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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct and mark it as your answer.

A necklace of diamonds, (1) presented by the friends of the bride (2) were among (3) the presents (4) on view.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

(1) The monsoons failed this year (2) which caused a (3) terrible famine (4) in the country.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

(1) Whom out (2) of these five (3) is your (4) class teacher?

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

(1) Everyday he studies (2) for 5 hours and (3) worked for the (4) rest of the time.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct and mark it as your answer.

(1) Elders always suggest one should (2) not drink and drive and (3) you should always keep one’s (4) eyes on the road while driving.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

The women (1) informed that (2) the letter was (3) either for you (4) or your brother.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

(1) Because I (2) was born in India and (3) was brought up in France, I can read and (4) wrote both French and Hindi.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

The tongue is (1) capable of many motions and (2) configurations and plays a (3) vital role in chewing, (4) swallowed and speaking.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Four parts of the sentence given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (E).

(1) Taking part in group discussions (2) not only makes one aware of the current happenings (3) but also (4) makes you gain self confidence.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.
Though Sheenam and Rohini are best friends yet they fight with one another a lot.
  1. they fight for one another a lot
  2. they fight with each other a lot
  3. they fight with one another lots
  4. No change required
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

It was difficult for the judges to choose the best spokesman among the four candidates present on the stage.

  1. among the four candidates present at the stage
  2. between the four candidates present on the stage
  3. among the four candidates being presented at the stage
  4. No change required
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

The rainfall in India varies from place to place and also in year to year.

  1. within year to year
  2. from year to year
  3. in year from year
  4. No change required
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence three possible substitutions are given for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

The teacher divided all the mangoes amongst us and she herself ate an apple.

  1. divided all the mangoes within us.
  2. distributed all the mangoes among us.
  3. divided all the mangoes amidst us.
  4. No change required.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

After a long dispute, the property was divided among Ram and Rohan.

  1. both among Ram and Rohan
  2. between Ram and Rohan
  3. amongst Ram and Rohan
  4. No change required
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

They finally called upon his house to discuss the matter with him.

  1. They finally called at
  2. They decided to call upon
  3. They finally called on
  4. No change required
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

Trying to catch I stare even harder the momentary glow of eyes.

  1. Trying to catch I stare even harder the momentary glows of eyes.
  2. I stare trying to catch the momentary glow of eyes even harder.
  3. I stare even harder, trying to catch the momentary glow of eyes.
  4. No change required
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

The student almost revised the book five times before the exam.

  1. revised the book almost five times before the exam
  2. almost before the exam revised the book five times
  3. five times almost revised the book before the exam
  4. no change required
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

A balding, smooth faced man, he could have been anywhere between forty and sixty.

  1. A balding, smooth faced man, anywhere between forty and sixty he could have been.
  2. He could have been anywhere between forty and sixty, a balding, smooth faced man.
  3. Anywhere between forty and sixty he could have been, a balding smooth faced man.
  4. No change required
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

The students decided after the exams got over to hold a dance party.

  1. after the exams got over to hold a dance party
  2. after the exams a dance party to be held
  3. to hold a dance party after the exams got over
  4. no change required
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct and mark it as your answer.

The knee (1) is likely to be more than damaged most (2) other joints in the body because (3) it cannot twist (4) without injury.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. The sentence below is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part.If any one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

I saw my parents decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party while I was outside their room's door.

  1. I saw my parents decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party while I was outside their room's door.
  2. I saw my parents while I was outside their room's door decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party.
  3. My parents I saw while decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party outside their room's door.
  4. While I was outside their room's door, I saw my parents decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party.
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct and mark it as your answer.

It (1) was her cleverness (2) and (3) she looks innocent that (4) saved her.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct and mark it as your answer.

Hovercraft, (1) or air cushion vehicles, are unusual (2) that they travel (3) over land and water on a (4) layer of air.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct and mark it as your answer.

(1) Taking odd days off (2) if not half (3) the satisfaction to me (4) of a real holiday.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

He was disciplined (1) in his actions (2) such as in the case of (3) being late (4) for an appointment.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)

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