the adjective(best, worst, etc) + Plural Subject” is grammatically the correct structure. For example, one of the best men, one of the greatest kings, one of the worst phones, etc. Hence, ‘attacks we have ever seen’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 1680 of 2153

1680. Question
Q. Why is your friend / giving me / weird looks?
SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) weird looks?
- (b) giving me
- (c) Why is your friend
- (d) No error
Correct

(d) no error The sentence is grammatically correct.

Incorrect

(d) no error The sentence is grammatically correct.
Question 1681 of 2153

1681. Question
Q. Participants in our / studies reviewed these / online dating profiles.
SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) online dating profiles
- (b) Participants in our
- (c) Studies reviewed these
- (d) No error
Correct

(d) No error The sentence is grammatically correct.

Incorrect

(d) No error The sentence is grammatically correct.
Question 1682 of 2153

1682. Question
Q. To treat nightmare disorder, / there is a number / of medications and therapies.
SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) there is a number
- (b) of medications and therapies.
- (c) No error
- (d) To treat nightmare disorder,
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(a) there is a number ‘Is’ must be replaced with ‘are’ in the given sentence. According to the subject-verb agreement, ‘A + Number of + Plural nouns’ always takes plural verbs. Hence, ‘there are a number’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) there is a number ‘Is’ must be replaced with ‘are’ in the given sentence. According to the subject-verb agreement, ‘A + Number of + Plural nouns’ always takes plural verbs. Hence, ‘there are a number’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1683 of 2153

1683. Question
Q. While persimmons can be / use in pies and tarts, you / can also enjoy them plain.
SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) While persimmons can be
- (b) use in pies and tarts, you
- (c) No error
- (d) can also enjoy them plain.
Correct

(b) use in pies and tarts, you ‘Use’ must be replaced with ‘used’ as the first clause of the sentence is in passive voice and the verb will always be in the 3rd form in the passive voice. Hence, ‘Used in pies and tarts, you’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) use in pies and tarts, you ‘Use’ must be replaced with ‘used’ as the first clause of the sentence is in passive voice and the verb will always be in the 3rd form in the passive voice. Hence, ‘Used in pies and tarts, you’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1684 of 2153

1684. Question
Q. It is believed that / difficult tasks demand lot / of our resources.
SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) It is believed that
- (b) No error
- (c) difficult tasks demand lot
- (d) of our resources
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(c) difficult tasks demand lot We generally use article ‘a’ with ‘lot’ as an expression meaning ‘a larger quantity’ or ‘many’ (a lot of books, a lot of experience). Hence, ‘difficult tasks demand a lot’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) difficult tasks demand lot We generally use article ‘a’ with ‘lot’ as an expression meaning ‘a larger quantity’ or ‘many’ (a lot of books, a lot of experience). Hence, ‘difficult tasks demand a lot’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1685 of 2153

1685. Question
Q. Your ears are itching / because you are having an / allergic reaction.
SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) because you are having an
- (b) Your ears are itching
- (c) allergic reaction.
- (d) No error
Correct

(d) No error The sentence is grammatically correct.

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(d) No error The sentence is grammatically correct.
Question 1686 of 2153

1686. Question
Q. ‘Don’t you get / involve!’ Sandhya / whispered urgently to him.
SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) whispered urgently to him.
- (b) involve!\' Sandhya
- (c) Don\'t you get
- (d) No error
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(b) involve!’ Sandhya ‘Involve’ must be replaced with ‘Involved’ in the given sentence. As we generally use past participles with the verb ‘get’. Hence, ‘involved!’ Sandhya’ will be the most appropriate answer.

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(b) involve!’ Sandhya ‘Involve’ must be replaced with ‘Involved’ in the given sentence. As we generally use past participles with the verb ‘get’. Hence, ‘involved!’ Sandhya’ will be the most appropriate answer.
Question 1687 of 2153

1687. Question
Q. Never put of / until tomorrow what / you can do today.
SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) you can do today.
- (b) until tomorrow what
- (c) No error
- (d) Never put of
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(d) Never put of ‘Of’ must be replaced with ‘off’ as the phrasal verb ‘put off’ means to delay doing something. Hence, ‘never put off’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) Never put of ‘Of’ must be replaced with ‘off’ as the phrasal verb ‘put off’ means to delay doing something. Hence, ‘never put off’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1688 of 2153

1688. Question
Q. India is already the third-largest / aviation market in / terms of domestic travel.
SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) aviation market in
- (b) India is already the third-largest
- (c) No error
- (d) terms of domestic travel
Correct

(c) No error The sentence is grammatically correct.

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(c) No error The sentence is grammatically correct.
Question 1689 of 2153

1689. Question
Q. Shapes that are impossible / to make of machining / can be printed.
SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) Shapes that are impossible
- (b) No error
- (c) can be printed.
- (d) to make of machining
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(d) to make of matching The preposition ‘of’ must be replaced with ‘by’ in the given sentence. The use of the preposition ‘by’ is correct because it is indicating the method by which the shapes are made. While the preposition ‘of’ is used to indicate a part of something. Hence, ‘to make by matching’ will be the most appropriate answer.

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(d) to make of matching The preposition ‘of’ must be replaced with ‘by’ in the given sentence. The use of the preposition ‘by’ is correct because it is indicating the method by which the shapes are made. While the preposition ‘of’ is used to indicate a part of something. Hence, ‘to make by matching’ will be the most appropriate answer.
Question 1690 of 2153

1690. Question
Q. The Gryffindors trooped back up / to the castle, none of them talking; / it have been another long day.
SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) No error
- (b) The Gryffindors trooped back up
- (c) it have been another long day.
- (d) to the castle, none of them talking;
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(c) it have been another long day. ‘Have’ must be replaced with ‘has’ in the given sentence. According to the subject-verb agreement, a singular subject takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. Here, in the sentence ‘it’ is a singular subject. Hence, ‘it has been another long day’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) it have been another long day. ‘Have’ must be replaced with ‘has’ in the given sentence. According to the subject-verb agreement, a singular subject takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. Here, in the sentence ‘it’ is a singular subject. Hence, ‘it has been another long day’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1691 of 2153

1691. Question
Q. Our passage across the Arabian Sea / was smooth as the most timid of / navigators could desire.
SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) No error
- (b) Our passage across the Arabian Sea
- (c) was smooth as the most timid of
- (d) navigators could desire.
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(c) was smooth as the most timid of Conjunction ‘as’ will be replaced with ‘as…as’. The conjunction ‘as’ is used to state the reason whereas the conjunction ‘as…as’ is used to state similarity between two things or situations. The given sentence states the similarity of smoothness between the passage and the desires of the most timid navigator. Hence, ‘as smooth as the most timid’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) was smooth as the most timid of Conjunction ‘as’ will be replaced with ‘as…as’. The conjunction ‘as’ is used to state the reason whereas the conjunction ‘as…as’ is used to state similarity between two things or situations. The given sentence states the similarity of smoothness between the passage and the desires of the most timid navigator. Hence, ‘as smooth as the most timid’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1692 of 2153

1692. Question
Q. When I have arrived at / the theatre, the show / had already started.
SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) had already started
- (b) When I have arrived at
- (c) the theatre, the show
- (d) No error
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(b) When I have arrived at If two actions took place in the past then the 1st action must be in the Past perfect tense(Had + V 3 ) and the 2nd action must be in the Simple Past tense(V 2 ). Hence, ‘when I arrived at’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) When I have arrived at If two actions took place in the past then the 1st action must be in the Past perfect tense(Had + V 3 ) and the 2nd action must be in the Simple Past tense(V 2 ). Hence, ‘when I arrived at’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1693 of 2153

1693. Question
Q. Professor Murli’s eyebrows / rose a little higher and his / gaze became distinctly coldest.
SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) gaze became distinctly coldest.
- (b) No error
- (c) Professor murli’s eyebrows
- (d) rose a little higher and his
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(a) gaze became distinctly coldest ‘Coldest’ must be replaced by ‘colder’ as to maintain consistency, the correct usage would be to use the comparative degree throughout the sentence. In this correction, both “higher” and “colder” are in the comparative degree, indicating a comparison between two states or levels. Hence, ‘gaze became distinctly colder’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) gaze became distinctly coldest ‘Coldest’ must be replaced by ‘colder’ as to maintain consistency, the correct usage would be to use the comparative degree throughout the sentence. In this correction, both “higher” and “colder” are in the comparative degree, indicating a comparison between two states or levels. Hence, ‘gaze became distinctly colder’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1694 of 2153

1694. Question
Q. Without the greenhouse effect, / Earths temperature would / be below freezing.
SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) Earths temperature would
- (b) be below freezing.
- (c) Without the greenhouse effect
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) Earths temperature would ‘Earths’ must be replaced with ‘Earth’s’ as the apostrophe is used to show possession or ownership. In this case, we are referring to the temperature of Earth, so we use the possessive form by adding an apostrophe before the “s” in “Earths.” Hence, ‘Earth’s temperature would’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) Earths temperature would ‘Earths’ must be replaced with ‘Earth’s’ as the apostrophe is used to show possession or ownership. In this case, we are referring to the temperature of Earth, so we use the possessive form by adding an apostrophe before the “s” in “Earths.” Hence, ‘Earth’s temperature would’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1695 of 2153

1695. Question
Q. Early, during December 2021,/ Lal was appointed as / the Secretary to the Lokpal.
SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) the Secretary to the Lokpal.
- (b) Early, during December 2021
- (c) Lal was appointed as
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) Early, during December 2021 The error in the sentence is the use of the word “during.” Since the sentence specifies December 2021, it implies that Lal was appointed as the Secretary to the Lokpal at some point within that month. However, the word “during” suggests a continuous action or a period of time, which is not appropriate in this context. Hence, ‘Early in december 2021’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) Early, during December 2021 The error in the sentence is the use of the word “during.” Since the sentence specifies December 2021, it implies that Lal was appointed as the Secretary to the Lokpal at some point within that month. However, the word “during” suggests a continuous action or a period of time, which is not appropriate in this context. Hence, ‘Early in december 2021’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1696 of 2153

1696. Question
Q. In 79 A.D., the Mount Vesuvius blew / its top, burying the ancient / cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) In 79 A.D., the Mount Vesuvius blew
- (b) its top, burying the ancient
- (c) cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
- (d) No Error
Correct

(a) In 79 A.D., the Mount Vesuvius blew Article ‘the’ must be removed as we generally use article ‘the’ with the names of mountains but we do not use ‘the’ if the name includes Mount or Mountain (Mount Olympus, Brokeback Mountain).

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(a) In 79 A.D., the Mount Vesuvius blew Article ‘the’ must be removed as we generally use article ‘the’ with the names of mountains but we do not use ‘the’ if the name includes Mount or Mountain (Mount Olympus, Brokeback Mountain).
Question 1697 of 2153

1697. Question
Q. He behaves so aggressive in his new / home that he is rehoused with an old / couple who could give him everything he Lacks.
SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) couple who could give him everything he lacks.
- (b) home that he is rehoused with an old
- (c) No error
- (d) He behaves so aggressive in his new
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(d) He behaves so aggressive in his new ‘Aggressive’ must be replaced with the adverb ‘Aggressively’ as we generally use adverbs to describe the verb (aggressive). Hence, ‘he behaves so aggressively in his new’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) He behaves so aggressive in his new ‘Aggressive’ must be replaced with the adverb ‘Aggressively’ as we generally use adverbs to describe the verb (aggressive). Hence, ‘he behaves so aggressively in his new’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1698 of 2153

1698. Question
Q. I hope that / we will arrive at / the ideal trade-off soon.
SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) the ideal trade-off soon.
- (b) we will arrive at
- (c) No error
- (d) I hope that
Correct

(c) No error The sentence is grammatically correct.

Incorrect

(c) No error The sentence is grammatically correct.
Question 1699 of 2153

1699. Question
Q. If I was a clown, / I would have made / everyone smile.
SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) everyone smile
- (b) I would have made
- (c) If I was a clown,
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) If I was a clown, ‘Was’ must be replaced with ‘Were’. When expressing unreal or hypothetical situations in the present or future, the subjunctive mood is used, which requires the use of ‘were’ instead of ‘was’ after ‘if’. Hence, ‘If I were a clown’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) If I was a clown, ‘Was’ must be replaced with ‘Were’. When expressing unreal or hypothetical situations in the present or future, the subjunctive mood is used, which requires the use of ‘were’ instead of ‘was’ after ‘if’. Hence, ‘If I were a clown’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1700 of 2153

1700. Question
Q. Peoples might confess / just to get out of / the interrogation room.
SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) No error
- (b) Peoples might confess
- (c) just to get out of
- (d) the interrogation room.
Correct

(b) Peoples might confess ‘Peoples’ must be replaced with ‘people’ as people is already the plural form and it doesn’t require ‘s’ to make its plural form. Hence, ‘people might confess’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) Peoples might confess ‘Peoples’ must be replaced with ‘people’ as people is already the plural form and it doesn’t require ‘s’ to make its plural form. Hence, ‘people might confess’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1701 of 2153

1701. Question
Q. Many female mammals, / including rabbits and cats, ovulate / only when they mate.
SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) No error
- (b) Many female mammals
- (c) only when they mate.
- (d) including rabbits and cats, ovulate
Correct

(a) No error The sentence is grammatically correct.

Incorrect

(a) No error The sentence is grammatically correct.
Question 1702 of 2153

1702. Question
Q. One-to-one interaction / with parents is know / to be important
SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) with parents is know
- (b) to be important
- (c) No error
- (d) One - to - one interaction
Correct

(a) with parents is know ‘Know’ must be replaced with ‘known’ as the given sentences is in passive voice (is + V₃). The 3rd form of the verb ‘Know’ is ‘known’. Hence, ‘with parents is known’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) with parents is know ‘Know’ must be replaced with ‘known’ as the given sentences is in passive voice (is + V₃). The 3rd form of the verb ‘Know’ is ‘known’. Hence, ‘with parents is known’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1703 of 2153

1703. Question
Q. It’d be really cool if you got / on the team, I’ve never seen you / played badminton, are you good?
SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) No error
- (b) on the team, I\'ve never seen you
- (c) played badminton, are you good?
- (d) It\'d be really cool if you got
Correct

(c) played badminton, are you good? ‘Played’ must be replaced with ‘play’ as we generally use bare infinitives after the verbs such as let, bid, see, hear, watch, observe, etc. Hence, ‘play badminton, are you good’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) played badminton, are you good? ‘Played’ must be replaced with ‘play’ as we generally use bare infinitives after the verbs such as let, bid, see, hear, watch, observe, etc. Hence, ‘play badminton, are you good’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1704 of 2153

1704. Question
Q. Even if a evidence was / relevant to the case, it couldn’t/ be used to determine the reprobate.
SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) relevant to the case, it couldn\'t
- (b) Even if a evidence was,
- (c) No error
- (d) be used to determine the reprobate
Correct

(b) Even if a evidence was ‘A evidence’ must be replaced with ‘the evidence’. ‘Evidence’ is an uncountable noun, so we can not use article ‘a / an’. Here, the person talking about the evidence is familiar with it and we use article ‘the’ for things that are familiar or known to us. Hence, ‘Even if the evidence was’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) Even if a evidence was ‘A evidence’ must be replaced with ‘the evidence’. ‘Evidence’ is an uncountable noun, so we can not use article ‘a / an’. Here, the person talking about the evidence is familiar with it and we use article ‘the’ for things that are familiar or known to us. Hence, ‘Even if the evidence was’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1705 of 2153

1705. Question
Q. The kids there were so notorious, the / more I asked them to quiet down, / the more loud they would scream.
SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) No error
- (b) the more loud they would scream.
- (c) more I asked them to quiet down,
- (d) The kids there were so notorious, the
Correct

(b) the more loud they would scream. The phrase ‘the more loud’ will be replaced with the correct comparative degree ‘the louder’. Hence, ‘the louder they would scream’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) the more loud they would scream. The phrase ‘the more loud’ will be replaced with the correct comparative degree ‘the louder’. Hence, ‘the louder they would scream’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1706 of 2153

1706. Question
Q. Unadulterated and unabashed were / the two words that the judge use / to define his performance.
SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) Unadulterated and unabashed were
- (b) the two words that the judge use
- (c) to define his performance.
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) the two words that the judge use The main clause in the given sentence is in Simple Past tense(indicated by ‘were’). The given sentence is narrating a past event. So, we need to use the past form of the verb i.e. ‘used’ in place of ‘use’. Hence, ‘the two words that the judge used’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) the two words that the judge use The main clause in the given sentence is in Simple Past tense(indicated by ‘were’). The given sentence is narrating a past event. So, we need to use the past form of the verb i.e. ‘used’ in place of ‘use’. Hence, ‘the two words that the judge used’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1707 of 2153

1707. Question
Q. The Federalists wished to / make the central government / as strong possible.
SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) as strong possible.
- (b) The Federalists wished to
- (c) No error
- (d) make the central government
Correct

(a) as strong possible. ‘As strong possible’ will be replaced with ‘ as strong as possible’. This is because “As…as” is a comparative structure that shows similarity or equality between two elements. It is used to compare two things or actions and indicates that they are of the same degree or level. Hence, ‘as strong as possible’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) as strong possible. ‘As strong possible’ will be replaced with ‘ as strong as possible’. This is because “As…as” is a comparative structure that shows similarity or equality between two elements. It is used to compare two things or actions and indicates that they are of the same degree or level. Hence, ‘as strong as possible’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1708 of 2153

1708. Question
Q. Can you please / help me to / this project?
SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) this project?
- (b) Can you please
- (c) No error
- (d) help me to
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(d) help me to ‘Help me to’ will be replaced with ‘help me with’ as the verb “help” is typically followed by the preposition “with” when indicating assistance or support in accomplishing a task or project. Hence, ‘Help me with’ will be the most appropriate answer.

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(d) help me to ‘Help me to’ will be replaced with ‘help me with’ as the verb “help” is typically followed by the preposition “with” when indicating assistance or support in accomplishing a task or project. Hence, ‘Help me with’ will be the most appropriate answer.
Question 1709 of 2153

1709. Question
Q. He belted two huge sixers, but / eleven to get of the last two / deliveries was a big ask.
SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) eleven to get of the last two
- (b) deliveries was a big ask.
- (c) No error
- (d) He belted two huge sixers
Correct

(a) eleven to get of the last two ‘Get of’ will be replaced with ‘Get off’ as it means to successfully complete or achieve. It conveys the intended meaning that eleven runs were needed to successfully complete the last two deliveries. Hence, ‘Get off’ will be the most appropriate answer.

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(a) eleven to get of the last two ‘Get of’ will be replaced with ‘Get off’ as it means to successfully complete or achieve. It conveys the intended meaning that eleven runs were needed to successfully complete the last two deliveries. Hence, ‘Get off’ will be the most appropriate answer.
Question 1710 of 2153

1710. Question
Q. Her evaluation will give / me a best indication of / where I stand in the class.
SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) where I stand in the class.
- (b) Her evaluation will give
- (c) No error
- (d) me a best indication of
Correct

(d) me a best indication of Article ‘a’ will be replaced with article ‘the’ as we use ‘the’ before superlative degree of adjectives. Hence, ‘the best indication’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) me a best indication of Article ‘a’ will be replaced with article ‘the’ as we use ‘the’ before superlative degree of adjectives. Hence, ‘the best indication’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1711 of 2153

1711. Question
Q. Can you please / pass me that / glittery pen black?
SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) pass me that
- (b) glittery pen black?
- (c) Can you please
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) glittery pen black? Adjectives should be written before the noun (pen) that is being qualified. The general order of adjectives before a noun is the following: Opinion, Size, Shape, Condition, Age, Colour,Pattern, Origin, Material and Purpose. ‘Glittery’ represents opinion and ‘black’ is the color. Hence, ‘glittery black pen’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) glittery pen black? Adjectives should be written before the noun (pen) that is being qualified. The general order of adjectives before a noun is the following: Opinion, Size, Shape, Condition, Age, Colour,Pattern, Origin, Material and Purpose. ‘Glittery’ represents opinion and ‘black’ is the color. Hence, ‘glittery black pen’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1712 of 2153

1712. Question
Q. No matter how mountains are / formed, they eventually becomes / too heavy and succumb to gravity.
SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) formed, they eventually becomes
- (b) No matter how mountains are
- (c) too heavy and succumb to gravity.
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) Formed, they eventually becomes ‘Becomes’ will be replaced with ‘become’ as according to the Subject-verb agreement, Singular subject always takes singular verb and plural subject takes plural verb. Here in the sentence ‘they’ is a plural subject, so we need the plural verb ‘become’. Hence. ‘Formed, they eventually become’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) Formed, they eventually becomes ‘Becomes’ will be replaced with ‘become’ as according to the Subject-verb agreement, Singular subject always takes singular verb and plural subject takes plural verb. Here in the sentence ‘they’ is a plural subject, so we need the plural verb ‘become’. Hence. ‘Formed, they eventually become’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1713 of 2153

1713. Question
Q. Before he could devote many more / thought to the matter, Pranav / had stepped up to him.
SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) Before he could devote many more
- (b) thought to the matter, Pranav
- (c) had stepped up to him.
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) Before he could devote many more ‘Many more’ will be replaced with ‘much more’ as much is used to describe the quantity of an uncountable noun. The word “thought” is an uncountable noun, which means it cannot be used with ‘many’. Hence, ‘before he could devote much more’ will be the most appropriate answer.

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(a) Before he could devote many more ‘Many more’ will be replaced with ‘much more’ as much is used to describe the quantity of an uncountable noun. The word “thought” is an uncountable noun, which means it cannot be used with ‘many’. Hence, ‘before he could devote much more’ will be the most appropriate answer.
Question 1714 of 2153

1714. Question
Q. In humans, consumption of alcohol, / stimulate brain cells to / release mood-altering dopamine.
SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) release mood-altering dopamine.
- (b) In humans, consumption of alcohol,
- (c) stimulate brain cells to
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) Stimulate brain cells to ‘Stimulate’ will be replaced with ‘stimulates’ as it agrees with the subject ‘consumption of alcohol’ which is singular. According to the subject verb-agreement, singular subject takes singular verb and plural subject takes plural verb. Hence, ‘Stimulates brain cells to’ will be the most appropriate answer.

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(c) Stimulate brain cells to ‘Stimulate’ will be replaced with ‘stimulates’ as it agrees with the subject ‘consumption of alcohol’ which is singular. According to the subject verb-agreement, singular subject takes singular verb and plural subject takes plural verb. Hence, ‘Stimulates brain cells to’ will be the most appropriate answer.
Question 1715 of 2153

1715. Question
Q. I spend a lot of / my time at work helping my / customers find an best outfit.
SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) No error
- (b) I spend a lot of
- (c) my time at work helping my
- (d) customers find an best outfit.
Correct

(d) customers find an best outfit. ‘An’ will be replaced with ‘the’ as the adjective ‘best’ is the superlative degree of ‘well’ and we generally use definite articles with superlative degrees. Hence, ‘customers find the best outfit’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) customers find an best outfit. ‘An’ will be replaced with ‘the’ as the adjective ‘best’ is the superlative degree of ‘well’ and we generally use definite articles with superlative degrees. Hence, ‘customers find the best outfit’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1716 of 2153

1716. Question
Q. When he buckled down to his / work he became the slyer / and cleverest of diplomats.
SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) When he buckled down to his
- (b) work he became the slyer
- (c) and cleverest of diplomats.
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) work he became the slyer ‘The slyer’ will be replaced with ‘the slyest’ as ‘slyer’ is a comparative form and we need a superlative form of the adjective ‘sly’ i.e. ‘slyest’ to match the later part of the sentence. Hence, ‘Work he became the slyest’ will be the most appropriate answer.

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(b) work he became the slyer ‘The slyer’ will be replaced with ‘the slyest’ as ‘slyer’ is a comparative form and we need a superlative form of the adjective ‘sly’ i.e. ‘slyest’ to match the later part of the sentence. Hence, ‘Work he became the slyest’ will be the most appropriate answer.
Question 1717 of 2153

1717. Question
Q. Neither teachers or / the principal revolted against / the new education policy
SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) the new education policy.
- (b) the principal revolted against
- (c) No error
- (d) Neither teachers or
Correct

(d) Neither teachers or ‘Neither teachers or’ will be replaced with ‘neither teachers nor’ as ‘neither….nor’ is a fixed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘Neither teachers nor’ will be the most appropriate answer.

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(d) Neither teachers or ‘Neither teachers or’ will be replaced with ‘neither teachers nor’ as ‘neither….nor’ is a fixed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘Neither teachers nor’ will be the most appropriate answer.
Question 1718 of 2153

1718. Question
Q. George handing the / hairpin to Ron, / a moment later.
SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) George handing the
- (b) hairpin to Ron
- (c) a moment later
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) George handing the The use of verb ‘handing’ is incorrect here because we can not use V₄(ing) as the main verb without a helping verb. The adverb ‘later’ indicates something happened after some time. ‘Handing’ will be replaced with the past form ‘handed’ to make it grammatically correct. Hence, ‘George handed the’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) George handing the The use of verb ‘handing’ is incorrect here because we can not use V₄(ing) as the main verb without a helping verb. The adverb ‘later’ indicates something happened after some time. ‘Handing’ will be replaced with the past form ‘handed’ to make it grammatically correct. Hence, ‘George handed the’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1719 of 2153

1719. Question
Q. Humans have rapidly / changing the balance of / gases in the atmosphere.
SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) Humans have rapidly
- (b) changing the balance of
- (c) gases in the atmosphere
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) changing the balance of The verb ‘changing’ is incorrect because we can not use ‘V 4 ’(ing form) with the helping verb of present perfect tense(has/have). The third form (V 3 ) ‘changed’ will be used in place of ‘changing’. Hence, ‘changed the balance of’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) changing the balance of The verb ‘changing’ is incorrect because we can not use ‘V 4 ’(ing form) with the helping verb of present perfect tense(has/have). The third form (V 3 ) ‘changed’ will be used in place of ‘changing’. Hence, ‘changed the balance of’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1720 of 2153

1720. Question
Q. Largest farmers usually / have more money, social power / and local influence.
SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) Largest farmers usually
- (b) No error
- (c) have more money, social power
- (d) and local influence.
Correct

(a) Largest farmers usually ‘Largest farmers’ will be replaced with ‘the largest farmers’ as when referring to a specific group of farmers, the definite article ‘the’ is required before the superlative adjective ‘largest’. Hence, ‘the largest farmers usually’ will be the most appropriate answer.

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(a) Largest farmers usually ‘Largest farmers’ will be replaced with ‘the largest farmers’ as when referring to a specific group of farmers, the definite article ‘the’ is required before the superlative adjective ‘largest’. Hence, ‘the largest farmers usually’ will be the most appropriate answer.
Question 1721 of 2153

1721. Question
Q. I want all / the culprits to / be punished immediate.
SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) the culprits to
- (b) No error
- (c) I want all
- (d) be punished immediate.
Correct

(d) be punished immediate. Adjective ‘Immediate’ must be replaced with the adverb ‘immediately’ as we need an adverb to modify the verb ‘punished’. Hence, ‘to be punished immediately’ will be the most appropriate answer.

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(d) be punished immediate. Adjective ‘Immediate’ must be replaced with the adverb ‘immediately’ as we need an adverb to modify the verb ‘punished’. Hence, ‘to be punished immediately’ will be the most appropriate answer.
Question 1722 of 2153

1722. Question
Q. You can find these / books into the extreme / corner of this shelf.
SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) books into the extreme
- (b) corner of this shelf.
- (c) You can find these
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) books into the extreme ‘Into’ will be replaced with ‘in’ as the preposition ‘in’ indicates the location of the books. Hence, ‘books in the extreme’ will be the most appropriate answer.

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(a) books into the extreme ‘Into’ will be replaced with ‘in’ as the preposition ‘in’ indicates the location of the books. Hence, ‘books in the extreme’ will be the most appropriate answer.
Question 1723 of 2153

1723. Question
Q. Mothers can pass the HIV virus to / their newborns during delivery / as well, WHO says.
SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) as well, WHO says.
- (b) Mothers can pass the HIV virus to
- (c) No error
- (d) their newborns during delivery
Correct

(b) Mothers can pass the HIV virus to Article ‘the’ must be removed as we don’t use article ‘the’ before names. ‘HIV’ is the name of a virus. Hence, ‘Mothers can pass HIV virus to’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) Mothers can pass the HIV virus to Article ‘the’ must be removed as we don’t use article ‘the’ before names. ‘HIV’ is the name of a virus. Hence, ‘Mothers can pass HIV virus to’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1724 of 2153

1724. Question
Q. And how amorous you become / when your courtship with the / muses is going stronger.
SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) No Error
- (b) when your courtship with the
- (c) muses is going stronger
- (d) And how amorous you become
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(c) Muses is going stronger ‘Muses is’ will be replaced with ‘muses are’. According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a plural subject (muses) always takes a plural verb(are). Hence, ‘Muses are going stronger’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) Muses is going stronger ‘Muses is’ will be replaced with ‘muses are’. According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a plural subject (muses) always takes a plural verb(are). Hence, ‘Muses are going stronger’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1725 of 2153

1725. Question
Q. Tax dispute settlement / might not work out in / the desired scale.
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) might not work out in
- (b) the desired scale
- (c) Tax dispute settlement
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) might not work out in Preposition ‘In’ must be replaced with ‘on’ as we generally use ‘on’ to discuss the success or outcome of a particular activity or process. Hence, ‘might not work out in’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) might not work out in Preposition ‘In’ must be replaced with ‘on’ as we generally use ‘on’ to discuss the success or outcome of a particular activity or process. Hence, ‘might not work out in’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1726 of 2153

1726. Question
Q. The benefits of rebuilding / healthy, fertile soil / are clear.
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) healthy, fertile soil
- (b) The benefits of rebuilding
- (c) No error
- (d) are clear.
Correct

(c) No error.

Incorrect

(c) No error.
Question 1727 of 2153

1727. Question
Q. The government have a rudimentary plan for an / ecosystem for defence startups / to fast-forward innovation.
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) to fast-forward innovation.
- (b) an ecosystem for defence startups
- (c) The government have a rudimentary plan for
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) The government have a rudimentary plan for According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘government’ is a singular subject that will take ‘has’ as a singular form. Hence, ‘The government has a rudimentary plan for’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(c) The government have a rudimentary plan for According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘government’ is a singular subject that will take ‘has’ as a singular form. Hence, ‘The government has a rudimentary plan for’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 1728 of 2153

1728. Question
Q. All of the farmers I / interviewed shared three / things on common.
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) All of the farmers I
- (b) interviewed shared three
- (c) No error
- (d) things on common.
Correct

(d) things on common The phrase ‘in common’ is used to describe similarity between two or more things or persons. The given sentence is talking about similarity between all of the farmers that were interviewed. Hence, ‘things in common’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) things on common The phrase ‘in common’ is used to describe similarity between two or more things or persons. The given sentence is talking about similarity between all of the farmers that were interviewed. Hence, ‘things in common’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1729 of 2153

1729. Question
Q. Do not be put of by the / mathematical equation, because / this is really not very complicated
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) Do not be put of by the
- (b) this is really not very complicated.
- (c) mathematical equation, because
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) Do not be put of by the ‘Put off’ is the correct phrasal verb to be used in place of ‘put of’. ‘Put off’ means to lose interest or enthusiasm in something. In the given sentence, it implies that you don’t have to be discouraged by the mathematical equation. Hence, ‘do not be put off by the’ is the most appropriate answer

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(a) Do not be put of by the ‘Put off’ is the correct phrasal verb to be used in place of ‘put of’. ‘Put off’ means to lose interest or enthusiasm in something. In the given sentence, it implies that you don’t have to be discouraged by the mathematical equation. Hence, ‘do not be put off by the’ is the most appropriate answer
Question 1730 of 2153

1730. Question
Q. Fires in California is / sounding alarm bells / that cannot be ignored.
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) sounding alarm bells
- (b) that cannot be ignored
- (c) Fires in California is
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) Fires in California is According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘fires’ is a plural subject that will take ‘are’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘Fires in California are’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(c) Fires in California is According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘fires’ is a plural subject that will take ‘are’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘Fires in California are’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 1731 of 2153

1731. Question
Q. He consolidated control over all the / provinces of the Great Britain and some / of northern Gaul while Maximian dealt with other uprisings.
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Morning)
- (a) of northern Gaul while Maximian dealt with other uprisings
- (b) No Error
- (c) He consolidated control over all the
- (d) provinces of the Great Britain and some
Correct

(d) provinces of the Great Britain and some The definite article “the” should not be used before “Great Britain” in this passage. “Great Britain” is a proper noun and It does not require the definite article “the” before it. Hence, ‘provinces of Great Britain and some’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) provinces of the Great Britain and some The definite article “the” should not be used before “Great Britain” in this passage. “Great Britain” is a proper noun and It does not require the definite article “the” before it. Hence, ‘provinces of Great Britain and some’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1732 of 2153

1732. Question
Q. Sorry I will be late as a flight / has been delayed due / to bad weather.
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) No error
- (b) Sorry I will be late as a flight
- (c) to bad weather.
- (d) has been delayed due
Correct

(b) Sorry I will be late as a flight ‘As a flight’ will be replaced with ‘as the flight’ because article ‘the’ is used when talking about something definite or particular. In the given sentence the person is talking about the flight he is going to aboard. Hence, ‘sorry I will be late as the flight’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) Sorry I will be late as a flight ‘As a flight’ will be replaced with ‘as the flight’ because article ‘the’ is used when talking about something definite or particular. In the given sentence the person is talking about the flight he is going to aboard. Hence, ‘sorry I will be late as the flight’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1733 of 2153

1733. Question
Q. Here, in truth, lies / the crux of the / great problem of all.
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) great problem of all
- (b) No error
- (c) Here, in truth, lies
- (d) the crux of the
Correct

(a) great problem of all ‘Great problem of all’ will be replaced with ‘greatest problem of all’ as article ‘the’ is used before superlative degree adjectives. Hence, ‘greatest problem of all’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) great problem of all ‘Great problem of all’ will be replaced with ‘greatest problem of all’ as article ‘the’ is used before superlative degree adjectives. Hence, ‘greatest problem of all’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1734 of 2153

1734. Question
Q. Ram ran back to the / window to see the bars dangling / a few feet before the ground.
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) a few feet before the ground.
- (b) No error
- (c) window to see the bars dangling
- (d) Ram ran back to the
Correct

(a) a few feet before the ground The preposition ‘before’ is used to indicate a position in front of or prior to something. However, when describing the vertical distance between the bars and the ground, the correct preposition to use is ‘above.’ Hence, ‘a few feet above the ground’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) a few feet before the ground The preposition ‘before’ is used to indicate a position in front of or prior to something. However, when describing the vertical distance between the bars and the ground, the correct preposition to use is ‘above.’ Hence, ‘a few feet above the ground’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1735 of 2153

1735. Question
Q. An appeasements policies / were all but a sham to misdirect / the local groups.
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Evening)
- (a) the local groups.
- (b) were all but a sham to misdirect
- (c) An appeasements policies
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) An appeasements policies Article ‘an’ must be removed as we don’t use an article before plural noun (appeasement policies) also appeasements must be replaced with appeasement as it is used as an adjective to modify the noun ‘policies’. Hence, ‘Appeasement policies’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) An appeasements policies Article ‘an’ must be removed as we don’t use an article before plural noun (appeasement policies) also appeasements must be replaced with appeasement as it is used as an adjective to modify the noun ‘policies’. Hence, ‘Appeasement policies’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1736 of 2153

1736. Question
Q. Your body will respond by / getting more muscular and / strong before you know it.
SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Morning)
- (a) strong before you know it.
- (b) No error
- (c) Your body will respond by
- (d) getting more muscular and
Correct

(a) strong before you know it Use of the positive degree adjective ‘strong’ is incorrect as we use the same type of adjectives when they are joined by a conjunction(‘and’ in the given sentence). The adjective ‘more muscular’ is in comparative form, so we will use comparative degree ‘stronger’ in place of ‘strong’. Hence, ‘stronger before you know it’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) strong before you know it Use of the positive degree adjective ‘strong’ is incorrect as we use the same type of adjectives when they are joined by a conjunction(‘and’ in the given sentence). The adjective ‘more muscular’ is in comparative form, so we will use comparative degree ‘stronger’ in place of ‘strong’. Hence, ‘stronger before you know it’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1737 of 2153

1737. Question
Q. I could not make out what / it is, for the wind was / rustling the corn-shocks.
SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) I could not make out what
- (b) No error
- (c) rustling the corn-shocks.
- (d) it is, for the wind was
Correct

(d) it is, for the wind was The phrase ‘it is’ will be replaced with ‘it was’ because this phrase is a part of the main clause which indicates a past event. Further, the second clause (‘was rustling’) is also given in past tense. Hence, ‘it was, for the wind was’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) it is, for the wind was The phrase ‘it is’ will be replaced with ‘it was’ because this phrase is a part of the main clause which indicates a past event. Further, the second clause (‘was rustling’) is also given in past tense. Hence, ‘it was, for the wind was’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1738 of 2153

1738. Question
Q. Humans are drawn to / foods that is fatty, / sweet, rich and complex.
SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) No error
- (b) sweet, rich and complex.
- (c) Humans are drawn to
- (d) foods that is fatty,
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(d) foods that is fatty The phrase ‘that is’ will be replaced with ‘that are’ because the antecedent(foods) of the relative pronoun ‘that’ is plural. Plural verbs should be used for plural antecedent. Hence, ‘that are’ will be the most appropriate answer.

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(d) foods that is fatty The phrase ‘that is’ will be replaced with ‘that are’ because the antecedent(foods) of the relative pronoun ‘that’ is plural. Plural verbs should be used for plural antecedent. Hence, ‘that are’ will be the most appropriate answer.
Question 1739 of 2153

1739. Question
Q. It would be neat and / cleanest, a home worthy of / spending our lives together.
SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Evening)
- (a) cleanest, a home worthy of
- (b) spending our lives together.
- (c) It would be neat and
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) Cleanest, a home worthy of ‘Cleanest’ must be replaced with ‘clean’ as “cleanest” is a superlative form of the adjective “clean.” Superlatives are used to compare three or more items or qualities. However, in this sentence, there is no comparison being made between multiple homes or qualities. So, we can use the adjective “clean” alone. Hence, ‘Clean, a home worthy of’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) Cleanest, a home worthy of ‘Cleanest’ must be replaced with ‘clean’ as “cleanest” is a superlative form of the adjective “clean.” Superlatives are used to compare three or more items or qualities. However, in this sentence, there is no comparison being made between multiple homes or qualities. So, we can use the adjective “clean” alone. Hence, ‘Clean, a home worthy of’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1740 of 2153

1740. Question
Q. I had been angry the whole / evening, so she rubs brahmi / oil into my scalp to cool my brain.
SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Evening)
- (a) oil into my scalp to cool my brain.
- (b) No error
- (c) evening, so she rubs brahmi
- (d) I had been angry the whole
Correct

(c) Evening, so she rubs brahmi ‘Rubs’ must be replaced with ‘rubbed’ as the verb “rub” should be in the past tense to match the tense of the sentence. Since the sentence is written in the past tense (“had been angry”), the action of rubbing the brahmi oil into the scalp should also be in the past tense. Hence, ‘evening, so she rubbed brahmi’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) Evening, so she rubs brahmi ‘Rubs’ must be replaced with ‘rubbed’ as the verb “rub” should be in the past tense to match the tense of the sentence. Since the sentence is written in the past tense (“had been angry”), the action of rubbing the brahmi oil into the scalp should also be in the past tense. Hence, ‘evening, so she rubbed brahmi’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1741 of 2153

1741. Question
Q. Eddie just panics / when it gets close / nearer the end.
SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Morning)
- (a) nearer the end
- (b) No error
- (c) when it gets close
- (d) Eddie just panics
Correct

(a) nearer the end ‘Nearer’ must be removed as the phrase ‘close’ and ‘nearer’ convey the same meaning of proximity or nearness. Hence, ‘close to the end’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(a) nearer the end ‘Nearer’ must be removed as the phrase ‘close’ and ‘nearer’ convey the same meaning of proximity or nearness. Hence, ‘close to the end’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1742 of 2153

1742. Question
Q. I have never seen a man / get off his horse quick as / did that stranger Englishman.
SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) did that stranger Englishman
- (b) I have never seen a man
- (c) No error
- (d) get off his horse quick as
Correct

(d) get off his horse quick as “As…as” is a comparative structure used to compare two things and ‘as + adverb(quickly) + as’ is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘get off his horse as quickly as’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) get off his horse quick as “As…as” is a comparative structure used to compare two things and ‘as + adverb(quickly) + as’ is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘get off his horse as quickly as’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1743 of 2153

1743. Question
Q. Susan had recently run on to / Catherine at the supermarket, they / were seeing each other after many years.
SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Evening)
- (a) were seeing each other after many years.
- (b) Catherine at the supermarket, they
- (c) No error
- (d) Susan had recently run on to
Correct

(d) Susan had recently run on to The correct phrasal verb is ‘run into’. ‘Run into’ means to accidentally meet someone. Hence, ‘Susan had recently run into’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(d) Susan had recently run on to The correct phrasal verb is ‘run into’. ‘Run into’ means to accidentally meet someone. Hence, ‘Susan had recently run into’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1744 of 2153

1744. Question
Q. There are already many examples / of great technology that had / born in the United States.
SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Evening)
- (a) of great technology that had
- (b) No error
- (c) There are already many examples
- (d) born in the United States.
Correct

(a) Of great technology that had. ‘Had’ must be replaced with ‘has been’ as we need to use the passive voice of present perfect tense (has been +V₃) that indicates the technology came into existence in the past and still exists in the present. Hence, ‘Of great technology that has been born’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) Of great technology that had. ‘Had’ must be replaced with ‘has been’ as we need to use the passive voice of present perfect tense (has been +V₃) that indicates the technology came into existence in the past and still exists in the present. Hence, ‘Of great technology that has been born’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1745 of 2153

1745. Question
Q. Harry’s eyes watered in / the chill as they soar upwards; he / could see nothing below now.
SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Morning)
- (a) could see nothing below now.
- (b) the chill as they soar upwards; he
- (c) Harry\'s eyes watered in
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) The chill as they soar upwards; he ‘Soar’ must be replaced with ‘soared’ as the given sentence is in simple past tense and we need to use the pronoun ‘he’ for the singular noun (Harry). Hence, ‘the chill as he soared upwards;he’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) The chill as they soar upwards; he ‘Soar’ must be replaced with ‘soared’ as the given sentence is in simple past tense and we need to use the pronoun ‘he’ for the singular noun (Harry). Hence, ‘the chill as he soared upwards;he’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1746 of 2153

1746. Question
Q. At night, lying sleepless, he considered / sending messengers besides the country, / secretly, in search of his friend.
SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Morning)
- (a) secretly, in search of his friend.
- (b) At night, lying sleepless, he considered
- (c) sending messengers besides the country,
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) Sending messengers besides the country The word ‘besides’ must be replaced with ‘beyond’ to refer to something that is on the other side or further away. Hence, ‘sending messengers beyond the country’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) Sending messengers besides the country The word ‘besides’ must be replaced with ‘beyond’ to refer to something that is on the other side or further away. Hence, ‘sending messengers beyond the country’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1747 of 2153

1747. Question
Q. Neither Ram nor / his sisters are ready / to play the game.
SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) to play the game.
- (b) No error
- (c) his sisters are ready
- (d) Neither Ram nor
Correct

(b) No error.

Incorrect

(b) No error.
Question 1748 of 2153

1748. Question
Q. Leaders are self-direct, / but learning and understanding / are the keys to self-direction.
SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Evening)
- (a) No error
- (b) but learning and understanding
- (c) Leaders are self-direct,
- (d) are the keys to self-direction
Correct

(c) Leaders are self-direct, ‘Self-direct’ must be replaced with ‘self-directed’ as it is a past participle adjective. They adjectives are commonly used to describe emotions, physical states, or the condition of objects or people. Hence, ‘Leaders are self-directed’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) Leaders are self-direct, ‘Self-direct’ must be replaced with ‘self-directed’ as it is a past participle adjective. They adjectives are commonly used to describe emotions, physical states, or the condition of objects or people. Hence, ‘Leaders are self-directed’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1749 of 2153

1749. Question
Q. Diseases passed from / animals to humans / are called zoonoses.
SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Evening)
- (a) Diseases passed from
- (b) are called zoonoses
- (c) animals to humans
- (d) No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 1750 of 2153

1750. Question
Q. For example, the parent mountain / of Mont Blanc, the / high peak in the Alps, is the Mount Everest.
SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Morning)
- (a) No error
- (b) high peak in the Alps, is the Mount Everest.
- (c) of Mont Blanc, the
- (d) For example, the parent mountain
Correct

(b) High peak in the Alps, is the Mount Everest. ‘High’ must be replaced with ‘highest’ as we generally use article ‘the’ with a superlative degree (highest). Hence, ‘highest peak in the Alps, is the Mount Everest’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) High peak in the Alps, is the Mount Everest. ‘High’ must be replaced with ‘highest’ as we generally use article ‘the’ with a superlative degree (highest). Hence, ‘highest peak in the Alps, is the Mount Everest’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1751 of 2153

1751. Question
Q. Land management choices / also affect the amount of / carbon stored on trees.
SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Morning)
- (a) also affect the amount of
- (b) No error
- (c) carbon stored on trees.
- (d) Land management choices
Correct

(c) Carbon stored on trees In the given sentence, ‘on’ must be replaced with ‘in’ because carbon is typically stored within the structure of trees, not on the surface of trees. Hence, ‘carbon stored in trees’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) Carbon stored on trees In the given sentence, ‘on’ must be replaced with ‘in’ because carbon is typically stored within the structure of trees, not on the surface of trees. Hence, ‘carbon stored in trees’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1752 of 2153

1752. Question
Q. He best understand that / because of the fight it is no / longer his decision to make.
SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) He best understand that
- (b) longer his decision to make.
- (c) because of the fight it is no
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) He best understand that Use of the superlative degree adverb ‘best’ is incorrect here. The adverb ‘better’ is the comparative degree of ‘well’ and is used to give advice or suggestions on what is considered a more suitable action. ‘Better + V₁’ is the correct grammatical structure. Hence, ‘He better understand that’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(a) He best understand that Use of the superlative degree adverb ‘best’ is incorrect here. The adverb ‘better’ is the comparative degree of ‘well’ and is used to give advice or suggestions on what is considered a more suitable action. ‘Better + V₁’ is the correct grammatical structure. Hence, ‘He better understand that’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1753 of 2153

1753. Question
Q. The differences were / imperceptible to all but / the most trained eye.
SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Evening)
- (a) imperceptible to all but
- (b) No error
- (c) the most trained eye.
- (d) The differences were
Correct

(b) No error.

Incorrect

(b) No error.
Question 1754 of 2153

1754. Question
Q. Even the most wise don’t / know what’s hidden in / the depths of their being.
SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Evening)
- (a) No error
- (b) know what\'s hidden in
- (c) the depths of their being.
- (d) Even the most wise don\'t
Correct

(d) Even the most wise don’t ‘The most wise’ must be replaced with ‘the wisest’ as the correct superlative degree of the adjective ‘wise’ is ‘wisest’. Hence, “Even the wisest don’t” is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) Even the most wise don’t ‘The most wise’ must be replaced with ‘the wisest’ as the correct superlative degree of the adjective ‘wise’ is ‘wisest’. Hence, “Even the wisest don’t” is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1755 of 2153

1755. Question
Q. These include the nature / documentaries, including / The Blue Planet and Planet Earth.
SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Morning)
- (a) documentaries, including
- (b) The Blue Planet and Planet Earth.
- (c) No error
- (d) These include the nature
Correct

(c) No error.

Incorrect

(c) No error.
Question 1756 of 2153

1756. Question
Q. The baby’s faces are expressionless and / their pupils aren’t visible which gives / the appearance of lifelessness and dreadfulness.
SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) No error
- (b) the appearance of lifelessness and dreadfulness.
- (c) their pupils aren\'t visible which gives
- (d) The baby\'s faces are expressionless and
Correct

(d) The baby’s faces are expressionless and (Baby’s) must be replaced with (babies) as we are referring to the faces of multiple babies. Hence, ‘the babies’ faces are expressionless and’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) The baby’s faces are expressionless and (Baby’s) must be replaced with (babies) as we are referring to the faces of multiple babies. Hence, ‘the babies’ faces are expressionless and’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1757 of 2153

1757. Question
Q. Two border guards patrolling / the nearby frontier with Georgia have also / been reported missing from Friday night.
SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) been reported missing from Friday night.
- (b) the nearby frontier with Georgia have also
- (c) No Error
- (d) Two border guards patrolling
Correct

(a) been reported missing from Friday night. ‘From’ must be replaced with ‘since’ as ‘Since’ is used to denote a point of time and for depicting an activity that is happening from a long time like since time immemorial/since ancient times.

Incorrect

(a) been reported missing from Friday night. ‘From’ must be replaced with ‘since’ as ‘Since’ is used to denote a point of time and for depicting an activity that is happening from a long time like since time immemorial/since ancient times.
Question 1758 of 2153

1758. Question
Q. In practice rounds, my caddie, Greg, / and me works on my short / game with a baseball glove.
SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Evening)
- (a) and me works on my short
- (b) No error
- (c) game with a baseball glove.
- (d) In practice rounds, my caddie, Greg
Correct

(a) and me works on my short. The pronoun ‘me’ must be replaced with ‘I’ as we need to use the subjective case of the pronoun. Also, the verb ‘work’ must be used to agree with the plural subject ‘my caddie, Greg, and I’. Hence, ‘and I work on my short’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) and me works on my short. The pronoun ‘me’ must be replaced with ‘I’ as we need to use the subjective case of the pronoun. Also, the verb ‘work’ must be used to agree with the plural subject ‘my caddie, Greg, and I’. Hence, ‘and I work on my short’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1759 of 2153

1759. Question
Q. None of them, apart from Rohan / and Shilpa, had heard Mohan talk / about what happens that night
SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Evening)
- (a) No error
- (b) and Shilpa, had heard Mohan talk
- (c) None of them, apart from Rohan
- (d) about what happens that night
Correct

(d) about what happens that night. The verb ‘happens’ must be replaced with ‘happened’ as the given sentence is in past tense. Hence, ‘about what happened that night’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(d) about what happens that night. The verb ‘happens’ must be replaced with ‘happened’ as the given sentence is in past tense. Hence, ‘about what happened that night’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1760 of 2153

1760. Question
Q. Disease-carrying parasites / is not picky / about hosts.
SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Evening)
- (a) about hosts.
- (b) Disease - carrying parasites
- (c) No error
- (d) is not picky
Correct

(d) is not picky The verb ‘is’ must be replaced with ‘are’ to agree with the plural subject ‘parasites’. Hence, ‘are not picky’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(d) is not picky The verb ‘is’ must be replaced with ‘are’ to agree with the plural subject ‘parasites’. Hence, ‘are not picky’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1761 of 2153

1761. Question
Q. ‘I’m going to get / start on some / homework’, said the professor angrily.
SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Morning)
- (a) No error
- (b) I’m going to get
- (c) homework’, said the professor angrily.
- (d) start on some
Correct

(d) Start on some ‘Start’ must be replaced with ‘started’ as we generally use the Past Participle form of the verb after ‘get’. Hence, ‘started on some’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(d) Start on some ‘Start’ must be replaced with ‘started’ as we generally use the Past Participle form of the verb after ‘get’. Hence, ‘started on some’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1762 of 2153

1762. Question
Q. He spent a great deal of time / writing on his legal pad and aggressive / underlining whatever he was writing.
SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Morning)
- (a) He spent a great deal of time
- (b) No error
- (c) writing on his legal pad and aggressive
- (d) underlining whatever he was writing.
Correct

(c) Writing on his legal pad and aggressive ‘Aggressive’ must be replaced with ‘aggressively’ as we generally use adverbs to modify the meaning of a verb (underlining). Hence, ‘writing on his legal pad and aggressively’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) Writing on his legal pad and aggressive ‘Aggressive’ must be replaced with ‘aggressively’ as we generally use adverbs to modify the meaning of a verb (underlining). Hence, ‘writing on his legal pad and aggressively’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1763 of 2153

1763. Question
Q. Raising temperatures in the / springtime signal plants and / animals to come alive.
SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) Raising temperatures in the
- (b) springtime signal plants and
- (c) animals to come alive.
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) Raising temperatures in the ‘Raising’ must be replaced with ‘rising’ as rise means to increase in value and raise means to lift or elevate something. Hence, ‘rising temperature in the’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(a) Raising temperatures in the ‘Raising’ must be replaced with ‘rising’ as rise means to increase in value and raise means to lift or elevate something. Hence, ‘rising temperature in the’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1764 of 2153

1764. Question
Q. Have you ever gone into / a high – street shop wearing / a pair of cycling shorts?
SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Afternoon)
- (a) a pair of cycling shorts
- (b) a high - street shop wearing
- (c) No error
- (d) Have you ever gone into
Correct

(c) No error The sentence is grammatically correct.

Incorrect

(c) No error The sentence is grammatically correct.
Question 1765 of 2153

1765. Question
Q. Most impressive / was record breaking / 75.6 FPS on Crysis.
SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Evening)
- (a) 75.6 FPS on Crysis
- (b) Most impressive
- (c) was record breaking
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) Was record breaking We generally use article ‘a’ with a singular countable noun (record breaking 75.6 FPS). Hence, ‘was a record breaking’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) Was record breaking We generally use article ‘a’ with a singular countable noun (record breaking 75.6 FPS). Hence, ‘was a record breaking’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1766 of 2153

1766. Question
Q. I began with writing / one a week and / now I do so every day.
SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Evening)
- (a) one a week and
- (b) I began with writing
- (c) now I do so every day.
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) One a week and The phrase ‘one a week’ must be replaced with ‘once a week’ as we need to use an adverb of frequency ‘once’ instead of ‘one’. Hence, ‘once a week’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(a) One a week and The phrase ‘one a week’ must be replaced with ‘once a week’ as we need to use an adverb of frequency ‘once’ instead of ‘one’. Hence, ‘once a week’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1767 of 2153

1767. Question
Q. The recent discoveries / have risen hopes / about possible applications.
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) have risen hopes
- (b) No error
- (c) The recent discoveries
- (d) about possible applications.
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1768 of 2153

1768. Question
Q.331 . And it just recently awarded / a million-dollar contract / that reeks of corruption.
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) a million - dollar contract
- (b) And it just recently awarded
- (c) that reeks of corruption.
- (d) No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 1769 of 2153

1769. Question
Q. Today, in fit of frenzied rage and / jealousy, you would have / killed me, your brother.
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) killed me, your brother.
- (b) No error
- (c) jealousy, you would have
- (d) Today, in fit of frenzied rage and
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1770 of 2153

1770. Question
Q. A study finds that the average staff cost at / a public sector bank is high than that at / its private sector counterpart.
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) No error
- (b) its private sector counterpart.
- (c) a public sector bank is high than that at
- (d) A study finds that the average staff cost at
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1771 of 2153

1771. Question
Q. Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow bands / of moisture in the atmosphere that extends from the / tropics to higher latitudes.
SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow bands
- (b) of moisture in the atmosphere that extends from the
- (c) tropics to higher latitudes.
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) of moisture in the atmosphere that extends from the According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘narrow bands’ is a plural subject that will take ‘extend’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘narrow bands of moisture in the atmosphere that extend’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) of moisture in the atmosphere that extends from the According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘narrow bands’ is a plural subject that will take ‘extend’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘narrow bands of moisture in the atmosphere that extend’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1772 of 2153

1772. Question
Q. It turns out / that my father / isn’t alone.
SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) No error
- (b) that my father
- (c) It turns out
- (d) isn\'t alone.
Correct

(a) No error.

Incorrect

(a) No error.
Question 1773 of 2153

1773. Question
Q. When we cook garlic, the sulphide / molecules raise into the air / and fill the room with their pleasing aroma.
SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) When we cook garlic, the sulphide
- (b) molecules raise into the air
- (c) No error
- (d) and fill the room with their pleasing aroma.
Correct

(b) molecules raise into the air ‘Rise’ means something(smoke, gas,etc.) moving upwards in the air. It will replace ‘raise’ in the given sentence. Hence, ‘the sulphide molecules rise into the air’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) molecules raise into the air ‘Rise’ means something(smoke, gas,etc.) moving upwards in the air. It will replace ‘raise’ in the given sentence. Hence, ‘the sulphide molecules rise into the air’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1774 of 2153

1774. Question
Q. This was no strange sight / to the boy by that time, / for he had neither gun or spear.
SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) No error
- (b) for he had neither gun or spear.
- (c) to the boy by that time,
- (d) This was no strange sight
Correct

(b) for he had neither gun or spear. ‘Neither……nor’ is a fixed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘for he had neither gun nor spear’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) for he had neither gun or spear. ‘Neither……nor’ is a fixed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘for he had neither gun nor spear’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1775 of 2153

1775. Question
Q. He has been / told many a times to / mind his manners.
SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) No error
- (b) He has been
- (c) told many a times to
- (d) mind his manners.
Correct

(c) told many a times to We will not use the indefinite article ‘a’ before ‘times’. Hence, ‘told many times’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) told many a times to We will not use the indefinite article ‘a’ before ‘times’. Hence, ‘told many times’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1776 of 2153

1776. Question
Q. I will never / judge you for / yours impromptu performance.
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) I will never
- (b) yours impromptu performance.
- (c) judge you for
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) yours impromptu performance. We will not use another pronoun(yours) with the given pronoun(you). Instead, we will use an adjective ‘your’ that means relating to or belonging to you. Hence, ‘judge you for your impromptu performance’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) yours impromptu performance. We will not use another pronoun(yours) with the given pronoun(you). Instead, we will use an adjective ‘your’ that means relating to or belonging to you. Hence, ‘judge you for your impromptu performance’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1777 of 2153

1777. Question
Q. If conventional arrangements and / patterns are made more scarcer, other / arrangements and patterns will spring up.
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) arrangements and patterns will spring up.
- (b) No error
- (c) If conventional arrangements and
- (d) patterns are made more scarcer, other
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1778 of 2153

1778. Question
Q. You care for him / even more than for myself, / he cried bitterly.
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) No error
- (b) he cried bitterly.
- (c) even more than for myself,
- (d) You care for him
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1779 of 2153

1779. Question
Q. Once I run in / the Sonoran Desert in Arizona / after a huge rain event.
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) Once I run in
- (b) the Sonoran Desert in Arizona
- (c) No error
- (d) after a huge rain event.
Correct

(a) Once I run in The given sentence is in the simple past tense(Once) so the verb must be used in the simple past form(V 2 ). Hence, ‘Once I ran(V 2 ) in’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(a) Once I run in The given sentence is in the simple past tense(Once) so the verb must be used in the simple past form(V 2 ). Hence, ‘Once I ran(V 2 ) in’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1780 of 2153

1780. Question
Q. As per the study, mosquito-borne / dengue fever infects little / 400 million people annually.
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) As per the study, mosquito-borne
- (b) No error
- (c) dengue fever infects little
- (d) 400 million people annually.
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1781 of 2153

1781. Question
Q. It’s 4 p.m. local time and quite a / large crowd has gathered from yesterday / evening around the giant stage.
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) evening around the giant stage.
- (b) large crowd has gathered from yesterday
- (c) No error
- (d) It\'s 4 p.m. local time and quite a
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1782 of 2153

1782. Question
Q. Scientists have a few tricks up / their sleeves for dealing with / the universe other objects.
SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) their sleeves for dealing with
- (b) Scientists have a few tricks up
- (c) No error
- (d) the universe other objects
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1783 of 2153

1783. Question
Q. You never know when / you are going to stumble to a / jewel in the most unexpected corner.
SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) You never know when
- (b) you are going to stumble to a
- (c) jewel in the most unexpected comer.
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) you are going to stumble to a There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘to’ will be replaced with ‘upon’ because we generally use the preposition ‘upon’ with ‘stumble’. Hence, ‘you are going to stumble upon a’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) you are going to stumble to a There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘to’ will be replaced with ‘upon’ because we generally use the preposition ‘upon’ with ‘stumble’. Hence, ‘you are going to stumble upon a’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1784 of 2153

1784. Question
Q. Around 30 percent of the / Indian population are estimated / to have latent TB.
SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) Indian population are estimated
- (b) No error
- (c) to have latent TB.
- (d) Around 30 percent of the
Correct

(a) Indian population are estimated ‘Thirty Percent of + Subject + Singular verb’ is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘Indian population is(singular verb) estimated’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(a) Indian population are estimated ‘Thirty Percent of + Subject + Singular verb’ is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘Indian population is(singular verb) estimated’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1785 of 2153

1785. Question
Q. A key institution is the judiciary, / especially the Supreme Court, with / a widely remit and a wise legacy.
SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) a widely remit and a wise legacy.
- (b) especially the Supreme Court, with
- (c) A key institution is the judiciary,
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) a widely remit and a wise legacy. The given sentence needs an adjective(wide) to tell a quality about the subject and not an adverb(widely). Hence, ‘a wide remit and a wise legacy’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) a widely remit and a wise legacy. The given sentence needs an adjective(wide) to tell a quality about the subject and not an adverb(widely). Hence, ‘a wide remit and a wise legacy’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1786 of 2153

1786. Question
Q. The presidential election / turned out to be one of / the biggest landslide in history .
SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) turned out to be one of
- (b) The presidential election
- (c) No error
- (d) the biggest landslide in history.
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1787 of 2153

1787. Question
Q. Although people had been on watch and / the watchkeepers were very tired, / everyone were up and buzzing.
SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) No error
- (b) the watchkeepers were very tired,
- (c) everyone were up and buzzing.
- (d) Although people had been on watch and
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(c) everyone were up and buzzing. According to the “ Subject-Verb Agreement Rule ”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘everyone’ is a singular subject that will take ‘was’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘everyone was up and buzzing’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) everyone were up and buzzing. According to the “ Subject-Verb Agreement Rule ”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘everyone’ is a singular subject that will take ‘was’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘everyone was up and buzzing’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1788 of 2153

1788. Question
Q. Give yourself a / chance to be distracted / of bad news.
SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) chance to be distracted
- (b) Give yourself a
- (c) No error
- (d) of bad news.
Correct

(d) of bad news. There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘of’ must be replaced with ‘by’. Hence, ‘distracted by bad news’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) of bad news. There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘of’ must be replaced with ‘by’. Hence, ‘distracted by bad news’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1789 of 2153

1789. Question
Q. People that are lonely / have higher levels of / the hormone cortisol
SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) People that are lonely
- (b) have higher levels of
- (c) the hormone cortisol
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) People that are lonely We generally use the relative pronoun ‘who’ for living things(‘people’ in the given sentence). Therefore, ‘that’ will be replaced with ‘who’. Hence, ‘People who are lonely’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) People that are lonely We generally use the relative pronoun ‘who’ for living things(‘people’ in the given sentence). Therefore, ‘that’ will be replaced with ‘who’. Hence, ‘People who are lonely’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1790 of 2153

1790. Question
Q. If someone you are talking / to is open of learning more, / encourage that continued curiosity.
SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) No error
- (b) encourage that continued curiosity.
- (c) to is open of learning more,
- (d) If someone you are talking
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(c) to is open of learning more, There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘of’ must be replaced with ‘to’. Hence, ‘open to learning more’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) to is open of learning more, There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘of’ must be replaced with ‘to’. Hence, ‘open to learning more’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1791 of 2153

1791. Question
Q. The Event Horizon Telescope can / help scientists analyse the shapes / and behaviours of event horizons.
SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) and behaviours of event horizons
- (b) No error
- (c) The Event Horizon Telescope can
- (d) help scientists analyse the shapes
Correct

(b) No error.

Incorrect

(b) No error.
Question 1792 of 2153

1792. Question
Q. The London-based Brodsky / Quartet, meanwhile, is one of / the world’s leading string quartet.
SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) The London-based Brodsky
- (b) the world\'s leading string quartet.
- (c) Quartet, meanwhile, is one of
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) the world’s leading string quartet. “ One of the + Plural Subject ” is grammatically the correct structure. Similarly, ‘quartets’ will be the plural subject in the given sentence. Hence, ‘one of the world’s leading string quartets’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) the world’s leading string quartet. “ One of the + Plural Subject ” is grammatically the correct structure. Similarly, ‘quartets’ will be the plural subject in the given sentence. Hence, ‘one of the world’s leading string quartets’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1793 of 2153

1793. Question
Q. Ashwathama, Drona’s / only son, has had developed / a fondness for lavish living.
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) No error
- (b) a fondness for lavish living
- (c) only son, has had developed
- (d) Ashwathama, Drona\'s
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(c) only son, has had developed The given sentence is in the present perfect tense so the verb must be used in the present perfect form(has + V 3 ) and not in the past tense(had). Hence, ‘Drona’s only son, has developed(V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) only son, has had developed The given sentence is in the present perfect tense so the verb must be used in the present perfect form(has + V 3 ) and not in the past tense(had). Hence, ‘Drona’s only son, has developed(V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1794 of 2153

1794. Question
Q. Democrats are often more receptive / and accommodating of / foreign people and cultures.
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) No error
- (b) Democrats are often more receptive
- (c) foreign people and cultures.
- (d) and accommodating of
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(d) and accommodating of We generally use the same form of the verb before and after the conjunction ‘and’. Therefore, ‘accommodating’ must be replaced with ‘accommodative’. Hence, ‘receptive and accommodative of’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) and accommodating of We generally use the same form of the verb before and after the conjunction ‘and’. Therefore, ‘accommodating’ must be replaced with ‘accommodative’. Hence, ‘receptive and accommodative of’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1795 of 2153

1795. Question
Q. Balloons filled with helium / travel hundreds or / even thousands of mile.
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) Balloons filled with helium
- (b) travel hundreds or
- (c) No error
- (d) even thousands of mile.
Correct

(d) even thousands of mile. We will use the plural form of the noun ‘mile’ in the given sentence. Hence, ‘thousands of miles’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) even thousands of mile. We will use the plural form of the noun ‘mile’ in the given sentence. Hence, ‘thousands of miles’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1796 of 2153

1796. Question
Q. Bushfire have created havoc / and exacerbated the conditions / of animals in the forest.
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) Bushfire have created havoc
- (b) and exacerbated the conditions
- (c) No error
- (d) of animals in the forest.
Correct

(a) Bushfire have created havoc According to the “ Subject-Verb Agreement Rule ”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘Bushfire’ is a singular subject that will take ‘has’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘Bushfire has created havoc’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) Bushfire have created havoc According to the “ Subject-Verb Agreement Rule ”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘Bushfire’ is a singular subject that will take ‘has’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘Bushfire has created havoc’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1797 of 2153

1797. Question
Q. You will never / regret this wonderful / experience with your life.
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) regret this wonderful
- (b) experience with your life.
- (c) You will never
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) experience with your life. There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘with’ must be replaced with ‘in’. Hence, ‘experience in your life’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) experience with your life. There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘with’ must be replaced with ‘in’. Hence, ‘experience in your life’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1798 of 2153

1798. Question
Q. Shyam, so good with weapons, fail to find the words / to tell him that everything he’d done / so far, all the compromises he’d made, had been for love.
SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) to tell him that everything he\'d done
- (b) Shyam, so good with weapons, fail to find the words
- (c) so far, all the compromises he\'d made, had been for love.
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) Shyam, so good with weapons, fail to find the words According to the “ Subject-Verb Agreement Rule ”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘Shyam’ is a singular subject that will take ‘fails’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘Shyam, so good with weapons, fails to find the words’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) Shyam, so good with weapons, fail to find the words According to the “ Subject-Verb Agreement Rule ”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘Shyam’ is a singular subject that will take ‘fails’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘Shyam, so good with weapons, fails to find the words’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1799 of 2153

1799. Question
Q. Her failure in life / is too much / painful for me.
SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) No error
- (b) painful for me
- (c) is too much
- (d) Her failure in life
Correct

(c) is too much We will not use the adverb ‘much’ with the adjective ‘painful’ in the given sentence. Therefore, ‘much’ will be removed. Hence, ‘too painful for me’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) is too much We will not use the adverb ‘much’ with the adjective ‘painful’ in the given sentence. Therefore, ‘much’ will be removed. Hence, ‘too painful for me’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1800 of 2153

1800. Question
Q. Bacteria are single – celled / organisms that can / reproduce on its own.
SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) organisms that can
- (b) No error
- (c) Bacteria are single - celled
- (d) reproduce on its own.
Correct

(d) reproduce on its own. We will use a plural pronoun ‘their’ for the plural subject ‘organisms’ in the given sentence, not a singular pronoun ‘its’. Hence, ‘reproduce on their own’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) reproduce on its own. We will use a plural pronoun ‘their’ for the plural subject ‘organisms’ in the given sentence, not a singular pronoun ‘its’. Hence, ‘reproduce on their own’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1801 of 2153

1801. Question
Q. A guru is someone who does not / charge you a fee because someone / who is tied in greed couldn’t release you.
SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) charge you a fee because someone
- (b) who is tied in greed couldn\'t release you.
- (c) A guru is someone who does not
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) who is tied in greed couldn’t release you. The given sentence is in the simple present tense so the verb must be used in the simple present form(V 1 ). Hence, ‘who is tied in greed can’t(V 1 ) release you’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) who is tied in greed couldn’t release you. The given sentence is in the simple present tense so the verb must be used in the simple present form(V 1 ). Hence, ‘who is tied in greed can’t(V 1 ) release you’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1802 of 2153

1802. Question
Q. And so for the sakes / of his son he remained, / absolutely calm.
SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) absolutely calm
- (b) No error
- (c) of his son he remained,
- (d) And so for the sakes
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(d) And so for the sakes We cannot make the plural form of the noun ‘sake’ by adding an ‘s’ to it. Therefore, ‘sakes’ must be replaced with ‘sake’. Hence, ‘And so for the sake of his son’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) And so for the sakes We cannot make the plural form of the noun ‘sake’ by adding an ‘s’ to it. Therefore, ‘sakes’ must be replaced with ‘sake’. Hence, ‘And so for the sake of his son’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1803 of 2153

1803. Question
Q. Such was the education / of the Spartans with regard to / one of the greatest of there kings.
SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (1st Shift)
- (a) No error
- (b) one of the greatest of there kings
- (c) Such was the education
- (d) of the Spartans with regard to
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(b) one of the greatest of there kings. The pronoun ‘there’ must be replaced with the number ‘three’ to grammatically correct the given sentence. Hence, ‘one of the greatest of three kings’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) one of the greatest of there kings. The pronoun ‘there’ must be replaced with the number ‘three’ to grammatically correct the given sentence. Hence, ‘one of the greatest of three kings’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1804 of 2153

1804. Question
Q. Workers and companies in all / sectors can contribute their skills / to meet society new needs.
SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
- (a) sectors can contribute their skills
- (b) No error
- (c) to meet society new needs
- (d) Workers and companies in all
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(c) to meet society new needs We generally use apostrophe(‘s) to show possession means something belonging to someone. Similarly, the given sentence talks about ‘needs’ which belong to ‘society’. Hence, ‘society’s new needs’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) to meet society new needs We generally use apostrophe(‘s) to show possession means something belonging to someone. Similarly, the given sentence talks about ‘needs’ which belong to ‘society’. Hence, ‘society’s new needs’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1805 of 2153

1805. Question
Q. Near 800 million / people worldwide lack / updated sanitation.
SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) updated sanitation.
- (b) people worldwide lack
- (c) No error
- (d) Near 800 million
Correct

(d) Near 800 million The given sentence needs an adverb(nearly) and not an adjective(near). Hence, ‘Nearly 800 million people’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) Near 800 million The given sentence needs an adverb(nearly) and not an adjective(near). Hence, ‘Nearly 800 million people’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1806 of 2153

1806. Question
Q. That was a good / conversation, look forward / to meet you.
SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
- (a) That was a good
- (b) to meet you.
- (c) conversation, look forward
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) to meet you. ‘Look forward + to + V-ing’ is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘look forward to meeting(V-ing) you’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) to meet you. ‘Look forward + to + V-ing’ is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘look forward to meeting(V-ing) you’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1807 of 2153

1807. Question
Q. What is the / price of this / fancy dress pink?
SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (4th Shift)
- (a) fancy dress pink?
- (b) No error
- (c) price of this
- (d) What is the
Correct

(a) fancy dress pink? The correct order of adjectives is opinion, size, age, shape, colour, origin, material, purpose. Hence, ‘fancy(opinion) pink(colour) dress’ is the most appropriate answer.:-

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(a) fancy dress pink? The correct order of adjectives is opinion, size, age, shape, colour, origin, material, purpose. Hence, ‘fancy(opinion) pink(colour) dress’ is the most appropriate answer.:-
Question 1808 of 2153

1808. Question
Q. He lived close to /the train station, / yet travelled by bus.
SSC CGL Tier II (02/03/2023)
- (a) yet travelled by bus
- (b) No error
- (c) He lived close to
- (d) The train station
Correct

(b) No error.

Incorrect

(b) No error.
Question 1809 of 2153

1809. Question
Q. We should sorted out / the problem ourselves / rather than depending / on the third party.
SSC CGL Tier II (03/03/2023)
- (a) rather than depending
- (b) the problem ourselves
- (c) We should sorted out
- (d) on the third party
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(c) We should sorted out We always use the first form of the verb(V 1 ) after a modal verb(‘should’ in the given sentence). Hence, ‘We should sort(V 1 ) out’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) We should sorted out We always use the first form of the verb(V 1 ) after a modal verb(‘should’ in the given sentence). Hence, ‘We should sort(V 1 ) out’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1810 of 2153

1810. Question
Q. Dan needed help / to get the / tight coat of him.
SSC CGL Tier II (03/03/2023)
- (a) No error
- (b) Dan needed help
- (c) to get the
- (d) tight coat of him
Correct

(d) tight coat of him The preposition ‘off’ is used with verbs that mean ‘remove’ or ‘separate’. The given sentence states that Dan needed help to remove the tight coat. Therefore, ‘of’ will be replaced with ‘off’. Hence, ‘tight coat off him’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) tight coat of him The preposition ‘off’ is used with verbs that mean ‘remove’ or ‘separate’. The given sentence states that Dan needed help to remove the tight coat. Therefore, ‘of’ will be replaced with ‘off’. Hence, ‘tight coat off him’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1811 of 2153

1811. Question
Q. The postman / delivers the letters / through hand, / door to door.
SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023)
- (a) door to door
- (b) delivers the letters
- (c) The postman
- (d) through hand
Correct

(d) through hand There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘through’ must be replaced with ‘by’. Hence, ‘by hand’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) through hand There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘through’ must be replaced with ‘by’. Hence, ‘by hand’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1812 of 2153

1812. Question
Q. She watched / the thief who / steal the purse / in the bus.
SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023)
- (a) the thief who
- (b) in the bus
- (c) steal the purse
- (d) She watched
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(c) steal the purse The given sentence is in the simple past tense so the verb must be used in the simple past form(V 2 ). Hence, ‘stole(V 2 ) the purse’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) steal the purse The given sentence is in the simple past tense so the verb must be used in the simple past form(V 2 ). Hence, ‘stole(V 2 ) the purse’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1813 of 2153

1813. Question
Q. Everybody stared / when me / entered the / drawing room.
SSC CGL Tier II (07/03/2023)
- (a) when me
- (b) Everybody stared
- (c) drawing room
- (d) entered the
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(a) when me We generally use the pronoun “I” when the person speaking is doing the action. Similarly, in the given sentence, the person(narrator) is doing the action. Therefore, ‘me’ will be replaced with ‘I’. Hence, ‘when I entered the drawing room’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) when me We generally use the pronoun “I” when the person speaking is doing the action. Similarly, in the given sentence, the person(narrator) is doing the action. Therefore, ‘me’ will be replaced with ‘I’. Hence, ‘when I entered the drawing room’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1814 of 2153

1814. Question
Q. Daniel sat on / his new bike / and went afar / a ride.
SSC CGL Tier II (07/03/2023)
- (a) a ride
- (b) his new bike
- (c) and went afar
- (d) Daniel sat on
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(c) and went afar We will replace the adverb ‘afar’ with the preposition ‘for’ to grammatically correct the given sentence. Hence, ‘went for a ride’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) and went afar We will replace the adverb ‘afar’ with the preposition ‘for’ to grammatically correct the given sentence. Hence, ‘went for a ride’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1815 of 2153

1815. Question
Q. He used to reply / that the only place / for which he went / was the town library.
SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
- (a) was the town library
- (b) for which he went
- (c) He used to reply
- (d) that the only place
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(b) for which he went ‘Where’ means in or to the place or situation mentioned. The given sentence states that the only place where he went was the library. Hence, ‘where he went’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) for which he went ‘Where’ means in or to the place or situation mentioned. The given sentence states that the only place where he went was the library. Hence, ‘where he went’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1816 of 2153

1816. Question
Q. One can never imagine / how hot it gets in Delhi / unless one doesn’t go / there in person.
SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (1st Shift)
- (a) One can never imagine
- (b) unless one doesn\'t go
- (c) how hot it gets in Delhi
- (d) there in person.
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(b) unless one doesn’t go We cannot use negative words like no, never, not, don’t, doesn’t, can’t, etc. with ‘unless’ as it becomes a case of superfluousness(not necessary). Therefore, “doesn’t” will be removed from the given sentence. Hence, ‘unless one goes’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) unless one doesn’t go We cannot use negative words like no, never, not, don’t, doesn’t, can’t, etc. with ‘unless’ as it becomes a case of superfluousness(not necessary). Therefore, “doesn’t” will be removed from the given sentence. Hence, ‘unless one goes’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1817 of 2153

1817. Question
Q. I have never played any game of side this track during the season.
SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (1st Shift)
- (a) I have never played any game off side this track during the season
- (b) I have never played any game of side this track during the season.
- (c) I have never played any game off side this track during the season.
- (d) I have never played any game off side this track during the season.
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(b) I have never played any game of side this track during the season. “Off-side” is used about a player in football in a position that is not allowed by the rules of the game. The sentence in option ‘b’ has the preposition ‘of’ in place of ‘off’ so it must be removed to make the sentence grammatically correct.

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(b) I have never played any game of side this track during the season. “Off-side” is used about a player in football in a position that is not allowed by the rules of the game. The sentence in option ‘b’ has the preposition ‘of’ in place of ‘off’ so it must be removed to make the sentence grammatically correct.
Question 1818 of 2153

1818. Question
Q. There is a whole world / out there that / is invisible from / the naked eye.
SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (1st Shift)
- (a) the naked eye
- (b) is invisible from
- (c) There is a whole world
- (d) out there that
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(b) is invisible from. There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘from’ must be replaced with ‘to’. Hence, ‘is invisible to the naked eye’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) is invisible from. There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘from’ must be replaced with ‘to’. Hence, ‘is invisible to the naked eye’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1819 of 2153

1819. Question
Q. There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the secretariat table.
SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
- (a) There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the secretariat table.
- (b) There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the secretariat table.
- (c) There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the secretariat table .
- (d) There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the secretariat table.
Correct

(b) There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the secretariat table. There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘on’ must be replaced with ‘in’. Hence, ‘in the cupboards’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the secretariat table. There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘on’ must be replaced with ‘in’. Hence, ‘in the cupboards’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1820 of 2153

1820. Question
Q. The manager told her that / she should be a bit more / careful while executed the / orders of the company.
SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
- (a) The manager told her that
- (b) she should be a bit more
- (c) orders of the company
- (d)careful while executed the
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(d) careful while executed the. We generally use the V-ing form of the verb after a preposition(‘while’ in the given sentence). Hence, ‘careful while executing(V-ing)’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) careful while executed the. We generally use the V-ing form of the verb after a preposition(‘while’ in the given sentence). Hence, ‘careful while executing(V-ing)’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1821 of 2153

1821. Question
Q. Amla juice / is rich with / Vitamin C. / no error
SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (4th Shift)
- (a) Vitamin C
- (b) Amla juice
- (c) No error
- (d) is rich with
Correct

(d) is rich with. There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘with’ must be replaced with ‘in’ because ‘rich in something’ is the correct phrase. Hence, ‘rich in Vitamin C’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) is rich with. There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘with’ must be replaced with ‘in’ because ‘rich in something’ is the correct phrase. Hence, ‘rich in Vitamin C’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1822 of 2153

1822. Question
Q. The jury was not happy with the performance / and was quite harsh. / The singer took / their criticism in heart.
SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (1st Shift)
- (a) The jury was not happy with the performance
- (b) The singer took
- (c) their criticism in heart.
- (d) and was quite harsh.
Correct

(c) their criticism in heart. “Take something to heart” is an idiom that means to get upset with something. The given sentence states that the singer got upset with the decision of Jury. Hence, the preposition ‘in’ must be replaced with ‘to’ to make the given sentence grammatically correct.

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(c) their criticism in heart. “Take something to heart” is an idiom that means to get upset with something. The given sentence states that the singer got upset with the decision of Jury. Hence, the preposition ‘in’ must be replaced with ‘to’ to make the given sentence grammatically correct.
Question 1823 of 2153

1823. Question
Q. After seeing that Shreya / was in trouble, / Rahul quietly stepped up to help.
SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
- (a) Rahul quietly stepped up to help
- (b) After seeing that Shreya
- (c) was in trouble
- (d) No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 1824 of 2153

1824. Question
Q. There are no tables at the classroom.
SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (4th Shift)
- (a) There are no tables at the classroom .
- (b) There are no tables at the classroom.
- (c) There are no tables at the classroom.
- (d) There are no tables at the classroom.
Correct

(d) There are no tables at the classroom. There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘at’ must be replaced with ‘in’. Hence, ‘There are no tables in the classroom’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) There are no tables at the classroom. There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘at’ must be replaced with ‘in’. Hence, ‘There are no tables in the classroom’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1825 of 2153

1825. Question
Q. I am having trouble / deciding in / a gift for them. / no error
SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (4th Shift)
- (a) a gift for them.
- (b) No error
- (c) am having trouble
- (d) deciding in
Correct

(d) deciding in. “Preposition(in) + V-ing” is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘in deciding(V-ing)’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(d) deciding in. “Preposition(in) + V-ing” is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘in deciding(V-ing)’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1826 of 2153

1826. Question
Q. You must / be hurry, / otherwise you will / miss the train.
SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (1st Shift)
- (a) miss the train.
- (b) be hurry,
- (c) You must
- (d) otherwise you will
Correct

(b) be hurry. The use of the verb ‘be’ after the modal verb ‘must’ is incorrect according to the grammatical context so it should be removed from the given sentence. Hence, ‘You must hurry’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) be hurry. The use of the verb ‘be’ after the modal verb ‘must’ is incorrect according to the grammatical context so it should be removed from the given sentence. Hence, ‘You must hurry’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1827 of 2153

1827. Question
Q. Bobo was / very richer than Jim / as he had illicitly accumulated / all his wealth.
SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
- (a) very richer than Jim
- (b) all his wealth.
- (c) as he had illicitly accumulated
- (d) Bobo was
Correct

(a) very richer than Jim. Whenever we do a comparison between two things or people we don’t use ‘more or very’ with the comparative degree adjective(‘richer’ in the given sentence) because it becomes a case of superfluousness(not necessary). Therefore, ‘very’ must be removed from the given sentence. Hence, ‘Bobo was richer than Jim’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) very richer than Jim. Whenever we do a comparison between two things or people we don’t use ‘more or very’ with the comparative degree adjective(‘richer’ in the given sentence) because it becomes a case of superfluousness(not necessary). Therefore, ‘very’ must be removed from the given sentence. Hence, ‘Bobo was richer than Jim’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1828 of 2153

1828. Question
Q. They all, except Shirin, were very sad / during the farewell party given / to the teacher retiring, and her indifference were well noticed.
SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
- (a) They all, except Shirin, were very sad
- (b) during the farewell party given
- (c) indifference were well noticed
- (d) to the teacher retiring, and her
Correct

(c) indifference were well noticed. According to the “ Subject-Verb Agreement Rule ”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘her’ is a singular subject that will take ‘was’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘her indifference was well noticed’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) indifference were well noticed. According to the “ Subject-Verb Agreement Rule ”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘her’ is a singular subject that will take ‘was’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘her indifference was well noticed’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1829 of 2153

1829. Question
Q. He does not / know how to / draw quickly / and straightly.
SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (4th Shift)
- (a) and straightly
- (b) He does not
- (c) know how to
- (d) draw quickly
Correct

(a) and straightly. The given sentence needs an adverb to modify the verb(draw) and the correct adverb is ‘straight’ and not ‘straightly’. Hence, ‘quickly and straight’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) and straightly. The given sentence needs an adverb to modify the verb(draw) and the correct adverb is ‘straight’ and not ‘straightly’. Hence, ‘quickly and straight’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1830 of 2153

1830. Question
Q. He knows that / he has no other option / but to work hard.
SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (1st Shift)
- (a) He knows that
- (b) but to work hard
- (c) he has no other option
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) but to work hard. Conjunction ‘than’ should be used with ‘no other’ and the gerund form of the verb will be used after the conjunction ‘than’. Hence, ‘than working hard’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) but to work hard. Conjunction ‘than’ should be used with ‘no other’ and the gerund form of the verb will be used after the conjunction ‘than’. Hence, ‘than working hard’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1831 of 2153

1831. Question
Q. She has / a habit of / spending against / her means.
SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (1st Shift)
- (a) her means
- (b) She has
- (c) spending against
- (d) a habit of
Correct

(c) spending against. There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘against’ must be replaced with ‘beyond’ because ‘to live beyond your means’ is the correct phrase that means to spend more than the earning. Hence, ‘spending beyond her means’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) spending against. There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘against’ must be replaced with ‘beyond’ because ‘to live beyond your means’ is the correct phrase that means to spend more than the earning. Hence, ‘spending beyond her means’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1832 of 2153

1832. Question
Q. Mother said that / it was quite all right / for her to get upset / for scoring less.
SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
- (a) Mother said that
- (b) No error
- (c) for scoring less.
- (d) for her to get upset
Correct

(b) No error.

Incorrect

(b) No error.
Question 1833 of 2153

1833. Question
Q. She has / not written / a single novel / by three years.
SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
- (a) not written
- (b) She has
- (c) by three years
- (d) a single novel
Correct

(c) by three years ‘For’ refers to a specific period of time or a numerical value of time, for example for 2 years, for 4 weeks, for 3 days, etc. Similarly, in the given sentence, the given period of time is three years. Hence, ‘for three years’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) by three years ‘For’ refers to a specific period of time or a numerical value of time, for example for 2 years, for 4 weeks, for 3 days, etc. Similarly, in the given sentence, the given period of time is three years. Hence, ‘for three years’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1834 of 2153

1834. Question
Q. She is quiet a generous woman / to have donated / such a large amount / for the flood affected people.
SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (1st Shift)
- (a) to have donated
- (b) for the flood affected people.
- (c) such a large amount
- (d) She is quiet a generous woman
Correct

(d) She is quiet a generous woman ‘Quiet’ means with very little or no noise. Whereas, ‘Quite’ is used for emphasizing something completely. Similarly, ‘quite’ will be used in the given sentence to emphasise the generosity of the woman. Hence, ‘She is quite a generous woman’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) She is quiet a generous woman ‘Quiet’ means with very little or no noise. Whereas, ‘Quite’ is used for emphasizing something completely. Similarly, ‘quite’ will be used in the given sentence to emphasise the generosity of the woman. Hence, ‘She is quite a generous woman’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1835 of 2153

1835. Question
Q. I told Rahu on wait for two hours at the bus stop.
SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (4th Shift)
- (a) at
- (b) for
- (c) told
- (d) on
Correct

(d) On The given sentence is an example of ‘Indirect speech’ changed from an ‘Imperative reporting speech’. The rule to change ‘Imperative sentence’ in reported speech is that we use ‘To + infinitive’ to form the indirect speech. Hence, ‘I told Rahu to wait for two hours’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) On The given sentence is an example of ‘Indirect speech’ changed from an ‘Imperative reporting speech’. The rule to change ‘Imperative sentence’ in reported speech is that we use ‘To + infinitive’ to form the indirect speech. Hence, ‘I told Rahu to wait for two hours’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1836 of 2153

1836. Question
Q. The meeting was held upon / for an hour/ due to non-availability / of the committee members.
SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (1st Shift)
- (a) of the committee members.
- (b) due to non-availability
- (c) for an hour
- (d) The meeting was held upon
Correct

(d) The meeting was held upon ‘Held up’ is a phrasal verb which means to delay the progress of something. The given sentence states that the meeting was held up for an hour due to non-availability of the committee members. Hence, ‘the meeting was held up” is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) The meeting was held upon ‘Held up’ is a phrasal verb which means to delay the progress of something. The given sentence states that the meeting was held up for an hour due to non-availability of the committee members. Hence, ‘the meeting was held up” is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1837 of 2153

1837. Question
Q. No talking / on the dinner table / is an absolute rule.
SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
- (a) No talking
- (b) No Error
- (c) on the dinner table
- (d) is an absolute rule.
Correct

(b) No error.

Incorrect

(b) No error.
Question 1838 of 2153

1838. Question
Q. One of the students is always / late to the class; he has been warn / by the teacher many times; / but still, he keeps on being late.
SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (1st Shift)
- (a) One of the students is always
- (b) but still, he keeps on being late
- (c) by the teacher many times
- (d) late to the class; he has been warn
Correct

(d) Late to the class; he has been warn. “Has/have been + V 3 ” is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence which is in the present Perfect Tense. Hence, ‘late to the class; he has been warned(V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) Late to the class; he has been warn. “Has/have been + V 3 ” is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence which is in the present Perfect Tense. Hence, ‘late to the class; he has been warned(V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1839 of 2153

1839. Question
Q. There can be precious / diamonds and metals / in the surface / just below you.
SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
- (a) diamonds and metals
- (b) just below you.
- (c) in the surface
- (d) There can be precious
Correct

(c) In the surface We use the preposition ‘on’ when we refer to a position on a surface. For example – The cat is sitting on the chair. Hence, ‘on the surface’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) In the surface We use the preposition ‘on’ when we refer to a position on a surface. For example – The cat is sitting on the chair. Hence, ‘on the surface’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1840 of 2153

1840. Question
Q. The boy, as well as / his friends, were / absent from the class / when the teacher came.
SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (4th Shift)
- (a) absent from the class
- (b) when the teacher came
- (c) his friends, were
- (d) The boy, as well as
Correct

(c) His friend, were According to the ‘ Subject-Verb Agreement rule ’, “ Subject(1st) + as well as/ with/ along with/ together with/ + Subject(2nd) + Verb ” is grammatically the correct structure. However, the verb should be used according to the first subject. In the given question, the 1st subject (The boy) is in the singular form so it will use ‘was’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘his friends, was’ will be the most appropriate answer.

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(c) His friend, were According to the ‘ Subject-Verb Agreement rule ’, “ Subject(1st) + as well as/ with/ along with/ together with/ + Subject(2nd) + Verb ” is grammatically the correct structure. However, the verb should be used according to the first subject. In the given question, the 1st subject (The boy) is in the singular form so it will use ‘was’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘his friends, was’ will be the most appropriate answer.
Question 1841 of 2153

1841. Question
Q. The investors were / put off by the dirty / visage of the workshop.
SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Morning)
- (a) visage of the workshop
- (b) put off by the dirty
- (c) No error
- (d) The investors were
Correct

(c) No error.

Incorrect

(c) No error.
Question 1842 of 2153

1842. Question
Q. Psychology has been / defined the scientific study of / human psyche and behaviour.
SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Morning)
- (a) defined the scientific study of
- (b) Psychology has been
- (c) human psyche and behaviour
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) Defined the scientific study of ‘Defined’ will be replaced by ‘Defined as’ because it means to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of something. Hence, ‘defined as the scientific study of’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) Defined the scientific study of ‘Defined’ will be replaced by ‘Defined as’ because it means to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of something. Hence, ‘defined as the scientific study of’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1843 of 2153

1843. Question
Q. Everyone was surprised / at his indefatigable courage and determination / to achieve what he desired.
SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) Everyone was surprised
- (b) To achieve what he desired
- (c) No error
- (d) At his indefatigable courage and determination
Correct

(c) No error.

Incorrect

(c) No error.
Question 1844 of 2153

1844. Question
Q. He took a hurried glance / on the newspaper / and swiftly left for work.
SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Evening)
- (a) and swiftly left for work
- (b) He took a hurried glance
- (c) on the newspaper
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) On the newspaper Preposition ‘at’ will be used instead of ‘on’ as “Glance at something” is the correct phrase which means to take a quick look at something. Hence, ‘at the newspaper’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) On the newspaper Preposition ‘at’ will be used instead of ‘on’ as “Glance at something” is the correct phrase which means to take a quick look at something. Hence, ‘at the newspaper’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1845 of 2153

1845. Question
Q. My granny says that / it is quite all right / to get married young, / though I do not absolute agree with her a bit on this.
SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Evening)
- (a) My granny says that
- (b) though I do not absolute agree with her a bit on this
- (c) it is quite all right
- (d) to get married young
Correct

(b) Though I do not absolute agree with her a bit on this. The given sentence needs an adverb to modify the verb(agree) and not an adjective(absolute). Hence, ‘Though I do not absolutely agree with her a bit on this’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) Though I do not absolute agree with her a bit on this. The given sentence needs an adverb to modify the verb(agree) and not an adjective(absolute). Hence, ‘Though I do not absolutely agree with her a bit on this’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1846 of 2153

1846. Question
Q. As is usual with stories of this genre, / in spite of their varying socio political realities, / the youngsters have fallen in love / with each other madly.
SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) he youngsters have fallen in love
- (b) with each other madly
- (c) in spite of their varying socio political realities
- (d) As is usual with stories of this genre
Correct

(d) As is usual with stories of this genre The verb ‘is’ is incorrect in the given sentence as ‘as usual’ is the correct phrase that means in a way that often happens and is expected. The given sentence talks about something that often happens with the stories of this genre. Hence, ‘As usual with stories of this genre’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) As is usual with stories of this genre The verb ‘is’ is incorrect in the given sentence as ‘as usual’ is the correct phrase that means in a way that often happens and is expected. The given sentence talks about something that often happens with the stories of this genre. Hence, ‘As usual with stories of this genre’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1847 of 2153

1847. Question
Q. He was enough tall / to be admitted / into the armed forces.
SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening)
- (a) into the armed forces
- (b) to be admitted
- (c) No error
- (d) He was enough tall
Correct

(d) He was enough tall We will place the adjective (tall) before the word ‘enough’ to correct the given sentence. Hence, ‘He was tall enough’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) He was enough tall We will place the adjective (tall) before the word ‘enough’ to correct the given sentence. Hence, ‘He was tall enough’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1848 of 2153

1848. Question
Q. The knight was received / compliments from the king / for his bravery.
SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning)
- (a) No error
- (b) for his bravery
- (c) compliments from the king
- (d) The knight was received
Correct

(d) The knight was received The given sentence must be in the active form of the simple past tense so the verb ‘was’ must be removed to make it grammatically correct. Hence, ‘The knight received’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) The knight was received The given sentence must be in the active form of the simple past tense so the verb ‘was’ must be removed to make it grammatically correct. Hence, ‘The knight received’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1849 of 2153

1849. Question
Q. The helicopter of the enemies / hovered exact / over their bunker.
SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning)
- (a) No error
- (b) hovered exact
- (c) The helicopter of the enemies
- (d) over their bunker.
Correct

(b) hovered exact The given sentence needs an adverb to modify the verb(hovered) and not an adjective(exact). Hence, ‘hovered exactly’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) hovered exact The given sentence needs an adverb to modify the verb(hovered) and not an adjective(exact). Hence, ‘hovered exactly’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1850 of 2153

1850. Question
Q. Fortunately, he passed the exams / with dint of sheer hard work and diligence.
SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning)
- (a) sheer hard work and diligence
- (b) with dint of
- (c) No error
- (d) Fortunately, he passed the exams
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1851 of 2153

1851. Question
Q. These experiments had been going on since several months.
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
- (a) These experiments
- (b) had been going on
- (c) No error
- (d) since several months.
Correct

(d) Since several months The given sentence is in ‘Past perfect continuous tense (Sub. + had been + V 1 -ing + obj. + since/for + time)’. We generally use ‘since’ to denote a point of time and ‘for’ to denote a period of time. Hence, ‘For several months’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) Since several months The given sentence is in ‘Past perfect continuous tense (Sub. + had been + V 1 -ing + obj. + since/for + time)’. We generally use ‘since’ to denote a point of time and ‘for’ to denote a period of time. Hence, ‘For several months’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1852 of 2153

1852. Question
Q. Every Saturday, your mother prepares a pudding, isn’t she ?
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
- (a) isn’t she
- (b) Every Saturday, your mother
- (c) prepares a pudding
- (d) No error
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1853 of 2153

1853. Question
Q. The people living in coastal areas were evacuated by time.
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
- (a) were evacuated
- (b) living in coastal areas
- (c) by time
- (d) The people
Correct

(c) By time Phrase ‘By time’ will be replaced by ‘On time’ as both the phrases look similar but have different meanings. ‘On time’ means at a specific time and ‘By time’ means at the time. Hence, ‘On time’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) By time Phrase ‘By time’ will be replaced by ‘On time’ as both the phrases look similar but have different meanings. ‘On time’ means at a specific time and ‘By time’ means at the time. Hence, ‘On time’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1854 of 2153

1854. Question
Q. During the seventeenth century there were great developments at the sphere of knowledge.
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
- (a) During the seventeenth century
- (b) there were great developments
- (c) No error
- (d) at the sphere of knowledge.
Correct

(d) At the sphere of knowledge There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘At’ must be replaced with ‘In’. Hence, ‘In the sphere of knowledge’’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) At the sphere of knowledge There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘At’ must be replaced with ‘In’. Hence, ‘In the sphere of knowledge’’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1855 of 2153

1855. Question
Q. The gentleman had a suitcase full with wigs, ornaments and dresses.
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
- (a) a suitcase full with
- (b) The gentleman had
- (c) wigs, ornaments and dresses.
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) A suitcase full with ‘Full with’ will be replaced with ‘Full of’ as the phrase ‘Full of’ means completely, including the whole of something. Hence, ‘A suitcase full of’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) A suitcase full with ‘Full with’ will be replaced with ‘Full of’ as the phrase ‘Full of’ means completely, including the whole of something. Hence, ‘A suitcase full of’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1856 of 2153

1856. Question
Q. You should tell these children to complete their projects himself.
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
- (a) You should tell
- (b) No error
- (c) these children to complete
- (d) their projects himself.
Correct

(d) Their projects himself There is an error of pronoun in the given sentence. The reflexive pronoun ‘Himself’ must be replaced with ‘Themselves’ as there is a plural subject ‘children’ in the sentence. Hence, ‘Their projects themselves’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) Their projects himself There is an error of pronoun in the given sentence. The reflexive pronoun ‘Himself’ must be replaced with ‘Themselves’ as there is a plural subject ‘children’ in the sentence. Hence, ‘Their projects themselves’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1857 of 2153

1857. Question
Q. Open your books at page tenth.
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
- (a) No error
- (b) Open your
- (c) page tenth
- (d) books at
Correct

(c) Page tenth ‘Tenth’ must be replaced with ‘Ten’ as the word ‘Tenth’ is used to denote the position of something and the word ‘Ten’ is used to denote the number. Hence, ‘page ten’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) Page tenth ‘Tenth’ must be replaced with ‘Ten’ as the word ‘Tenth’ is used to denote the position of something and the word ‘Ten’ is used to denote the number. Hence, ‘page ten’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1858 of 2153

1858. Question
Q. A misunderstanding has crept between he and his sister.
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
- (a) and his sister
- (b) between he
- (c) has crept
- (d) A misunderstanding
Correct

(b) Between he There is an error of pronoun in the given sentence. ‘He’ must be replaced with ‘him’ as we need to use the objective case of the third person pronoun ‘He’. Hence, ‘between him’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) Between he There is an error of pronoun in the given sentence. ‘He’ must be replaced with ‘him’ as we need to use the objective case of the third person pronoun ‘He’. Hence, ‘between him’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1859 of 2153

1859. Question
Q. Scarcely had he took the medicine when his headache was gone.
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
- (a) when his headache was gone
- (b) No error
- (c) took the medicine
- (d) Scarcely had he
Correct

(c) Took the medicine We generally use (V 3 ) with the helping verb ‘Has/have/had’. Hence, ‘Taken the medicine’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) Took the medicine We generally use (V 3 ) with the helping verb ‘Has/have/had’. Hence, ‘Taken the medicine’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1860 of 2153

1860. Question
Q. Contented people seldom complaint against their fate.
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
- (a) their fate
- (b) against
- (c) Contented people
- (d) seldom complaint
Correct

(d) Seldom complaint ‘Complaint’ will be replaced with ‘Complain’ as we need a verb to make the sentence grammatically correct. Hence, ‘seldom complain’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) Seldom complaint ‘Complaint’ will be replaced with ‘Complain’ as we need a verb to make the sentence grammatically correct. Hence, ‘seldom complain’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1861 of 2153

1861. Question
Q. If you study hard, you surely got selected for the scholarship.
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
- (a) for the scholarship.
- (b) you surely got selected
- (c) No error
- (d) If you study hard
Correct

(b) You surely got selected The given sentence is the first conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure is (If + simple present tense , Simple future tense). Hence ‘You surely will get selected’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) You surely got selected The given sentence is the first conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure is (If + simple present tense , Simple future tense). Hence ‘You surely will get selected’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1862 of 2153

1862. Question
Q. He said that he had forgot to lock the door before leaving.
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
- (a) to lock the door
- (b) He said that
- (c) he had forgot
- (d) before leaving
Correct

(c) He had forgot We generally use (V 3 )with the helping verbs ‘has/have/had’ and the 3rd form of ‘Forget’ is ‘Forgotten’. Hence, ‘he had forgotten’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) He had forgot We generally use (V 3 )with the helping verbs ‘has/have/had’ and the 3rd form of ‘Forget’ is ‘Forgotten’. Hence, ‘he had forgotten’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1863 of 2153

1863. Question
Q. It turned out to be the noisy park party anybody had ever attended.
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
- (a) No error
- (b) the noisy park party
- (c) anybody had ever attended.
- (d) It turned out to be
Correct

(b) The noisy park party ‘Superlative degree’ denotes the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest or a very high degree of quality of a thing, person etc. For example, most, best, worst, greatest, etc. However, we always place the definite article ‘the’ before any superlative adjective. Similarly, in the given sentence, we need to use superlative degree. Hence, ‘The most noisy park party’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) The noisy park party ‘Superlative degree’ denotes the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest or a very high degree of quality of a thing, person etc. For example, most, best, worst, greatest, etc. However, we always place the definite article ‘the’ before any superlative adjective. Similarly, in the given sentence, we need to use superlative degree. Hence, ‘The most noisy park party’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1864 of 2153

1864. Question
Q. This story is quite interesting, but I have read much interesting stories than this.
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
- (a) much interesting stories than this.
- (b) but I have read
- (c) No error
- (d) This story is quite interesting
Correct

(a) Much interesting stories than this Use ‘more’ in place of ‘much’. For comparison we use the word ‘more’ and not ‘much’. Hence, ‘More interesting stories than this’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) Much interesting stories than this Use ‘more’ in place of ‘much’. For comparison we use the word ‘more’ and not ‘much’. Hence, ‘More interesting stories than this’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1865 of 2153

1865. Question
Q.428 . The mall just opened and the visitors arrived now. Graduate Level 03/08/2022 ( Shift – 3)
- (a) The mall has just opened and the visitors have arrived.
- (b) The mall has just been opening and the visitors arrived.
- (c) The mall just opens and the visitors arrives.
- (d) The mall is just opening and the visitors are arriving.
Correct

(a) The mall has just opened and the visitors have arrived. The given sentence must be in present tense as the adverb ‘Now’ refers to the present time. So, we will use ‘Present perfect tense(Have + V 3 )’ to make the sentence grammatically correct. Hence, option (a) is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) The mall has just opened and the visitors have arrived. The given sentence must be in present tense as the adverb ‘Now’ refers to the present time. So, we will use ‘Present perfect tense(Have + V 3 )’ to make the sentence grammatically correct. Hence, option (a) is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1866 of 2153

1866. Question
Q. After the thieves / had left, / George crept slow / out of his room. Graduate Level 04/08/2022 ( Shift – 2)
- (a) had left
- (b) After the thieves
- (c) out of his room
- (d) George crept slow
Correct

(d) George crept slow ‘Slow’ must be replaced with ‘Slowly’ as we need an adverb to describe the verb ‘crept’, not an adjective ‘Slow’. Hence, ‘George crept slowly’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) George crept slow ‘Slow’ must be replaced with ‘Slowly’ as we need an adverb to describe the verb ‘crept’, not an adjective ‘Slow’. Hence, ‘George crept slowly’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1867 of 2153

1867. Question
Q. The reduced air pressure on airline flights can lessen the amount of oxygen in passengers’ blood for twenty-five percent.
SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Morning)
- (a) The reduced air pressure on airline flights
- (b) No error
- (c) in passengers\' blood for twenty-five percent
- (d) can lessen the amount of oxygen
Correct

(c) in passengers’ blood for twenty-five percent There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘for’ must be replaced with ‘to’ because we generally use the preposition ‘to’ after the verb ‘lessen’. Hence, ‘lessen the amount of oxygen in passengers’ blood to twenty-five percent’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) in passengers’ blood for twenty-five percent There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘for’ must be replaced with ‘to’ because we generally use the preposition ‘to’ after the verb ‘lessen’. Hence, ‘lessen the amount of oxygen in passengers’ blood to twenty-five percent’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1868 of 2153

1868. Question
Q. Marine vertebrates are / valuable for / many reasons.
SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) valuable for
- (b) No error
- (c) many reasons
- (d) Marine vertebrates are
Correct

(b) No error.

Incorrect

(b) No error.
Question 1869 of 2153

1869. Question
Q. In many places, restoring mangrove forests can be an extreme effective strategy.
SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) forests can be an
- (b) No error
- (c) In many places, restoring mangrove
- (d) extreme effective strategy
Correct

(d) extreme effective strategy The given sentence needs an adverb to modify the adjective(effective) and not an adjective(extreme). Hence, ‘extremely effective strategy’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) extreme effective strategy The given sentence needs an adverb to modify the adjective(effective) and not an adjective(extreme). Hence, ‘extremely effective strategy’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1870 of 2153

1870. Question
Q. Sometimes I act / like a fool, and she has / to step into save me.
SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Evening)
- (a) Sometimes I act
- (b) like a fool and she has
- (c) No error
- (d) to step into save me
Correct

(d) to step into save me There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘into’ must be replaced with ‘in’ because ‘step in’ is the correct phrase which means to help somebody in a difficult situation like she helps the narrator in the given sentence. Hence, ‘she has to step in to save me’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) to step into save me There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘into’ must be replaced with ‘in’ because ‘step in’ is the correct phrase which means to help somebody in a difficult situation like she helps the narrator in the given sentence. Hence, ‘she has to step in to save me’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1871 of 2153

1871. Question
Q. A man tends to one / of the horses after it’s / training at a stud farm.
SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) of the horses after it’s
- (b) A man tends to one
- (c) No error
- (d) training at a stud farm
Correct

(a) of the horses after it’s “It’s” is a contraction and should be used where a sentence normally reads “it is”, the apostrophe(‘s) indicates that part of a word has been removed like “It’s raining’- is a contraction of – It is raining. Whereas, “Its” with no apostrophe(‘s) is the possessive form of the pronoun ‘it’ which means belonging to it like the dog hurt its tail. Similarly in the given sentence, training is of a man. Hence, ‘the horses after its’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) of the horses after it’s “It’s” is a contraction and should be used where a sentence normally reads “it is”, the apostrophe(‘s) indicates that part of a word has been removed like “It’s raining’- is a contraction of – It is raining. Whereas, “Its” with no apostrophe(‘s) is the possessive form of the pronoun ‘it’ which means belonging to it like the dog hurt its tail. Similarly in the given sentence, training is of a man. Hence, ‘the horses after its’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1872 of 2153

1872. Question
Q. Concern above rising pollution / led to the / formulation of / various action plans.
SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) Concern above rising pollution
- (b) formulation of
- (c) led to the
- (d) various action plans
Correct

(a) Concern above rising pollution There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘above’ must be replaced with ‘about’ because the verb ‘concern’ generally takes the preposition ‘about’. Hence, ‘Concern about rising pollution’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) Concern above rising pollution There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘above’ must be replaced with ‘about’ because the verb ‘concern’ generally takes the preposition ‘about’. Hence, ‘Concern about rising pollution’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1873 of 2153

1873. Question
Q. Young scientists have fresh ideas; they are ambitious and highly productive.
SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Evening)
- (a) and highly productive
- (b) Young scientists have fresh ideas
- (c) No error
- (d) they are ambitious
Correct

(c) No error.

Incorrect

(c) No error.
Question 1874 of 2153

1874. Question
Q. Whatever a writer puts / into a story probably comes with / his own life experience.
SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) with his own life experience
- (b) No error
- (c) into a story probably comes
- (d) Whatever a writer puts
Correct

(a) with his own life experience The given sentence talks about different ‘experiences’ acquired throughout the life by the writer. Hence, ‘with his own life experiences’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) with his own life experience The given sentence talks about different ‘experiences’ acquired throughout the life by the writer. Hence, ‘with his own life experiences’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1875 of 2153

1875. Question
Q. Despite the doctor’s stern warning, / he continued taking sugar / in his tea.
SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Evening)
- (a) in his tea
- (b) No error
- (c) he continued taking sugar
- (d) Despite the doctor\'s stern warning.
Correct

(b ) No error.

Incorrect

(b ) No error.
Question 1876 of 2153

1876. Question
Q. I am dealing with / some family issues / right now.
SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Evening)
- (a) No error
- (b) some family issues
- (c) right now
- (d) I am dealing with
Correct

(a) No error.

Incorrect

(a) No error.
Question 1877 of 2153

1877. Question
Q. The brightest stars / can be 30,000 times / most luminous / than the Sun
SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Morning)
- (a) The brightest stars
- (b) most luminous
- (c) can be 30,000 times
- (d) than the Sun
Correct

(b) most luminous We always use a comparative degree adjective like more, better, greater, etc. when we make a comparison between two things, not superlative degree adjectives like most, best, greatest, etc. Similarly, ‘brightness’ of the Sun and other stars is being compared in the given sentence. Hence, ‘more luminous’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) most luminous We always use a comparative degree adjective like more, better, greater, etc. when we make a comparison between two things, not superlative degree adjectives like most, best, greatest, etc. Similarly, ‘brightness’ of the Sun and other stars is being compared in the given sentence. Hence, ‘more luminous’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1878 of 2153

1878. Question
Q. The use of calculators is prohibited in the examination.
SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) is prohibited in
- (b) No error
- (c) The use of calculators
- (d) the examination
Correct

(b) No error.

Incorrect

(b) No error.
Question 1879 of 2153

1879. Question
Q. One of the most important tasks in agriculture is turning the soil and loosening it.
SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) No error
- (b) the soil and loosening it
- (c) in agriculture is turning
- (d) One of the most important tasks
Correct

(a) No error.

Incorrect

(a) No error.
Question 1880 of 2153

1880. Question
Q. As a game, astrology and / its predictions of fate / and personality can being fun.
SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) No error
- (b) its predictions of fate
- (c) and personality can being fun
- (d) As a game, astrology and
Correct

(c) and personality can being fun ‘Modal verbs’ are auxiliary verbs(also called helping verbs) like can, will, could, shall, must, would, might, and should. However, we generally use the first form of the verb(V1) after a modal verb. Hence, ‘personality can be(V1) fun’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) and personality can being fun ‘Modal verbs’ are auxiliary verbs(also called helping verbs) like can, will, could, shall, must, would, might, and should. However, we generally use the first form of the verb(V1) after a modal verb. Hence, ‘personality can be(V1) fun’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1881 of 2153

1881. Question
Q. Over the years, the threat of cyberattacks on satellites has gotten more direr.
SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Evening)
- (a) No error
- (b) has gotten more direr
- (c) threat of cyberattacks on satellites
- (d) Over the years,
Correct

(b) has gotten more direr Whenever we do a comparison between two things or people we don’t use ‘more or very’ with the comparative degree adjective(‘direr’ in the given sentence) because it becomes a case of superfluousness(not necessary). Therefore, ‘more’ will be replaced from the given sentence. Hence, ‘has gotten direr’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) has gotten more direr Whenever we do a comparison between two things or people we don’t use ‘more or very’ with the comparative degree adjective(‘direr’ in the given sentence) because it becomes a case of superfluousness(not necessary). Therefore, ‘more’ will be replaced from the given sentence. Hence, ‘has gotten direr’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1882 of 2153

1882. Question
Q. Apart from Germany, they also visited Italy and Austria during its business trip.
SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) also visited Italy and Austria
- (b) during its business trip
- (c) Apart from Germany, they
- (d) No error.
Correct

(b) during its business trip The subject(They) in the given sentence is plural so we will use a plural pronoun for it. Therefore, ‘its’ will be replaced with the plural pronoun ‘their’. Hence, ‘during their business trip’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) during its business trip The subject(They) in the given sentence is plural so we will use a plural pronoun for it. Therefore, ‘its’ will be replaced with the plural pronoun ‘their’. Hence, ‘during their business trip’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1883 of 2153

1883. Question
Q. But this immortality / will have purchased / at the price of / his immortal part.
SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) will have purchased
- (b) at the price of
- (c) his immortal part
- (d) But this immortality
Correct

(a) will have purchased The verb ‘been’ is missing from the given sentence. Hence, ‘will have been purchased’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) will have purchased The verb ‘been’ is missing from the given sentence. Hence, ‘will have been purchased’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1884 of 2153

1884. Question
Q. Residents should keep an / eye out for strangers / acting suspecting in their areas.
SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) eye out for strangers
- (b) No error
- (c) Residents should keep an
- (d) acting suspecting in their areas
Correct

(d) acting suspecting in their areas The given sentence needs an adverb to modify the verb(acting). Hence, ‘acting suspiciously in their areas’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) acting suspecting in their areas The given sentence needs an adverb to modify the verb(acting). Hence, ‘acting suspiciously in their areas’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1885 of 2153

1885. Question
Q. Elizabeth beat her rival with the gold medal in the 2021 summer Olympics.
SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Evening)
- (a) with the gold medal in the
- (b) 2021 summer Olympics
- (c) Elizabeth beat her rival
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) with the gold medal in the There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘with’ must be replaced with ‘for’. Hence, ‘for the gold medal’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) with the gold medal in the There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘with’ must be replaced with ‘for’. Hence, ‘for the gold medal’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1886 of 2153

1886. Question
Q. India has joined / the global fight / among tax evasion.
SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Evening)
- (a) the global fight
- (b) among tax evasion
- (c) No error
- (d) India has joined
Correct

(b) among tax evasion There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘among’ must be replaced with ‘against’ because we generally use the preposition ‘against’ after the verb ‘fight’. Hence, ‘against tax evasion’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) among tax evasion There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘among’ must be replaced with ‘against’ because we generally use the preposition ‘against’ after the verb ‘fight’. Hence, ‘against tax evasion’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1887 of 2153

1887. Question
Q. If you plant a seed, / you will be noticed / that it takes some / time to grow.
SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Morning)
- (a) that it takes some
- (b) If you plant a seed
- (c) you will be noticed
- (d) time to grow
Correct

(c) you will be noticed If two actions take place in the future then the 1st action must be in the present tense(V1) and the 2nd action must be in the future tense(will/shall). Similarly, planting a seed is the first action which must be in the present tense and noticing it is the second action which must be in the future tense. Hence, ‘you will notice’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) you will be noticed If two actions take place in the future then the 1st action must be in the present tense(V1) and the 2nd action must be in the future tense(will/shall). Similarly, planting a seed is the first action which must be in the present tense and noticing it is the second action which must be in the future tense. Hence, ‘you will notice’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1888 of 2153

1888. Question
Q. We usually sleep in bedrooms with the door firmly shuted behind us.
SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) We usually sleep in
- (b) bedrooms with the door
- (c) No error
- (d) firmly shuted
Correct

(d) firmly shuted The given sentence is in the simple present tense so the verb must be used in the simple present form(V 1 ). Hence, ‘firmly shut(V 1 )’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) firmly shuted The given sentence is in the simple present tense so the verb must be used in the simple present form(V 1 ). Hence, ‘firmly shut(V 1 )’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1889 of 2153

1889. Question
Q.452 . Hundreds of migrants work in private firms in Erode.
SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Morning)
- (a) firms in Erode
- (b) No error
- (c) Hundreds of migrants
- (d) work in private
Correct

(b) No error.

Incorrect

(b) No error.
Question 1890 of 2153

1890. Question
Q. Scientists have made dramatic progress in understanding an universe and the mechanisms of biology.
SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) Scientists have made dramatic progress
- (b) and the mechanisms of biology
- (c) in understanding an universe
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) in understanding an universe The ‘universe’ mentioned in the given sentence is specific and we generally use the definite article ‘the’ before any specific or particular noun. Hence, ‘in understanding the universe’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) in understanding an universe The ‘universe’ mentioned in the given sentence is specific and we generally use the definite article ‘the’ before any specific or particular noun. Hence, ‘in understanding the universe’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1891 of 2153

1891. Question
Q. The panel will / investigate the allegations / owing to the concerned officials.
SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Evening)
- (a) investigate the allegations
- (b) owing to the concerned officials
- (c) The panel will
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) owing to the concerned officials The phrase ‘owing to’ must be replaced with ‘against’ because we generally use the preposition ‘against’ after the noun ‘allegation’. Hence, ‘allegations against the concerned officials’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) owing to the concerned officials The phrase ‘owing to’ must be replaced with ‘against’ because we generally use the preposition ‘against’ after the noun ‘allegation’. Hence, ‘allegations against the concerned officials’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1892 of 2153

1892. Question
Q. He got afflicted with the disease / when he was / a teenager.
SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Morning)
- (a) No error
- (b) He got afflicted with the disease
- (c) a teenager
- (d) when he was
Correct

(a) No error.

Incorrect

(a) No error.
Question 1893 of 2153

1893. Question
Q. I have watched a lot of students excel in online courses, taking full advantage of the convenience.
SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Evening)
- (a) excel in online courses, taking fully
- (b) advantage of the convenience
- (c) I have watched a lot of students
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) excel in online courses, taking fully The given sentence needs a gerund(V-ing) form of the verb(excel) to grammatically correct it. Hence, ‘excelling in online courses’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) excel in online courses, taking fully The given sentence needs a gerund(V-ing) form of the verb(excel) to grammatically correct it. Hence, ‘excelling in online courses’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1894 of 2153

1894. Question
Q. Sometimes we interact to people who are closed-minded and not willing to listen.
SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Evening)
- (a) to people who are closed-minded
- (b) and not willing to listen
- (c) Sometimes we interact
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) to people who are closed-minded There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘to’ must be replaced with ‘with’ because we generally use the preposition ‘with’ with the verb ‘interact’. Hence, ‘interact with people who are closed-minded’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) to people who are closed-minded There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘to’ must be replaced with ‘with’ because we generally use the preposition ‘with’ with the verb ‘interact’. Hence, ‘interact with people who are closed-minded’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1895 of 2153

1895. Question
Q. New fashion trends / come onto the / scene periodically.
SSC MTS 19/07/2022 (Morning)
- (a) come onto the
- (b) New fashion trends
- (c) scene periodically
- (d) No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 1896 of 2153

1896. Question
Q. Most of the families in / my research rely at phone calls / for almost all of their communication.
SSC MTS 19/07/2022 (Morning)
- (a) for almost all of their communication
- (b) No error
- (c) Most of the families in
- (d) my research rely at phone calls
Correct

(d) my research rely at phone calls We generally use the preposition ‘on’ after the verb ‘rely’ and not ‘at’. Hence, ‘my research rely on phone calls’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) my research rely at phone calls We generally use the preposition ‘on’ after the verb ‘rely’ and not ‘at’. Hence, ‘my research rely on phone calls’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1897 of 2153

1897. Question
Q. My friend Jatin usually wears a spectacle.
SSC MTS 19/07/2022 (Morning)
- (a) My friend Jatin
- (b) usually wears
- (c) a spectacle
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) a spectacle Some things are always written in pairs such as a pair of binoculars, a pair of scissors, a pair of spectacles, etc. Similarly, the given sentence talks about wearing spectacles. Hence, ‘a pair of spectacles’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) a spectacle Some things are always written in pairs such as a pair of binoculars, a pair of scissors, a pair of spectacles, etc. Similarly, the given sentence talks about wearing spectacles. Hence, ‘a pair of spectacles’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1898 of 2153

1898. Question
Q. A tiger’s skull / is similar / to / a lion.
SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Morning)
- (a) is similar
- (b) A tiger’s skull
- (c) a lion
- (d) to
Correct

(c) a lion We generally use apostrophe(‘s) to show possession means something belonging to someone. Similarly, the given sentence talks about a skull which belongs to a lion. Hence, ‘a lion’s’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) a lion We generally use apostrophe(‘s) to show possession means something belonging to someone. Similarly, the given sentence talks about a skull which belongs to a lion. Hence, ‘a lion’s’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1899 of 2153

1899. Question
Q. Mylar balloons cause power outages when they come of contact with power lines.
SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Evening)
- (a) Mylar balloons cause power outages
- (b) with power lines
- (c) when they come of contact
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) when they come of contact There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘of’ must be replaced with ‘in’. Hence, ‘when they come in contact’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) when they come of contact There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘of’ must be replaced with ‘in’. Hence, ‘when they come in contact’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1900 of 2153

1900. Question
Q. We’ve got to have/beefed-up intelligence,/including much strong /human intelligence than before.
SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Morning)
- (a) We\'ve got to have
- (b) human intelligence
- (c) including much strong
- (d) beefed-up intelligence
Correct

(c) including much strong The comparative degree adjective when we do a comparison between two things, people, etc. Similarly in the given sentence, ‘stronger’ will be the comparative degree of ‘strong’. Hence, ‘including stronger’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) including much strong The comparative degree adjective when we do a comparison between two things, people, etc. Similarly in the given sentence, ‘stronger’ will be the comparative degree of ‘strong’. Hence, ‘including stronger’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1901 of 2153

1901. Question
Q. Germs will always find a way to exploit our human environment.
SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Morning)
- (a) No error
- (b) a way to exploit
- (c) Germs will always find
- (d) our human environment
Correct

(a) No error.

Incorrect

(a) No error.
Question 1902 of 2153

1902. Question
Q. The young boy tried to jerk out of the way,/ but she grabbed him and began/rubbing the tip of his nose to get the stain off.
SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Evening)
- (a) No error
- (b) The young boy tried to jerk out of the way
- (c) rubbing the tip of his nose to get the stain off
- (d) but she grabbed him and began
Correct

(a) No error.

Incorrect

(a) No error.
Question 1903 of 2153

1903. Question
Q. Most of the carbon-trapping mechanisms/ that we have identified are/based at limit studies.
SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Evening)
- (a) No error
- (b) that we have identified are
- (c) based at limit studies
- (d) Most of the carbon - trapping mechanics
Correct

(c) based at limit studies There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘at’ must be replaced with ‘on’. Hence, ‘based on limited studies’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) based at limit studies There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘at’ must be replaced with ‘on’. Hence, ‘based on limited studies’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1904 of 2153

1904. Question
Q. There is no denying / that our country is in / an major economic slump.
SSC MTS 22/07/2022 (Morning)
- (a) that our country is in
- (b) There is no denying
- (c) an major economic slump
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) We use the article ‘a’ before the words starting with a Consonant (B,D,F,N,etc.) for example, a dirty shirt, a neglected department, etc. However, the article ‘an’ is used before words starting with a Vowel (A,E,I,O,U) or a Vowel Sound for example, an educated person, an honest policy, etc. Hence, ‘in a major(starting with a consonant) economic slump’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) We use the article ‘a’ before the words starting with a Consonant (B,D,F,N,etc.) for example, a dirty shirt, a neglected department, etc. However, the article ‘an’ is used before words starting with a Vowel (A,E,I,O,U) or a Vowel Sound for example, an educated person, an honest policy, etc. Hence, ‘in a major(starting with a consonant) economic slump’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1905 of 2153

1905. Question
Q. Her comfort was in her children;/ her second son, Rupert,/ was especially dear to her.
SSC MTS 22/07/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) No error
- (b) was especially dear to her
- (c) her second son, Rupert
- (d) Her comfort was in her children
Correct

(a) No error.

Incorrect

(a) No error.
Question 1906 of 2153

1906. Question
Q. Businesses are asking employees to work from home.
SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Morning)
- (a) employees to work
- (b) from home
- (c) Businesses are asking
- (d) No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 1907 of 2153

1907. Question
Q. Surgical strike is not the only solution to this problem standing at front of us.
SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) No error
- (b) Surgical strike is not the
- (c) only solution to this problem
- (d) standing at front of us
Correct

(d) standing at front of us There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘at’ must be replaced with ‘in’. Hence, ‘standing in front of us’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) standing at front of us There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘at’ must be replaced with ‘in’. Hence, ‘standing in front of us’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1908 of 2153

1908. Question
Q. The thin wire that giving off light is called the filament.
SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Evening)
- (a) that giving off
- (b) the filament
- (c) The thin wire
- (d) light is called
Correct

(a) that giving off The given sentence is in the simple present tense so the verb must be used in the simple present form(V 1 ). Hence, ‘gives(V 1 )’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) that giving off The given sentence is in the simple present tense so the verb must be used in the simple present form(V 1 ). Hence, ‘gives(V 1 )’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1909 of 2153

1909. Question
Q. I initially thought of including both the mother and the child, but the woman was reluctant to have their pictures take.
SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Evening)
- (a) both the mother and the child, but the woman
- (b) was reluctant to have their pictures take
- (c) I initially thought of including
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) was reluctant to have their pictures take “Have + V 3 (third form of the verb)” is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘was reluctant to have their pictures taken(V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) was reluctant to have their pictures take “Have + V 3 (third form of the verb)” is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘was reluctant to have their pictures taken(V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1910 of 2153

1910. Question
Q. In the delicacy and elaborateness / of its ornament, it is the / more splendid church in Italy.
SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Morning)
- (a) of its ornament it is the
- (b) No error
- (c) In the delicacy and elaborateness
- (d) more splendid church in Italy
Correct

(d) more splendid church in Italy ‘Superlative degree adjective’ denotes the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest or a very high degree of quality of a thing, person, etc. For example, best, worst, greatest, etc. However, we always place the definite article ‘the’ before any superlative adjective. Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘most’ will be the superlative degree adjective. Hence, ‘the most splendid church in Italy’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) more splendid church in Italy ‘Superlative degree adjective’ denotes the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest or a very high degree of quality of a thing, person, etc. For example, best, worst, greatest, etc. However, we always place the definite article ‘the’ before any superlative adjective. Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘most’ will be the superlative degree adjective. Hence, ‘the most splendid church in Italy’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1911 of 2153

1911. Question
Q. If your kids sleep well, they are likely to behave better.
SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Morning)
- (a) No error
- (b) to behave better
- (c) they are likely
- (d) If your kids sleep well
Correct

(a) No error.

Incorrect

(a) No error.
Question 1912 of 2153

1912. Question
Q. His successful as a lawyer / grew so fast that he soon had / enough money to buy a house.
SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) No error
- (b) grew so fast that he soon had
- (c) enough money to buy a house
- (d) His successful as a lawyer
Correct

(d) His successful as a lawyer We will replace the adjective(successful) with the noun(success) to grammatically correct the given sentence. Hence, ‘His success as a lawyer’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) His successful as a lawyer We will replace the adjective(successful) with the noun(success) to grammatically correct the given sentence. Hence, ‘His success as a lawyer’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1913 of 2153

1913. Question
Q. Other South African cities only / had one venue for staging exhibitions or / internationals events at highly standard.
SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) No error
- (b) internationals events at highly standard
- (c) Other South African cities only
- (d) had one venue for staging exhibitions or
Correct

(b) internationals events at highly standard The given sentence needs an adjective(high) to tell a quality about the subject and not an adverb(highly). Moreover, ‘internationals’ must be replaced with ‘international’. Hence, ‘international events of high standards’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) internationals events at highly standard The given sentence needs an adjective(high) to tell a quality about the subject and not an adverb(highly). Moreover, ‘internationals’ must be replaced with ‘international’. Hence, ‘international events of high standards’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1914 of 2153

1914. Question
Q. Soon or later, our efforts will be rewarded.
SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Evening)
- (a) be rewarded
- (b) Soon or later
- (c) our efforts will
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) Soon or later We must use the same degree of adjective before and after the conjunction ‘or’. Similarly, a comparative degree adjective(later) is used after the conjunction ‘or’ in the given sentence, so the adjective to be used before it must be in the comparative degree(sooner). Hence, ‘sooner or later’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) Soon or later We must use the same degree of adjective before and after the conjunction ‘or’. Similarly, a comparative degree adjective(later) is used after the conjunction ‘or’ in the given sentence, so the adjective to be used before it must be in the comparative degree(sooner). Hence, ‘sooner or later’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1915 of 2153

1915. Question
Q. Rahul sings / very sweet / when he is / in a good mood.
SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Evening)
- (a) very sweet
- (b) when he is
- (c) in a good mood
- (d) Rahul sings
Correct

(a) very sweet The given sentence needs an adverb to modify the verb(sings) and not an adjective(sweet). Hence, ‘Rahul sings very sweetly’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) very sweet The given sentence needs an adverb to modify the verb(sings) and not an adjective(sweet). Hence, ‘Rahul sings very sweetly’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1916 of 2153

1916. Question
Q. After / a long and fun-filled day, / the children / slept themselves peacefully.
SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Evening)
- (a) a long and fun-filled day
- (b) slept themselves peacefully
- (c) the children
- (d) After
Correct

(b) slept themselves peacefully The use of the reflexive pronoun ‘themselves’ is incorrect according to the grammatical context of the given sentence so it must be removed. Hence, ‘slept peacefully’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) slept themselves peacefully The use of the reflexive pronoun ‘themselves’ is incorrect according to the grammatical context of the given sentence so it must be removed. Hence, ‘slept peacefully’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1917 of 2153

1917. Question
Q. The river / flowed besides / the hillock / in our village.
SSC CHSL 25/05/2022 (Morning)
- (a) in our village
- (b) the hillock
- (c) flowed besides
- (d) The river
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1918 of 2153

1918. Question
Q. He has been / excused by the teacher / by the time a formal complaint / for bullying was made.
SSC CHSL 25/05/2022 (Evening)
- (a) excused by the teacher
- (b) for bullying was made
- (c) by the time a formal complaint
- (d) He has been
Correct

(d) He has been “ By the time + V 2 ( second form of the verb) , Had + V 3 ( third form of the verb) ” is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘He had been excused(V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) He has been “ By the time + V 2 ( second form of the verb) , Had + V 3 ( third form of the verb) ” is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘He had been excused(V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1919 of 2153

1919. Question
Q. Ronaldo is / a famous / player of / the football.
SSC CHSL 27/05/2022 (Evening)
- (a) a famous
- (b) Ronaldo is
- (c) the football
- (d) player of
Correct

(c) the football The definite article ‘the’ is not used before some words(nouns) like Jail, prison, school, football, cricket, etc. because these nouns are non-specific in the general sense. Hence, ‘player of football’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) the football The definite article ‘the’ is not used before some words(nouns) like Jail, prison, school, football, cricket, etc. because these nouns are non-specific in the general sense. Hence, ‘player of football’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1920 of 2153

1920. Question
Q. Whenever he is / on a holiday, / he travels by foot / to the temple nearby.
SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 (Morning)
- (a) to the temple nearby
- (b) Whenever he is
- (c) he travels by foot
- (d) on a holiday
Correct

(c) he travels by foot There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘by’ must be replaced with ‘on’ because whenever we go somewhere using our foot we use the preposition ‘on’ before ‘foot’. Hence, ‘he travels on foot’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) he travels by foot There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘by’ must be replaced with ‘on’ because whenever we go somewhere using our foot we use the preposition ‘on’ before ‘foot’. Hence, ‘he travels on foot’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1921 of 2153

1921. Question
Q. Is Savita is joining us for lunch today?
SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Morning)
- (a) Is Savita joining us for lunch today?
- (b) Savita is joined us for lunch today?
- (c) Savita joining us for lunch today?
- (d) Are Savita joining us for lunch today?
Correct

(a) Is Savita joining us for lunch today? (Correct) (b) Savita is joined us for lunch today? (Incorrect Sentence Structure) (c) Savita joining us for lunch today? (Incorrect Sentence Structure) (d) Are Savita joining us for lunch today? (Incorrect Verb)

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(a) Is Savita joining us for lunch today? (Correct) (b) Savita is joined us for lunch today? (Incorrect Sentence Structure) (c) Savita joining us for lunch today? (Incorrect Sentence Structure) (d) Are Savita joining us for lunch today? (Incorrect Verb)
Question 1922 of 2153

1922. Question
Q. In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction describe three unusual cases of carrot dependence.
SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Evening)
- (a) In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction was describing three unusual cases of carrot dependence.
- (b) In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction describing three unusual cases of carrot dependence.
- (c) In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction described three unusual cases of carrot dependence.
- (d) In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction has been described three British Journal of Addiction has been described three.
Correct

(c) In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction described three unusual cases of carrot dependence. (Correct) (a) In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction was describing three unusual cases of carrot dependence. (Incorrect Tense) (b) In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction describing three unusual cases of carrot dependence. (Incorrect Verb) (d) In its August 1992 issue, the highly respeced British Journal of Addiction has been described three British Journal of Addiction has been described three. (Incorrect Tense)

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(c) In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction described three unusual cases of carrot dependence. (Correct) (a) In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction was describing three unusual cases of carrot dependence. (Incorrect Tense) (b) In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction describing three unusual cases of carrot dependence. (Incorrect Verb) (d) In its August 1992 issue, the highly respeced British Journal of Addiction has been described three British Journal of Addiction has been described three. (Incorrect Tense)
Question 1923 of 2153

1923. Question
Q.486 He sees us coming, and unaware that we had learned of his treachery, greeted us with a smile
SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Morning)
- (a) He saw us coming, and unaware that we learned of his treachery, greeted us with a smile.
- (b) He saw us coming, and unaware that we had learned of his treachery, greeted us with a smile.
- (c) He saw us coming, and unaware that we were learning of his treachery, greeted us with a smile
- (d) He saw us come, and unaware that we had learned of his treachery, greets us with a smile.
Correct

(b) He saw us coming, and unaware that we had learned of his treachery, greeted us with a smile. (Correct) (a) He saw us coming, and unaware that we learned of his treachery, greeted us with a Smile. (Incorrect Tense) (c) He saw us coming, and unaware that we were learning of his treachery, greeted us with a smile. (Incorrect Tense) (d) He saw us come , and unaware that we had learned of his treachery, greets us with a Smile. (Incorrect Verb)

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(b) He saw us coming, and unaware that we had learned of his treachery, greeted us with a smile. (Correct) (a) He saw us coming, and unaware that we learned of his treachery, greeted us with a Smile. (Incorrect Tense) (c) He saw us coming, and unaware that we were learning of his treachery, greeted us with a smile. (Incorrect Tense) (d) He saw us come , and unaware that we had learned of his treachery, greets us with a Smile. (Incorrect Verb)
Question 1924 of 2153

1924. Question
Q. There was an interesting article in the newspaper about the dangers to an environment.
SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Morning)
- (a) to an environment
- (b) an interesting article
- (c) about the dangers
- (d) in the newspaper
Correct

(a) to an environment The ‘environment’ mentioned in the given sentence is specific and we generally use the definite article ‘the’ before any specific or particular noun. Hence, ‘to the environment’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) to an environment The ‘environment’ mentioned in the given sentence is specific and we generally use the definite article ‘the’ before any specific or particular noun. Hence, ‘to the environment’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1925 of 2153

1925. Question
Q. When Sanathan asked Mr. Jignesh / for a fresh evaluation of his performance / in the last financial year, / little did him know that the results will come out worse than expected.
SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Evening)
- (a) When Sanathan asked Mr. Jignesh
- (b) for a fresh evaluation of his performance
- (c) in the last financial year
- (d) little did him know that the results will come out worse than expected
Correct

(d) little did him know that the results will come out worse than expected We will replace the pronoun ‘him’ with the correct pronoun ‘he’ after the verb ‘did’ in the given sentence. Hence, ‘little did he know that the results will come out worse than expected’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) little did him know that the results will come out worse than expected We will replace the pronoun ‘him’ with the correct pronoun ‘he’ after the verb ‘did’ in the given sentence. Hence, ‘little did he know that the results will come out worse than expected’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1926 of 2153

1926. Question
Q. The Minister announced that the bridge would constructed within a week.
SSC CHSL 02/06/2022 (Morning)
- (a) No error
- (b) that the bridge would constructed
- (c) The Minister announced
- (d) within a week
Correct

(b) that the bridge would constructed “Would be + V 3 (third form of the verb)” is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘the bridge would be constructed(V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) that the bridge would constructed “Would be + V 3 (third form of the verb)” is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘the bridge would be constructed(V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1927 of 2153

1927. Question
Q. As a rule, single sentences should not be write or printed as paragraphs.
SSC CHSL 03/06/2022 (Evening)
- (a) As a rule, single sentences should not be wrote or printed as paragraphs.
- (b) As a rule, single sentences should not write or print as paragraphs.
- (c) As a rule, single sentences shall not have written or printed as paragraphs.
- (d) As a rule, single sentences should not be written or printed as paragraphs.
Correct

(d) As a rule, single sentences should not be written or printed as paragraphs. (Correct) (a) As a rule, single sentences should not be wrote or printed as paragraphs. (Incorrect Verb) (b) As a rule, single sentences should not write or print as paragraphs. (Incorrect Verb) (c) As a rule, single sentences shall not have written or printed as paragraphs. (Incorrect Verb)

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(d) As a rule, single sentences should not be written or printed as paragraphs. (Correct) (a) As a rule, single sentences should not be wrote or printed as paragraphs. (Incorrect Verb) (b) As a rule, single sentences should not write or print as paragraphs. (Incorrect Verb) (c) As a rule, single sentences shall not have written or printed as paragraphs. (Incorrect Verb)
Question 1928 of 2153

1928. Question
Q. Me and my friends / often go / to the cinema / together.
SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) together
- (b) often go
- (c) to the cinema
- (d) Me and my friends
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1929 of 2153

1929. Question
Q. He wished he has more resources to support the poor .
SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Evening)
- (a) He wished his having more resources to support the poor.
- (b) He wished he have more resources to support the poor.
- (c) He wishing he has more resources to support the poor.
- (d) He wished he had more resources to support the poor.
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(d) He wished he had more resources to support the poor. The given sentence is in the simple past tense so the verb must be used in the past form(V 2 ). However, the past form of ‘has’ is ‘had’. Hence, ‘he wished he had’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) He wished he had more resources to support the poor. The given sentence is in the simple past tense so the verb must be used in the past form(V 2 ). However, the past form of ‘has’ is ‘had’. Hence, ‘he wished he had’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1930 of 2153

1930. Question
Q. The students stopped / their chatter / as soon as them noticed / the teacher enter the classroom.
SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Morning)
- (a) their chatter
- (b) The students stopped
- (c) the teacher enter the classroom
- (d) as soon as them noticed
Correct

(d) as soon as them noticed “As soon as them noticed” will be replaced by “as soon as they noticed”. Use of objective pronoun is incorrect here and a nominative pronoun will be used.

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(d) as soon as them noticed “As soon as them noticed” will be replaced by “as soon as they noticed”. Use of objective pronoun is incorrect here and a nominative pronoun will be used.
Question 1931 of 2153

1931. Question
Q. The mob / is believing / every word / the leader says.
SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) is believing
- (b) the leader says
- (c) every word
- (d) The mob
Correct

(a) is believing The sentence is in the present indefinite tense. The word ‘says’ has been used at the end. So ‘believes’ will be used. The correct sentence will be- The mob believes every word the leader says. Hence, ‘believes’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) is believing The sentence is in the present indefinite tense. The word ‘says’ has been used at the end. So ‘believes’ will be used. The correct sentence will be- The mob believes every word the leader says. Hence, ‘believes’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1932 of 2153

1932. Question
Q. Investing on real estate / can earn you quick profit / but it comes with / a certain amount of risk attached to it.
SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) a certain amount of risk attached to it
- (b) can earn you quick profit
- (c) Investing on real estate
- (d) but it comes with
Correct

(c) Investing on real estate The preposition “on” will be replaced by “in”. Invest in is a phrasal verb which means to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage. Hence, ‘investing in real estate’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) Investing on real estate The preposition “on” will be replaced by “in”. Invest in is a phrasal verb which means to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage. Hence, ‘investing in real estate’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1933 of 2153

1933. Question
Q. When the villagers put up a firm resistance to the fearsome bandit with all their might, he ultimately fleed the spot
SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Evening)
- (a) When the villagers put up a firm resistance to the fearsome bandit with all their might, he ultimately flew the spot.
- (b) When the villagers putted up a firm resistance to the fearsome bandit with all their might, he ultimately fleed the spot.
- (c) When the villagers put up a firm resistance to the fearsome bandit with all their might, he ultimately flown the spot.
- (d) When the villagers put up a firm resistance to the fearsome bandit with all their might, he ultimately fled the spot.
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(d) When the villagers put up a firm resistance to the fearsome bandit with all their might, he ultimately fled the spot.(Correct) (a) When the villagers put up a firm resistance to the fearsome bandit with all their might, he ultimately flew the spot.(Incorrect verb used) (b) When the villagers putted up a firm resistance to the fearsome bandit with all their might, he ultimately fleed the spot.(Incorrect verb used) (c) When the villagers put up a firm resistance to the fearsome bandit with all their might, he ultimately flown the spot.(Incorrect verb used)

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(d) When the villagers put up a firm resistance to the fearsome bandit with all their might, he ultimately fled the spot.(Correct) (a) When the villagers put up a firm resistance to the fearsome bandit with all their might, he ultimately flew the spot.(Incorrect verb used) (b) When the villagers putted up a firm resistance to the fearsome bandit with all their might, he ultimately fleed the spot.(Incorrect verb used) (c) When the villagers put up a firm resistance to the fearsome bandit with all their might, he ultimately flown the spot.(Incorrect verb used)
Question 1934 of 2153

1934. Question
Q. The General have ordered that the troops should move immediately.
SSC CHSL 08/06/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) immediately
- (b) No error
- (c) that the troops should move
- (d) The General have ordered
Correct

(d) The General have ordered The general is singular so singular verb has will be used. Have is incorrect. The correct sentence will be- The General has ordered that the troops should move immediately.

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(d) The General have ordered The general is singular so singular verb has will be used. Have is incorrect. The correct sentence will be- The General has ordered that the troops should move immediately.
Question 1935 of 2153

1935. Question
Q. As she kept walking to me, my heart skipped a beat .
SSC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Morning)
- (a) As she kept walking within me, my heart skipped a beat.
- (b) As she kept walking from me, my heart skipped a beat
- (c) As she kept into me, my heart skipped a beat.
- (d) As she kept walking towards me, my heart skipped a beat.
Correct

(d) As she kept walking towards me, my heart skipped a beat. (Correct) (a) As she kept walking within me, my heart skipped a beat. (Incorrect preposition) (b) As she kept walking from me, my heart skipped a beat.(Incorrect preposition) (c) As she kept into me, my heart skipped a beat.(Incorrect preposition)

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(d) As she kept walking towards me, my heart skipped a beat. (Correct) (a) As she kept walking within me, my heart skipped a beat. (Incorrect preposition) (b) As she kept walking from me, my heart skipped a beat.(Incorrect preposition) (c) As she kept into me, my heart skipped a beat.(Incorrect preposition)
Question 1936 of 2153

1936. Question
Q. There were more than thirty delegates who attend the training programme last summer.
SSC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Evening)
- (a) There are more than thirty delegates who attend the training programme last summer
- (b) There were more than thirty delegates who attends the training programme last summer.
- (c) There was more than thirty delegates who attend the training programme last summer
- (d) There were more than thirty delegates who attended the training programme last summer.
Correct

(d) There were more than thirty delegates who attended the training programme last summer. (Correct) (a) There are more than thirty delegates who attend the training programme last summer.(Incorrect tense) (b) There were more than thirty delegates who attends the training programme last summer. (Incorrect tense) (c) There was more than thirty delegates who attend the training programme last summer.( Incorrect verb)

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(d) There were more than thirty delegates who attended the training programme last summer. (Correct) (a) There are more than thirty delegates who attend the training programme last summer.(Incorrect tense) (b) There were more than thirty delegates who attends the training programme last summer. (Incorrect tense) (c) There was more than thirty delegates who attend the training programme last summer.( Incorrect verb)
Question 1937 of 2153

1937. Question
Q. As soon as we went for an afternoon siesta, my pet rabbit Tia digged a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn.
SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Morning)
- (a) As soon as we were going for an afternoon siesta, my pet rabbit Tia digged a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn.
- (b) As soon as we went for an afternoon siesta, my pet rabbit Tia dug a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn.
- (c) As soon as we gone for an afternoon siesta, my pet rabbit Tia digged a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn.
- (d) As soon as we gone for an afternoon siesta, my pet rabbit Tia dug a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn.
Correct

(b) As soon as we went for an afternoon siesta, my pet rabbit Tia dug a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn.(Correct) (a) As soon as we were going for an afternoon siesta, my pet rabbit Tia digged a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn.(Incorrect word- The past form of dig is dug) (c) As soon as we gone for an afternoon siesta, my pet rabbit Tia digged a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn.(Incorrect word – The past form of dig is dug) (d) As soon as we gone for an afternoon siesta, my pet rabbit Tia dug a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn.(Incorrect verb)

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(b) As soon as we went for an afternoon siesta, my pet rabbit Tia dug a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn.(Correct) (a) As soon as we were going for an afternoon siesta, my pet rabbit Tia digged a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn.(Incorrect word- The past form of dig is dug) (c) As soon as we gone for an afternoon siesta, my pet rabbit Tia digged a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn.(Incorrect word – The past form of dig is dug) (d) As soon as we gone for an afternoon siesta, my pet rabbit Tia dug a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn.(Incorrect verb)
Question 1938 of 2153

1938. Question
Q. It was / the very well-directed film / and we enjoyed it.
SSC CGL 11/04/2022 (Morning)
- (a) the very well - directed film
- (b) No error
- (c) and we enjoyed it
- (d) It was
Correct

(a) the very well-directed film The ‘film’ mentioned in the given sentence is not specific and we generally use the indefinite article ‘a’ before a non-specific noun. Hence, ‘a very well directed’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) the very well-directed film The ‘film’ mentioned in the given sentence is not specific and we generally use the indefinite article ‘a’ before a non-specific noun. Hence, ‘a very well directed’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1939 of 2153

1939. Question
Q. If the economy fails / this year it reflect badly / on the government.
SSC CGL 11/04/2022 (Morning)
- (a) this year it reflect badly
- (b) No error
- (c) on the government
- (d) If the economy fails
Correct

(a) this year it reflect badly The given sentence is a conditional sentence which has a futuristic sense so the verb used must be in the future tense(will). Hence, ‘it will reflect badly’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(a) this year it reflect badly The given sentence is a conditional sentence which has a futuristic sense so the verb used must be in the future tense(will). Hence, ‘it will reflect badly’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1940 of 2153

1940. Question
Q. We stayed / in Jim’s flat / during he was / on holiday.
SSC CGL 11/04/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) on holiday
- (b) during he was
- (c) in Jim’s flat
- (d) We stayed
Correct

(b) during he was ‘When’ is used for talking about the time at which something happens or happened. The given sentence talks about the time at which Jim was on holiday. Hence, ‘when he was’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) during he was ‘When’ is used for talking about the time at which something happens or happened. The given sentence talks about the time at which Jim was on holiday. Hence, ‘when he was’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1941 of 2153

1941. Question
Q. Do you / recall to meet / her at the party / last night?
SSC CGL 11/04/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) last night
- (b) her at the party
- (c) Do you
- (d) recall to meet
Correct

(d) recall to meet The given sentence will have a bare infinitive (without the preposition ‘to’). Hence, ‘recall meeting’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(d) recall to meet The given sentence will have a bare infinitive (without the preposition ‘to’). Hence, ‘recall meeting’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1942 of 2153

1942. Question
Q. It is not worth / having the trouble / to write to him / as he never replies.
SSC CGL 11/04/2022 (Evening)
- (a) as he never replies
- (b) to write to him
- (c) It is not worth
- (d) having the trouble
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1943 of 2153

1943. Question
Q. This is / too grave sin / to be / pardoned.
SSC CGL 11/04/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) pardoned
- (b) too grave sin
- (c) This is
- (d) to be
Correct

(b) too grave sin We will put the indefinite article ‘a’ before ‘sin’ as the sin is not-specific. Hence, ‘too grave a sin’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) too grave sin We will put the indefinite article ‘a’ before ‘sin’ as the sin is not-specific. Hence, ‘too grave a sin’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1944 of 2153

1944. Question
Q. The unseasonal rain/ caused a lot of damage/ to the crops.
SSC CGL 11/04/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) The unseasonal rain
- (b) to the crops
- (c) No error
- (d) caused a lot of damage
Correct

(c) No error.

Incorrect

(c) No error.
Question 1945 of 2153

1945. Question
Q. How many / eggs were put / into the basket?
SSC CGL 12/04/2022 (Evening)
- (a) How many
- (b) No error
- (c) eggs were put
- (d) into the basket
Correct

(b) No error.

Incorrect

(b) No error.
Question 1946 of 2153

1946. Question
Q. We have / not met / some of our friends / since six months.
SSC CGL 12/04/2022 (Evening)
- (a) since six months
- (b) We have
- (c) not met
- (d) some of our friends
Correct

(a) since six months ‘For’ refers to a specific period of time or a numerical value of time, for example for 2 years, for 4 weeks, for 3 days, etc. However, in the given question, the period of time is 6 months. Hence, ‘for six months’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) since six months ‘For’ refers to a specific period of time or a numerical value of time, for example for 2 years, for 4 weeks, for 3 days, etc. However, in the given question, the period of time is 6 months. Hence, ‘for six months’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1947 of 2153

1947. Question
Q. The policeman asked / many people but / no one was knowing / how the accident happened.
SSC CGL 12/04/2022 (Evening)
- (a) how the accident happened
- (b) The policeman asked
- (c) no one was knowing
- (d) many people but
Correct

(c) no one was knowing The given sentence is in the simple past tense so the verb must be used in its past form(V 2 ) and not in the past continuous form(was +V-ing). Hence, ‘no one knew(V 2 )’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) no one was knowing The given sentence is in the simple past tense so the verb must be used in its past form(V 2 ) and not in the past continuous form(was +V-ing). Hence, ‘no one knew(V 2 )’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1948 of 2153

1948. Question
Q. This question / is quite too / simple for me / to answer.
SSC CGL 13/04/2022 (Morning)
- (a) to answer
- (b) is quite too
- (c) This question
- (d) simple for me
Correct

(b) is quite too The use of ‘quite’ is irrelevant in the grammatical context of the given sentence as ‘too…to’ is a fixed pair. Hence, ‘is too simple for me to answer’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) is quite too The use of ‘quite’ is irrelevant in the grammatical context of the given sentence as ‘too…to’ is a fixed pair. Hence, ‘is too simple for me to answer’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1949 of 2153

1949. Question
Q. You should / have respond / to my query / sooner.
SSC CGL 13/04/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) to my query
- (b) You should
- (c) have respond
- (d) sooner
Correct

(c) have respond “Have + V 3 (third form of the verb)” is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘have responded( V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) have respond “Have + V 3 (third form of the verb)” is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘have responded( V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1950 of 2153

1950. Question
Q. The manager said, “Could you please confirm me whether you have received all the items that you had ordered?”
SSC CGL 13/04/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) The manager said, “Could you please
- (b) that you had ordered
- (c) have received all the items
- (d) confirm me whether you
Correct

(d) confirm me whether you The use of the pronoun ‘me’ is grammatically incorrect in the given sentence so it must be removed. Hence, ‘confirm whether you’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(d) confirm me whether you The use of the pronoun ‘me’ is grammatically incorrect in the given sentence so it must be removed. Hence, ‘confirm whether you’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1951 of 2153

1951. Question
Q. We thought / there was a good idea / to wear snow boots / before we stepped out.
SSC CGL 13/04/2022 (Evening)
- (a) We thought
- (b) before we stepped out
- (c) to wear snow boots
- (d) there was a good idea
Correct

(d) there was a good idea ‘Idea’ in the given sentence is a singular subject and for it, we will use ‘it’ as a singular pronoun and not ‘there’. Hence, ‘it was a good idea’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(d) there was a good idea ‘Idea’ in the given sentence is a singular subject and for it, we will use ‘it’ as a singular pronoun and not ‘there’. Hence, ‘it was a good idea’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1952 of 2153

1952. Question
Q. There have been /three breaks-in /in our society/ this month.
SSC CGL 18/04/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) three breaks-in
- (b) this month
- (c) in our society
- (d) There have been
Correct

(a) three breaks-in ‘Break-in’ is a phrasal verb which means to enter a building by force, usually in order to steal something. However, the given sentence talks about three attempts so we will use the plural form of ‘break-in’. Hence, ‘three break-ins’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) three breaks-in ‘Break-in’ is a phrasal verb which means to enter a building by force, usually in order to steal something. However, the given sentence talks about three attempts so we will use the plural form of ‘break-in’. Hence, ‘three break-ins’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1953 of 2153

1953. Question
Q. He / can have been / more polite / to her.
SSC CGL 18/04/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) more polite
- (b) He
- (c) to her
- (d) can have been
Correct

(d) can have been We will replace ‘can’ with ‘could’ because ‘could’ sounds more polite than ‘can’. Hence, ‘could have been’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) can have been We will replace ‘can’ with ‘could’ because ‘could’ sounds more polite than ‘can’. Hence, ‘could have been’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1954 of 2153

1954. Question
Q. Aarav’s mother / speaks four languages / fluently.
SSC CGL 18/04/2022 (Evening)
- (a) fluently
- (b) Aarav’s mother
- (c) speaks four languages
- (d) No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 1955 of 2153

1955. Question
Q. Several minutes passed / before she returned / carry milk / for the dog.
SSC CGL 19/04/2022 (Morning)
- (a) carry milk
- (b) Several minutes passed
- (c) for the dog
- (d) before she returned
Correct

(a) carry milk We will replace ‘carry’ with ‘carrying’ in the last part of the given sentence as it requires a gerund(V-ing). Hence, ‘carrying milk’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(a) carry milk We will replace ‘carry’ with ‘carrying’ in the last part of the given sentence as it requires a gerund(V-ing). Hence, ‘carrying milk’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1956 of 2153

1956. Question
Q. The Taj Mahal / is one of / the most beautiful / creation in the world.
SSC CGL 19/04/2022 (Morning)
- (a) The Taj Mahal
- (b) the most beautiful
- (c) creation in the world
- (d) is one of
Correct

(c) creation in the world According to the “ Subject-Verb Agreement Rule ”, ‘ One of/ Each of/ Most of/ None of + Plural Subject” is grammatically the correct structure. Similarly, the given sentence will have ‘creations’ as a plural subject. Hence, ‘creations in the world’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) creation in the world According to the “ Subject-Verb Agreement Rule ”, ‘ One of/ Each of/ Most of/ None of + Plural Subject” is grammatically the correct structure. Similarly, the given sentence will have ‘creations’ as a plural subject. Hence, ‘creations in the world’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1957 of 2153

1957. Question
Q. This park is / the largest bird sanctuary / in the State.
SSC CGL 19/04/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) the largest bird sanctuary
- (b) This park is
- (c) No error
- (d) in the State
Correct

(c) No error.

Incorrect

(c) No error.
Question 1958 of 2153

1958. Question
Q. I was angry / on myself / for making / such a silly mistake.
SSC CGL 19/04/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) such a silly mistake
- (b) for making
- (c) on myself
- (d) I was angry
Correct

(c) on myself ‘Angry with someone’ is grammatically the correct phrase for the given sentence. Hence, ‘angry with myself’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) on myself ‘Angry with someone’ is grammatically the correct phrase for the given sentence. Hence, ‘angry with myself’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1959 of 2153

1959. Question
Q. Mrs. Verma refused / the second helping / of ice cream.
SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) Mrs. Verma refused
- (b) of ice cream
- (c) No error
- (d) the second helping
Correct

(c) No error.

Incorrect

(c) No error.
Question 1960 of 2153

1960. Question
Q. Get up from your place / slow, and / turn around!
SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) slow, and
- (b) turn around
- (c) No error
- (d) Get up from your place
Correct

(a) slow, and The given sentence needs an ‘adverb’. Hence, ‘slowly’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) slow, and The given sentence needs an ‘adverb’. Hence, ‘slowly’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1961 of 2153

1961. Question
Q. We bought / two dozens / mangoes from / the market
SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Evening)
- (a) the market
- (b) We bought
- (c) two dozens
- (d) mangoes from
Correct

(c) two dozens We never write ‘dozens’ if we are using a numerical amount like two, three, etc. before it. For example, ‘two dozens of bananas’ is incorrect but ‘three dozen of mangoes’ is correct. Similarly, the given sentence has ‘two’ as a numerical value. Hence, ‘two dozen’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) two dozens We never write ‘dozens’ if we are using a numerical amount like two, three, etc. before it. For example, ‘two dozens of bananas’ is incorrect but ‘three dozen of mangoes’ is correct. Similarly, the given sentence has ‘two’ as a numerical value. Hence, ‘two dozen’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1962 of 2153

1962. Question
Q. You and I / have submitted / your work / on time.
SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Morning)
- (a) on time
- (b) your work
- (c) have submitted
- (d) You and I
Correct

(b) your work ‘Our’ is the possessive form of ‘we’ and it means something belonging to us(more than a single person). Similarly in the given sentence, the work belongs to both the persons and not to a single person. Hence, ‘our work’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(b) your work ‘Our’ is the possessive form of ‘we’ and it means something belonging to us(more than a single person). Similarly in the given sentence, the work belongs to both the persons and not to a single person. Hence, ‘our work’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 1963 of 2153

1963. Question
Q. I do not / like to read / these kind / of novels.
SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) I do not
- (b) these kind
- (c) of novels
- (d) like to read
Correct

(b) these kind ‘This’ and ‘kind’ are in singular form whereas ‘These’ and ‘kinds’ are in plural form. Hence,‘these kinds’ will be grammatically correct for the given sentence.

Incorrect

(b) these kind ‘This’ and ‘kind’ are in singular form whereas ‘These’ and ‘kinds’ are in plural form. Hence,‘these kinds’ will be grammatically correct for the given sentence.
Question 1964 of 2153

1964. Question
Q. Shall / we go / for walking / in the park?
SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) Shall
- (b) in the park
- (c) we go
- (d) for walking
Correct

(d) for walking When we use verbs like walk, talk, ride, drink, etc. as nouns, we put the indefinite article ‘a’ before them as per their sound. For example, we had a talk, let’s go for a drive, etc. Hence, ‘for a walk’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) for walking When we use verbs like walk, talk, ride, drink, etc. as nouns, we put the indefinite article ‘a’ before them as per their sound. For example, we had a talk, let’s go for a drive, etc. Hence, ‘for a walk’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1965 of 2153

1965. Question
Q. Among you and me / she is quite rude / to the boy.
SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Afternoon)
- (a) to the boy
- (b) she is quite rude
- (c) Among you and me
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) Among you and me We use ‘among’ for more than two persons and ‘between’ for two persons. However, there are two persons mentioned in the given sentence. Hence, ‘Between you and me’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) Among you and me We use ‘among’ for more than two persons and ‘between’ for two persons. However, there are two persons mentioned in the given sentence. Hence, ‘Between you and me’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1966 of 2153

1966. Question
Q. I find that / I get myself tired / very easily / these days.
SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Evening)
- (a) these days
- (b) I get myself tired
- (c) I find that
- (d) very easily
Correct

(b) I get myself tired The use of the reflexive pronoun ‘myself’ is irrelevant according to the grammatical context of the sentence so it will be removed. Hence, ‘I get tired’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) I get myself tired The use of the reflexive pronoun ‘myself’ is irrelevant according to the grammatical context of the sentence so it will be removed. Hence, ‘I get tired’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1967 of 2153

1967. Question
Q. If you have / remained calm / you could have / saved the situation.
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
- (a) saved the situation
- (b) you could have
- (c) remained calm
- (d) If you have
Correct

(d) If you have If you have “ If + had + V 3 …. could have + V 3 ( third form of the verb )” is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘If you had’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) If you have If you have “ If + had + V 3 …. could have + V 3 ( third form of the verb )” is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘If you had’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1968 of 2153

1968. Question
Q. I will spend / my rest of remaining / life in my / native village.
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
- (a) my rest of remaining
- (b) life in my
- (c) native village
- (d) I will spend
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1969 of 2153

1969. Question
Q. We yet / have time / to catch / the bus.
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
- (a) have time
- (b) to catch
- (c) the bus
- (d) We yet
Correct

(d) We yet ‘Still’ means starting in the past and continuing until now. However, ‘still’ generally comes before a verb in the present perfect form(has/have) and ‘yet’ usually comes at the end of the sentence. Similarly in the given sentence, the time for catching the bus has started in the past and continued till now. Hence, ‘We still’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) We yet ‘Still’ means starting in the past and continuing until now. However, ‘still’ generally comes before a verb in the present perfect form(has/have) and ‘yet’ usually comes at the end of the sentence. Similarly in the given sentence, the time for catching the bus has started in the past and continued till now. Hence, ‘We still’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1970 of 2153

1970. Question
Q. This dog seems / to be very ferocious, / otherwise, / it is harmless.
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
- (a) otherwise
- (b) to be very ferocious
- (c) it is harmless
- (d) This dog seems
Correct

(a) Otherwise ‘Otherwise‘ is a conjunction that means apart from that. However, ‘But’ is also a conjunction that is used for introducing an idea that contrasts with or is different from what has just been said. Similarly in the given sentence, the statement that the dog is harmless contrasts with its characteristic of being ferocious(violent). Hence, ‘But’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) Otherwise ‘Otherwise‘ is a conjunction that means apart from that. However, ‘But’ is also a conjunction that is used for introducing an idea that contrasts with or is different from what has just been said. Similarly in the given sentence, the statement that the dog is harmless contrasts with its characteristic of being ferocious(violent). Hence, ‘But’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1971 of 2153

1971. Question
Q. The girl lay down / on the bed / besides her mother / and went to sleep.
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
- (a) on the bed
- (b) besides her mother
- (c) The girl lay down
- (d) and went to sleep
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1972 of 2153

1972. Question
Q. He went / to the bed / with a / slight fever.
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
- (a) slight fever
- (b) to the bed
- (c) with a
- (d) He went
Correct

(b) to the bed We generally use the phrases ‘go to bed’, ‘gone to bed’ or ‘went to bed’. Hence, we will remove the definite article ‘the’ from the given sentence and ‘went to bed’ becomes the most appropriate answer.

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(b) to the bed We generally use the phrases ‘go to bed’, ‘gone to bed’ or ‘went to bed’. Hence, we will remove the definite article ‘the’ from the given sentence and ‘went to bed’ becomes the most appropriate answer.
Question 1973 of 2153

1973. Question
Q. The city turned out / to be very / different to what / he had expected.
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
- (a) to be very
- (b) The city turned out
- (c) he had expected
- (d) different to what
Correct

(d) different to what There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘to’ after ‘different’ must be replaced with ‘from’ because ‘different’ generally takes the preposition ‘from’ with it. Hence, ‘different from what’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) different to what There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘to’ after ‘different’ must be replaced with ‘from’ because ‘different’ generally takes the preposition ‘from’ with it. Hence, ‘different from what’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1974 of 2153

1974. Question
Q. Your name / precedes before / mine / in the list.
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
- (a) mine
- (b) Your name
- (c) precedes before
- (d) in the list
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1975 of 2153

1975. Question
Q. You should / avail this opportunity / to demonstrate / your skills.
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
- (a) You should
- (b) your skills
- (c) avail this opportunity
- (d) to demonstrate
Correct

(c) avail this opportunity ‘Avail’ always takes the preposition ‘of’ and a reflexive pronoun(myself, yourself, ourselves, etc.) in accordance with the given subject(You). Hence, ‘avail yourself of this opportunity’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(c) avail this opportunity ‘Avail’ always takes the preposition ‘of’ and a reflexive pronoun(myself, yourself, ourselves, etc.) in accordance with the given subject(You). Hence, ‘avail yourself of this opportunity’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1976 of 2153

1976. Question
Q. He was unable / to help me because / he had been failed / to arrange the money.
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
- (a) to help me because
- (b) to arrange the money
- (c) he had been failed
- (d) He was unable
Correct

(c) he had been failed The given sentence is in the simple past tense so the verb must be used in its simple past form(failed) and not in the past perfect form(had been failed). Hence, ‘he failed’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) he had been failed The given sentence is in the simple past tense so the verb must be used in its simple past form(failed) and not in the past perfect form(had been failed). Hence, ‘he failed’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1977 of 2153

1977. Question
Q. He often / persists to ask / awkward questions / at the board meetings.
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
- (a) He often
- (b) persists to ask
- (c) awkward questions
- (d) at the board meetings
Correct

(b) persists to ask “ Persist + in + V-ing ” is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, the preposition ‘to’ must be replaced with the preposition ‘in’ and ‘persists in asking(V-ing)’ becomes the most appropriate answer.

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(b) persists to ask “ Persist + in + V-ing ” is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, the preposition ‘to’ must be replaced with the preposition ‘in’ and ‘persists in asking(V-ing)’ becomes the most appropriate answer.
Question 1978 of 2153

1978. Question
Q. His son-in-laws / have enhanced / his business / within a short period.
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
- (a) have enhanced
- (b) his business
- (c) His son-in-laws
- (d) within a short period
Correct

(c) His son-in-laws We can never write ‘in-laws’ because it is incorrect to add ‘s’ in the suffix(of law). However, we generally write son-in-law for a single male and sons-in-law for more than one male. Similarly, the given sentence talks about two males. Hence, ‘His sons-in-law’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) His son-in-laws We can never write ‘in-laws’ because it is incorrect to add ‘s’ in the suffix(of law). However, we generally write son-in-law for a single male and sons-in-law for more than one male. Similarly, the given sentence talks about two males. Hence, ‘His sons-in-law’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1979 of 2153

1979. Question
Q. A businessman / at our colony / was found / COVID positive.
SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022)
- (a) at our colony
- (b) A businessman
- (c) was found
- (d) COVID positive
Correct

(a) At our colony The preposition ‘at’ is used when you are at a specific address, at a general location, and at a point. However, the preposition ‘in’ is used in a space, neighborhood, city and country. Similarly, the given sentence talks about a businessman in the neighborhood(colony). Hence, ‘in our colony’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) At our colony The preposition ‘at’ is used when you are at a specific address, at a general location, and at a point. However, the preposition ‘in’ is used in a space, neighborhood, city and country. Similarly, the given sentence talks about a businessman in the neighborhood(colony). Hence, ‘in our colony’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1980 of 2153

1980. Question
Q. Either of these / two roads / lead to / the post office.
SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022)
- (a) Either of these
- (b) the post office
- (c) lead to
- (d) two roads
Correct

(c) lead to According to the “ Subject-Verb Agreement Rule ”, ‘ Either of/ Neither of + Plural Subject + Singular verb ’ is grammatically the correct structure. The given sentence has ‘Roads’ as a plural subject and ‘leads’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘leads to’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) lead to According to the “ Subject-Verb Agreement Rule ”, ‘ Either of/ Neither of + Plural Subject + Singular verb ’ is grammatically the correct structure. The given sentence has ‘Roads’ as a plural subject and ‘leads’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘leads to’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1981 of 2153

1981. Question
Q. His father / prevented him / to go abroad / for higher studies.
SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022)
- (a) for higher studies
- (b) His father
- (c) to go abroad
- (d) prevented him
Correct

(c) to go abroad We generally use the preposition ‘from’ with prevent not ‘to’. Hence, we will replace ‘to’ with ‘from’ and ‘from going abroad’ becomes the most appropriate answer.

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(c) to go abroad We generally use the preposition ‘from’ with prevent not ‘to’. Hence, we will replace ‘to’ with ‘from’ and ‘from going abroad’ becomes the most appropriate answer.
Question 1982 of 2153

1982. Question
Q. What is the name / of the Swami / whom autobiography / impressed you so much?
SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022)
- (a) What is the name
- (b) whom autobiography
- (c) impressed you so much
- (d) of the Swami
Correct

(b) whom autobiography ‘Whom’ is an object pronoun that refers to the person who was the recipient of an action. However, ‘Whose’ is a possessive pronoun that refers to the person to whom something belongs. Similarly, the given sentence refers to a Swami to whom the autobiography belongs. Hence, ‘whose autobiography’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) whom autobiography ‘Whom’ is an object pronoun that refers to the person who was the recipient of an action. However, ‘Whose’ is a possessive pronoun that refers to the person to whom something belongs. Similarly, the given sentence refers to a Swami to whom the autobiography belongs. Hence, ‘whose autobiography’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1983 of 2153

1983. Question
Q. The crowd of the migrant worker at the station for the Shramik Special is unforgettable.
SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022)
- (a) at the station
- (b) of the migrant worker
- (c) The crowd
- (d) is unforgettable
Correct

(b) of the migrant worker ‘Crowd’ means a large number of people in one place and these people are migrant workers(not a single worker) in the given sentence. However, it is irrelevant to use the definite article ‘the’ as the workers are not specific. Hence, ‘of migrant workers’ is the most appropriate answer. –

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(b) of the migrant worker ‘Crowd’ means a large number of people in one place and these people are migrant workers(not a single worker) in the given sentence. However, it is irrelevant to use the definite article ‘the’ as the workers are not specific. Hence, ‘of migrant workers’ is the most appropriate answer. –
Question 1984 of 2153

1984. Question
Q. Will you / listen me / when I tell you / the details?
SSC MTS 05/10/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) Will you
- (b) the details
- (c) listen me
- (d) when I tell you
Correct

(c) listen me There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘to’ is missing after ‘listen’. Hence, ‘listen to me’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) listen me There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘to’ is missing after ‘listen’. Hence, ‘listen to me’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1985 of 2153

1985. Question
Q. The crow held back / to the piece / of bread / with its claws.
SSC MTS 05/10/2021 (Evening)
- (a) to the piece
- (b) The crow held back
- (c) of bread
- (d) with its claws
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1986 of 2153

1986. Question
Q. The farmer is / cutting the corn / which has ripen / in the fields.
SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Morning)
- (a) in the fields
- (b) which has ripen
- (c) The farmer is
- (d) cutting the corn
Correct

(b) which has ripen ‘Has + V 3 ’ is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. However, the V 3 form of ‘ripen’ is ‘ripened’. Hence, ‘has ripened’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) which has ripen ‘Has + V 3 ’ is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. However, the V 3 form of ‘ripen’ is ‘ripened’. Hence, ‘has ripened’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1987 of 2153

1987. Question
Q. I was told that we would met at five in the evening but no one has turned up for the meeting so far.
SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) for the meeting
- (b) in the evening
- (c) I was told
- (d) we would met
Correct

(d) we would met The form of the verb ‘meet’ is incorrect(met) in the context of the given sentence. It should be written in the simple present form(meet). Hence, ‘we would meet’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) we would met The form of the verb ‘meet’ is incorrect(met) in the context of the given sentence. It should be written in the simple present form(meet). Hence, ‘we would meet’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1988 of 2153

1988. Question
Q. Obi wanted / to continue on / his idea of / building a modern school.
SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Evening)
- (a) building a modern school
- (b) Obi wanted
- (c) his idea of
- (d) to continue on
Correct

(d) to continue on There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. Use the preposition ‘on’ in place of ‘with’. Hence, ‘to continue with’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(d) to continue on There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. Use the preposition ‘on’ in place of ‘with’. Hence, ‘to continue with’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1989 of 2153

1989. Question
Q. Since India has started doing well in hockey it had once again become a popular sport.
SSC MTS 07/10/2021 (Evening)
- (a) doing well
- (b) it had once again
- (c) Since India
- (d) become a popular sport
Correct

(b) it had once again The given sentence is in the present perfect tense so the verb must be used in the present perfect form and not in the past perfect form. Hence, ‘it has once again’ is the most appropriate answer.

Incorrect

(b) it had once again The given sentence is in the present perfect tense so the verb must be used in the present perfect form and not in the past perfect form. Hence, ‘it has once again’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1990 of 2153

1990. Question
Q. Life without laughter would be a dull affair.
SSC MTS 08/10/2021 (Morning)
- (a) a dull affair
- (b) Life without laughter
- (c) No error
- (d) would be
Correct

(c) No error.

Incorrect

(c) No error.
Question 1991 of 2153

1991. Question
Q. The sports teacher was elated when his team was won the state football championship.
SSC MTS 11/10/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) when his team
- (b) was won
- (c) The sports teacher
- (d) was elated
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1992 of 2153

1992. Question
Q. I was watching a whole scene very carefully.
SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) No error
- (b) a whole scene
- (c) very carefully
- (d) I was watching
Correct

Incorrect
Question 1993 of 2153

1993. Question
Q. Who has distributed these sweets among the children?
SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) No error
- (b) among the children
- (c) Who has distributed
- (d) these sweets
Correct

(a) No error.

Incorrect

(a) No error.
Question 1994 of 2153

1994. Question
Q. Tejaswin, the Indian sportsman, is leading the anti-race cause in the US.
SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Evening)
- (a) Tejaswin, the Indian sportsman
- (b) the anti-race cause
- (c) in the US
- (d) is leading
Correct

(b) the anti-race cause The phrase ‘anti-racism’ which means the policy or practice of opposing racism and promoting racial tolerance will replace the phrase ‘anti-race’ to grammatically correct the given sentence.

Incorrect

(b) the anti-race cause The phrase ‘anti-racism’ which means the policy or practice of opposing racism and promoting racial tolerance will replace the phrase ‘anti-race’ to grammatically correct the given sentence.
Question 1995 of 2153

1995. Question
Q. Google has set on an India fund and announced an investment of ten billion dollars.
SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Evening)
- (a) and announced an investment
- (b) Google has set on
- (c) of ten billion dollars
- (d) an India fund
Correct

(b) Google has set on There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘on’ will be replaced with ‘up’. Hence, ‘Google has set up’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) Google has set on There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘on’ will be replaced with ‘up’. Hence, ‘Google has set up’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1996 of 2153

1996. Question
Q. I was thrilled to going out with my friend for the film.
SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Morning)
- (a) with my friend
- (b) to going out
- (c) I was thrilled
- (d) for the film
Correct

(b) to going out The structure ‘thrilled to + V 1 ’ is grammatically correct. Hence, ‘thrilled to go(V 1 ) out’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) to going out The structure ‘thrilled to + V 1 ’ is grammatically correct. Hence, ‘thrilled to go(V 1 ) out’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1997 of 2153

1997. Question
Q. Rohit said that he would save me from been scold by father.
SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) said that
- (b) he would
- (c) save me
- (d) been scold
Correct

(d) been scold “being + V 3 (third form of the verb)” is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘being scolded(V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) been scold “being + V 3 (third form of the verb)” is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘being scolded(V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1998 of 2153

1998. Question
Q. Mr. Choudhri goes to fly to Germany and France next weekend.
SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Morning)
- (a) next weekend
- (b) to fly
- (c) Mr. Choudhri goes
- (d) to Germany and France
Correct

(c) Mr. Choudhri goes The given sentence talks about a future action(next weekend), . The structure ‘is going to’ is generally used for future actions. Hence, ‘Mr. Choudhri is going to’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) Mr. Choudhri goes The given sentence talks about a future action(next weekend), . The structure ‘is going to’ is generally used for future actions. Hence, ‘Mr. Choudhri is going to’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 1999 of 2153

1999. Question
Q. Not get into the car; it has not been cleaned inside.
SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Morning)
- (a) been cleaned inside
- (b) into the car
- (c) Not get
- (d) it has not
Correct

(c) Not get The given sentence must start with a verb ‘do’ which is missing. Hence, ‘Do not get’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) Not get The given sentence must start with a verb ‘do’ which is missing. Hence, ‘Do not get’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 2000 of 2153

2000. Question
Q. Mr. Roy was not only very successful and humble also.
SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) not only
- (b) Mr. Roy was
- (c) very successful
- (d) and humble also
Correct

(d) and humble also “Not only- But also” is a fixed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘but also humble’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) and humble also “Not only- But also” is a fixed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘but also humble’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 2001 of 2153

2001. Question
Q. The man we met was any other than the original owner of the house.
SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) was any other
- (b) than the original
- (c) The man we met
- (d) owner of the house
Correct

(a) was any other The phrase ‘any other’ will be replaced with ‘different’ which means not the same person. Hence, ‘was different than’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) was any other The phrase ‘any other’ will be replaced with ‘different’ which means not the same person. Hence, ‘was different than’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 2002 of 2153

2002. Question
Q. “You can meet me always you like,” our teacher told us.
SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Evening)
- (a) our teacher told us
- (b) me always
- (c) You can meet
- (d) you like
Correct

(b) me always The word ‘always’ must be replaced with an adverb ‘anytime’ to grammatically correct the given sentence.

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(b) me always The word ‘always’ must be replaced with an adverb ‘anytime’ to grammatically correct the given sentence.
Question 2003 of 2153

2003. Question
Q. The man whose sitting at the corner table is my uncle.
SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Evening)
- (a) whose sitting
- (b) is my uncle
- (c) at the corner table
- (d) The man
Correct

(a) whose sitting The pronoun ‘whose’ must be removed from the sentence as it is incorrect to use it with another possessive pronoun ‘my’. Hence, ‘The man sitting’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) whose sitting The pronoun ‘whose’ must be removed from the sentence as it is incorrect to use it with another possessive pronoun ‘my’. Hence, ‘The man sitting’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 2004 of 2153

2004. Question
Q. Jagdeep, the Bollywood comedian, began his film career at eight as a live childlike actor in the 1950’s.
SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Morning)
- (a) Jagdeep, the comedian
- (b) as a live childlike actor
- (c) began his film career
- (d) in the 1950’s
Correct

(b) as a live childlike actor The usage of the word live is incorrect. The word lively will be used here as an adjective. Lively means full of energy and excitement.

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(b) as a live childlike actor The usage of the word live is incorrect. The word lively will be used here as an adjective. Lively means full of energy and excitement.
Question 2005 of 2153

2005. Question
Q. Hundred and fifty rupees seem a high price for this little vase.
SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Evening)
- (a) seem a high price
- (b) for this little vase
- (c) No error
- (d) Hundred and fifty rupees
Correct

(a) seem a high price The amount, Time, Distance, etc are considered as singular units and singular verbs are used for them. For example, that hundred rupee note is mine. I feel a six-hour-long journey is exhausting for me, etc. Similarly in the given sentence ‘Hundred and fifty rupees’ is a singular subject that will take ‘seems’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘seems a high price’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) seem a high price The amount, Time, Distance, etc are considered as singular units and singular verbs are used for them. For example, that hundred rupee note is mine. I feel a six-hour-long journey is exhausting for me, etc. Similarly in the given sentence ‘Hundred and fifty rupees’ is a singular subject that will take ‘seems’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘seems a high price’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 2006 of 2153

2006. Question
Q. There is no one else in this house; I can feel the presence.
SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Morning)
- (a) in this house
- (b) There is
- (c) I can feel the presence
- (d) no one else
Correct

(d) no one else If one can feel the presence, it is obvious that there is someone present. Hence, ‘no one’ will be replaced with ‘someone’ to make the given sentence grammatically correct.

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(d) no one else If one can feel the presence, it is obvious that there is someone present. Hence, ‘no one’ will be replaced with ‘someone’ to make the given sentence grammatically correct.
Question 2007 of 2153

2007. Question
Q. You look very tired; you would go to bed now.
SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Morning)
- (a) You look
- (b) to bed now
- (c) you would go
- (d) very tired
Correct

(c) you would go There is a modal verb error in the given sentence. The modal verb ‘would’ must be replaced with ‘should’ as the sentence is showing a sense of suggestion. Hence, ‘you should go’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) you would go There is a modal verb error in the given sentence. The modal verb ‘would’ must be replaced with ‘should’ as the sentence is showing a sense of suggestion. Hence, ‘you should go’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 2008 of 2153

2008. Question
Q. The little baby cried loudly to a new toy.
SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Evening)
- (a) cried loudly
- (b) to a
- (c) new toy
- (d) The little baby
Correct

(b) to a ‘Cry for something’ is a phrase that means to express a want or need through crying. Similarly in the given sentence, the child is expressing his need for the toy through crying. Hence, ‘for a toy’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) to a ‘Cry for something’ is a phrase that means to express a want or need through crying. Similarly in the given sentence, the child is expressing his need for the toy through crying. Hence, ‘for a toy’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 2009 of 2153

2009. Question
Q. My sister prefers tea than coffee in the afternoon after lunch.
SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Morning)
- (a) tea than coffee
- (b) in the afternoon
- (c) after lunch
- (d) My sister prefers
Correct

(a) tea than coffee The word ‘prefer’ always takes the preposition ‘to’. Hence, ‘prefers tea to coffee’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) tea than coffee The word ‘prefer’ always takes the preposition ‘to’. Hence, ‘prefers tea to coffee’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 2010 of 2153

2010. Question
Q. This is the place here Sudhir found the wallet full of money.
SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) This is the place
- (b) here Sudhir
- (c) found the wallet
- (d) full of money
Correct

(b) here Sudhir ‘Where’ means in or to what place or position. The given sentence talks about a place where Sudhir found the wallet full of money. Hence, ‘where’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(b) here Sudhir ‘Where’ means in or to what place or position. The given sentence talks about a place where Sudhir found the wallet full of money. Hence, ‘where’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 2011 of 2153

2011. Question
Q. Although we took all precautions but we were unable to avoid getting caught in the heavy rain.
SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) we were unable
- (b) Although we took all precautions but
- (c) to avoid getting caught
- (d) in the heavy rain
Correct

Incorrect
Question 2012 of 2153

2012. Question
Q. I’m sure that I found the place without any difficulty when I go next time.
SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Evening)
- (a) when I go next time
- (b) without any difficulty
- (c) I’m sure that
- (d) I found the place
Correct

(d) I found the place The given sentence shows an action of future tense(next time) so the verb must be used in its future form(will) and not in the past form(found). Hence, ‘I will find the place’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(d) I found the place The given sentence shows an action of future tense(next time) so the verb must be used in its future form(will) and not in the past form(found). Hence, ‘I will find the place’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 2013 of 2153

2013. Question
Q. As soon the ceremony was over, the champions would walk in a majestic procession.
SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Morning)
- (a) As soon the ceremony was over
- (b) in a majestic procession
- (c) would walk
- (d) the champions
Correct

(a) As soon the ceremony was over ‘As soon as’ is the phrase that means something happening immediately after the other thing. However, the phrase is incomplete in the given sentence. Hence, ‘as soon as’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(a) As soon the ceremony was over ‘As soon as’ is the phrase that means something happening immediately after the other thing. However, the phrase is incomplete in the given sentence. Hence, ‘as soon as’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 2014 of 2153

2014. Question
Q. Asking for and giving informations is an important feature of conversations.
SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Morning)
- (a) giving informations
- (b) feature of conversations
- (c) is an important
- (d) asking for and
Correct

(a) giving informations Some Nouns like Cattle, work, Information, Scenery, Furniture , etc. are always written in the singular form so we can’t make their plural form. For example, ‘furniture’ is correct but ‘furnitures’ is incorrect. Similarly in the given sentence, ‘informations’ will be replaced with ‘information’.

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(a) giving informations Some Nouns like Cattle, work, Information, Scenery, Furniture , etc. are always written in the singular form so we can’t make their plural form. For example, ‘furniture’ is correct but ‘furnitures’ is incorrect. Similarly in the given sentence, ‘informations’ will be replaced with ‘information’.
Question 2015 of 2153

2015. Question
Q. My father made me to do the French grammar exercise again and again.
SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) No error
- (b) the French grammar exercise
- (c) My father made me to do
- (d) again and again
Correct

Incorrect
Question 2016 of 2153

2016. Question
Q. They could be pass their exams if they studied harder.
SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Evening)
- (a) if they
- (b) studied harder
- (c) They could be
- (d) pass their exams
Correct

(c) They could be The given sentence is in the simple past tense so the verb must be used in its past form(would). Hence, ‘They would pass’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) They could be The given sentence is in the simple past tense so the verb must be used in its past form(would). Hence, ‘They would pass’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 2017 of 2153

2017. Question
Q. Every country tries to do its good at the Olympic games as they are held in great prestige.
SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Morning)
- (a) they are held
- (b) Every country
- (c) its good
- (d) tries to do
Correct

Incorrect
Question 2018 of 2153

2018. Question
Q. Judy Solved the difficult problem by her own without anyone’s help.
SSC MTS 02/11/2021(Evening)
- (a) without anyone’s help
- (b) by her own
- (c) Judy Solved
- (d) the difficult problem
Correct

(b) by her own There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘by’ must be replaced with ‘on’. Hence, ‘on her own’ is the most appropriate structure. “On her own” means by herself and unaided.

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(b) by her own There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘by’ must be replaced with ‘on’. Hence, ‘on her own’ is the most appropriate structure. “On her own” means by herself and unaided.
Question 2019 of 2153

2019. Question
Q. You must avoid riding in a crowded bus / or travelling in a metro / during rush hour / as both are quiet unpleasant experiences.
SSC CGL 13/08/2021 (Morning)
- (a) You must avoid riding in a crowded bus
- (b) during rush hour
- (c) as both are quiet unpleasant experiences
- (d) or travelling in a metro
Correct

Incorrect
Question 2020 of 2153

2020. Question
Q. The river appears to have / got its name / from the town nearby.
SSC CGL 13/08/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) The river appears to have
- (b) No error
- (c) got its name
- (d) from the town nearby
Correct

(c) got its name to + have + V 3 so, the right sentence will be, ‘The river appears to have gotten its name from the town nearby.’ Therefore, option c will be the right answer.

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(c) got its name to + have + V 3 so, the right sentence will be, ‘The river appears to have gotten its name from the town nearby.’ Therefore, option c will be the right answer.
Question 2021 of 2153

2021. Question
Q. The Principal requested / the teacher’s / to monitor / and take care of the small children.
SSC CGL 16/08/2021 (Morning)
- (a) The Principal requested
- (b) the teacher’s
- (c) to monitor
- (d) and take care of the small children
Correct

(b) the teacher’s We use apostrophes (‘s) when we want to show possession for example- t’hat is Dheeraj’s book.’ But according to the given sentence, the Principal requested the teachers to monitor and take care of the small children. So, there is no case of possession. Hence, ‘the teachers’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(b) the teacher’s We use apostrophes (‘s) when we want to show possession for example- t’hat is Dheeraj’s book.’ But according to the given sentence, the Principal requested the teachers to monitor and take care of the small children. So, there is no case of possession. Hence, ‘the teachers’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2022 of 2153

2022. Question
Q. The recruiters / were pleased / to John’s / domain knowledge and personality.
SSC CGL 16/08/2021 (Evening)
- (a) The recruiters
- (b) to John’s
- (c) domain knowledge and personality
- (d) were pleased
Correct

(b) to John’s The phrase ‘ someone is pleased with something(Object) ’ is grammatically correct structure, for example, I am pleased with his kind behavior. Similarly, in the given sentence, the recruiters were pleased with John’s domain knowledge and personality. Hence, ‘with John’s’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(b) to John’s The phrase ‘ someone is pleased with something(Object) ’ is grammatically correct structure, for example, I am pleased with his kind behavior. Similarly, in the given sentence, the recruiters were pleased with John’s domain knowledge and personality. Hence, ‘with John’s’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2023 of 2153

2023. Question
Q. Won’t you / please come / to help me / along this heavy box?
SSC CGL 17/08/2021 (Morning)
- (a) Won’t you
- (b) to help me
- (c) along this heavy box
- (d) please come
Correct

(c) along this heavy box The phrase “Would/Will/Can you help me with this______” is grammatically the correct structure that we use when we ask someone for help in doing something. Similarly, in the given sentence, the narrator is asking someone to help him/her lift a heavy bag. Hence, ‘with this heavy box’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(c) along this heavy box The phrase “Would/Will/Can you help me with this______” is grammatically the correct structure that we use when we ask someone for help in doing something. Similarly, in the given sentence, the narrator is asking someone to help him/her lift a heavy bag. Hence, ‘with this heavy box’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2024 of 2153

2024. Question
Q. The construction of the new business school is led to a sudden rise of population in our area.
SSC CGL 17/08/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) a sudden rise of population in our area
- (b) The construction of
- (c) the new business school
- (d) is led to
Correct

(d) is led to The given sentence is in the present perfect tense so the verb must be used in its present perfect form(has) and not in the present/base form(is). Hence, ‘has led to’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(d) is led to The given sentence is in the present perfect tense so the verb must be used in its present perfect form(has) and not in the present/base form(is). Hence, ‘has led to’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2025 of 2153

2025. Question
Q. When she went for a walk / Maya couldn’t take off her scarf / because it was / too much windy.
SSC CGL 17/08/2021 (Evening)
- (a) too much windy
- (b) Maya couldn\'t take off her scarf
- (c) because it was
- (d) When she went for a walk
Correct

(a) too much windy We use “too much” before uncountable nouns like too much money(uncountable), too much milk, etc. However, “too many” is used before countable nouns like too many shoes(countable), too many books, etc. But, in the given sentence, ‘windy’ is not a noun it is an adjective. So, we will remove ‘much’ before ‘windy’. Hence, either ‘too windy’ or ‘too much wind(noun)’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(a) too much windy We use “too much” before uncountable nouns like too much money(uncountable), too much milk, etc. However, “too many” is used before countable nouns like too many shoes(countable), too many books, etc. But, in the given sentence, ‘windy’ is not a noun it is an adjective. So, we will remove ‘much’ before ‘windy’. Hence, either ‘too windy’ or ‘too much wind(noun)’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2026 of 2153

2026. Question
Q. We don’t really / want a large house; / we are looking for some comfort / and some convenience on a moderate price.
SSC CGL 18/08/2021 (Morning)
- (a) and some convenience on a moderate price
- (b) want a large house
- (c) We don\'t really
- (d) we are looking for some comfort
Correct

(a) and some convenience on a moderate price There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘on’ will be replaced with ‘at’ because we generally buy something at a low/high price, not on a low/high price. Hence, ‘some convenience at a moderate price’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(a) and some convenience on a moderate price There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘on’ will be replaced with ‘at’ because we generally buy something at a low/high price, not on a low/high price. Hence, ‘some convenience at a moderate price’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2027 of 2153

2027. Question
Q. Lalitha will go / to sister’s house / in Mumbai / this summer.
SSC CGL18/08/2021 (Morning)
- (a) to sister’s house
- (b) in Mumbai
- (c) Lalitha will go
- (d) this summer
Correct

(a) to sister’s house There is a pronoun error in the given sentence. The possessive pronoun ‘her’ that is generally used for a female subject(Lalitha in the given sentence) is missing. Hence, ‘to her sister’s house’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(a) to sister’s house There is a pronoun error in the given sentence. The possessive pronoun ‘her’ that is generally used for a female subject(Lalitha in the given sentence) is missing. Hence, ‘to her sister’s house’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2028 of 2153

2028. Question
Q. I never miss / a cricket match / as I am fond of cricket / from childhood.
SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Evening)
- (a) a cricket match
- (b) as I am fond of cricket
- (c) from childhood
- (d) I never miss
Correct

(c) from childhood ‘Since’ is used to describe an action or situation that began in the past and continues in the present. For example, they have been married since 1990. Similarly, in the given sentence, the narrator was fond of cricket in the past and he continues this fondness in the present so he never misses a match. Hence, ‘since childhood’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(c) from childhood ‘Since’ is used to describe an action or situation that began in the past and continues in the present. For example, they have been married since 1990. Similarly, in the given sentence, the narrator was fond of cricket in the past and he continues this fondness in the present so he never misses a match. Hence, ‘since childhood’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2029 of 2153

2029. Question
Q. Several prominent film stars / have appeared on television / on behalf of awareness / about hand hygiene.
SSC CGL 23/08/2021 (Morning)
- (a) have appeared on television
- (b) about hand hygiene
- (c) Several prominent film stars
- (d) on behalf of awareness
Correct

(d) on behalf of awareness The phrase ‘on behalf of the’ means as a representative of someone or something. However, in the given sentence, article ‘the’ is missing from the phrase. Hence, ‘on behalf of the awareness’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(d) on behalf of awareness The phrase ‘on behalf of the’ means as a representative of someone or something. However, in the given sentence, article ‘the’ is missing from the phrase. Hence, ‘on behalf of the awareness’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2030 of 2153

2030. Question
Q. The concept became / too much clear to me / after my tutor / showed me the diagram.
SSC CGL 23/08/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) too much clear to me
- (b) showed me the diagram
- (c) The concept became
- (d) after my tutor
Correct

(a) too much clear to me The use of the phrase ‘too much’ is not necessary for the sentence because it is used before uncountable nouns like too much money and ‘clear’ is not a noun. Hence, ‘became clearer to me’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(a) too much clear to me The use of the phrase ‘too much’ is not necessary for the sentence because it is used before uncountable nouns like too much money and ‘clear’ is not a noun. Hence, ‘became clearer to me’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2031 of 2153

2031. Question
Q. The balloon flew up / as soon as / the man cutting the string.
SSC CGL 23/08/2021 (Evening)
- (a) The balloon flew up
- (b) the man cutting the string
- (c) No error
- (d) as soon as
Correct

(b) the man cutting the string The given sentence is in the past tense(flew) so the verb must be used in its simple past form(cut) and not in the present continuous form(cutting). Hence, ‘the man cut the string ’ is the most appropriate structure.

Incorrect

(b) the man cutting the string The given sentence is in the past tense(flew) so the verb must be used in its simple past form(cut) and not in the present continuous form(cutting). Hence, ‘the man cut the string ’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2032 of 2153

2032. Question
Q. Mithila art tradition is passed on / from one generation through a next / by children watching and helping / their mothers and grandmothers.
SSC CGL 24/08/2021 (Evening)
- (a) from one generation through a next
- (b) Mithila art tradition is passed on
- (c) their mothers and grandmothers
- (d) by children watching and helping
Correct

(a) from one generation through a next There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘through’ must be replaced with ‘to’. Hence, ‘from one generation to the next’ is the most appropriate structure.

Incorrect

(a) from one generation through a next There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘through’ must be replaced with ‘to’. Hence, ‘from one generation to the next’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2033 of 2153

2033. Question
Q. Electric heaters were providing to all the officers at the guest house.
SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Morning)
- (a) at the guest house
- (b) were providing
- (c) to all the officers
- (d) Electric heaters
Correct

(b) were providing The given sentence is in the passive voice so the verb must be used in its past form(provided) and not in the continuous form(providing). Hence, ‘were provided’ is the most appropriate structure.

Incorrect

(b) were providing The given sentence is in the passive voice so the verb must be used in its past form(provided) and not in the continuous form(providing). Hence, ‘were provided’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2034 of 2153

2034. Question
Q. Einstein’s school teachers thought he would never success in life.
SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) thought he would
- (b) never success
- (c) in life
- (d) Einstein’s school teachers
Correct

(b) never success Succeed is a verb that means to manage to achieve what you want. But, success is a noun. However, the given sentence needs a verb. Hence, ‘never succeed’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(b) never success Succeed is a verb that means to manage to achieve what you want. But, success is a noun. However, the given sentence needs a verb. Hence, ‘never succeed’ is the most appropriate structure.
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2035. Question
Q. That man would have attacked you, if you went that way.
SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Morning)
- (a) That man would have
- (b) attacked you
- (c) that way
- (d) if you went
Correct

(d) if you went “If + sub + Had + V 3 …….would have + V 3 ” is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘If you had gone’ is the most appropriate structure.

Incorrect

(d) if you went “If + sub + Had + V 3 …….would have + V 3 ” is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘If you had gone’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2036 of 2153

2036. Question
Q. Employees were given incentives based at their performance.
SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Morning)
- (a) given incentives
- (b) based at
- (c) Employees were
- (d) their performance
Correct

Incorrect
Question 2037 of 2153

2037. Question
Q. Economists have declared that 2020 graduates will face the worse job depression since the Great Depression because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) Economists have declared that 2020 graduates
- (b) will face the worse job depression
- (c) because of the COVID-19 pandemic
- (d) since the Great Depression
Correct

(b) will face the worse job depression Worse is used as a comparative degree like your project is worse than Rahul’s project. But, ‘worst’ is used as a superlative degree which is used to show the highest degree of anything like most beautiful, best, fastest, etc. However, the given sentence states that 2020 graduates will face job depression of the highest degree since the Great Depression. Hence, ‘will face the worst job depression’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(b) will face the worse job depression Worse is used as a comparative degree like your project is worse than Rahul’s project. But, ‘worst’ is used as a superlative degree which is used to show the highest degree of anything like most beautiful, best, fastest, etc. However, the given sentence states that 2020 graduates will face job depression of the highest degree since the Great Depression. Hence, ‘will face the worst job depression’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2038 of 2153

2038. Question
Q. Until I was / still a little weak, / I decided to walk home / from the metro station.
SSC CHSL 16/04/2021 (Morning)
- (a) from the metro station
- (b) I decided to walk home
- (c) still a little weak
- (d) Until I was
Correct

Incorrect
Question 2039 of 2153

2039. Question
Q. The government has announced a gradual reboot of air travel who was halted two months ago due to lockdown.
SSC CHSL 16/04/2021 (Morning)
- (a) reboot of air travel
- (b) due to lockdown
- (c) The government has announced
- (d) who was halted
Correct

(d) who was halted Replace “who” with “which”. In the given sentence, the halting of air travel due to lockdown was specific. Hence, ‘which was halted’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(d) who was halted Replace “who” with “which”. In the given sentence, the halting of air travel due to lockdown was specific. Hence, ‘which was halted’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2040 of 2153

2040. Question
Q. Keep looking, and / you are sure to find the meaning / of the word on that page.
SSC CHSL 16/04/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) of the word on that page
- (b) you are sure to find the meaning
- (c) No error
- (d) Keep looking and
Correct

(c) No error. The sentence is grammatically correct.

Incorrect

(c) No error. The sentence is grammatically correct.
Question 2041 of 2153

2041. Question
Q. Most hotels / offer for their guests / complimentary breakfast / during their stay there.
SSC CHSL 16/04/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) complimentary breakfast
- (b) during their stay there
- (c) offer for their guests
- (d) Most hotels
Correct

(c) offer for their guests There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The use of ‘for’ after ‘offer’ is irrelevant so it should be removed. Hence, ‘most hotels offer their guests complimentary breakfast’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(c) offer for their guests There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The use of ‘for’ after ‘offer’ is irrelevant so it should be removed. Hence, ‘most hotels offer their guests complimentary breakfast’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2042 of 2153

2042. Question
Q. After a long gap, / we went shopping / last Sunday and bought / that we wanted.
SSC CHSL 19/04/2021 (Morning)
- (a) we went shopping
- (b) After a long gap
- (c) that we wanted
- (d) last Sunday and bought
Correct

(c) that we wanted ‘What’ is used to refer to the thing or things that have been mentioned or said like shopping mentioned in the given sentence. Hence, ‘what is the most appropriate structure.

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(c) that we wanted ‘What’ is used to refer to the thing or things that have been mentioned or said like shopping mentioned in the given sentence. Hence, ‘what is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2043 of 2153

2043. Question
Q. I’m sorry, sir. / How many is / the fine for / returning the books late?
SSC CHSL 19/04/2021 (Evening)
- (a) I’m sorry, sir
- (b) returning the books late
- (c) How many is
- (d) the fine for
Correct

(c) How many is ‘Many’ is used for countable nouns, for example how many apples. However, ‘much’ is used for uncountable nouns for example how much money, how much rice, etc. Similarly in the given sentence, fine is uncountable. Hence, ‘how much is the fine for?’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(c) How many is ‘Many’ is used for countable nouns, for example how many apples. However, ‘much’ is used for uncountable nouns for example how much money, how much rice, etc. Similarly in the given sentence, fine is uncountable. Hence, ‘how much is the fine for?’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2044 of 2153

2044. Question
Q. At the workshop, / they were taught how to nail / the pieces of wood together to create toys.
SSC CHSL 04/08/2021 (Evening)
- (a) No error
- (b) they were taught how to nail
- (c) the pieces of wood together to create toys
- (d) At the workshop
Correct

(a) No error.

Incorrect

(a) No error.
Question 2045 of 2153

2045. Question
Q. A probe has been ordered / by the incident / that occurred at the celebrations.
SSC CHSL 05/08/2021 (Morning)
- (a) A probe has been ordered
- (b) that occurred at the celebrations
- (c) by the incident
- (d) No error
Correct

(c) by the incident ‘Probe into’ a correct phrase meaning(To begin inquiring into or investigating something). The correct sentence will be as follows: A probe has been ordered into the incident that occurred at the celebrations.

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(c) by the incident ‘Probe into’ a correct phrase meaning(To begin inquiring into or investigating something). The correct sentence will be as follows: A probe has been ordered into the incident that occurred at the celebrations.
Question 2046 of 2153

2046. Question
Q. If you rent a house near your office, it will save you time as well as also money.
SSC CHSL 06/08/2021 (Morning)
- (a) If you rent a house
- (b) as well as also money
- (c) near your office
- (d) it will save you time
Correct

(b) as well as also money ‘As well as’ is a conjunction that means in addition. It connects two nouns, pronouns etc. to each other. So, use only ‘money’ in place of ‘also money’. The conjunction ‘as well as’ is not immediately followed by ‘ also’.Hence the correct sentence will be as : If you rent a house near your office, it will save you time as well as money.

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(b) as well as also money ‘As well as’ is a conjunction that means in addition. It connects two nouns, pronouns etc. to each other. So, use only ‘money’ in place of ‘also money’. The conjunction ‘as well as’ is not immediately followed by ‘ also’.Hence the correct sentence will be as : If you rent a house near your office, it will save you time as well as money.
Question 2047 of 2153

2047. Question
Q. Notwithstanding we were / all busy that weekend / we had to / cancel the outing.
SSC CHSL 06/08/2021 (Morning)
- (a) cancel the outing
- (b) we had to
- (c) Notwithstanding we were
- (d) all busy that weekend
Correct

(c) Notwithstanding we were “Notwithstanding” means “despite or in spite of something” . It is used to indicate an aspect of contrast. So, ‘Notwithstanding’ will be replaced by ‘as’ to make the sentence grammatically correct.

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(c) Notwithstanding we were “Notwithstanding” means “despite or in spite of something” . It is used to indicate an aspect of contrast. So, ‘Notwithstanding’ will be replaced by ‘as’ to make the sentence grammatically correct.
Question 2048 of 2153

2048. Question
Q. Every participant gave so outstanding performance that it became difficult to choose the winner.
SSC CHSL 06/08/2021 (Evening)
- (a) Every participant gave
- (b) so outstanding performance
- (c) to choose the winner
- (d) that it became difficult
Correct

(b) so outstanding performance Such is used for emphasizing the degree of something. The given sentence tells about a performance of outstanding degree. Hence, ‘so outstanding performance’ will be replaced by ‘such an outstanding performance’ to grammatically correct the given sentence.

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(b) so outstanding performance Such is used for emphasizing the degree of something. The given sentence tells about a performance of outstanding degree. Hence, ‘so outstanding performance’ will be replaced by ‘such an outstanding performance’ to grammatically correct the given sentence.
Question 2049 of 2153

2049. Question
Q. The need today is for both sides / to introspect and re-examine the issue carefully / and resolve it amicably.
SSC CHSL 09/08/2021 (Morning)
- (a) to introspect and re-examine the issue carefully
- (b) and resolve it amicably
- (c) No error
- (d) The need today is for both sides
Correct

(c) No error .

Incorrect

(c) No error .
Question 2050 of 2153

2050. Question
Q. We are yet living in the same house.
SSC CHSL 10/08/2021 (Morning)
- (a) We are
- (b) same house
- (c) in the
- (d) yet living
Correct

(d) yet living Still means continuing until now or until the time you are talking about and not finishing. The given sentence states that they are still living in the same house. Hence, ‘still’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(d) yet living Still means continuing until now or until the time you are talking about and not finishing. The given sentence states that they are still living in the same house. Hence, ‘still’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2051 of 2153

2051. Question
Q. Your advices were timely / and guided me / to take the right decisions.
SSC CHSL 10/08/2021 (Evening)
- (a) to take the right decisions
- (b) No error
- (c) and guided me
- (d) Your advices were timely
Correct

(d) Your advices were timely ‘Advice’ does not have any plural form. Use ‘pieces of advice / Bits of advice’ in place of ‘advices’ to make the sentence grammatically correct.

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(d) Your advices were timely ‘Advice’ does not have any plural form. Use ‘pieces of advice / Bits of advice’ in place of ‘advices’ to make the sentence grammatically correct.
Question 2052 of 2153

2052. Question
Q. Only five minutes / are allowed / for each speaker / during the function.
SSC CHSL 11/08/2021 (Afternoon)
- (a) for each speaker
- (b) Only five minutes
- (c) are allowed
- (d) during the function
Correct

(c) are allowed The compound nouns (numerical + noun) are not used as the plural if a noun does the work as an adjective. Here replace ‘are’ with ‘is’ to make the sentence grammatically correct.

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(c) are allowed The compound nouns (numerical + noun) are not used as the plural if a noun does the work as an adjective. Here replace ‘are’ with ‘is’ to make the sentence grammatically correct.
Question 2053 of 2153

2053. Question
Q. Cyclone Amphan roared into West Bengal on Wednesday leave behind a trail of devastation across a large area of the State.
SSC CHSL 12/08/2021 (Evening)
- (a) leave behind
- (b) a trail of devastation
- (c) roared into West Bengal
- (d) across a large area
Correct

(a) leave behind The later part of the sentence must be written in the past tense. Hence, ‘left behind/leaving behind’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(a) leave behind The later part of the sentence must be written in the past tense. Hence, ‘left behind/leaving behind’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2054 of 2153

2054. Question
Q. You need to sign / these important documents / by ink.
SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
- (a) these important documents
- (b) to sign
- (c) by ink
- (d) You need
Correct

(c) by ink There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘by’ must be replaced with ‘in’ because we generally write ‘in ink’ for example fill the form in blue ink, sign the cheque in ink, etc. Similarly, in the given sentence, the documents need to be signed in ink. Hence, ‘in ink’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(c) by ink There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘by’ must be replaced with ‘in’ because we generally write ‘in ink’ for example fill the form in blue ink, sign the cheque in ink, etc. Similarly, in the given sentence, the documents need to be signed in ink. Hence, ‘in ink’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2055 of 2153

2055. Question
Q. She speaks / very highly / of both her / daughter-in-laws.
SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
- (a) She speaks
- (b) daughter-in-laws
- (c) very highly
- (d) of both her
Correct

(b) daughter-in-laws We can never write ‘-in-laws’ because adding ‘s’ in the suffix(in-law) is wrong. However, we write daughter-in-law for a single female and daughters-in-law for more than two females. Similarly, the given sentence talks about two daughters-in-law. Hence, ‘daughters-in-law’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(b) daughter-in-laws We can never write ‘-in-laws’ because adding ‘s’ in the suffix(in-law) is wrong. However, we write daughter-in-law for a single female and daughters-in-law for more than two females. Similarly, the given sentence talks about two daughters-in-law. Hence, ‘daughters-in-law’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2056 of 2153

2056. Question
Q. His loyalty / and honesty / are above / suspect.
SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
- (a) suspect
- (b) and honesty
- (c) His loyalty
- (d) are above
Correct

(a) suspect The phrase ‘ above suspicion ’ is used to describe someone who would never be suspected of doing anything wrong. Similarly, the given sentence states that his honesty and loyalty are above suspicion. Hence, ‘suspicion’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(a) suspect The phrase ‘ above suspicion ’ is used to describe someone who would never be suspected of doing anything wrong. Similarly, the given sentence states that his honesty and loyalty are above suspicion. Hence, ‘suspicion’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2057 of 2153

2057. Question
Q. Parul is / ten years / elder than / her sibling.
SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
- (a) elder than
- (b) Parul is
- (c) her sibling
- (d) ten years
Correct

(a) elder than The comparative degree ‘elder’ will not be used with ‘than’ because it will become a case of superfluousness(not necessary). Hence, ‘than’ will be replaced with ‘to’ and ‘elder to’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(a) elder than The comparative degree ‘elder’ will not be used with ‘than’ because it will become a case of superfluousness(not necessary). Hence, ‘than’ will be replaced with ‘to’ and ‘elder to’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2058 of 2153

2058. Question
Q. He is / afraid from / all insects / that crawl.
SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
- (a) He is
- (b) that crawl
- (c) all insects
- (d) afraid from
Correct

(d) afraid from Afraid generally takes the preposition ‘of’ and not ‘from’. Hence, ‘afraid of’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(d) afraid from Afraid generally takes the preposition ‘of’ and not ‘from’. Hence, ‘afraid of’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2059 of 2153

2059. Question
Q. My neighbour is / an young businessman / who is very friendly / with everyone.
SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
- (a) who is very friendly
- (b) an young businessman
- (c) My neighbour is
- (d) with everyone
Correct

(b) an young businessman We use the article ‘a’ before the words starting with a Consonant (B,D,F,N,etc.) for example, a dirty shirt, a neglected department, etc. However, the article ‘an’ is used before words starting with a vowel (A,E,I,O,U) for example, an educated person, an imminent danger, etc. Hence, ‘a young(Consonant ’y’) businessman’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(b) an young businessman We use the article ‘a’ before the words starting with a Consonant (B,D,F,N,etc.) for example, a dirty shirt, a neglected department, etc. However, the article ‘an’ is used before words starting with a vowel (A,E,I,O,U) for example, an educated person, an imminent danger, etc. Hence, ‘a young(Consonant ’y’) businessman’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2060 of 2153

2060. Question
Q. He wanted to know / the reason / why his low score / in Mathematics.
SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
- (a) why his low score
- (b) He wanted to know
- (c) the reason
- (d) in Mathematics
Correct

(a) why his low score If an Interrogative sentenc e(in which a question is asked) is written in the Indirect form(speech) , then “ Wh-word(why, when, where ) + Subject + Verb ” is grammatically the correct structure for it. Hence, ‘why his(subject) score was(verb) low’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(a) why his low score If an Interrogative sentenc e(in which a question is asked) is written in the Indirect form(speech) , then “ Wh-word(why, when, where ) + Subject + Verb ” is grammatically the correct structure for it. Hence, ‘why his(subject) score was(verb) low’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2061 of 2153

2061. Question
Q. This is / only mistake / he has made / in the dictation.
SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
- (a) only mistake
- (b) in the dictation
- (c) he has made
- (d) This is
Correct

Incorrect
Question 2062 of 2153

2062. Question
Q. I am hearing a strange noise now.
SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Morning)
- (a) noise now
- (b) a strange
- (c) No error
- (d) I am hearing
Correct

(d) I am hearing Stative verbs are those verbs which express a state of condition. They do not refer to a physical action. Sense and emotions like hear, smell, see, love, hate etc are different types of stative verbs. However, these verbs can’t be used in (-ing form) for example, Hear, Smell(Correct) and Hearing, Smelling(Incorrect). Hence, ‘I hear a strange noise’ will be the answer.

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(d) I am hearing Stative verbs are those verbs which express a state of condition. They do not refer to a physical action. Sense and emotions like hear, smell, see, love, hate etc are different types of stative verbs. However, these verbs can’t be used in (-ing form) for example, Hear, Smell(Correct) and Hearing, Smelling(Incorrect). Hence, ‘I hear a strange noise’ will be the answer.
Question 2063 of 2153

2063. Question
Q. All of us were a little nervous when we came into this room today.
SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Morning)
- (a) a little nervous when
- (b) No error
- (c) when we came into this room today
- (d) All of us were
Correct

(b) No error.

Incorrect

(b) No error.
Question 2064 of 2153

2064. Question
Q. Do you earn so much to make both ends meet?
SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Evening)
- (a) make both
- (b) so much to
- (c) ends meet
- (d) Do you earn
Correct

(b) so much to The phrase ‘so much’ is used to mention a definite unknown quantity and ‘much’ is used with uncountable nouns. However, when we ask about someone’s earning, we usually ask how much you earn and not how ‘so much’ you earn. Hence, ‘Do you earn much’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(b) so much to The phrase ‘so much’ is used to mention a definite unknown quantity and ‘much’ is used with uncountable nouns. However, when we ask about someone’s earning, we usually ask how much you earn and not how ‘so much’ you earn. Hence, ‘Do you earn much’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2065 of 2153

2065. Question
Q. You cannot lead a healthy life although you stop smoking.
SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Morning)
- (a) stop smoking
- (b) although you
- (c) You cannot lead
- (d) a healthy life
Correct

(b) although you It is a conditional sentence which has two conditions and starts with a negative sense(cannot). It says one cannot lead a healthy life, one does not quit smoking. Unless is a negative conditional conjunction which means ‘If___not’ and it is used to combine these two conditions. Hence, Unless will replace although.

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(b) although you It is a conditional sentence which has two conditions and starts with a negative sense(cannot). It says one cannot lead a healthy life, one does not quit smoking. Unless is a negative conditional conjunction which means ‘If___not’ and it is used to combine these two conditions. Hence, Unless will replace although.
Question 2066 of 2153

2066. Question
Q. I had to hold on to the wall to steady itself or I could have fallen.
SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Morning)
- (a) to the wall
- (b) to steady itself
- (c) could have fallen
- (d) I had to hold on
Correct

(b) to steady itself According to the context of the sentence, the reflexive pronoun ‘myself’ will replace ‘itself’ because the subject(noun)/the narrator is a human being and for living things we use ‘myself’. Hence, ‘to steady myself’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(b) to steady itself According to the context of the sentence, the reflexive pronoun ‘myself’ will replace ‘itself’ because the subject(noun)/the narrator is a human being and for living things we use ‘myself’. Hence, ‘to steady myself’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2067 of 2153

2067. Question
Q. The jury are from different parts of the country.
SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Evening)
- (a) different parts
- (b) are from
- (c) of the country
- (d) The jury
Correct

(b) are from Jury/Team/Committee are considered as a singular subject and will take a singular verb, until they are divided in their opinion/views. For example, the Jury(Singular subject) has given its decision(United) , the committee(Plural subject) are divided in their opinion(Divided). Similarly in the given question, ‘the jury is(singular verb) from different parts of the country’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(b) are from Jury/Team/Committee are considered as a singular subject and will take a singular verb, until they are divided in their opinion/views. For example, the Jury(Singular subject) has given its decision(United) , the committee(Plural subject) are divided in their opinion(Divided). Similarly in the given question, ‘the jury is(singular verb) from different parts of the country’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2068 of 2153

2068. Question
Q. Miss Marple is neither a good singer or the good stage artist.
SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Evening)
- (a) or the good
- (b) stage artist
- (c) neither a good singer
- (d) Miss Marple is
Correct

(b) stage artist With neither…….nor is used. Hence, Miss Marple is neither a good singer nor a good stage artist.This will be the correct sentence.

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(b) stage artist With neither…….nor is used. Hence, Miss Marple is neither a good singer nor a good stage artist.This will be the correct sentence.
Question 2069 of 2153

2069. Question
Q. Rice of a best quality is available in the nearby supermarket at eighty rupee per kilo.
SSC CPO 25/11/2020 (Morning)
- (a) in the nearly
- (b) at eighty rupees
- (c) a best quality
- (d) is available
Correct

(c) a best quality In the given sentence, the best(superlative) quality rice is mentioned and we can’t use the article ‘a’ with a superlative degree. Hence, ‘Rice of the best quality’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(c) a best quality In the given sentence, the best(superlative) quality rice is mentioned and we can’t use the article ‘a’ with a superlative degree. Hence, ‘Rice of the best quality’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2070 of 2153

2070. Question
Q. She picked up the books lie on the table and put them on the shelf.
SSC CPO 25/11/2020 (Morning)
- (a) lie on the table
- (b) She picked up
- (c) put them
- (d) on the shelf
Correct

(a) lie on the table Lying is a non-finite verb which is acting as an adjective for the books in the given sentence. Hence, ‘Books lying on the table’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(a) lie on the table Lying is a non-finite verb which is acting as an adjective for the books in the given sentence. Hence, ‘Books lying on the table’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2071 of 2153

2071. Question
Q. He is over eighty and dare not read without glasses.
SSC CPO 25/11/2020 (Evening)
- (a) He is
- (b) without glasses
- (c) over eighty and
- (d) dare not read
Correct

(d) dare not read Dare means to challenge someone for something. According to the context of the sentence, we have to show the inability of the person to see and for ability/inability, we will use ‘can’ and not dare. Hence, ‘cannot read’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(d) dare not read Dare means to challenge someone for something. According to the context of the sentence, we have to show the inability of the person to see and for ability/inability, we will use ‘can’ and not dare. Hence, ‘cannot read’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2072 of 2153

2072. Question
Q. Before take this medicine you should consult a doctor.
SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)
- (a) Before take
- (b) a doctor
- (c) this medicine
- (d) you should consult
Correct

(a) Before take ‘Before taking’ will be the correct structure for the sentence because “before” is a preposition and a preposition is followed by a gerund.

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(a) Before take ‘Before taking’ will be the correct structure for the sentence because “before” is a preposition and a preposition is followed by a gerund.
Question 2073 of 2153

2073. Question
Q. The reason for visiting Meerut was because my mother needed to be looked after.
SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)
- (a) The reason for visiting
- (b) was because
- (c) to be looked after
- (d) my mother needed
Correct

(b) was because Using ‘the reason’ with ‘because’ is superfluousness(exceeding what is sufficient or necessary) which is unnecessary in the sentence. So, the correct structure of the sentence will be ‘the reason for visiting Meerut was , my mother needed to be looked after’.

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(b) was because Using ‘the reason’ with ‘because’ is superfluousness(exceeding what is sufficient or necessary) which is unnecessary in the sentence. So, the correct structure of the sentence will be ‘the reason for visiting Meerut was , my mother needed to be looked after’.
Question 2074 of 2153

2074. Question
Q. I shall buy this book if you like it or not.
SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)
- (a) I shall buy
- (b) or not
- (c) this book
- (d) if you like it
Correct

(d) if you like it If is used when a statement is giving a Conditional sense (means that will occur if we do this). Whethe r is used when we have to choose between two options for eg. whether you want or not. So, ‘whether’ will be the correct sentence structure. because he wants to say that he will buy the book whether the other person likes it or not.

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(d) if you like it If is used when a statement is giving a Conditional sense (means that will occur if we do this). Whethe r is used when we have to choose between two options for eg. whether you want or not. So, ‘whether’ will be the correct sentence structure. because he wants to say that he will buy the book whether the other person likes it or not.
Question 2075 of 2153

2075. Question
Q. My grandmother is quite concerned to my progress at school.
SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)
- (a) My grandmother
- (b) to my progress
- (c) is quite concerned
- (d) at school
Correct

(b) to my progress ‘Concerned about’ is the correct phrase, it means to worry or concern about something. So, concern about my progress is the correct structure.

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(b) to my progress ‘Concerned about’ is the correct phrase, it means to worry or concern about something. So, concern about my progress is the correct structure.
Question 2076 of 2153

2076. Question
Q. He gave such a long speech but everybody felt bored.
SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)
- (a) felt bored
- (b) but everybody
- (c) He gave such
- (d) a long speech
Correct

(b) but everybody “ Such – that ” is a conjunction pair which is used to give reason. According to the given question, everybody felt bored because the person gave a long boring speech. Hence, such a boring speech that everybody gets bored will be the correct structure of the sentence.

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(b) but everybody “ Such – that ” is a conjunction pair which is used to give reason. According to the given question, everybody felt bored because the person gave a long boring speech. Hence, such a boring speech that everybody gets bored will be the correct structure of the sentence.
Question 2077 of 2153

2077. Question
Q. I want you to complete this work by two days.
SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
- (a) by two days
- (b) I want you
- (c) this work
- (d) to complete
Correct

(a) by two days ‘Within’ is used as a function word to describe the limit to which something can extend and not beyond the quantity or degree or limitations. Within a certain time means before that time length has passed. In this sentence, the time limit is 2 days for completing the work. Hence, within will be used in place of by .

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(a) by two days ‘Within’ is used as a function word to describe the limit to which something can extend and not beyond the quantity or degree or limitations. Within a certain time means before that time length has passed. In this sentence, the time limit is 2 days for completing the work. Hence, within will be used in place of by .
Question 2078 of 2153

2078. Question
Q. Poor people have run down of food supplies during the lockdown
SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
- (a) food supplies
- (b) during the lockdown
- (c) Poor people have
- (d) run down of
Correct

(d) run down of ‘Run out of’ is a phrase which refers to a condition of shortage of food or lack of food.This question is related to phrasal verbs.

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(d) run down of ‘Run out of’ is a phrase which refers to a condition of shortage of food or lack of food.This question is related to phrasal verbs.
Question 2079 of 2153

2079. Question
Q. You must be careful about what you say as you meet her.
SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
- (a) as you
- (b) about what you say
- (c) You must be careful
- (d) meet her
Correct

(a) as you When is used for talking about the time at which something happens or happened. Hence, when you meet her will be the correct sentence structure.

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(a) as you When is used for talking about the time at which something happens or happened. Hence, when you meet her will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2080 of 2153

2080. Question
Q. The man played the flute and led all the mouse out of the town.
SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
- (a) all the mouse
- (b) out of the town
- (c) The man played
- (d) the flute and led
Correct

(a) all the mouse All the mice will be the correct structure because All will be used with mice which is a plural noun.

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(a) all the mouse All the mice will be the correct structure because All will be used with mice which is a plural noun.
Question 2081 of 2153

2081. Question
Q. The tired and vexed travellers waiting at the airport for a long time
SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
- (a) The tired and
- (b) for a long time
- (c) waiting at the airport
- (d) vexed travellers
Correct

(c) waiting at the airport For a long time is used to show an action of the past. However, “has/have been + Verb + ing “will be the correct structure which is used to show an action that has been running from the past and still going in the present (present perfect continuous tense). So, ‘have been waiting’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(c) waiting at the airport For a long time is used to show an action of the past. However, “has/have been + Verb + ing “will be the correct structure which is used to show an action that has been running from the past and still going in the present (present perfect continuous tense). So, ‘have been waiting’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2082 of 2153

2082. Question
Q. We must plan how can we cope with the present situation.
SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
- (a) cope with the
- (b) present situation
- (c) how can we
- (d) We must plan
Correct

(c) how can we “Wh-family(What, When, Why, How) + Subject/object + Verb” is the correct structure, if an interrogative statement comes between a sentence. Hence, how we can cope is the most appropriate structure.

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(c) how can we “Wh-family(What, When, Why, How) + Subject/object + Verb” is the correct structure, if an interrogative statement comes between a sentence. Hence, how we can cope is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2083 of 2153

2083. Question
Q. Zoya won the first prize in the race unless she stumbled and fell.
SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
- (a) unless she
- (b) stumbled and fell
- (c) prize in the race
- (d) Zoya won the first
Correct

(a) unless she The sentence is Verb + ing a positive sense but unless is a negative word and it is generally used to introduce the case in which a statement is being made is not true or valid. So, we will use until in place of unless. Until means up to the point in time or the event mentioned.

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(a) unless she The sentence is Verb + ing a positive sense but unless is a negative word and it is generally used to introduce the case in which a statement is being made is not true or valid. So, we will use until in place of unless. Until means up to the point in time or the event mentioned.
Question 2084 of 2153

2084. Question
Q. He loses his tempers on the slightest provocation.
SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
- (a) provocation
- (b) He loses
- (c) the slightest
- (d) his tempers on
Correct

(d) his tempers on Temper means state of mind or feelings especially with respect to patience, outbursts of anger. There is no such word like tempers.

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(d) his tempers on Temper means state of mind or feelings especially with respect to patience, outbursts of anger. There is no such word like tempers.
Question 2085 of 2153

2085. Question
Q. There was enough evidence to convict him on selling of fake medicines.
SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
- (a) to convict him
- (b) on selling of
- (c) There was enough evidence
- (d) fake medicines.
Correct

(b) on selling of “Of” should be removed.“Selling fake’ is the most appropriate structure. For example, Sam was convicted for selling the smuggled goods.

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(b) on selling of “Of” should be removed.“Selling fake’ is the most appropriate structure. For example, Sam was convicted for selling the smuggled goods.
Question 2086 of 2153

2086. Question
Q. The three of them shouted out to each another when the train started moving.
SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
- (a) shouted out to each another
- (b) started moving
- (c) when the train
- (d) The three of them
Correct

(a) shouted out to each another ‘One another’ is the correct phrase when we are talking about two or more persons. Here, there are three people, so ‘shouted out to one another’ is the answer.Replace each other by one another to make it correct.

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(a) shouted out to each another ‘One another’ is the correct phrase when we are talking about two or more persons. Here, there are three people, so ‘shouted out to one another’ is the answer.Replace each other by one another to make it correct.
Question 2087 of 2153

2087. Question
Q. This jewellery box is made from silver and is an antique piece.
SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
- (a) This jewellery box
- (b) an antique piece.
- (c) and is
- (d) is made from silver
Correct

(d) is made from silver ‘Made of something’ is the correct structure of the sentence. For example, this ball is made of plastic, this shirt is made of cotton etc. Hence, ‘Made of silver’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(d) is made from silver ‘Made of something’ is the correct structure of the sentence. For example, this ball is made of plastic, this shirt is made of cotton etc. Hence, ‘Made of silver’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2088 of 2153

2088. Question
Q. He thinks that he can get away among lying and cheating.
SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
- (a) He thinks that
- (b) and cheating
- (c) among lying
- (d) he can get away
Correct

Incorrect
Question 2089 of 2153

2089. Question
Q. He has shattered his neighbour’s window by purpose.
SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
- (a) He has
- (b) shattered his
- (c) by purpose
- (d) neighbour’s window
Correct

(c) by purpose When you do something ‘on purpose’, you do it intentionally. Here, he broke his neighbour’s window with intention. Hence, ‘on purpose’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(c) by purpose When you do something ‘on purpose’, you do it intentionally. Here, he broke his neighbour’s window with intention. Hence, ‘on purpose’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2090 of 2153

2090. Question
Q. The captain scored a century in a second innings.
SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
- (a) scored a century
- (b) in a
- (c) The captain
- (d) second innings
Correct

(b) in a The is a definite article which is used when we have to specify something or when the noun is particular. In this sentence, we are talking about the runs scored particularly in the second innings. Hence, ‘In the second innings’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(b) in a The is a definite article which is used when we have to specify something or when the noun is particular. In this sentence, we are talking about the runs scored particularly in the second innings. Hence, ‘In the second innings’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2091 of 2153

2091. Question
Q. Whole country applauded the courage of our soldiers.
SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
- (a) courage of
- (b) our soldiers
- (c) Whole country
- (d) applauded the
Correct

(c) Whole country ‘The whole country’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(c) Whole country ‘The whole country’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2092 of 2153

2092. Question
Q. The girl besides you in high heels is my younger sister.
SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
- (a) The girl besides you
- (b) is my
- (c) younger sister
- (d) in high heels
Correct

(a) The girl besides you ‘Besides’ means in addition to/extra and ‘beside’ means near or next to someone/something. Hence, ‘the girl beside(near/next to) you’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(a) The girl besides you ‘Besides’ means in addition to/extra and ‘beside’ means near or next to someone/something. Hence, ‘the girl beside(near/next to) you’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2093 of 2153

2093. Question
Q. I can explain you the reason for the delay in executing your order.
SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
- (a) the delay in executing
- (b) the reason for
- (c) your order
- (d) I can explain you
Correct

(d) I can explain you ‘I can explain the reason’ is the most appropriate structure. because ‘explain’ is an intransitive verb which does not allow a direct object. Similarly in the given question, ‘you’ is the direct object which should be removed, for the sentence to be grammatically correct.

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(d) I can explain you ‘I can explain the reason’ is the most appropriate structure. because ‘explain’ is an intransitive verb which does not allow a direct object. Similarly in the given question, ‘you’ is the direct object which should be removed, for the sentence to be grammatically correct.
Question 2094 of 2153

2094. Question
Q. As such you need any money, just write to me.
SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
- (a) As such you
- (b) to me
- (c) need any money
- (d) just write
Correct

(a) As such you ‘If you need any money’ is the correct answer. It’s a conditional sentence.

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(a) As such you ‘If you need any money’ is the correct answer. It’s a conditional sentence.
Question 2095 of 2153

2095. Question
Q. I looked him at the eye and told him all I knew.
SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
- (a) all I knew
- (b) and told him
- (c) I looked him
- (d) at the eye
Correct

(d) at the eye ‘Look in the eye’ is an idiom which means to talk to someone in an honest way that shows no doubts. Hence, ‘I looked in the eye’ is the most appropriate structure.

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(d) at the eye ‘Look in the eye’ is an idiom which means to talk to someone in an honest way that shows no doubts. Hence, ‘I looked in the eye’ is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2096 of 2153

2096. Question
Q. Freedom of expression meaning the right to express one’s own convictions and beliefs.
SSC CHSL 12/10/2020 (Afternoon)
- (a) Freedom of expression
- (b) meaning the right
- (c) to express one’s own
- (d) convictions and beliefs
Correct

(b) meaning the right “Meaning the right” will be replaced by “means the right”. The sentence will be in Present indefinite tense as it is a fact. The correct sentence will be – Freedom of expression means the right to express one’s own convictions and beliefs.

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(b) meaning the right “Meaning the right” will be replaced by “means the right”. The sentence will be in Present indefinite tense as it is a fact. The correct sentence will be – Freedom of expression means the right to express one’s own convictions and beliefs.
Question 2097 of 2153

2097. Question
Q. We noticed that most of the shoppers in the mall looking for packets of ready to cook food
SSC CHSL 13/10/2020 (Evening)
- (a) packets of ready to cook food
- (b) We noticed that
- (c) most of the shoppers
- (d) in the mall looking for
Correct

(d) in the mall looking for According to the ‘Subject-Verb agreement rule’, a singular subject takes a singular verb and a plural subject takes a plural verb. In the given question, most of the shoppers will be considered as a plural subject which will take ‘were’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘most of the shoppers in the mall were looking for will be the correct sentence structure.

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(d) in the mall looking for According to the ‘Subject-Verb agreement rule’, a singular subject takes a singular verb and a plural subject takes a plural verb. In the given question, most of the shoppers will be considered as a plural subject which will take ‘were’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘most of the shoppers in the mall were looking for will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2098 of 2153

2098. Question
Q. Yesterday I searched in every my cupboard for the shirt I couldn’t find.
SSC CHSL 14/10/2020 (Morning)
- (a) Yesterday I searched
- (b) I couldn’t find
- (c) for the shirt
- (d) in every my cupboard
Correct

(d) in every my cupboard The preposition in will be used before the pronoun (my) and every. In my every cupboard will be the most appropriate answer because my shows the possession.

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(d) in every my cupboard The preposition in will be used before the pronoun (my) and every. In my every cupboard will be the most appropriate answer because my shows the possession.
Question 2099 of 2153

2099. Question
Q. A panel has been formed to look within the security needs of college students.
SSC CHSL 14/10/2020 (Afternoon)
- (a) the security needs
- (b) of college students
- (c) to look within
- (d) has been formed
Correct

(c) to look within To look into means to investigate something. According to the question, a panel has been formed to investigate the security needs of college students. Hence, ‘to look into’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(c) to look within To look into means to investigate something. According to the question, a panel has been formed to investigate the security needs of college students. Hence, ‘to look into’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2100 of 2153

2100. Question
Q. The Commonwealth Games had a grand opening ceremony with spectacular cultural performings.
SSC CHSL 15/10/2020 (Afternoon)
- (a) with spectacular
- (b) a grand opening
- (c) cultural performings
- (d) The Commonwealth Games had
Correct

(c) cultural performings Replace ‘performings’ with ‘performances’. Hence, ‘cultural performances’ is the most appropriate answer.

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(c) cultural performings Replace ‘performings’ with ‘performances’. Hence, ‘cultural performances’ is the most appropriate answer.
Question 2101 of 2153

2101. Question
Q. The park was well lighted at night but it was deserted, so it was a bit scared.
SSC CHSL 15/10/2020 (Evening)
- (a) The park was well lighted
- (b) but it was deserted
- (c) so it was a bit scared
- (d) at night
Correct

(c) so it was a bit scared ‘It was a bit scary’ is the correct phrase. Scary is an adjective and an adjective will be used.

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(c) so it was a bit scared ‘It was a bit scary’ is the correct phrase. Scary is an adjective and an adjective will be used.
Question 2102 of 2153

2102. Question
Q. All these boys have come to college without few knowledge of English
SSC CHSL 19/10/2020 (Afternoon)
- (a) without few knowledge
- (b) have come to college
- (c) of English
- (d) All these boys
Correct

(a) without few knowledge ‘knowledge’ is an uncountable noun. Correct Sentence- All these boys have come to college without any knowledge of English. Replace few with any.

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(a) without few knowledge ‘knowledge’ is an uncountable noun. Correct Sentence- All these boys have come to college without any knowledge of English. Replace few with any.
Question 2103 of 2153

2103. Question
Q. The wedding reception will be hosted in Mumbai at a late date
SSC CHSL 20/10/2020 (Afternoon)
- (a) in Mumbai
- (b) will be hosted
- (c) at a late date
- (d) The wedding reception
Correct

(c) at a late date Late means ‘after the usual or expected time’ and later means ‘at a time in the near future’. So according to the context of the sentence ‘later’ will be used instead of ‘late’.

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(c) at a late date Late means ‘after the usual or expected time’ and later means ‘at a time in the near future’. So according to the context of the sentence ‘later’ will be used instead of ‘late’.
Question 2104 of 2153

2104. Question
Q. The old woman in our locality is knowing for her hot temper.
SSC CHSL 20/10/2020 (Evening)
- (a) is knowing for
- (b) In our locality
- (c) her hot temper
- (d) The old woman
Correct

(a) is knowing for Replace “knowing” with “known” because the given sentence is in passive voice, so third form of the verb will be used. The old woman in our locality is known for her hot temper. (Correct)

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(a) is knowing for Replace “knowing” with “known” because the given sentence is in passive voice, so third form of the verb will be used. The old woman in our locality is known for her hot temper. (Correct)
Question 2105 of 2153

2105. Question
Q. People with full time sedentary jobs who commuting long distances, may have sleep problems due to lack of exercise.
SSC CHSL 21/10/2020 (Morning)
- (a) due to lack of exercise
- (b) may have sleep problems
- (c) People with full time sedentary jobs
- (d) who commuting long distances
Correct

(d) who commuting long distances Use “who commute long distances” in place of “who commuting long distances”. Who is the relative pronoun here. The antecedent for who is “jobs”. According to the pronoun rule the verb used after the relative pronoun(who) will be according to the antecedent (jobs) so the verb will be plural and “commute” will be used. So, “People with full time sedentary jobs who commute long distances, may have sleep problems due to lack of exercise” is the correct sentence.

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(d) who commuting long distances Use “who commute long distances” in place of “who commuting long distances”. Who is the relative pronoun here. The antecedent for who is “jobs”. According to the pronoun rule the verb used after the relative pronoun(who) will be according to the antecedent (jobs) so the verb will be plural and “commute” will be used. So, “People with full time sedentary jobs who commute long distances, may have sleep problems due to lack of exercise” is the correct sentence.
Question 2106 of 2153

2106. Question
Q. They had to wait for the luggages to be put into the cab before they themselves got into it.
SSC CHSL 17/03/2020 (Morning)
- (a) to be put into the cab
- (b) for the luggages
- (c) They had to wait
- (d) before they themselves got into it
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(b) for the luggages Plural form of luggage is also luggage. So, “They had to wait for the luggage to be put into the cab before they themselves got into it” is grammatically correct.

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(b) for the luggages Plural form of luggage is also luggage. So, “They had to wait for the luggage to be put into the cab before they themselves got into it” is grammatically correct.
Question 2107 of 2153

2107. Question
Q. We were busy at the work and went for lunch only at 2.30 pm.
SSC CHSL 17/03/2020 (Evening)
- (a) We were busy
- (b) at the work
- (c) only at 2.30 pm
- (d) and went for lunch
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(b) at the work ‘At work’ is a correct phrase. So, ‘We were busy at work and went for lunch only at 2.30 pm’ is the correct sentence.

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(b) at the work ‘At work’ is a correct phrase. So, ‘We were busy at work and went for lunch only at 2.30 pm’ is the correct sentence.
Question 2108 of 2153

2108. Question
Q. Though she was able to finish the work on time, she couldn’t do that out in fear.
SSC CHSL 18/03/2020 (Morning)
- (a) finish the work on time
- (b) she couldn\'t do that
- (c) out in fear
- (d) Though she was able to
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(c) out in fear Out of fear – a feeling of distress. So, ‘Though she was able to finish the work on time, she couldn’t do that out of fear.’ is the correct sentence.

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(c) out in fear Out of fear – a feeling of distress. So, ‘Though she was able to finish the work on time, she couldn’t do that out of fear.’ is the correct sentence.
Question 2109 of 2153

2109. Question
Q. Thomas is a man of word who have been paying back the borrowed money in instalments.
SSC CHSL 18/03/2020 (Morning)
- (a) in instalments
- (b) Thomas is a man of word
- (c) who have been paying back
- (d) the borrowed money
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(c) who have been paying back ‘Who’ is a relative pronoun. The antecedent for who is “word” which is singular so “has” will be used. Here, man is a singular countable noun. Hence, the singular verb ‘has’ should be used for it.

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(c) who have been paying back ‘Who’ is a relative pronoun. The antecedent for who is “word” which is singular so “has” will be used. Here, man is a singular countable noun. Hence, the singular verb ‘has’ should be used for it.
Question 2110 of 2153

2110. Question
Q. It is difficult to make out that they are twins because they do not resemble to each other.
SSC CHSL 18/03/2020 (Afternoon)
- (a) because they do not
- (b) that they are twins
- (c) It is difficult to make out
- (d) resemble to each other
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(d) resemble to each other ‘Resemble’ does not take any preposition with it. So, ‘It is difficult to make out that they are twins because they do not resemble each other.’ is the correct sentence.

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(d) resemble to each other ‘Resemble’ does not take any preposition with it. So, ‘It is difficult to make out that they are twins because they do not resemble each other.’ is the correct sentence.
Question 2111 of 2153

2111. Question
Q. Some of the issues discussed on the media nowadays has no relevance to the nation- building process.
SSC CHSL 19/03/2020 (Afternoon)
- (a) has no relevance
- (b) to the nation-building process
- (c) Some of the issues discussed
- (d) on the media nowadays
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(a) has no relevance “Issues” is a plural noun so the plural verb ‘Have’ is used with the subject ‘some of the issues’.

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(a) has no relevance “Issues” is a plural noun so the plural verb ‘Have’ is used with the subject ‘some of the issues’.
Question 2112 of 2153

2112. Question
Q. The modern man is busy acquiring more and more wealth and designing ways to invest it in more sense pleasures.
SSC CGL 03/03/2020 (Afternoon)
- (a) designing ways to invest it
- (b) in more sense pleasures
- (c) modern man is busy
- (d) acquiring more and more wealth
Correct

(b) in more sense pleasures The word ‘sense’ is incorrect according to the context of the sentence so it will be replaced by ‘sensuous’ which means relating to or providing pleasure through gratification of the senses, for the sake of aesthetic pleasure. Hence, ‘in more sensuous pleasures’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(b) in more sense pleasures The word ‘sense’ is incorrect according to the context of the sentence so it will be replaced by ‘sensuous’ which means relating to or providing pleasure through gratification of the senses, for the sake of aesthetic pleasure. Hence, ‘in more sensuous pleasures’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2113 of 2153

2113. Question
Q. Deepa walked down the road slowly without looking anybody.
SSC CGL 03/03/2020 (Evening)
- (a) Deepa walked
- (b) down the road
- (c) looking anybody
- (d) slowly without
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(c) looking anybody ‘Look at’ means to direct your eyes towards someone or something so that you can see them. Hence, ‘looking at anybody’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(c) looking anybody ‘Look at’ means to direct your eyes towards someone or something so that you can see them. Hence, ‘looking at anybody’ will be the correct sentence structure.
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2114. Question
Q. One of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist is that his discoveries and inventions are utilized to the overall development of the nation.
SSC CGL 05/03/2020 (Evening)
- (a) are utilized to the overall
- (b) One of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist
- (c) is that his discoveries and inventions
- (d) development of the nation
Correct

(a) are utilized to the overall The preposition ‘to’ is incorrect according to the context of the sentence so it will be replaced by ‘for’. Hence, ‘are utilized for the overall’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(a) are utilized to the overall The preposition ‘to’ is incorrect according to the context of the sentence so it will be replaced by ‘for’. Hence, ‘are utilized for the overall’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2115 of 2153

2115. Question
Q. Those who are late they will not be allowed inside the classroom.
SSC CGL 06/03/2020 (Morning)
- (a) Those who are late
- (b) they will not be allowed
- (c) inside the classroom
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) they will not be allowed ‘They’ should be removed from the sentence because ‘who’ is a relative pronoun for the main pronoun ‘those’, so there is no need to add an extra pronoun(they) in the same sentence. Hence, ‘those who are late will not be allowed’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(b) they will not be allowed ‘They’ should be removed from the sentence because ‘who’ is a relative pronoun for the main pronoun ‘those’, so there is no need to add an extra pronoun(they) in the same sentence. Hence, ‘those who are late will not be allowed’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2116 of 2153

2116. Question
Q. We had a long discussion at a cup of coffee.
SSC CGL 06/03/2020 (Afternoon)
- (a) We had
- (b) of coffee
- (c) at a cup
- (d) a long discussion
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(c) at a cup The preposition “over” must be used with “discussion” and it will replace ‘at’ to make the sentence grammatically correct. Hence, ‘over a cup’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(c) at a cup The preposition “over” must be used with “discussion” and it will replace ‘at’ to make the sentence grammatically correct. Hence, ‘over a cup’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2117 of 2153

2117. Question
Q. The both children go to the same school.
SSC CGL 06/03/2020 (Afternoon)
- (a) children go
- (b) The both
- (c) to the
- (d) same school
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(b) The both In the given sentence, ‘The both’ should be replaced by ‘Both the’ to make it grammatically correct. Hence, ‘both the children’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(b) The both In the given sentence, ‘The both’ should be replaced by ‘Both the’ to make it grammatically correct. Hence, ‘both the children’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2118 of 2153

2118. Question
Q. All employees of the National Sugar Factory differ from their boss on the medical and pension policy.
SSC CGL 06/03/2020 (Evening)
- (a) All employees
- (b) on the medical and pension policy
- (c) of the National Sugar Factory
- (d) differ from their boss
Correct

(d) differ from their boss ‘Differ from’ is used to imply ‘unlike’ (as in one thing differing from the other). However, ‘Differ with’ is used to imply ‘disagreement’ (as in differing with a point of view). In the given sentence, the employees differ with their boss on the pension policy. Hence, ‘differ with their boss’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(d) differ from their boss ‘Differ from’ is used to imply ‘unlike’ (as in one thing differing from the other). However, ‘Differ with’ is used to imply ‘disagreement’ (as in differing with a point of view). In the given sentence, the employees differ with their boss on the pension policy. Hence, ‘differ with their boss’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2119 of 2153

2119. Question
Q. He married with a rich heiress last year.
SSC CGL 07/03/2020 (Morning)
- (a) with a rich heiress
- (b) No error
- (c) He married
- (d) last year
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(a) with a rich heiress The preposition ‘with’ is incorrect according to the context of the given sentence. Hence, ‘he married a rich heiress’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(a) with a rich heiress The preposition ‘with’ is incorrect according to the context of the given sentence. Hence, ‘he married a rich heiress’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2120 of 2153

2120. Question
Q. As a little child she was afraid from darkness.
SSC CGL 07/03/2020 (Evening)
- (a) She was afraid
- (b) As a little child
- (c) No error
- (d) from darkness
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(d) from darkness In the given sentence, we will use ‘afraid of darkness’ in place of ‘afraid from’ to make the sentence grammatically correct. Hence, ‘of darkness’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(d) from darkness In the given sentence, we will use ‘afraid of darkness’ in place of ‘afraid from’ to make the sentence grammatically correct. Hence, ‘of darkness’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2121 of 2153

2121. Question
Q. We must get this post send as soon as possible.
SSC CGL 09/03/2020 (Afternoon)
- (a) We must
- (b) get this post
- (c) soon as possible
- (d) send as
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(d) send as In this given sentence, ‘get’ is used in a causative manner, so the verb that will follow ‘get’ should be in the past participle form such as we must get this post sent(past participle form) as soon as possible. Hence, ‘get this post sent’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(d) send as In this given sentence, ‘get’ is used in a causative manner, so the verb that will follow ‘get’ should be in the past participle form such as we must get this post sent(past participle form) as soon as possible. Hence, ‘get this post sent’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2122 of 2153

2122. Question
Q. The big ship sank and everyone abroad drowned.
SSC CGL 09/03/2020 (Evening)
- (a) sank
- (b) and everyone
- (c) The big ship
- (d) abroad drowned.
Correct

Incorrect
Question 2123 of 2153

2123. Question
Q. In about two weeks our holidays will start.
SSC CPO 09/12/2019 (Morning)
- (a) In about two weeks
- (b) No error
- (c) Our holidays
- (d) will start
Correct

(b) No error.

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(b) No error.
Question 2124 of 2153

2124. Question
Q. Across his morning walk on a beach in Mamallapuram, Prime Minister Modi was seen picking up plastic litter, bottles and other items.
SSC CPO 09/12/2019 (Morning)
- (a) picking up plastic litter
- (b) Across his morning walk
- (c) Prime Minister Modi was seen
- (d) on a beach in Mamallapuram
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(b) Across his morning walk During is used to show that something is or was happening when something else occurred. ‘Across’ means from one side to the other of something which has sides or limits such as a city, road, or river. Hence, ‘’during his morning walk’ instead of ‘across his morning walk’.

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(b) Across his morning walk During is used to show that something is or was happening when something else occurred. ‘Across’ means from one side to the other of something which has sides or limits such as a city, road, or river. Hence, ‘’during his morning walk’ instead of ‘across his morning walk’.
Question 2125 of 2153

2125. Question
Q. The Government is setting up a special surveillance cell for epidemic-prone diseases at flood-ravaged Bihar.
SSC CPO 09/12/2019 (Evening)
- (a) The Government is setting up
- (b) a special surveillance cell
- (c) for epidemic-prone diseases
- (d) at flood-ravaged Bihar
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(d) at flood-ravaged Bihar ‘At’ is used for a smaller region whereas ‘In’ is used for a bigger place. For example, I live at Mukherjee Nagar in Delhi. According to the given sentence, Bihar will be considered a bigger place. Hence, ‘in flood-ravaged Bihar’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(d) at flood-ravaged Bihar ‘At’ is used for a smaller region whereas ‘In’ is used for a bigger place. For example, I live at Mukherjee Nagar in Delhi. According to the given sentence, Bihar will be considered a bigger place. Hence, ‘in flood-ravaged Bihar’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2126 of 2153

2126. Question
Q. With food granaries overflowing, the Government is looking to liquidate his grain stock to prevent damage.
SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Morning)
- (a) to prevent damage
- (b) to liquidate his grain stock
- (c) the government is looking
- (d) with food granaries overflowing
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(b) to liquidate his grain stock In the given sentence, the reference made is to the government, therefore, the subject should be of neutral gender. Hence, instead of ‘his’ we will use ‘its’ because his/her are used for living beings. Hence, ‘to liquidate its grain stock’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(b) to liquidate his grain stock In the given sentence, the reference made is to the government, therefore, the subject should be of neutral gender. Hence, instead of ‘his’ we will use ‘its’ because his/her are used for living beings. Hence, ‘to liquidate its grain stock’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2127 of 2153

2127. Question
Q. We will have to walk now since we had missed the bus.
SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Evening)
- (a) since we had
- (b) We will have to
- (c) walk now
- (d) No error
Correct

(a) since we had “ Future tense + Since + Present perfect tense ” is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence. However, ‘had’ is a verb in past perfect form so it will be replaced by ‘have’. Hence, ‘since we have’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(a) since we had “ Future tense + Since + Present perfect tense ” is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence. However, ‘had’ is a verb in past perfect form so it will be replaced by ‘have’. Hence, ‘since we have’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2128 of 2153

2128. Question
Q. These facts should not have been disclosed for the public.
SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Evening)
- (a) No error
- (b) not have been disclosed
- (c) for the public
- (d) These facts should
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(c) for the public Instead of ‘disclosed for’ we will use ‘disclosed to’ because ‘disclose’ takes a fixed preposition ‘to’. Hence, ‘disclosed to the public’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(c) for the public Instead of ‘disclosed for’ we will use ‘disclosed to’ because ‘disclose’ takes a fixed preposition ‘to’. Hence, ‘disclosed to the public’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2129 of 2153

2129. Question
Q. If she left now, she would reach the station on time.
SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Morning)
- (a) she would reach
- (b) the station on time
- (c) if she left now
- (d) No error
Correct

(d) No error.

Incorrect

(d) No error.
Question 2130 of 2153

2130. Question
Q. He wouldn’t let anyone to drive his new car.
SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Morning)
- (a) his new car
- (b) anyone to drive
- (c) No error
- (d) He wouldn\'t let
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(b) anyone to drive ‘Let’ is always followed by a verb in the infinitive form(without ‘to’) in a sentence that is in the active voice. So, the preposition ‘to’ should be removed from the sentence. Hence, ‘anyone drive’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(b) anyone to drive ‘Let’ is always followed by a verb in the infinitive form(without ‘to’) in a sentence that is in the active voice. So, the preposition ‘to’ should be removed from the sentence. Hence, ‘anyone drive’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2131 of 2153

2131. Question
Q. Whom did you give the packets to?
SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Evening)
- (a) did you give
- (b) No error
- (c) whom
- (d) the packet to
Correct

(b) No error.

Incorrect

(b) No error.
Question 2132 of 2153

2132. Question
Q. I wish I have worked harder than I did
SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Morning)
- (a) I wish
- (b) I have worked
- (c) harder than i did
- (d) No error
Correct

(b) I have worked We use ‘ wish + Past perfect form of the verb ’ to show that we regret something(we want something in the past to be different). For example, I wish I had listened to my mom and studied harder. Hence, ‘I had’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(b) I have worked We use ‘ wish + Past perfect form of the verb ’ to show that we regret something(we want something in the past to be different). For example, I wish I had listened to my mom and studied harder. Hence, ‘I had’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2133 of 2153

2133. Question
Q. I ordered his dismissal when he flouted the company rules.
SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Morning)
- (a) I ordered his dismissal
- (b) No error
- (c) when he flouted
- (d) the company rules
Correct

(b) No error.

Incorrect

(b) No error.
Question 2134 of 2153

2134. Question
Q. Fate smiled above him in all his business ventures
SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Morning)
- (a) No error
- (b) in all his
- (c) business ventures
- (d) Fate smiled above him
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(d) Fate smiled above him ‘Smiled on(upon)’ is a phrasal verb that means to be favourable to someone or something. Hence, ‘fate smiled on him’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(d) Fate smiled above him ‘Smiled on(upon)’ is a phrasal verb that means to be favourable to someone or something. Hence, ‘fate smiled on him’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2135 of 2153

2135. Question
Q. Only one copy of the book, running into 1200 pages, on Gandhiji’s visit to the State of Andhra Pradesh, remain now.
SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Evening)
- (a) running into 1200 pages
- (b) remain now
- (c) on Gandhiji\'s visit to the State
- (d) Only one copy of the book
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(b) remain now According to the “ Subject-Verb Agreement rule ”, a singular subject takes a singular verb and a plural subject takes a plural verb. In the given question, ‘only one copy’ is a singular subject that will take ‘remains’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘remains now’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(b) remain now According to the “ Subject-Verb Agreement rule ”, a singular subject takes a singular verb and a plural subject takes a plural verb. In the given question, ‘only one copy’ is a singular subject that will take ‘remains’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘remains now’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2136 of 2153

2136. Question
Q. If the growth of population had been controlled earlier, mankind wouldn’t live in a polluted world now.
SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Evening)
- (a) in a polluted world now
- (b) mankind wouldn\'t live
- (c) If the growth of population
- (d) had been controlled earlier
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(b) mankind wouldn’t live “ If + past perfect, Subject + would + have + 3rd form of the verb ” is grammatically the correct structure of the given sentence. Hence, ‘wouldn’t have lived’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(b) mankind wouldn’t live “ If + past perfect, Subject + would + have + 3rd form of the verb ” is grammatically the correct structure of the given sentence. Hence, ‘wouldn’t have lived’ will be the correct sentence structure.
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2137. Question
Q. My father did never have an opportunity to go to a University.
SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019)
- (a) an opportunity
- (b) a University
- (c) to go to
- (d) did never have
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(d) did never have Either we will use “Do/did + not + verb” or will use ‘never + verb’. Both are grammatically the correct structures for the given sentence. Hence, ‘did not/never had’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(d) did never have Either we will use “Do/did + not + verb” or will use ‘never + verb’. Both are grammatically the correct structures for the given sentence. Hence, ‘did not/never had’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2138 of 2153

2138. Question
Q. We reserved tickets for a journey on train for the next morning for my sisters and me.
SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019)
- (a) for a journey on train
- (b) for my sisters and me
- (c) for the next morning
- (d) We reserved tickets
Correct

(a) for a journey on train Journey by train/car/bus is grammatically the correct structure of the sentence. Hence, ‘for a journey by train’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(a) for a journey on train Journey by train/car/bus is grammatically the correct structure of the sentence. Hence, ‘for a journey by train’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2139 of 2153

2139. Question
Q. The Principal was extremely angry on the boys who threw the pieces of chalk at the teacher.
SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019)
- (a) at the teacher
- (b) extremely angry on the boys
- (c) who threw the pieces of chalk
- (d) The Principal was
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(b) extremely angry on the boys Either we will use ‘angry at something’ or will use ‘angry with someone’. Hence, ‘extremely angry with the boys’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(b) extremely angry on the boys Either we will use ‘angry at something’ or will use ‘angry with someone’. Hence, ‘extremely angry with the boys’ will be the correct sentence structure.
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2140. Question
Q. No matter he tries hard he cannot play the guitar.
SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019)
- (a) No matter
- (b) he tries hard
- (c) he cannot
- (d) play the guitar
Correct

(b) he tries hard “ No matter + Wh-word(how/what/whose) + adjective+ subject ” is grammatically the correct structure of the sentence. Hence, ‘no matter how hard he tries‘’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(b) he tries hard “ No matter + Wh-word(how/what/whose) + adjective+ subject ” is grammatically the correct structure of the sentence. Hence, ‘no matter how hard he tries‘’ will be the correct sentence structure.
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2141. Question
Q. News of the calamity is reached the family members the next day.
SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019)
- (a) the family members
- (b) News of the calamity
- (c) is reached
- (d) the next day
Correct

(c) is reached There is no passive form of Intransitive verbs like arrive, reach, enter, etc. So, it is incorrect to write ‘is reached’. Hence, ‘reached’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(c) is reached There is no passive form of Intransitive verbs like arrive, reach, enter, etc. So, it is incorrect to write ‘is reached’. Hence, ‘reached’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2142 of 2153

2142. Question
Q. This summer, I’ve met down a lot of interesting people.
SSC CGL Tier II (11/09/2019)
- (a) interesting people
- (b) I’ve met down
- (c) a lot of
- (d) This summer
Correct

(b) I’ve met down ‘Met down’ should be replaced by ‘met’. Hence, ‘I have met a lot of interesting people’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(b) I’ve met down ‘Met down’ should be replaced by ‘met’. Hence, ‘I have met a lot of interesting people’ will be the correct sentence structure.
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2143. Question
Q. Does an English examination begin at 10 o’clock?
SSC CGL Tier II (11/09/2019)
- (a) 10 o’clock?
- (b) English examination
- (c) begin at
- (d) Does an
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(d) Does an According to the given sentence, the article ‘the’ should be used in the place of ‘an’ because the sentence talks about a particular examination. Hence, ‘Does the’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(d) Does an According to the given sentence, the article ‘the’ should be used in the place of ‘an’ because the sentence talks about a particular examination. Hence, ‘Does the’ will be the correct sentence structure.
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2144. Question
Q. He likes to put all the garbage into a black small bag .
SSC CGL Tier II (11/09/2019)
- (a) into a
- (b) all the garbage
- (c) He like to put
- (d) black small bag
Correct

(d) black small bag ‘black small bag’ should be replaced with “ small black bag” The order of adjectives in English is opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose. In the given sentence, ‘black’ is the adjective of color so it should follow the adjective of size ‘small’. Hence, ‘black small bag’ should be replaced with “ small black bag”.

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(d) black small bag ‘black small bag’ should be replaced with “ small black bag” The order of adjectives in English is opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose. In the given sentence, ‘black’ is the adjective of color so it should follow the adjective of size ‘small’. Hence, ‘black small bag’ should be replaced with “ small black bag”.
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2145. Question
Q. It takes me one hour to get to work in the morning in week day.
SSC CGL Tier II (11/09/2019)
- (a) in week day
- (b) in the morning
- (c) takes me
- (d) to get to work
Correct

(a) in week day We never use ‘in weekends/weekdays. We use ‘on weekend/weekdays. For example, we all go to the office on weekdays, I do parties on weekends. Hence, ‘on weekdays’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(a) in week day We never use ‘in weekends/weekdays. We use ‘on weekend/weekdays. For example, we all go to the office on weekdays, I do parties on weekends. Hence, ‘on weekdays’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2146 of 2153

2146. Question
Q. We have sufficient food and clothing about the flood victims in Kerala.
SSC CGL Tier II (12/09/2019)
- (a) We have sufficient
- (b) in Kerala
- (c) about the flood victims
- (d) food and clothing
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(c) about the flood victims The preposition ‘about’ is incorrect according to the context of the sentence so it will be replaced by ‘for’. Hence, ‘for the flood victims’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(c) about the flood victims The preposition ‘about’ is incorrect according to the context of the sentence so it will be replaced by ‘for’. Hence, ‘for the flood victims’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2147 of 2153

2147. Question
Q. What is the function of the kidney in the body?
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- (a) in the body
- (b) the function of the kidney
- (c) What is
- (d) no error
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(d) No error.

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(d) No error.
Question 2148 of 2153

2148. Question
Q. The Social Media Department is headless at the moment and many are vying to the post.
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- (a) is headless at the moment
- (b) The Social Media Department
- (c) to the post
- (d) and many are vying
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(c) to the post The phrase ‘vie for (something)’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence. It means to struggle, fight, or compete in order to attain something. Hence, ‘vying for the post’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(c) to the post The phrase ‘vie for (something)’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence. It means to struggle, fight, or compete in order to attain something. Hence, ‘vying for the post’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2149 of 2153

2149. Question
Q. Each film will be checked by a government-appointed censor board along public exhibition.
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- (a) along public exhibition.
- (b) each film
- (c) by a government-appointed censor board
- (d) will be checked
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(a) along public exhibition. According to the context of the sentence, ‘along’ should be replaced with ‘before’ to make it grammatically correct. Hence, ‘before public exhibition’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(a) along public exhibition. According to the context of the sentence, ‘along’ should be replaced with ‘before’ to make it grammatically correct. Hence, ‘before public exhibition’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2150 of 2153

2150. Question
Q. It is be said that in 2019 the Indian Stock Market will fall drastically and we can expect that fall very soon.
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- (a) we can expect
- (b) It is be said
- (c) that in 2019
- (d) the Indian Stock Market will fall
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(b) It is be said We cannot use ‘is’ and ‘be’ together so ‘be’ will be removed from the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. Hence, ‘It is being said’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(b) It is be said We cannot use ‘is’ and ‘be’ together so ‘be’ will be removed from the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. Hence, ‘It is being said’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2151 of 2153

2151. Question
Q. It was a really bad movie- a worse movie I’ve ever seen in my life.
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- (a) in my life
- (b) I’ve ever seen
- (c) was a really
- (d) a worse
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(d) a worse A superlative degree will be used in the given sentence because the narrator has never seen such a movie. However, ‘worst’ is the superlative degree of ‘worse’ and we use the article ‘the’ before ‘worst’. Hence, ‘the worst’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(d) a worse A superlative degree will be used in the given sentence because the narrator has never seen such a movie. However, ‘worst’ is the superlative degree of ‘worse’ and we use the article ‘the’ before ‘worst’. Hence, ‘the worst’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2152 of 2153

2152. Question
Q. Since a meeting drew to a close, I realized that people were not really listening to me.
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- (a) I realized
- (b) Since a meeting
- (c) drew to a close
- (d) were not really
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(b) Since a meeting Since is sometimes also used to show the reason. However, the definite article ‘the’ is used before the meeting. Hence, ‘since the meeting’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(b) Since a meeting Since is sometimes also used to show the reason. However, the definite article ‘the’ is used before the meeting. Hence, ‘since the meeting’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 2153 of 2153

2153. Question
Q. Please don’t disturbs to me as I am reading a book.
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- (a) Please don’t
- (b) reading a book
- (c) as I am
- (d) disturbs to me
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(d) disturbs to me ‘Disturbs’ is an incorrect form of the verb used in the given sentence because with ‘do’ or ‘did’ we don’t use the ‘-s’ form of the verb. Hence, ‘disturb me’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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(d) disturbs to me ‘Disturbs’ is an incorrect form of the verb used in the given sentence because with ‘do’ or ‘did’ we don’t use the ‘-s’ form of the verb. Hence, ‘disturb me’ will be the correct sentence structure.

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