Common Error Drills

Question 1

1.In India and other Asian countries(A)/a very large section of young female force is(B)/deployed at(C)/domestic servants particularly in urban areas.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 1

1.(C) deployed as

Question 2

2.Citizens have the duty to respect the Constitution,(A)/the national flag and the national anthem, protect the sovereignty,(B)/unity of the country and safeguard public property,(C)/from avoiding violence.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 2

2. (D) by avoiding violence.

Question 3

3.It should be obvious that social perceptions in(A)/respect of normative minimum living standard(B)/is not precisely numerically specifiable(C)/in quantitative terms(D)/No error(E)

Answer 3

3. (C) are not precisely numerically specifiable

Question 4

4.Inequality focuses,(A)/on the distribution of attributes(B)/such as income or consumption(C)/across the whole population.(D)/No error /(E)

Answer 4

4. (C) such as income and consumption

Question 5

5.Ratio of machine work(A)/has also being considered(B)/to estimate the level of mechanization(C)/and sum of manual and machine work(D)/No error /(E)

Answer 5

5. (B) has also been considered

Question 6

6.Craft industries from an important sector(A)/of the Indian economy, and exports,(B)/contributing substantially to manufacturing income, employment,(C)/and the scale of these contributions is increasing.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 6

6. (A) Craft industries form an important sector

Question 7

7.A huge unorganized market(A)/exists for credit to agricultural sector in India,(B)/which provide timely fund to this sector(C)/but on the exorbitant rate of interest.(D)/No error /(E)

Answer 7

7. (D) but at the exorbitant rate of interest.

Question 8

8.In the recent Union Budget(2007-08),(A)/agriculture has get considerable attention(B)/with the various policy initiatives(C)/from the side of finance ministry.(D)/No error /(E)

Answer 8

8. (B) agriculture has got considerable attention

Question 9

9.Intensive cultivation(A)/as a result of introduction of high yielding varieties(B)/on the mid 1960’s required(C)/ higher energy inputs and better management practices.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 9

9. (C) in the mid 1960’s required

Question 10

10.To reduce the cascading impact of tax on tax(A)/and to help restoring competitiveness of service sector,(B)/a credit of the service tax paid on the input-service(C)/is allowed from 2002.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 10

10. (D) is allowed since 2002.

Question 11

11.Hydro energy produces no direct waste(A)/and have a considerably lower output level(B)/of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide(C)/than fossil fuel powered energy plants.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 11

11. (B) and has a considerably lower output level

Question 12

12.The National Urban Transport Policy(A)/emphasizes extensive public transport facilities(B)/and non-motorized modes(C)/above personal vehicles(D)/No error(E)

Answer 12

12. (D) over personal vehicles

Question 13

13.Modernization requires sophistication in mechanization,(A)/which is possible(B)/at relatively large scales of operations which(C)/capital and management constraints overcome.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 13

13. (C) at relatively large scales of operations with

Question 14

14.The Andhra Pradesh weavers represent(A)/the most extreme example of what can happen(B)/when possessors of traditional knowledge(C)/find them their specialized expertise is no longer economically viable.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 14

14. (D) find that their specialized expertise is no longer economically viable.

Question 15

15.Climate change may alter(A)/the distribution and quality(B)/of India’s natural resources(C)/or adversely affect the livelihood of its people.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 15

15. (D) and adversely affect the livelihood of its people.

Question 16

16.The Constitution has given(A)/to the union the right(B)/to legislate and collect duties on(C)/.goods imported upon or exported from India.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 16

16. (D) goods imported into or exported from India.

Question 17

17.All receipts having the character(A)/of income are taxable(B)/unless there are specifically(C)/exempt from taxation. (D)/No error /(E)

Answer 17

17. (C) unless they are specifically

Question 18

18.The assignment of tax powers(A)/is based on the principle(B)/of tax separation and the consequence(C)/are a vertical fiscal imbalance.(D)/No error /(E)

Answer 18

18. (D) is a vertical fiscal imbalance.

Question 19

19.A Himalayas possess one of the largest resources(A)/of snow and ice and its glaciers(B)/form a source of water for the perennial rivers(C)/such as the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 19

19. (A) The Himalayas possess one of the largest resources

Question 20

20.Cooperative approaches by the government(A)/and industry are needed(B)/to enhance awareness for energy-efficient options,(C)/and upgrade relevant technical knowledge.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 20

20. (C) to enhance awareness of energy-efficient options,

Question 21

21.The effect of the rising temperatures across(A)/the Earth’s surface will lead too(B)/changes in average temperatures,(C)/ rainfall patterns and monsoon timings.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 21

21. (B) The effect of the rising temperatures across the Earth’s surface will lead to changes in average temperatures, rainfall patterns and monsoon timings.

Question 22

22.The fundamental rights was included in the constitution(A)/because they were considered essential for the development(B)/of the personality of every individual(C)/and to preserve human dignity.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 22

22. (A) The fundamental rights were included in the constitution because they were considered essential for the development of the personality of every individual and to preserve human dignity.

Question 23

23.Local water harvesting systems developed(A)/by local communities and households(B)/can reduce the pressure on the state(C)/to provide all the financial resources needed of water supply.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 23

23. (D) Local water harvesting systems developed by local communities and households can reduce the pressure on the state to provide all the financial resources needed for water supply.

Question 24

24.Water harvesting to recharge(A)/the groundwater enhances the availability(B)/of groundwater as specific place and time and(C)/thus assures a continuous and reliable access to groundwater.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 24

24. (C) Water harvesting to recharge the groundwater enhances the availability of groundwater at specific place and time and thus assures a continuous and reliable access to groundwater.

Question 25

25.The private sector used,(A)/bribes to influence public policy(B)/laws and regulations, believe over half(C)/of that polled for the survey.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 25

25. (D) The private sector used, bribes to influence public policy laws and regulations, believe over half of those polled for the survey.

Question 26

26.At last,(A)/late in the afternoon, a long line(B)/of men and women were seen(C)/moving toward(D)/the Chowra Bazar. No error(E)

Answer 26

26. (C) '... a long line... was seen...' The subject here is singular (line) and takes a singular verb (was seen).

Question 27

27.If he would have(A)/taken rest as advised by the(B)/doctor, he might(C)/not have had(D)/a second heart attack. No error(E)

Answer 27

27. (A) 'If he had taken... second heart attack'. The verb in the if clause of a past contrary-to-fact conditional statement must take the had taken form and not the would have taken.

Question 28

28.Though you(A)/may not agree with(B)/the philosophy of Rajneesh you must admit that he had(C)/tremendous influence over(D)/a great many followers. No error(E)

Answer 28

28. (E) There is no error in any of the underlined parts.

Question 29

29.There is no(A)/objection to him joining(B)/the Congress (I) party, provided he is willing (C)/to fit in(D)/with the party's secular policies. No error(E)

Answer 29

29. (B) '... no objection to his joining the...' Here the pronoun is acting as the subject of the gerund joining. As the subject of the gerund, the pronoun must be in the possessive case (his, not him).

Question 30

30.A gang(A)/of armed thieves has(B)/raided(C)/the house of Mr Gupta late last night.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 30

(C) 'A gang of armed thieves raided the...' The use of past tense (raided)—not present perfect tense (has raided)—is necessary because the sentence has a specific time reference (last night).

Question 31

31.That is(A)/one of(B)/the books(C)/that is listed(D)/in the catalogue. No error(E)

Answer 31

31. (D) '... the books that are listed...' That refers to books, plural noun, and, therefore, the verb must be plural (are, and not is).

Question 32

32.Everyone is expected(A)/to attend(B)/the staff meeting today, but(C)/the sales manager and I.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 32

32. (D) '... but the sales manager and me'. The preposition but is understood before me. Since me is the object of the preposition but, it has an objective form (me), not a nominative form.

Question 33

33.When(A)/her plane arrives(B)/at the airport in Amritsar, I would already have(C)/left for(D)/New Delhi. No error(E)

Answer 33

33. (E) There is no error in any of the underlined parts.

Question 34

34.Many people in Bangladesh don't scarcely(A)/know about the(B)/hardships that the(C)/Chakma refugees are experiencing.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 34

34. (A) 'Many people in Bangladesh scarcely know...' The word scarcely is sufficiently negative to express the meaning of the sentence. The word don't should be omitted.

Question 35

35.Since(A)/we live in a money-oriented society, the average(B)/individual cares little about(C)/solving anyone's else(D)/problem. No error(E)

Answer 35

35. (D) '... about solving anyone else's problem.'

Question 36

36.Due to(A)/the truckers' strike, the vegetable vendors were(B)/doing about half of(C)/the business that they were(D)/ doing before. No error(E)

Answer 36

36. (A) 'Because of the... doing before.' Do not begin a sentence with the words due to. Due to is an adjective, which must have a noun to modify.

Question 37

37.Of the(A)/two cars that you(B)/have, the new Maruti is without(C)/any question, the cheapest(D)/to run. No error(E)

Answer 37

37. (D) '...the cheaper to run'. Since we are comparing two things (cars), we use the comparative degree (cheaper), not the superlative degree (cheapest).

Question 38

38.I always had(A)/a great interest(B)/and admiration for the(C)/works of(D)/William Shakespeare. No error(E)

Answer 38

38. (B) 'I always had a great interest in and...' Here the preposition in after interest is necessary.

Question 39

39.Have you(A)/read in the(B)/Hindustan Times that Kapil Dev's shoulder(C)/was broken while playing(D)/the final Test against Pakistan. No error(E)

Answer 39

39. (D) '...was broken while he was playing the...' Add the words he was to make the meaning clear. Otherwise it gives the impression that shoulder was playing.

Question 40

40.Between you and I(A)/, I am convinced(B)/that this painting by Neetu shows greater(C)/artistry than that(D)/of Reshma. No error(E)

Answer 40

40. (A) 'Between you and me,...' The object of the preposition between must be an objective case form (me and not I).

Question 41

41.Being that(A)/you are interested in the(B)/outcome of the election, let us wait till(C)/the final tally has been(D)/ made. No error(E)

Answer 41

41. (A) 'Since you are interested...' Being that is not used in place of since or because.

Question 42

42.Since it(A)/was an unusually(B)/warm day, the dog laid under(C)/the tree all afternoon.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 42

42. (C) '... the dog lay under...' The past tense of the verb lie is lay, and not laid.

Question 43

43.Neither(A)/Rakesh nor(B)/Shakti, presented their(C)/papers before the deadline for doing(D)/so. No error(E)

Answer 43

43. (C) '... presented his papers before...' Singular antecedent (Rakesh and Shakti) joined by or or nor are referred to by singular pronoun (his).

Question 44

44.A recent(A)/poll has indicated(B)/that Binny is considered(C)/brighter than any student(D)/in the class. No error(E)

Answer 44

44. (D) '... brighter than any other student...' In a comparative construction we must be sure that if A and B are compared, A is not included as part of B.

Question 45

45.The question(A)/arises as to who(B)/should go out(C)/today—you or me.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 45

45. (D) '... who should go out today, you or I...'

Question 46

46.The company is planning(A)/a training(B)/programme for their(C)/senior officers sometime(D)/in December. No error(E)

Answer 46

46. (C) '...training programme for its...' A singular pronoun-adjective (its, not their) must be used to refer to a collective noun (company) when the members of the collective noun are considered a unit.

Question 47

47.There was only(A)/a loaf of bread and two bottles of milk in the(B)/refrigerator when(C)/we came back(D)/after a weekend in Manali. No error(E)

Answer 47

47. (A) 'There were only...' The subject of the sentence is plural (a bread and bottles). Therefore, the verb must be plural (were, not was). Here the word there is not the subject.

Question 48

48.Neither(A)/the old man nor his(B)/children knows(C)/what to do about the(D)/problem. No error(E)

Answer 48

48. (C) '... children know...' If one of the two antecedents joined by or or nor is singular and the other is plural, the pronoun agrees with the one nearer (children).

Question 49

49.Because of(A)/the recent strike in the(B)/mills, less men(C)/will be recruited in the coming(D)/season. No error(E)

Answer 49

49. (C) '... fewer men will be recruited...' Less denotes amount or degree and fewer denotes number.

Question 50

50.No sooner(A)/had he entered(B)/the hall when the(C)/lights went out and everybody began(D)/to scream. No error(E)

Answer 50

50. (C) '... the hall than the lights...'

Question 51

51.The repetition(A)/of these(B)/sounds stir(C)/the emotions.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 51

51. (C) stirs The subject 'repetition' is singular, hence 'stirs' a singular verb.

Question 52

52.Unemployment(A)/as well as(B)/poverty influence(C)/the votes.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 52

52. (C) influences Two subjects joined by as well as take singular verb.

Question 53

53.Tonsillitis(A)/is(B)/among those(C)/diseases that is curable.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 53

53. (D) are curable A relative pronoun (that, who, which) used as a subject takes on a singular or plural verb to accord with its antecedent. Here 'that' is referring to diseases that are curable.

Question 54

54.This is the(A)/only one of the(B)/local newspapers(C)/that print(D)/such news. No error(E)

Answer 54

54. (D) prints It is only one newspaper that prints.

Question 55

55.Each of these(A)/companies had their(B)/account books(C)/audited.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 55

55. (B) its A singular pronoun is used to refer to such antecedents as each, either, neither, one etc.

Question 56

56.Ten rupees(A)/seem(B)/too much for(C)/such a leather bag.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 56

56. (B) seems Collective nouns, as well as noun phrases denoting a fixed quantity, frequently take a singular verb because the group or quantity is usually regarded as a unit.

Question 57

57.These days(A)/news are(B)/travelling(C)/faster than(D)/before. No error(E)

Answer 57

57. (B) news is Nouns like news, measles, economics etc. are treated singular.

Question 58

58.My best(A)/friend(B)/and advisor have(C)/made this suggestion.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 58

58. (C) has A compound subject (friend and advisor) takes a singular verb because the subject denotes one person only.

Question 59

59.Rakesh was one(A)/of the only players(B)/who have not(C)/participated in this(D)/match. No error(E)

Answer 59

59. (C) has not 'who' refers to 'Rakesh'.

Question 60

60.I have(A)/ceased worrying(B)/because I heard(C)/no more rumours.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 60

60. (C) I have heard Because both verbs indicate action at some time before now.

Question 61

61.Having climbed(A)/the mountain,(B)/they have felt(C)/a real sense of achievement.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 61

61. (C) delete 'have' Climbing took place first; then came their sense of achievement.

Question 62

62.When(A)/I had been(B)/at camp, I heard(C)/that my application was accepted.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 62

62. (D) had been accepted: The had before been indicates a time prior to that of heard.

Question 63

63.Measles is among(A)/those(B)/diseases that is(C)/curable now.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 63

63. (C) that are See Sentence No. 3.

Question 64

64.Every member(A)/and the office bearer(B)/were aware(C)/of this move.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 64

64. (C) was aware Every or each preceding singular subjects joined by and calls for a singular verb.

Question 65

65.Sunita was(A)/the better(B)/of the(C)/two in(D)/Sociology. No error(E)

Answer 65

65. (B) the best

Question 66

66.Yesterday(A)/one of(B)/the teacher(C)/was called(D)/by the office. No error(E)

Answer 66

66. (C) teachers

Question 67

67.The timing(A)/of these strikes(B)/were(C)/poorly planned(D)/by union. No error(E)

Answer 67

67. (C) was poorly Verb refers to 'timings' and not 'strikes'.

Question 68

68.Neither the(A)/manager nor the(B)/accountant were able(C)/to report on the(D)/company's progress. No error(E)

Answer 68

68. (C) was able Two nouns joined by neither... nor calls for a singular verb.

Question 69

69.Either the(A)/president or the(B)/secretary have an(C)/option to donate(D)/funds. No error(E)

Answer 69

69. (C) has

Question 70

70.He is(A)/the only one(B)/of the men who are(C)/making this(D)/survey. No error(E)

Answer 70

70. (C) who is Only one person is making the survey.

Question 71

71.Our mill is(A)/the only one(B)/of the mills(C)/which have(D)/shown a profit this year. No error(E)

Answer 71

71. (D) which has Only one mill is showing profit.

Question 72

72.Kishore is the(A)/only one of(B)/the teachers who are(C)/receiving an award(D)/of merit this year. No error(E)

Answer 72

72. (C) who is Only one teacher is receiving the award.

Question 73

73.His wife(A)/and mother(B)/were(C)/standing beside(D)/him. No error(E)

Answer 73

73. (B) his mother

Question 74

74.We judge(A)/our friends(B)/both by what(C)/they say and their(D)/actions. No error(E)

Answer 74

74. (D) and by their

Question 75

75.Sunil Gavaskar runs(A)/faster than(B)/any cricket(C)/player in the(D)/team. No error(E)

Answer 75

75. (C) any other cricket

Question 76

76.This is not(A)/the first time(B)/I am heard(C)/of your insubordination.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 76

76. (C) I have heard

Question 77

77.I want to(A)/know as to why(B)/you did not(C)/attend the(D)/office yesterday. No error(E)

Answer 77

77. (B) Delete 'as to'

Question 78

78.What to(A)/speak of shorthand,(B)/he does(C)/not know even(D)/typewriting. No error(E)

Answer 78

78. (A) Not to speak

Question 79

79.Due to(A)/bad weather she(B)/cannot come(C)/to the office(D)/today. No error(E)

Answer 79

79. (A) Owing to

Question 80

80.He went(A)/there with a view(B)/to find(C)/out the truth about yesterday's(D)/happening. No error(E)

Answer 80

80. (C) to finding out

Question 81

81.You will be(A)/going to Shimla(B)/soon for the vacations(C)/, I think.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 81

81. (D) I suppose

Question 82

82.My mother(A)/is very(B)/ill, I hope(C)/she will soon die.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 82

82. (C) I expect

Question 83

83.I am(A)/sure you(B)/will get(C)/through in(D)/the examination. No error(E)

Answer 83

83. (D) Delete 'in'

Question 84

84.The objections(A)/of my secretary(B)/to accompany(C)/me to Bangalore are(D)/meaningless. No error(E)

Answer 84

84. (C) to accompanying me

Question 85

85.Today I met(A)/a lady who(B)/was my(C)/teacher fifteen years ago.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 85

85. (C) who had been

Question 86

86.What to speak(A)/of proper medical(B)/treatment(C)/even first aid was not given(D)/to him. No error(E)

Answer 86

86. (A) Not to speak of

Question 87

87.The reason(A)/why she is(B)/absent today(C)/is because(D)/her husband is ill. No error(E)

Answer 87

87. (D) Replace 'because' with 'that'

Question 88

88.I never(A)/remember(B)/to have met(C)/this gentleman in(D)/Baroda. No error(E)

Answer 88

88. (A) I do not remember

Question 89

89.Don't worry(A)/, I shall(B)/be back(C)/in a few minutes(D)/and join you. No error(E)

Answer 89

89. (C) I shall come back

Question 90

90.You are(A)/wrong, I never spoke(B)/to her(C)/on telephone(D)/this morning. No error(E)

Answer 90

90. (B) I did not speak

Question 91

91.The scenery(A)/of Kodaikanal(B)/are not(C)/doubt very(D)/beauti ful. No error(E)

Answer 91

91. (B) is no doubt

Question 92

92.All the gentries(A)/were invited(B)/to the(C)/college annual(D)/day function. No error(E)

Answer 92

92. (A) All the gentry

Question 93

93.She has been(A)/advised to(B)/live on vegetables(C)/and fruits.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 93

93. (D) fruit (not fruits)

Question 94

94.They have(A)/purchased many(B)/items of furnitures(C)/for their new(D)/bungalow. No error(E)

Answer 94

94. (C) of furniture (not furnitures)

Question 95

95.Dozen of(A)/apples were(B)/distributed among the(C)/boys by the(D)/class teacher. No error(E)

Answer 95

95. (A) Dozens (not dozen)

Question 96

96.They had to(A)/face much troubles(B)/during their(C)/journey to West(D)/Bengal. No error(E)

Answer 96

96. (B) much trouble (not troubles)

Question 97

97.Most of(A)/the five-years(B)/plans of India(C)/have been(D)/successful. No error(E)

Answer 97

97. (B) five-year plans (not five-years)

Question 98

98.One of(A)/my student(B)/tells me(C)/that she has failed(D)/in English. No error(E)

Answer 98

98. (B) students (not student)

Question 99

99.She is(A)/more cleverer(B)/than any(C)/other girl of(D)/her age. No error(E)

Answer 99

99. (B) Delete 'more'

Question 100

100. Harder(A)/you work(B)/, the better(C)/division you(D)/get. No error(E)

Answer 100

100. (A) Add 'The' before 'harder'

Question 101

1.We threw out some old furniture(A)/so that the new television set(B)/has enough space.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 101

1.(C) 'has' should be replaced with 'had'

Question 102

2.This small table(A)/will collapse(B)/if you will stand on it.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 102

2.(C) Remove 'will' after 'you'

Question 103

3.Children often(A)/quarrel on(B)/petty issue.(C)/ No error(D)

Answer 103

3.(B) 'on' should be replaced with 'over'

Question 104

4.To transport goods(A)/by sea is cheaper(B)/than land.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 104

4.(C) 'land' should be replaced with 'the land'

Question 105

5.Meatless Days (A)/have been made(B)/in to a film.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 105

5.(B) 'have' should be replaced with 'has'

Question 106

6.He did not eat the apple(A)/because it tasted bitterly(B)/and was slightly rotten.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 106

6.(B) 'bitterly' should be replaced with 'bitter'

Question 107

7.When she arrived(A)/, I was pretty fed up(B)/because it was been a horrible weather(C)/since eight O'clock in the morning. No error(D)

Answer 107

7.(B) 'has been' should be used

Question 108

8.He went on committing crime after crime(A)/, but in spite of my best efforts(B)/I could not prevent him to do so.(C)/ No error(D)

Answer 108

8.(C) 'to do so' should be replaced with 'from doing so'

Question 109

9.Of the two thesis submitted for the degree of Ph.D in English(A)/neither was found suitable(B)/by the examiners for the award of the degree.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 109

9.(A) 'thesis' should be replaced with 'theses'

Question 110

10.The doctor advised us(A)/not to told(B)/the patient about his disease.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 110

10.(B) 'told' should be replaced with 'tell'

Question 111

11.As sooner did he(A)/return from school(B)/than he was told to go to the shop.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 111

11.(A) 'as' should be replaced with 'no'

Question 112

12.All teachers agree(A)/that Paresh is the(B)/more intelligent of all the boys is his class.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 112

12.(C) 'more' should be replaced with 'most'

Question 113

13.But for some(A)/anxious moments, our expedition(B)/in the Himalayas was enjoyable.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 113

13.(D) This sentence is correct

Question 114

14.Javed had not forgotten(A)/the incident and could(B)/clear remember all the details.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 114

14.(C) 'clear' should be replaced with 'clearly'

Question 115

15.Whether you agree(A)/or not(B)/I have to send you at Bombay.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 115

15.(C) 'at' should be replaced with 'to'

Question 116

16.How close the ball(A)/will come depends(B)/on how forcefully it was hit.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 116

16.(C) 'was' should be replaced with 'has been'

Question 117

17.In spite of the help(A)/offered to him(B)/he refuses to accept and I decided to leave him alone.(C)/ No error(D)

Answer 117

17.(C) 'I decided' should be replaced with 'I have decided'

Question 118

18.If my father(A)/will approve(B)/I will go to Bombay.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 118

18.(B) 'will approve' should be replaced with 'approves'

Question 119

19.Bread and butter(A)/is(B)/wholesome food.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 119

19.(D) The sentence is correct

Question 120

20.It is high time(A)/that we send(B)/the answer.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 120

20.(C) 'the' should be replaced with 'an'

Question 121

21.The angry man ran hurried(A)/into the crowded room(B)/and shouted loud at the guests.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 121

21.(C) 'loud' should be replaced with 'loudly'

Question 122

22.Hardly he had arrived(A)/when the house caught fire(B)/and everything was reduced to ashes.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 122

22.(D) The sentence is correct

Question 123

23.Interviews for(A)/the posts of lecturer will(B)/begin from Monday.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 123

23.(B) 'posts' should be replaced with 'post'

Question 124

24.Good night.(A)/I am glad(B)/to see you of.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 124

24.(C) 'see you of' should be replaced with 'see you off'

Question 125

25.We all(A)/take vegetable(B)/and fruit.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 125

25.(D) The sentence is correct

Question 126

26.As there are only one taxi available(A)/I have no other alternative(B)/but to pay the fare demanded by the driver.(C)/ No error(D)

Answer 126

26.(A) 'are' should be replaced with 'is'

Question 127

27.Prayag and Parag used(A)/to work for almost twelve hours in the factory(B)/is were working earlier.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 127

27.(C) 'is' should be replaced with 'they'

Question 128

28.Whenever they go out(A)/for shopping(B)/they take their pet dog with them.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 128

28.(D) This sentence is correct

Question 129

29.Monisha was to about(A)/tell her teacher the(B)/truth when her friend interrupted her.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 129

29.(A) 'to about' should be replaced with 'about to'

Question 130

30.The children were(A)/playing with a ball(B)/and run around when the accident occurred.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 130

30.(C) 'run' should be replaced with 'running'

Question 131

31.Avinash is not so(A)/good a batsman to(B)/be selected for the national cricket team.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 131

31.(B) 'to' should be replaced with 'as to'

Question 132

32.He ran so fastly(A)/that he reached(B)/the destination in just two minutes.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 132

32.(A) 'fastly' should be replaced with 'fast'

Question 133

33.The fireman could not(A)/succeed in rescue the(B)/child although they could put out the fire.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 133

33.(B) 'rescue' should be replaced with 'rescuing'

Question 134

34.Anjali's performance in the(A)/drama was best than(B)/Deepali's but not as good as Vaishali's.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 134

34.(B) 'best' should be replaced with 'better'

Question 135

35.Although he is usually(A)/rude with everyone(B)/he behaved nice with all of us today.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 135

35.(C) 'nice' should be replaced with 'nicely'

Question 136

36.The policeman started(A)/firing the crowd(B)/when the striking workers got violent.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 136

36.(B) 'firing' should be replaced with 'firing at'

Question 137

37.Of all the friends(A)/I have had, he is the most helpful(B)/and less arrogant.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 137

37.(C) 'less' should be replaced with 'the least'

Question 138

38.Supposing if you(A)/are arrested(B)/what will you do?(C)/No error(D)

Answer 138

38.(A) 'Supposing if' should be replaced with 'Suppose'

Question 139

39.Although we are free(A)/for the last forty-five years or so(B)/yet we continue to be economically backward.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 139

39.(A) 'are free' should be replaced with 'have been free'

Question 140

40.Satyajit Ray, who conceived, co-authored(A)/, and directed a number of good films, was(B)/one of India's most talented film maker.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 140

40.(C) 'maker' should be replaced with 'makers'

Question 141

41.Neither the famine(A)/or the subsequent fire(B)/was able to destroy the spirit of the people.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 141

41.(B) 'or' should be replaced with 'nor'

Question 142

42.The lawyer told his client(A)/that he would represent him(B)/only if he pays up his fee.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 142

42.(C) 'pays' should be replaced with 'paid'

Question 143

43.The signpost at the gate(A)/of the garden read(B)/: Trespassers will be prosecuted.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 143

43.(D) This sentence is correct

Question 144

44.One of the drawbacks(A)/of modern education are(B)/that it does not encourage original thinking.(C)/ No error(D)

Answer 144

44.(B) 'are' should be replaced with 'is'

Question 145

45.He was(A)/acquitted from(B)/the charges.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 145

45.(B) 'from' should be replaced with 'of'

Question 146

46.This watch is(A)/more superior and(B)/more expensive than that.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 146

46.(B) 'more superior' should be replaced with 'superior to'

Question 147

47.Some people(A)/consider wealth(B)/superior than wisdom.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 147

47.(C) 'than' should be replaced with 'to'

Question 148

48.Judging by what he tells me.(A)/I don't think he has made a good impression(B)/to the manager of the company where he works.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 148

48.(C) 'to' should be replaced with 'on'

Question 149

49.He told me that he couldn't buy(A)/the paintings which he wants(B)/very much because he didn't have enough money.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 149

49.(B) 'wants' should be replaced with 'wanted'

Question 150

50.There was great difference(A)/of opinion between(B)/the members of the Board.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 150

50.(B) 'between' should be replaced with 'among'

Question 151

51.I can speak Gujarati(A)/a little but not well(B)/as you do.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 151

51.(B) 'well' should be replaced with 'as well'

Question 152

52.He hesitated to accept the past(A)/as he did not think the salary would not be(B)/enough for a man with a family of ten.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 152

52.(B) Delete 'not' after 'would'

Question 153

53.Finally, after long years of hardship(A)/he succeeded(B)/which completely altered his outlook on life.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 153

53.(D) This sentence is correct

Question 154

54.While I was travelling(A)/in a train(B)/piece of luggage fell on my head.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 154

54.(C) 'piece' should be replaced with 'a piece'

Question 155

55.Will the bank loan(A)/me money(B)/if I pledge my land?(C)/No error(D)

Answer 155

55.(A) 'loan' should be replaced with 'lend'

Question 156

56.No sooner did the teacher(A)/enter the class(B)/then the students stand up.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 156

56.(C) 'then' should be replaced with 'than'

Question 157

57.Although my car is expensive(A)/I have had(B)/a lot of trouble with it.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 157

57.(B) 'I' should be replaced with 'yet I'

Question 158

58.He asked Ramu(A)/ why your father(B)/ had lost his temper.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 158

58.(B) 'your' should be replaced with 'his'

Question 159

59.What to speak of milk(A)/, even water(B)/ was not available there.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 159

59.(A) 'What' should be replaced with 'Not'

Question 160

60.My father asked me(A)/ to go to the fair(B)/ and enjoy there.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 160

60.(A) 'asked' should be replaced with 'told'

Question 161

61.Although winter in Kashmir is cold(A)/but it is pleasant(B)/in many ways.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 161

61.(B) 'but' should be replaced with 'yet'

Question 162

62.Hari was unhappy(A)/that he would(B)/not attend the wedding of his friend yesterday.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 162

62.(B) 'would' should be replaced with 'could'

Question 163

63.Rama could not(A)/go to the picnic(B)/for his mother was not well.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 163

63.(D) This sentence is correct.

Question 164

64.Sarita was popular(A)/with her classmates that(B)/she always had someone or the other coming to her house.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 164

64.(A) 'was' should be replaced with 'was so'

Question 165

65.The programme which(A)/came on television(B)/these days in the evenings is very interesting.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 165

65.(B) 'came' should be replaced with 'comes'

Question 166

66.Prakash was leading(A)/a happy and leisurely(B)/life after his retirement from service.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 166

66.(D) The sentence is correct.

Question 167

67.Elections to American(A)/President take place(B)/every fourth year in November.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 167

67.(B) 'president' should be replaced with 'presidency'

Question 168

68.Guru Ram Das was(A)/the fourth Guru of the Sikhs(B)/between 1674 to 1681.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 168

68.(C) 'between' should be replaced with 'from'

Question 169

69.Alexander was(A)/the first European invasion(B)/ to set foot on the Indian soil.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 169

69.(B) 'invasion' should be replaced with 'invader'

Question 170

70.Brazil is(A)/the larger(B)/country in South America.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 170

70.(B) 'larger' should be replaced with 'largest'

Question 171

71.Mercury is(A)/the best conductors(B)/of heat and is used in thermometers.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 171

71.(B) 'conductors' should be replaced with 'conductor'

Question 172

72.We are(A)/fortunate in being able(B)/to visit Puri because there is many who cannot go there.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 172

72.(C) 'is' should be replaced by 'are'

Question 173

73.If a man joins a post and do(A)/not work he is(B)/asked to resign the post.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 173

73.(A) 'do' should be replaced with 'does'

Question 174

74.After Independence many(A)/people have say(B)/many things about the national language.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 174

74.(B) 'say' should be replaced with 'said'

Question 175

75.Us(A)/may stay(B)/in Darjeeling until the monsoon starts.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 175

75.(A) 'Us' should be replaced with 'We'

Question 176

76.There will be(A)/increased emphasis on(B)/heavy industry in planning.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 176

76.(B) 'increased' should be replaced with 'an increased'

Question 177

77.Due to the explosion the(A)walls bursted apart(B)/and the roof was blown off.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 177

77.(B) 'bursted' should be replaced with 'burst'

Question 178

78.The selection Board will(A)/call only those(B)/candidates whom have the proper qualifications.(C)/ No error(D)

Answer 178

78.(C) 'whom' should be replaced with 'who'

Question 179

79.In the high school, girls often do(A)/as good as boys(B)/if not better than the boys.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 179

79.(D) This sentence is correct.

Question 180

80.The authorities states(A)/that the students are(B)/responsible for the lack of discipline in the colleges.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 180

80.(A) 'states' should be replaced with 'state'

Question 181

81.No employee are(A)/permitted to act on(B)/behalf of the company in financial matters.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 181

81.(A) 'are' should be replaced with 'is'

Question 182

82.She denied(A)/that(B)/she did not(C)commit the crime.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 182

82.(C) Delete 'not' after 'did'

Question 183

83.I prefer(A)/punishment(B)/than(C)/insult.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 183

83.(C) 'than' should be replaced with 'to'

Question 184

84.My friend always prefers(A)/reading short stories(B)/than voluminous novels.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 184

84.(C) 'than' should be replaced with 'to'

Question 185

85.It has been unbearable hot(A)/for(B)/the last two months.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 185

85.(A) 'unbearable' should be replaced with 'unbearably'

Question 186

86.On the occasion,(A)/a tribal chieftain boldly asserted that any one of his boys could kill a tiger(B)/with his bare hands.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 186

86.(D) This sentence is correct.

Question 187

87.It's time(A)/we do something to check(B)/the incidence of this infectious disease.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 187

87.(B) 'do' should be replaced with 'did'

Question 188

88.Neither John nor Jim was able to tell me(A)/who had visited our place(B)/in the evening in my absence.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 188

88.(A) 'was' should be replaced with 'were'

Question 189

89.Neither of the contestant was(A)/in a proper physical condition(B)/to do his best work.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 189

89.(C) 'do his' should be replaced with 'perform'. Delete 'work'

Question 190

90.No everything(A)/that a daily newspaper prints(B)/is intended to be read for its educational value.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 190

90.(A) 'No' should be replaced with 'Not'

Question 191

91.It was now six(A)/and he was tired(B)/because he has been working since dawn.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 191

91.(C) 'has' should be replaced with 'had'

Question 192

92.A report of the meetings,(A)/and a list of the new officers(B)/are printed on the third page.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 192

92.(C) 'are' should be replaced with 'is'

Question 193

93.Why you worry me(A)/when this problem of yours(B)/can be solved by your brother?(C)/No error(D)

Answer 193

93.(A) 'you' should be replaced with 'do you'

Question 194

94.When you have written your essay(A)/, read it over carefully(B)/to correct possible mistakes.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 194

94.(C) Delete 'possible' after 'correct'

Question 195

95.If you will let me try(A)/I will make this engine go(B)/but you had better get out of the way first.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 195

95.(A) Delete 'will' after 'you'

Question 196

96.Being a very hot day(A)/I stayed at home(B)/and prepared for my examination.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 196

96.(A) 'Being' should be replaced with 'It being'

Question 197

97.He told me(A)/the same old story(B)/in great details.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 197

97.(C) 'details' should be replaced with 'detail'

Question 198

98.The two brothers have never been(A)/on good terms(B)/to each other.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 198

98.(C) 'to' should be replaced with 'with'

Question 199

99.The man disappeared(A)/after he has committed(B)/a murder in the running train.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 199

99.(B) 'has should be replaced with 'had'

Question 200

100. This carpenter is the most skilled(A)/of all other carpenters(B)/in our workshop.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 200

100. (B) Delete 'other' after 'all'

Question 201

1.Countries with high levels of corruption,(A)/like India, had found themselves(B)/less able to attract investment(C)/ and aid in a competitive global market.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 201

1.(B) Countries with high levels of corruption, like India, have found themselves less able to attract investment and aid in a competitive global market.

Question 202

2.Poverty coupled which rapidly growing(A)/population, ignorance and increasing dependency load(B)/are behind the grim incidence of children employment(C)/in the villages and towns of developing countries.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 202

2.(A) Poverty coupled with rapidly growing population, ignorance and increasing dependency load are behind the grim incidence of children employment in the villages and towns of developing countries.

Question 203

3.The attitudes of parents also contribute for child labour;(A)/some parents feel that children should work in order(B)/ to develop skills useful in the job market,(C)/instead of taking advantage of a formal education. (D)/No error(E)

Answer 203

3.(A) The attitudes of parents also contribute to child labour; some parents feel that children should work in order to develop skills useful in the job market, instead of taking advantage of a formal education.

Question 204

4.Poverty is not just income deficiency;(A)/the need for enabling environment(B)/both physical and psychological(C)/ needs to the addressed.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 204

4.(D) Poverty is not just income deficiency; the need for enabling environment both physical and psychological needs to be addressed.

Question 205

5.The basis of taxation incurred(A)/is the gross receipts(B)/before deducting the related expenses(C)/in connection with earning such receipts.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 205

5.(C) The basis of taxation incurred is the gross receipts after deducting the related expenses in connection with earning such receipts.

Question 206

6.Working children are counted as workers(A)/only if these contribute towards(B)/the national product based on(C)/ economic accounting model.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 206

6.(B) working children are counted as workers only if they contribute towards the national product based on economic accounting model.

Question 207

7.The weak global economic prospects and continuing uncertainties(A)/in the international financial markets(B)/have had their impact(C)/in emerging market economies like India.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 207

7.(D) The weak global economic prospects and continuing uncertainties in the international financial markets have had their impact on emerging market economies like India.

Question 208

8.The decline in reserves(A)/is partly due to(B)/intervention from the RBI to stem the slide(C)/of the rupee against the US dollar.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 208

8.(C) The decline in reserves is partly due to intervention by the RBI to stem the slide of the rupee against the US dollar.

Question 209

9.It was indicated that(A)/the macroeconomic dimensions of fiscal policies(B)/is best understood with reference to fiscal aggregates(C)/at the level of consolidated general government.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 209

9.(C) it was indicated that the macroeconomic dimensions of fiscal policies are best understood with reference to fiscal aggregates at the level of consolidated general government.

Question 210

10.Sustainable development(A)/is a difficult balancing act(B)/on countries especially(C)/with low incomes.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 210

10.(C) Sustainable development is a difficult balancing act in countries especially with low incomes.

Question 211

11.Monetary policy remained(A)/focused on controlling inflation(B)/or anchoring inflationary expectations,(C)/with 13 adjustments in policy rates since March 2010. (D)/No error(E)

Answer 211

11.(C) Monetary policy remained focused on controlling inflation and anchoring inflationary expectations, with 13 adjustments in policy rates since March 2010.

Question 212

12.Implementing carbon mitigation options(A)/in buildings is associated(B) /with a wide race of co-benefits,(C)/ including improved energy security and system reliability.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 212

12.(C) Implementing carbon mitigation options in buildings is associated with a wide range of co-benefits, including improved energy security and system reliability.

Question 213

13.It will effectively address(A)/the issue of education of children(B)/of migrant labourers as there children(C)/can be admitted at new places, without cumbersome verification.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 213

13.(C) It will effectively address(A)/the issue of education of children(B)/of migrant labourers as their children(C)/can be admitted at new places, without cumbersome verification.

Question 214

14.Even some industrialized nations(A)/have viewed the operations of credit rating agencies(B)/with concern, especially(C)/then their own credit ratings have been downgraded.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 214

14.(D) Even some industrialized nations have viewed the operations of credit rating agencies with concern, especially when their own credit ratings have been downgraded.

Question 215

15.The standard sovereign credit rating,(A)/is a statement of(B)/how safe and rewarding a nation's credit is(C)/without every account where other nation's stand on this dimension.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 215

15.(D) The standard sovereign credit rating is a statement of how safe and rewarding a nation's credit is, without any account where other nation's stand on this dimension.

Question 216

16.Prices are signals(A)/to consumers and sellers(B)/and all those who deal(C)/in those products of shortages and abundance.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 216

16.(D) Prices are signals to consumers and sellers and all those who deal in these products of shortages and abundance.

Question 217

17.Heat transfer(A)/to the thermometer took place(B)/by the conventional three mechanisms,(C)/conduction, convection and radiation. (D)/No error(E)

Answer 217

17.(B) Heat transfer to the thermometer takes place by the conventional three mechanisms, conduction, convection and radiation.

Question 218

18.Policymaking has to move on(A)/from a purely mechanistic exercise(B)/of implementing well-worn rules(C)/to nurturing bold, strategic ideas and putting that to work.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 218

18.(D) Policymaking has to move on from a purely mechanistic exercise of implementing well-worn rules to nurturing bold, strategic ideas and putting them to work.

Question 219

19.Specified tools used(A)/in the handicrafts sector(B)/included in an list of specified goods(C)/allowed to be imported duty free to handicrafts exporters.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 219

19.(C) Specified tools used in the handicrafts sector included in the list of specified goods allowed to be imported duty free to handicrafts exporters.

Question 220

20.A concessional rate(A)/of excise duty of 10 per cent(B)/prescribed for hydrogen vehicles(C)/based in fuel cell technology.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 220

20.(D) A concessional rate of excise duty of 10 percent prescribed for hydrogen vehicles based on fuel cell technology.

Question 221

21.A tariff rate(A)/of excise duty for 10 per cent prescribed(B)/for jute yarn while it is being simultaneously(C)/ exempted from excise duty.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 221

21.(B) A tariff rate of excise duty of 10 per cent prescribed for jute yarn while it is being simultaneously exempted from excise duty.

Question 222

22.A fundamental shift(A)/in the approach of public expenditure management(B)/by removing the Plan-Non Plan distinction(C)/or with budgeting linked to outputs and outcomes.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 222

22.(D) A fundamental shift in the approach of public expenditure management by removing the Plan-Non Plan distinction and with budgeting linked to outputs and outcomes.

Question 223

23.Indian Railways have been taking measures(A)/to judiciously augment its resources(B)/through public private partnerships(PPP), cost sharing with(C)/state governments and other stake holders, and market borrowings.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 223

23.(A) Indian Railways has been taking measures to judiciously augment its resources through public private partnerships(PPP), cost sharing with state governments and other stake holders, and market borrowings.

Question 224

24.The fiscal outcome in 2011-12(A)/is likely to be affected by the macroeconomic setting(B)/with indicates a sharp slowdown(C)/in industry and rising costs affecting profits.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 224

24.(C) The fiscal outcome in 2011-12 is likely to be affected by the macroeconomic setting which indicates a sharp slowdown in industry and rising costs affecting profits.

Question 225

25.The sharp rise and volatility of prices(A)/of oil and petroleum products(B)/at international markets has become(C)/a matter of global concern.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 225

25.(C) The sharp rise and volatility of prices of oil and petroleum products in international markets has become a matter of global concern.

Question 226

26.The teacher asked the students(A)/if each of them(B)/were ready to take(C)/practical class everyday.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 226

26.(C) 'were' should be replaced with 'was'

Question 227

27.There is no doubt(A)/that a majority of workers(B)/is in favour(C)/of increasing wages.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 227

27.(C) 'is' should be replaced with 'are'

Question 228

28.No sooner he left the office(A)/than it started raining heavily(B)/enough to make(C)/him completely wet.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 228

28.(A) 'No sooner he left' should be replaced with 'no sooner had he left'

Question 229

29.One of my first friend(A)/is both a novelist(B)/ and a poet(C)/of repute.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 229

29.(A) 'My first friend' should be replaced with 'my best friends'

Question 230

30.Even after hearing the leader(A)/for a long time(B)/the followers could not make out(C)/ which he was talking about. (D)/No error(E)

Answer 230

30.(D) 'which he was' should be replaced with 'what he was'

Question 231

31.The principal along with the teachers(A)/were seen boarding a bus(B)/to go to a picnic(C)/on a national holiday.(D)/ No error(E)

Answer 231

31.(B) 'were seen' should be replaced with 'was seen'

Question 232

32.With the introduction of the new syllabus(A)/the number of colleges reporting(B)/high results were decreasing(C)/ year after year.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 232

32.(C) 'results are' should be replaced with 'results were'

Question 233

33.The management warned the employees(A)/that if they persist(B)/in their obstructionist attitude, they would be suspended.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 233

33.(B) 'if they persist' should be replaced with 'if they persisted'

Question 234

34.A morning bath(A)/is good not only for body(B)/but also for the mind.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 234

34.(B) 'only for body' should be replaced with 'only for the body'

Question 235

35.He has taken his(A)/degree examination last year(B)/,but failed.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 235

35.(A) 'has taken' should be replaced with 'took'

Question 236

36.The police were(A)/on the alert(B)/to see that nothing goes wrong.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 236

36.(C) 'goes wrong' should be repalced with 'went wrong'

Question 237

37.Such candidates who have not(A)/cleared the written test(B)/will not be called for the interview.(C)/ No error(D)

Answer 237

37.(A) 'such candidates' should be replaced with 'Those candidates'

Question 238

38.Many precious lives were(A)/lose in a collision(B)/between a truck and a bus.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 238

38.(B) 'lose in' should be replaced with 'lost in'

Question 239

39.He has been going to the office(A)/for a year now(B)/and he even can't understand its working.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 239

39.(C) 'he even' should be replaced with 'yet'

Question 240

40.On second thoughts(A)/the employee has withdrawn(B)/his resignation from his job a week ago.(C)/ No error(D)

Answer 240

40.(B) 'has withdrawn' should be replaced with 'withdrew'

Question 241

41.He would have lent me some money(A)/if he was knowing(B)/that I had lost everything.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 241

41.(B) 'was knowing' should be replaced with 'had known'

Question 242

42.The dark and tranquil atmosphere(A)/was occasionally disturbed(B)/by the thunder and lightning in the sky.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 242

42.(D) This sentence is correct

Question 243

43.It surprises me to infer from whatever you say(A)/that he always intended to achieve his aim(B)/by hook or crook. (C)/No error(D)

Answer 243

43.(C) 'crook' should be replaced with 'by crook'

Question 244

44.The manager of his bank(A)/is a close friend(B)/of me.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 244

44.(C) 'of me' should be replaced with 'of mine'

Question 245

45.He ought to start at one(A)/lest he may not miss the train(B)/and fail to appear for the interview.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 245

45.(B) Delete 'not'

Question 246

46.He refused to recognise(A)/that the goldmine there(B)/was of poor quality.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 246

46.(C) 'was of poor' should be replaced with 'is of poor'

Question 247

47.They swam all night(A)/in the pond(B)/isn't it?(C)/No error(D)

Answer 247

47.(C) 'isn't it' should be replaced with 'didn't they'

Question 248

48.If you will work hard(A)/you will surely get a seat(B)/in any medical college in India.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 248

48.(A) 'you will work' should be replaced with 'you work hard'

Question 249

49.If a man runs after money he is greedy(A)/, if he keeps it he's miser(B)/, and if he spends it he is extravagant.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 249

49.(D) This sentence is correct

Question 250

50.It passes my understanding(A)/as to how can you doubt the truth of(B)/what the venerable old man has said.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 250

50.(B) Delete 'the truth of'

Question 251

51.He suggested me that(A)/we should put the cupboard in the corner(B)/near the window.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 251

51.(A) 'suggested me' should be replaced with 'suggested to me'

Question 252

52.When I alongwith some others,(A)/went to meet the principal(B)/the peon prevented us to enter his office.(C)/No error(D)

Answer 252

52.(C) 'prevented us to' should be replaced with 'prevented us from'

Question 253

53.The new joint venture company(A)/would first look into the tender conditions(B)/of both basic and value added services(C)/before submit its bid.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 253

53.(D) 'before submit' should be replaced with 'before submitting'

Question 254

54.Prosperity should have(A)/alleviated poverty, but it has(B)/instead aggravated(C)/to the process of exploiting the poor.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 254

54.(C) 'aggravated its' should be replaced with 'aggravated it to'

Question 255

55.Neither he(A)/nor his wife(B)/was invited for(C)/the inaugural function.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 255

55.(C) 'was invited' should be replaced with 'were invited'

Question 256

56.It is definitely(A)/kind of this attitude(B)/that is required in(C)/this day and age.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 256

56.(B) 'kind of this attitude' should be replaced with 'this kind of attitude'

Question 257

57.No sooner did(A)/the bell rung(B)/than the children(C)/ran towards the classroom.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 257

57.(B) 'the bell rung' should be replaced with 'the bell ring'

Question 258

58.The school teachers encourages(A)/the children who(B)/have difficulty in understanding the(C)/subject matter in the class.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 258

58.(A) 'teachers encourages' should be replaced with 'teachers encourage'

Question 259

59.Our efforts will be well rewarded(A)/if some people imbibe new ideas(B)/and plunged themselves into the(C)/ challenging task of nation-building.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 259

59.(C) 'and plunged' should be replaced with 'and plunge'

Question 260

60.Society's role is(A)/just not to provide(B)/guns and goods but a sense(C)/of purpose and a philosophy of life.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 260

60.(B) 'just not to' should be replaced with 'not only to'

Question 261

61.But for(A)/your co-operation and blessings(B)/ this work(C)/could not have been completed.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 261

61.(E) This sentence is correct

Question 262

62.To my uttered surprise(A)/I found that children(B)/with learning difficulties were(C)/using computers with ease.(D)/ No error(E)

Answer 262

62.(A) 'uttered surprise' should be replaced with 'utter surprise'

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63.The health workers are(A)/being tried their best(B)/ to popularise(C)/ preventive measures.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 263

63.(B) 'being tried their best' should be replaced with 'trying their best'

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64.Several issues raising(A)/in the meeting could(B)/be amicably resolved(C)/due to his tactful handling.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 264

64.(A) 'issues raising' should be replaced with 'issues raised'

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65.Motivating employees with(A)/traditional authority and financial(B)/incentives have become(C)/increasingly difficult.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 265

65.(C) 'have become' should be replaced with 'has become'

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66.What is needed today is(A)/a new breed of managers(B)/with a new set of concepts(C)/and a feasible way about thinking.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 266

66.(D) 'about thinking' should be replaced with 'of thinking'

Question 267

67.Your machine would not have(A)/given you so much trouble(B)/if you had(C)/maintained it proper.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 267

67.(D) 'maintained it proper' should be replaced with 'maintained it properly'

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68.He ought(A)/not have(B)/done such a(C)/filthy thing.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 268

68.(B) 'not have' should be replaced with 'not to have'

Question 269

69.Generally people have not receptive(A)/and fail to notice the(B)/irrelevant answers they(C)/get for straight questions. (D)/No error(E)

Answer 269

69.(A) 'have not receptive' should be replaced with 'are not receptive'

Question 270

70.He could succeed(A)/in catching the ball(B)/before it reaches(C)/the boundary line.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 270

70.(C) 'before it reaches' should be replaced with 'before it reached'

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71.Even at the planning stage(A)/Rajesh was quite sure(B)/that the scheme was(C)/binding to fail.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 271

71.(D) 'binding to fail' should be replaced with 'bound to fail'

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72.The environment in which(A)/companies operating(B)/today is(C)/undergoing frenetic changes.(D)/ No error(E)

Answer 272

72.(B) 'companies operating' should be replaced with 'companies are operating'

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73.There(A)/have(B)/been heavy(C)/rainfall yesterday.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 273

73.(B) 'have' should be replaced with 'has'

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74.Neither the(A)/head constable(B)/nor other policemen is(C)/injured.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 274

74.(C) 'policemen is' should be replaced with 'policemen were'

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75.Every(A)/leaf and every flower proclaim(B)/the(C)/glory of God.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 275

75.(B) 'flower proclaim' should be replaced with 'flower proclaims'

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76.Playing(A)/the(B)/harmonium and(C)/singing are(D)/difficult.(E)/No error(F)

Answer 276

76.(D) 'singing are' should be replaced with 'singing is'

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77.Six miles(A)/are(B)/a long(C)/distance.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 277

77.(B) 'are' should be replaced with 'is'

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78.The team(A)/are(B)/out to(C)/win the match.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 278

78.(B) 'are' should be replaced with 'is'

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79.The(A)/cluster of(B)/grapes were(C)/plucked by the child.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 279

79.(C) 'grapes were' should be replaced with 'grapes was'

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80.A box of(A)/apples are(B)/in(C)/the car.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 280

80.(B) 'apples are' should be replaced with 'apples is'

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81.The(A)/jury is(B)/arguing among(C)/themselves.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 281

81.(B) 'jury is' should be replaced with 'jury are'

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82.I did not(A)/do no work(B)/during(C)/the day.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 282

82.(B) 'do the work' should be replaced with 'do any work'

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83.He has been(A)/complaining(B)/that his brother comes seldom(C)/to meet.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 283

83.(C) 'comes seldom' should be replaced with 'seldom comes'

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84.Let us(A)/hire(B)/a taxi I cannot hardly(C)/walk.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 284

84.(C) 'I cannot hardly' should be replaced with 'I can hardly'

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85.You are(A)/wrong(B)/I never met(C)/him yesterday.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 285

85.(C) 'never met' should be replaced with 'did not meet'

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86.It will(A)/not rain,(B)/I do not(C)/think so.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 286

86.(C) delete 'do not'

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87.I started(A)/the(B)/car and drive(C)/down the street.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 287

87.(C) 'and drive' should be replaced with 'and drove'

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88.Mary(A)/cut(B)/Anne's hair(C)/and curls them.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 288

88.(B) 'cut' should be replaced with 'cuts'

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89.You(A)/wash(B)/the(C)/dishes and I dry them.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 289

89.(D) 'I dry them' should be replaced with 'I shall dry them'

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90.Now(A)/they watched(B)/ the(C)/ river everyday.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 290

90.(B) 'they watched' should be replaced with 'they watch'

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91.They(A)/often(B)/went(C)/fishing together.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 291

91.(E) This sentence is correct

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92.He(A)/went(B)/before I(C)/left this place.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 292

92.(C) 'before I' should be replaced with 'much before I'

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93.If(A)/I(B)/am(C)/a king.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 293

93.(C) 'am' should be replaced with 'were'

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94.I(A)/saw(B)/him when(C)/he talked to his friend.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 294

94.(D) 'he talked' should be replaced with 'he was talking'

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95.He(A)/is(B)/working for(C)/the past four hours.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 295

95.(B) 'is' should be replaced with 'has been'

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96.I(A)/ will(B)/ come(C)/ just now.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 296

96.(B) 'will' should be replaced with 'shall'

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97.I(A)/watched(B)/him(C)/fell.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 297

97.(D) 'fell' should be replaced with 'fall'

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98.I told you(A)/that(B)/he ought to(C)/come today.(D)/No error(E

Answer 298

98.(C) 'he ought to' should be replaced with 'he shall/will'

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99.I(A)/will(B)/contact you when(C)/you will come.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 299

99.(D) 'you will' should be replaced with 'you shall'

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100. He(A)/will leave(B)/you(C)/in lunch.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 300

100. (D) 'in lunch' should be replaced 'after lunch'

Question 301

1.The food price index(A)/consists of to subcomponents,(B)/namely primary food articles(C)/and manufactured food products.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 301

1.(B) The food price index consists of two subcomponents, namely primary food articles and manufactured food products.

Question 302

2.Global growth remains(A)/very weak and the renewed sluggishness(B)/in the global economy has led to some moderation(C)/.in global commodity prices - particularly these of food and metals.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 302

2.(D) Global growth remains very weak and the renewed sluggishness in the global economy has led to some moderation in global commodity prices - particularly those of food and metals.

Question 303

3.The government monitors(A)/the price situation regularly(B)/at price stability remains(C)/high on its agenda.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 303

3.(C) The government monitors the price situation regularly as price stability remains high on its agenda.

Question 304

4.In recent years,(A)/the pace and quality of banking(B)/has changed with the adoption(C)/of technological advancements.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 304

4.(C) In recent years, the pace and quality of banking have changed with the adoption of technological advancements.

Question 305

5.Monetary tightening in India has(A)/lead to some correction in stock markets,(B)/just as it happened in other emerging market economies(C)/as their central banks tightened their grips.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 305

5.(B) Monetary tightening in India has led to some correction in stock markets, just as it happened in other emerging market economies as their central banks tightened their grips.

Question 306

6.In India, FDI(A)/is preferred over portfolio flows(B)/as the FDI flows trend to be more stable(C)/than portfolio and other forms of capital flows.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 306

6.(C) In India, FDI is preferred over portfolio flows as the FDI flows tend to be more stable than portfolio and other forms of capital flows.

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7.On an annual average basis,(A)/the rupee appreciated(B)/against major international currencies(C)/expect the Japanese yen in fiscal 2010-11.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 307

7.(D) On an annual average basis, the rupee appreciated against major international currencies except the Japanese yen in fiscal 2010-11.

Question 308

8.The size of foreign exchange reserves(A)/could been a constraining factor(B)/in checking depreciation of local currency(C)/in the event of external shock and reversal of capital.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 308

8.(B) The size of foreign exchange reserves could be a constraining factor in checking depreciation of local currency in the event of external shock and reversal of capital.

Question 309

9.Conditions for(A) international trade finance/(B)/have also been adversely affected(C)/from current unstable financial conditions.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 309

9.(C) Conditions for international trade finance have also been adversely affected by current unstable financial conditions.

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10.Except pearls, precious stones, metals, coins, etc.(A)/all the other nine items witnessed(B)/an decrease in global share(C)/in 2010 over 2009, with cotton being at the top of the list.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 310

10.(C) Except pearls, precious stones, metals, coins, etc. all the other nine items witnessed an increase in global share in 2010 over 2009, with cotton being at the top of the list.

Question 311

11.Self-assessment on customs(A)/to usher in a new era of trust based customs-trade partnership,(B)/modernize the customs administration(C)/and quicken the clearance of cargo.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 311

11.(A) Self-assessment in customs to usher in a new era of trust based customs-trade partnership, modernize the customs administration and quicken the clearance of cargo.

Question 312

12.Management planning is a process -(A)/not an event;(B)/i.e. it do not end with the production of a plan,(C)/but continues through its implementation and beyond.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 312

12.(C) Management planning is a process - not an event; i.e. it does not end with the production of a plan, but continues through its implementation and beyond.

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13.When the management plan(A)/has been prepared and approved,(B)/and the operational plans are in place to guide its implementation,(C)/field staff are that able to put the plan into practice.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 313

13.(D) When the management plan has been prepared and approved, and the operational plans are in place to guide its implementation, field staff are then able to put the plan into practice.

Question 314

14.The net interest margin(A)/is a measure of how well the institution(B)/is able to maintain(C)/a spread among the interest income to interest expense.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 314

14.(D) The net interest margin is a measure of how well the institution is able to maintain a spread between the interest income to interest expense.

Question 315

15.The manager thinks(A)/how to use the hands of others,(B)/gave the workers instructions(C)/and monitor their performance.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 315

15.(C) The manager thinks how to use the hands of others, give the workers instructions and monitor their performance.

Question 316

16.The line organization present(A)/all the management levels(B)/and operational functions of the organization,(C)/but does not contain advisory functions. (D)/No error(E)

Answer 316

16.(E) The line organization present all the management levels and operational functions of the organization, but does not contain advisory functions.

Question 317

17.Decentralization occurs(A)/when a significant amount of authority(B)/was delegated(C)/to lower levels in the organization.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 317

17.(C) decentralization occurs when a significant amount of authority is delegated to lower levels in the organization.

Question 318

18.Personnel requirements(A)/are assessed(B)/and the physical resources needed(C)/too accomplish the objectives determined.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 318

18.(D) Personnel requirements are assessed and the physical resources needed to accomplish the objectives determined.

Question 319

19.At the moment a job,(A)/becomes to complex(B)/too diverse, or too voluminous for one person,(C)/the need for delegation arises.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 319

19.(B) At the moment a job becomes too complex, too diverse, or too voluminous for one person, the need for delegation arises.

Question 320

20.Once the employee understands the job,(A)/that person would be(B)/made aware of how performance(C)/will be measured.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 320

20.(B) Once the employee understands the job, that person should be made aware of how performance will be measured.

Question 321

21.The designer may(A)/adjust the planning(B)/to accommodate(C)/the available human resources and equipment.(D)/ No error(E)

Answer 321

21.(E) The designer may adjust the planning to accommodate the available human resources and equipment.

Question 322

22.The ability to effectively communicate(A)/in work, home, and in life is probably(B)/one of the most important sets(C)/of skills a person needs.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 322

22.(B) The ability to effectively communicate at work, home, and in life is probably one of the most important sets of skills a person needs.

Question 323

23.Co-operation among workers(A)/is possible only when this is(B)/an exchange of information between(C)/individuals and groups and between the management and the employees.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 323

23.(B) Co-operation among workers is possible only when there is an exchange of information between individuals and groups and between the management and the employees.

Question 324

24.Morale and good relations(A)/in the organization are essential(B)/ofachieving goals of the organization and promoting(C)/its benevolence goodwill in the public.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 324

24.(C) Morale and good relations in the organization are essential for achieving goals of the organization and promoting its benevolence goodwill in the public.

Question 325

25.The company has to(A)/provide factual information(B)/about profitability, quality of products, facilities provided(C)/ to the workers and services rendered towards the community.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 325

25.(D) The company has to provide factual information about profitability, quality of products, facilities provided to the workers or services rendered towards the community. 2

Question 326

26.No sooner did(A)/I reach(B)/Delhi railway station than(C)/the train departed.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 326

6.(E)

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27.As soon as I will(A)/reach Patna I will(B)/send you the books(C)/you have asked for.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 327

26.Here present simple will be used. Hence, delete 'will'

Question 328

28.One of my good quality(A)/is that I do not(B)/take things like(C)/this very seriously.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 328

27.(A) One of my good 'qualities'

Question 329

29.Our housing society comprises of(A)/eight blocks and(B)/forty-eight flats in an(C)/area of about thousand square metres.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 329

28.(A) 'Of' is not used with 'comprise'

Question 330

30.It being a(A)/pleasant morning I(B)/decided to go out(C)/on walking in the garden.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 330

29.(D)

Question 331

31.We are happy that(A)/our prime minister(B)/with the members(C)/of his cabinet are to be present at the function.(D)/ No error(E)

Answer 331

30.(D) Replace 'are' with 'is' because the subject (prime minister) is singular here

Question 332

32.Neither the size nor the colour(A)/of clothes which(B)/I purchased for him(C)/yesterday were right.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 332

31.(D) Replace 'were' with 'was'

Question 333

33.I heard to my surprise(A)/that the present(B)/I send him was not(C)/to his taste.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 333

32.(C) It should be 'the present I sent for him'

Question 334

34.Let us refer(A)/this matter to the principal.(B)/We shall abide(C)/with his decision.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 334

33.(D) It should be 'by his decision'

Question 335

35.If I would have come(A)/a little earlier, I would have(B)/got a glimpse(C)/of my beloved leader.(D)/ No error(E)

Answer 335

34.(A) The sentence should begin as, 'If I had come ......'

Question 336

36.When you buy something(A)/on the instalment system(B)/you are not required to pay(C)/the whole price at once. (D)/No error(E)

Answer 336

35.(D) Replace 'at once' with 'at the beginning'

Question 337

37.I am waiting for you(A)/for the last two hours(B)/but you did not bother(C)/to turn up on time.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 337

36.(A) The sentence should start as, 'I had been waiting for you'

Question 338

38.It is indeed commendable(A)/that the apex court has deemed(B)/it necessary to remind the government of its duties in promoting(C)/education and investing in it.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 338

37.(E)

Question 339

39.The perception(A)/of animal life was even more ambigous(B)/because of anthropomorphic(C)/characterizations of animal behaviour.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 339

38.(B) The right spelling—ambiguous

Question 340

40.The policy of permitting(A)/legal(B)/import of gold has stimulated(C)/its consummation.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 340

39.(D) Instead of 'consumption'

Question 341

41.His continually(A)/defending(B)/his stand on the issue has risen(C)/doubts in the mind of the jury.(D)/ No error(E)

Answer 341

40.(C) Use 'raised' in place of 'risen'

Question 342

42.The government's strategy to encourage(A)/enterpreneurship(B)/gathers momentum(C)/with unenvisaged(D)/ response. No error(E)

Answer 342

41.(B) The right spelling—entrepreneurship

Question 343

43.My daughter never(A)/would write to me(B)/so I never know(C)/what she is doing.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 343

42.(B) Replace 'would' 'write' with 'writes'

Question 344

44.Whenever we have a puncture(A)/she just sits in the car(B)/and reads a book(C)/while I changed the wheel.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 344

43.(D) Replace 'changed' with 'change'

Question 345

45.He walked to the market(A)/with both his servants(B)/on either side of his(C)/to help him buy things.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 345

44.(C) Replace 'his' by 'him'

Question 346

46.Ganesh, who has been(A)/driving all day(B)/, was extremely tired(C)/and wanted to stop.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 346

45.(A) Replace 'has' by 'had'

Question 347

47.Everyone was reading quietly(A)/when suddenly the door(B)/burst open and a(C)/complete stranger rushed in.(D)/ No error(E)

Answer 347

46.(E)

Question 348

48.It was(A)/natural that(B)/some difficulties crop up(C)/in his life while(D)/he was studying. No error(E)

Answer 348

47.(C) Replace 'crop up' with 'cropped up'

Question 349

49.Chatting on(A)/the Internet with people only not(B)/helps us(C)/make friends but also(D)/increases our knowledge. No error(E)

Answer 349

48.(B) Replace 'people only not' with 'people not only'

Question 350

50.Knowledge will not attract money(A)/unless it is(B)/organised and intelligently directed(C)/through practical plans(D)/of action, to the definite end of accumulation. No error(E)

Answer 350

49.(E) Replace 'of accumulation' with 'of accumulating'

Question 351

51.As the experiences(A)/of other countries have shown,(B)/an ailing financial sector can very quickly(C)/render wreck(D)/the entire economy. No error(E)

Answer 351

50.(D) Replace 'render wreck' with 'wreck' only (delete 'render')

Question 352

52.If you are(A)/one of the(B)/who have often wondered how(C)/great fortunes are(D)/made, this story will be enlightening. Nor error(E)

Answer 352

51.(B) Replace 'one of the' with 'one of those'

Question 353

53.My only concern(A)/is that(B)/at this juncture(C)/communal sentiments are rather(D)/heightened upwardly.(E)

Answer 353

52.(E) Remove the word 'upwardly'

Question 354

54.However,(A)/this division(B)/of power is not quiet(C)/as neat as it may(D)/appear at first. No error(E)

Answer 354

53.(C) Replace 'quiet' with 'quite'

Question 355

55.He strongly felt(A)/that the explanation(B)/given(C)/during the meeting(D)/was not at all truth. No error(E)

Answer 355

54.(E) Replace 'truth' with 'true'

Question 356

56.We decided to(A)/dedicate this article on the women(B)/who have been instrumental in(C)/training generations of(D)/young girls to create a healthy atmosphere. No error(E)

Answer 356

55.(B) Replace 'on the women' with 'to the women'

Question 357

57.When the opportunity came(A)/it appeared in a different form(B)/and from a different(C)/direction then he had(D)/ expected. No error(E)

Answer 357

56.(D) Replace 'then' with 'than'

Question 358

58.My secretary is so(A)/careful of her work that(B)/none has so far found(C)/any error in her work.(D)/ No error(E)

Answer 358

57.(B) Replace 'of' with 'in'

Question 359

59.Our conclusion is that(A)/between Vinayak and(B)/Lalo, Vinayak is(C)/the most honest.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 359

58.(B) Here there is a comparison between two persons, so it should be 'more honest' in place of 'most honest'

Question 360

60.The new project group(A)/would first look into the tender conditions(B)/of both basic and value-added(C)/services before submit its bid.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 360

59.(D) It should be 'submitting'

Question 361

61.I would have committed(A)/the same mistake of signing(B)/the sale deed if my agent(C)/would not have forewarned me.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 361

60.(D) Replace 'would not have' with 'had not'

Question 362

62.The team leaders encourages(A)/the participants who have(B)/difficulty in performing(C)/the assigned task.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 362

61.(A) 'team leaders encourages' should be replaced by 'team leaders encourage' or 'team leader encourages'

Question 363

63.The judge asked the man(A)/if the bag he had lost(B)/contain five thousand rupees.(C)/The man replied that it did. (D)/No error(E)

Answer 363

62.(C)

Question 364

64.I trust you will(A)/show forbearance to me(B)/a few minutes more(C)/so that I can finish this work.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 364

63.(C)

Question 365

65.The ground outside the village,(A)/abounding with frogs and snakes,(B)/the enemies of mankind,(C)/ is soft and marshy.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 365

64.(E)

Question 366

66.We are all short-sighted(A)/and very often see but one side of the matter(B)/. Our views are not extended(C)/to all that has as connection with it.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 366

65.(D)

Question 367

67.Just laws are no restraint on(A)/the freedom of the good,(B)/for the good man desires nothing(C)/which a just law interfere with.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 367

66.(D)

Question 368

68.Had he done(A)/his home work well(B)/he would not have(C)/suffered this embarrassment.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 368

67.(E)

Question 369

69.He was angry with me(A)/because he thought my(B)/remark was(C)/aimed before him.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 369

68.(D)

Question 370

70.We were happy that(A)/the audience responded well(B)/and gave all the speakers(C)/a patiently listening.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 370

69.(D)

Question 371

71.He received timely support(A)/from his elder brother(B)/who is working abroad(C)/for the last six years.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 371

70.(C)

Question 372

72.The notorious gang opened(A)/the door quietly and(B)/escaped into the dark with(C)/whatever they would collect. (D)/No error(E)

Answer 372

71.(D)

Question 373

73.One of the security men(A)/rushed forward and asked(B)/me whether I(C)/had anything objectionable.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 373

72.(E)

Question 374

74.We could not(A)/believe that one(B)/of us was(C)/responsible with the act.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 374

73.(D)

Question 375

75.We are now(A)/reliably learned that(B)/he was involved(C)/in the bank robbery.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 375

74.(A)

Question 376

76.I do not know(A)/what most people feel(B)/depressed and dejected(C)/even at the slightest provocation.(D)/No error(E)

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75.(B)

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77.She had such pretty(A)/that she thinks(B)/she can afford to be(C)/careless about her clothes.(D)/No error(E)

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76.(A)

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78.After carefully examining(A)/all the medicine bottles(B)/he submitted a detailed report(C)/to the higher authorities. (D)/No error(E)

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77.(E)

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79.All of you are at liberty(A)/to come home(B)/as per the convenient(C)/ and discuss the problems.(D)/ No error(E)

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78.(C)

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80.He was persuaded(A)/by his friends(B)/to end his fast(C)/because of his condition deteriorated.(D)/ No error(E)

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79.(D)

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81.I know who(A)/this job should be(B)/entrusted to(C)/for smooth handling.(D)/No error(E)

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80.(A)

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82.They have the nasty habit of(A)/looking down upon people(B)/and criticised them(C)/for no reason.(D)/No error(E)

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81.(C)

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83.Nowadays, the cost of living(A)/is so high that(B)/people find it difficult(C)/to make both ends meeting.(D)/No error(E)

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82.(D)

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84.Karnavati is(A)/one of the leading(B)/business centres(C)/in our state.(D)/No error(E)

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83.(E)

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85.You may not know it(A)/but this engine is(B)/claimed to have twice(C)/as powerful as the previous one.(D)/No error(E)

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84.(C)

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86.Nothing ever becomes real(A)/till it is experienced(B)/. Even a proverb is no proverb to you(C)/till your life has illustrated with it.(D)/No error(E)

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85.(D)

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87.I remember my childhood days(A)/when I was used to go(B)/to the farm with my father(C)/and help him in his work. (D)/No error(E)

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86.(B)

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88.I missed the last train(A)/which I usually catch(B)/and have to stay at the station(C)/on my way back home yesterday. (D)/No error(E)

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87.(C)

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89.Sureshbabu, who is living(A)/in this town since 1955,(B)/is a well-known scholar of history(C)/and a distinguished musician.(D)/No error(E)

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88.(D)

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90.If you had read(A)/the relevant literature carefully(B)/you would have answered(C)/most of the questions correctly. (D)/No error(E)

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89.(E)

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91.The house where the dead man was found(A)/is being guarded by police(B)/to prevent it from being entered(C)/and the evidence interfered with.(D)/No error(E)

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90.(D)

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92.As I reached the hospital(A)/I had found a great rush of visitors(B)/whose relatives had been admitted there(C)/for one or the other ailment.(D)/No error(E)

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91.(B)

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93.One should study the history(A)/of one's country because it alone can satisfy(B)/the natural curiosity to know(C)/ what happened in the past.(D)/No error(E)

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92.(B)

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94.It is interesting to note(A)/that the greatest lines in poetry are simple(B)/and yet there is in them some quality(C)/ which makes them outstanding.(D)/No error(E)

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93.(C)

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95.For life happy,(A)/man should live(B)/as far as possible(C)/in perfect harmony with nature.(D)/No error(E)

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94.(A)

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96.You have heard(A)/of Socrates, I suppose.(B)/Undoubtedly, he was one(C)/of the greatest man of the world.(D)/No error(E)

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95.(D)

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97.Owing to(A)/scarcity of water,(B)/the metropolitan city of Mumbai is passing(C)/through a hard time.(D)/No error(E)

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96.(B)

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98.I reprimanded him for using(A)/humiliating language while(B)/addressing the(C)/audience.(D)/No error(E)

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97.(A)

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99.I appealed to her to look after my(A)/children during my(B)/absence and she(C)/acceded to my request.(D)/No error(E)

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98.(E)

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100. You have absolutely no(A)/authority to(B)/interfere in my(C)/affairs.(D)/No error(E)

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100. (C)

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1.When a worker wishes(A)/to convey certain information(B)/to the production manager,(C)/it can been channelized only through the foreman.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 401

1.(D) when a worker wishes to convey certain information to the production manager, it can be channelized only through the foreman.

Question 402

2.Be confident and strong(A)/in you views and statements,(B)/but remember that whomever you are communicating with(C)/has their own thoughts, feelings, perspectives, ideals and objectives.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 402

2.(B) Be confident and strong in your views and statements, but remember that whomever your are communicating with has their own thoughts, feelings, perspectives, ideals and objectives.

Question 403

3.Public relations emphasizes(A)/a proper understanding of the nature,(B)/of the public and the social environment(C)/ in which an industry is operating and the changes that is constantly occurring.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 403

3.(D) Public relations emphasizes a proper understanding of the nature, of the public and the social environment in which an industry is operating and the changes that are constantly occurring.

Question 404

4.Project sponsors are the route(A)/through with project managers directly report(B)/and from which project managers obtain(C)/their formal authority, remit and decisions.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 404

4.(B) Project sponsors are the route through which project managers directly report and from which project managers obtain their formal authority, remit and decisions. Sponsors own the project business case.

Question 405

5.Over 70%(A)/of our time is spent(B)/on communicating with others(C)/and that interaction is compulsory.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 405

5.(C) Over 70% of our time is spent in communicating with others and that interaction is compulsory.

Question 406

6.A efficient reporting(A)/process will minimize(B)/the reporting burden throughout(C)/the organization without compromising effectiveness.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 406

6.(A) An efficient reporting process will minimize the reporting burden throughout the organization without compromising effectiveness.

Question 407

7.Efficient project management(A)/requires effective delegation(B)/these allows decisions to be made at a level(C)/ that is consistent with the organization's system for internal control.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 407

7.(C) Efficient project management requires effective delegation that allows decisions to be made at a level that is consistent with the organization's system for internal control.

Question 408

8.The success of strategic planning efforts(A)/can generally be traced to the effort B)/put in organizing resources to support(C)/the planning process and completing analyses of the organization.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 408

8.(C) The success of strategic planning efforts can generally be traced to the effort put into organizing resources to support the planning process and completing analyses of the organization.

Question 409

9.Creating and keeping customers(A)/means having products available for when they want them B)/and often this requires(C)/sum type of storage facility.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 409

9.(D) Creating and keeping customers means having products available for when they want them, and often this requires some type of storage facility.

Question 410

10.Target pricing is which a company studies(A)/the competition and the customer(B)/to identify a point where(C)/the product must be priced to be competitive.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 410

10.(A) Target pricing is where a company studies the competition and the customer to identify a point where the product must be priced to be competitive.

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11.Wholesalers sold to retailers,(A)/other wholesalers and industrial users, B)/but do not sell in significant amounts(C)/ to ultimate consumers.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 411

11.mate consumers.

Question 412

12.Unity of command means(A)/that a person in the organization(B)/should receive orders from one person only(C)/so at to avoid any kind of confusion and conflict.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 412

12.(D) Unity of command means that a person in the organization should receive orders from one person only so at to avoid any kind of confusion and conflict

Question 413

13.Managers divide activities(A)/to increase efficiency(B)/and to ensure them(C)/work is properly done.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 413

13.(C) Managers divide activities to increase efficiency and to ensure that work is properly done.

Question 414

14.Over half of the world's population(A)/lives on watersheds(B)/of major rivers originating(C)/in mountains with glaciers and snow.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 414

14.(B) Over half of the world's population lives in watersheds of major rivers originating in mountains with glaciers and snow.

Question 415

15.A warming climate(A)/is now causing a global recession(B)/in glaciers, and some areas(C)/may lose their glaciers entirely in that century.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 415

15.(D) A warming climate is now causing a global recession in glaciers, and some areas may lose their glaciers entirely in this century.

Question 416

16.Glaciers originate from accumulations(A)/of snow and ice and flow down the slope(B)/in response to gravitational forces,(C)/and grow or shrink as an result of exchanges of mass and energy.(D)/No error(E).

Answer 416

16.(D) Glaciers originate from accumulations of snow and ice and flow down the slope in response to gravitational forces, and grow or shrink as a result of exchanges of mass and energy.

Question 417

17.When an subordinate accepts duties,(A)/by the superior he has to perform(B)/those duties(C)/in the manner desired(D)/No error(E)

Answer 417

17.(A) When a subordinate accepts duties, by the superior he has to perform those duties in the manner desired

Question 418

18.Diseases that affect(A)/wildlife and the living things B)/that carry diseases has been(C)/expanding their geographic ranges as climate heats up.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 418

18.(C) Diseases that affect wildlife and the living things that carry diseases have been expanding their geographic ranges as climate heats up.

Question 419

19.A elimination of all black carbon(A) generated by fossil fuel use(B)/could reduce total global warming(C)/by 8-18 per cent within 3-5 years.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 419

19.(A) The elimination of all black carbon generated by fossil fuel use could reduce total global warming by 8-18 per cent within 3-5 years.

Question 420

20.Human well-being depends(A)/on the Earth's ecosystems(B)/and the services that these provide(C)/to sustain and fulfill human life.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 420

20.(C) Human well-being depends on the Earth's ecosystems and the services that these provide to sustain and fulfill human life

Question 421

21.The ocean is three-dimensional,(A)/offering vast living space(B)/and diverse habitats from the surface(C)/through the water column too the seafloor.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 421

21.(D) The ocean is three-dimensional, offering vast living space and diverse habitats from the surface through the water column to the seafloor.

Question 422

22.Water utilities use energy(A)/to pump groundwater,(B)/move surface water supplies, treat raw water to potable standards,(C)/and distribute it to there customers.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 422

22.(D) Water utilities use energy to pump groundwater, move surface water supplies, treat raw water to potable standards, and distribute it to their customers.

Question 423

23.Additional sea-level rise(A)/is caused from the melting(B)/of inland glaciers and continental ice sheets(C)/including those resting on Greenland and Antarctica.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 423

23.(B) Additional sea-level rise is caused by the melting of inland glaciers and continental ice sheets including those resting on Greenland and Antarctica.

Question 424

24.The acid converts(A)/carbonate ions into bicarbonate,(B)/removing the carbonate building blocks shellfish(C)/or other organism need to generate their shells.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 424

24.(D) The acid converts carbonate ions into bicarbonate, removing the carbonate building blocks shellfish and other organism need to generate their shells.

Question 425

25. A ocean covers(A)/more than 70%B)/of the planet and(C)/is the largest biospheric reservoir of carbon.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 425

25. (A) The ocean covers more than 70% of the planet and is the largest biospheric reservoir of carbon.

Question 426

1.He(A)/considers(B)/me(C)/his sister.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 426

1.(E) No error

Question 427

2.We think(A)/him as(B)/a(C)/silly boy.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 427

2.(C) 'We think him a silly boy'; Verbs like consider, think, call etc. are not followed by 'as'

Question 428

3.He has(A)/no pencil(B)/to(C)/write with.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 428

3.(E) No error

Question 429

4.Ram is(A)/senior(B)/to me(C)/in office.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 429

4.(E) No error

Question 430

5.This pen(A)/is(B)/inferior(C)/than that.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 430

5.(D) 'This pen is inferior to that'

Question 431

6.He is(A)/senior(B)/than me(C)/in service.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 431

6.(C) 'He is senior to me in service'

Question 432

7.This ketchup(A)/is(B)/inferior(C)/to that.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 432

7.(E) No error

Question 433

8.I prefer(A)/sociology(B)/from(C)/History.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 433

8.(C) 'I prefer sociology to history

Question 434

9.Health is(A)/ more(B)/ preferable(C)/ to wealth.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 434

'9. (B) 'Health is preferable to wealth'. The adjectives of comparative degree like senior, junior, prefer, superior are always followed by 'to' instead of 'than'

Question 435

10.Your Liberty(A)/shoes are (B)/more superior(C)/than me.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 435

9.(C) 'Your shoe is superior to mine'

Question 436

11.We had(A)/a nice(B)/play of football(C)/and badminton today.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 436

10.(C) 'Game' instead of 'play'

Question 437

12.We had(A)/a nice game(B)/of badminton(C)/yesterday afternoon.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 437

11.(E) No error

Question 438

13.Admission to(A)/the circus(B)/will be(C)/by tickets.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 438

12.(D) '........ by ticket' instead of '.......... tickets'

Question 439

14.I saw a(A)/large fish(B)/floating in(C)/the river.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 439

13.(C) Lifeless objects float, living things swim

Question 440

15.A large log(A)/of wood was(B)/swimming in the(C)/river.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 440

14.(C)

Question 441

16.I saw(A)/on his(B)/desk was(C)/a book and a book-file.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 441

15.(C) 'Were': When a verb has two singular subjects connected by 'and' the verb is plural

Question 442

17.The Chief Minister, Mr Charan Singh, with his(A)/cabinet colleagues, were(B)/ warmly received(C)/at the(D)/ airport. No error(E)

Answer 442

16.(B) '........... were warmly........' should be replaced by '....... was warmly .......'. When a singular subject is attached to a phrase introduced by 'with' or 'as well as' the verb is always singular

Question 443

18.Satyajit Ray was(A)/one of the(B)/greatest film directors(C)/that has ever lived.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 443

17.(D) '......... has ever lived' should be replaced by 'have ever lived'. In this sentence, the subject of 'as ever lived' is 'that'. It is plural because its antecedents 'directors' are plural. A relative pronoun agrees in number with its antecedent

Question 444

19.Neither(A)/the carpenters nor the(B)/plumber have(C)/ finished the work.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 444

18.(C) '........ have finished........' to be replaced by '........ has finished .......' when one singular and one plural subjects are joined by 'or' and 'nor' the subject closer to the verb determines the number of the verb

Question 445

20.Either(A)/the Head Office nor(B)/ the branch offices close(C)/ at(D)/ 5.00 p.m. No error(E)

Answer 445

19.(E) No error. The subject 'branch offices' is plural and the verb 'close' is also plural here

Question 446

21.I recollected(A)/the incident(B)/after I handed(C)/ over my statement.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 446

20.(C) '......... I handed' should be replaced by '........ I had handed' the incident was recollected after handing over the statement

Question 447

22.A few(A)/of the windows(B)/in the main hall was broken(C)/by the demonstrators.(D)/No error(E)

Answer 447

21.(C) '....... was broken ......' should be changed to '....... were broken.......'. Some infinite pronouns like 'a few', 'many', 'several' etc. are always plural and take plural verb

Question 448

23.His daughter(A)/, as well as(B)/mine, are(C)/playing for the(D)/nation. No error(E)

Answer 448

22.(C) '...... are playing.....' should be replaced by '...... is playing....'

Question 449

24.Every(A)/book and every(B)/magazine have(C)/been entered(D)/in the record register. No error(E)

Answer 449

23.(C) 'has been entered': If the subject consists of two or more singular nouns connected by 'and' and presided by 'each' or 'every', the verb is in singular

Question 450

25. Sanjay bought(A)/the suit(B)/before(C)/he met(D)/Neetu. No error(E)

Answer 450

25. (A) 'had bought': Past perfect tense indicates that an event had taken place before another event in the past. The suit was purchased before meeting Neetu