Parallelism and Modifiers

Parallelism, Modif. & Misc. (Easy)

30 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

The (1) works of the author Herman Melville are literary creations of a high order, blending (2) fact, fiction, (3) adventure, and subtle (4) symbolic. (5) No error

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

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

Although research has been ongoing (1) since 1930, the (2) existence of ESP – extra sensory perception – a communication without the (3) use of sight, (4) hear, taste, touch, or smell – is still disputed. (5) No error

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

Directions: The part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The part has been rewritten under answer options (1) to (5). Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

In all the big cities, there is a flood of health clubs which claim to build strength, decrease stress level and weight is reduced.

  1. decrease stress level and weight is reduced
  2. decrease stress level and weight reduces
  3. decrease stress level and reduce weight
  4. decrease stress level and reduced weight
  5. decreasing stress level and reducing weight
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

(1) Some insects bear a remarkable resemblance to dead twigs, (2) being long, (3) slenderness, wingless, and (4) brownish in colour. (5) No error

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

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

(1) The question (2) here is not of autonomy (3) but devolution of (4) power to grass root level. (5) No error

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

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

Critical thinkers are (1) able to identify (2) main issues, recognize (3) underlying assumptions, and (4) evaluating evidence. (5) No error

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

  1. Engines used in space shuttles are
  2. much larger and
  3. more strong than
  4. the ones used in jet planes
  5. No error
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: A sentence has been divided into 4 parts, numbered 1 to 4. From the following options, identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5) as your answer.

  1. The ship
  2. was caught in a storm,
  3. they sailed in
  4. along the coast of Japan.
  5. No error
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

Insulation from cold, (1) protect against dust and (2) sand, and camouflage (3) are among the (4) functions of hair for animals. (5) No error.

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

The purpose (1) of traveller's cheques (2) is to protect travellers from (3) theft and accidental (4) lost of money. (5) No error

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

Those (1) who (2) kill time (3) they are killed (4) by time. (5) No error

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

(1) How to stop (2) the tax theft is (3) a riddle (4) for the government of India. (5) No error

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

There is (1) hardly a day in the Lok Sahba (2) that (3) is not marked (4) by uproarious scenes. (5) No error

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options (1) to (5). Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

All the legislators, district and city unit presidents who attended the meeting asked the party president to make best use of the political situation in the state.

  1. All the legislators, district and city unit presidents who attended the meeting asked
  2. All the legislator, district and city unit president who attended the meeting asked
  3. All the legislators, district and city unit presidents who attended the meeting had asked
  4. All the legislators, the district and the city unit presidents those attended the meeting were asked
  5. All the legislators, district and cities unit presidents, those attended the meeting asked
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

(1) Your niece is (2) a cute little girl (3) and everyone (4) adores her. (5) No error

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

  1. He
  2. forbade me
  3. not to eat
  4. fatty things
  5. No error
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options (1) to (5). Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

Now play being recognised as a goodwill gesture which helps in improving relation.

  1. Now play being recognised as
  2. Now by recognising play as
  3. Now recognition of play being
  4. Now play is recognised as
  5. Now as play being recognised
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The underlined part has been rewritten under answer options (1) to (4). Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

Few years ago, nobody had even heard out them and today are among the richest Indians.

  1. Few years before, nobody had even heard out them
  2. A few years ago, nobody had even heard of them
  3. The few years ago, nobody had even heard about them
  4. No improvement
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options (1) to (5). Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

When the First World War was over, no nation had either been isolated in war or peace.

  1. either been isolated in war or peace
  2. been either isolated in war peace
  3. been isolated neither in war nor in peace
  4. been isolated either in war or in peace
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options (1) to (5). Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the sentence.

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

  1. A balding, smooth faced man, he could have been anywhere between forty and sixty.
  2. He was anywhere between forty and sixty, a man with smooth, balding face..
  3. Anywhere between forty and sixty he could have been, a balding smooth faced man.
  4. Between forty and sixty anywhere, he could have been, a balding smooth faced man.
  5. Anywhere between forty and sixty, the man could have been balding and smooth faced.
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The underlined part has been rewritten under answer options (1) to (4). Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

Famous cricketers love listening these kind of musics during their leisure.

  1. to listen these kinds of music during their leisure
  2. listening these kinds of music during their leisure
  3. listening to this kind of music during their leisure
  4. No improvement
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options (1) to (5). Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

Large numbers those who are educated are not able to make any use of their education because they are day dreamers.

  1. Large numbers those who are educated are not able to make
  2. Large numbers who are educated are not able to make
  3. Large numbers those who are educated are not able to making
  4. Large numbers who are educated are not capable of making
  5. Large numbers are educated who are not able to making
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options (1) to (5). Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the sentence.

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

  1. Trying to catch I stare even harder the momentary glow 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. Even harder to catch the momentary glow of eyes, I stare.
  5. Trying to catch the momentary glow my eyes stare harder.
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The underlined part has been rewritten under answer options (1) to (4). Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

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

  1. almost before the exam revised the book five times
  2. almost five times revised the book before the exams
  3. revised the book almost five times before the exam
  4. No improvement
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

There (1) was (2) such a great rush (3) for the ticket (4) that I was not able to buy one. (5) No error

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 26 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

I love reading books (1) which is a good habit (2) and (3) which should be followed (4) by all. (5) No error

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 27 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

Martin Luther King Junior’s magnificent (1) speaking ability (2) enabling him to (3) effectively express demands (4) for social justice for Black Americans. (5) No error

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 28 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: A sentence has been divided into 4 part and numbered (1) to (4). Identify the part having an error and mark it as your answer. If no part has an error, mark (5) as your answer.

  1. Health is
  2. more
  3. preferable
  4. to wealth
  5. No error
Question 29 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: A sentence is divided into 4 part numbered (1) to (4). Identify the part having an error and mark it as your answer. If no part has an error, mark (5) as your answer.

  1. She
  2. did not do
  3. nothing
  4. but laugh
  5. No error
Question 30 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

(1) Without hardly (2) any delay, (3) the government machinery began to provide (4) succour to quake victims. (5) No error

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)