Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentences may have one or more grammatical errors. Select the grammatically incorrect option from among those given below the set of sentences.

(A) What I have been able to imply from this article is that mathematics is at the root of most physical sciences. (B) Many of the most energetic students end up as under-achievers in life because of the lack of focus on their goals. (C) Despite hard work he could not clear the exam.

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Only C

  4. Both A and B

  5. Both A and C
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E Correct answer
Explanation

'Imply' in (A) should be replaced by 'infer'. Replace 'despite' in (C), by 'in spite of'. 'Despite' connotes a negative force. For a positive force like 'hard work', we ought to use 'in spite of'.

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