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A. All over the world, children study math and scienceB. in the hope for becoming Bill Gates. But the hero-entrepreneur myth can be dangerous,C. because what healthful economies really need is not more entrepreneurs,D. but rather enough people who are willing to work for them.- a)A only
- b)B, C and D
- c)A and D
- d)D only
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
A. All over the world, children study math and science
B. in the hope for becoming Bill Gates. But the hero-entrepreneur myth can be dangerous,
C. because what healthful economies really need is not more entrepreneurs,
D. but rather enough people who are willing to work for them.
a)
A only
b)
B, C and D
c)
A and D
d)
D only
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Prateek Menon answered |
B is incorrect in hope for becoming instead of hope of becoming. Healthy is confused with healthful in fragment C. The context refers to healthy economies.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)Everyone is keen in knowing (a)/ the forecast for the monsoon (b)/ this year as it has been the (c)/ major cause of inflation in Asia. (d)/ No error (e)- a)Everyone is keen in knowing
- b)the forecast for the monsoon
- c)this year as it has been the
- d)major cause of inflation in asia
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
Everyone is keen in knowing (a)/ the forecast for the monsoon (b)/ this year as it has been the (c)/ major cause of inflation in Asia. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
Everyone is keen in knowing
b)
the forecast for the monsoon
c)
this year as it has been the
d)
major cause of inflation in asia
e)
No error
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EduRev GMAT answered |
In Part A, the use of word 'keen in knowing' should be replaced by 'keen to know'to make the sentence correct
Correction: Everyone is keen to know
Hence option A is correct.
Directions: In the following questions, choose the grammatically correct sentence from among the four options given for each question.A. It looks like it is going to rain this afternoon.
B. It looks as if it is going to rain this afternoon.
C. It looks as if it is going to rain today afternoon.
D. It looks like it is going to rain today afternoon.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions:
In the following questions, choose the grammatically correct sentence from among the four options given for each question.
A. It looks like it is going to rain this afternoon.
B. It looks as if it is going to rain this afternoon.
C. It looks as if it is going to rain today afternoon.
D. It looks like it is going to rain today afternoon.
B. It looks as if it is going to rain this afternoon.
C. It looks as if it is going to rain today afternoon.
D. It looks like it is going to rain today afternoon.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Jayant Mishra answered |
As is a conjunction and like is a preposition; always use as, as if as though etc. to introduce clauses. Today afternoon is incorrect. This afternoon, this morning, tonight etc
Directions:In each of the following questions, there are four sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) orpart(s) of sentence(s) that is! are correct in terms of grammar and usage (including spelling, punctuation and logical consistency). Then, choose the most appropriate option.A. Its one thing to win power, another to wield it.B. Two disspirited leaders met in Delhi this week.C. President Obama was chastened by dramatic electoral losses in the US Congress and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh disheartened by never ending corruption scandals.D. Both seemed to have forgot the fundamentals of what created their respective democracies.- a)A and B
- b)C and D
- c)A and C
- d)B and D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions:
In each of the following questions, there are four sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) orpart(s) of sentence(s) that is! are correct in terms of grammar and usage (including spelling, punctuation and logical consistency). Then, choose the most appropriate option.
A. Its one thing to win power, another to wield it.
B. Two disspirited leaders met in Delhi this week.
C. President Obama was chastened by dramatic electoral losses in the US Congress and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh disheartened by never ending corruption scandals.
D. Both seemed to have forgot the fundamentals of what created their respective democracies.
a)
A and B
b)
C and D
c)
A and C
d)
B and D
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Jayant Mishra answered |
There are no errors in C and D. The past participle of forget is both forgot and forgotten. Hence D is correct. A is wrong because of its—we require it's. B has a spelling error 'dispirited' is the correct spelling—single 's'.
Which one of the following is correct?
A. The first human settlements in Myanmar appeared some 11000 years ago.
B. The stone and fossilized-wood tools used by these people
C. have been named Anyathian, from Anyatha (another term for Upper Burma);
D. little else, however, is known of these people.- a)B, C, andD
- b)A, C, and D
- c)A, B, and D
- d)A, B, and C
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which one of the following is correct?
A. The first human settlements in Myanmar appeared some 11000 years ago.
B. The stone and fossilized-wood tools used by these people
C. have been named Anyathian, from Anyatha (another term for Upper Burma);
D. little else, however, is known of these people.
A. The first human settlements in Myanmar appeared some 11000 years ago.
B. The stone and fossilized-wood tools used by these people
C. have been named Anyathian, from Anyatha (another term for Upper Burma);
D. little else, however, is known of these people.
a)
B, C, andD
b)
A, C, and D
c)
A, B, and D
d)
A, B, and C
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Jayant Mishra answered |
A is incorrect 11,000 and not 11000. The other punctuation marks are correct.
A. Liquid Comics, an entertainment company found by three IndiansB. have announced the digital iPad release of "Untouchable",C. a graphic novel with a supernatural horror twistD. exploring various themes of racial prejudice during the British Raj. - a)A and B
- b)C and D
- c)A and C
- d)B and D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
A. Liquid Comics, an entertainment company found by three Indians
B. have announced the digital iPad release of "Untouchable",
C. a graphic novel with a supernatural horror twist
D. exploring various themes of racial prejudice during the British Raj.
a)
A and B
b)
C and D
c)
A and C
d)
B and D
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Jayant Mishra answered |
A is erroneous in 'found by' instead of 'founded by'. B has the incorrect plural verb 'have' for the singular subject company.
A. Her words had had the desired effectB. and when he had reached her place, he stopped for longer than he had intended to.C. Throughout the drive to her home,D. he had kept thinking about how much he would miss her.- a)All are correct
- b)All are incorrect
- c)A and D
- d)B and C
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
A. Her words had had the desired effect
B. and when he had reached her place, he stopped for longer than he had intended to.
C. Throughout the drive to her home,
D. he had kept thinking about how much he would miss her.
a)
All are correct
b)
All are incorrect
c)
A and D
d)
B and C
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Aditya Kumar answered |
- We can see, in the first sentence, it is past perfect tense, so had + verb 3rd form is used, which is absolutely correct.
- And similarly, in the remaining three sentences, it is past perfect tense so all of them are grammatically correct.
Directions: In the question given below, a statement has been divided into four fragments, one of which may contain an error. You have to mark the fragment containing error as your answer.The trains are often (A) / late, so getting to (B) / work in time is (C) / a fairly hit-and-miss affair. (D) - a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the question given below, a statement has been divided into four fragments, one of which may contain an error. You have to mark the fragment containing error as your answer.
The trains are often (A) / late, so getting to (B) / work in time is (C) / a fairly hit-and-miss affair. (D)
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Arnav Saini answered |
Explanation:
The error in the given sentence lies in fragment (C): "work in time is". The correct phrase should be "work on time is" instead of "in time is".
Corrected Statement:
The trains are often (A) / late, so getting to (B) / work on time is (C) / a fairly hit-and-miss affair. (D)
Directions: In the question given below, a statement has been divided into four fragments, one of which may contain an error. You have to mark the fragment containing error as your answer. The question was so (A) / unexpected that, for (B) / a moment, she was (C) / at loss how to act up properly. (D) - a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the question given below, a statement has been divided into four fragments, one of which may contain an error. You have to mark the fragment containing error as your answer.
The question was so (A) / unexpected that, for (B) / a moment, she was (C) / at loss how to act up properly. (D)
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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T.S Academy answered |
Fragment D of the sentence is erroneous.
Reason:
The sentence implies that the person was uncertain about how to act at that moment. So, the phrase ‘at a loss’ will be correct choice here. Hence, ‘a’ should be added after ‘at’ to make the sentence grammatically correct.
At a loss: puzzled or uncertain what to think, say, or do.
Correct Sentence:
The question was so unexpected that, for a moment, she was at a loss how to act up properly.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
A. Forget the fact that the Chinese economy has grown faster than India.B. Forget the fact that in terms of infrastructural development be it power plantsC. and highways or hospitals and schools China is way ahead.D. Perhaps the most fundamental difference between China and India is the vulnerability of each to terror.- a)A only
- b)B and D
- c)C and D
- d)D only
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
A. Forget the fact that the Chinese economy has grown faster than India.
B. Forget the fact that in terms of infrastructural development be it power plants
C. and highways or hospitals and schools China is way ahead.
D. Perhaps the most fundamental difference between China and India is the vulnerability of each to terror.
a)
A only
b)
B and D
c)
C and D
d)
D only
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Uday Rane answered |
A should be "faster than India's or India's economy." B and C have punctuation errors, "be it power plants .... schools in China" is parenthetical a dash or a comma should be placed at the beginning of the parenthetical phrase and at the end.
Directions: In the question given below, a sentence is given, divided into parts. One of the parts may contain an error. Identify the part that contains the error, and mark it as the answer. Ignore errors of punctuation. In case the sentence is correct as it is, mark option (E), that is, ‘No error’.Tokyo stand on the boundary/ of three tectonic plates/ in a country already well known/ for its seismic instability.- a)Tokyo stand on the boundary
- b)of three tectonic plates
- c)in a country already well known
- d)for its seismic instability
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the question given below, a sentence is given, divided into parts. One of the parts may contain an error. Identify the part that contains the error, and mark it as the answer. Ignore errors of punctuation. In case the sentence is correct as it is, mark option (E), that is, ‘No error’.
Tokyo stand on the boundary/ of three tectonic plates/ in a country already well known/ for its seismic instability.
a)
Tokyo stand on the boundary
b)
of three tectonic plates
c)
in a country already well known
d)
for its seismic instability
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Pranab Goyal answered |
Identifying the Error
The sentence "Tokyo stand on the boundary of three tectonic plates in a country already well known for its seismic instability" contains an error in subject-verb agreement.
Subject-Verb Agreement
- The subject of the sentence is "Tokyo," which is a singular noun.
- The verb "stand" is incorrectly used in its plural form.
- The correct verb form should be "stands" to match the singular subject.
Corrected Sentence
- The corrected sentence should read: "Tokyo stands on the boundary of three tectonic plates in a country already well known for its seismic instability."
Understanding the Importance
- Subject-verb agreement is crucial for grammatical accuracy.
- Using the correct form of the verb ensures clarity and correctness in communication.
Conclusion
- The error is in part (A), where "stand" should be changed to "stands."
- Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A'.
The sentence "Tokyo stand on the boundary of three tectonic plates in a country already well known for its seismic instability" contains an error in subject-verb agreement.
Subject-Verb Agreement
- The subject of the sentence is "Tokyo," which is a singular noun.
- The verb "stand" is incorrectly used in its plural form.
- The correct verb form should be "stands" to match the singular subject.
Corrected Sentence
- The corrected sentence should read: "Tokyo stands on the boundary of three tectonic plates in a country already well known for its seismic instability."
Understanding the Importance
- Subject-verb agreement is crucial for grammatical accuracy.
- Using the correct form of the verb ensures clarity and correctness in communication.
Conclusion
- The error is in part (A), where "stand" should be changed to "stands."
- Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A'.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)Owing to the poor quality of (a)/ the equipment producing by Chinese firms (b)/ many foreign companies have placed (c)/orders with India firms. (d)/ No error (e)- a)Owing to the poor quality of
- b)the equipment producing by chinese firms
- c)many foreign companies have placed
- d)orders with india firms
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
Owing to the poor quality of (a)/ the equipment producing by Chinese firms (b)/ many foreign companies have placed (c)/orders with India firms. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
Owing to the poor quality of
b)
the equipment producing by chinese firms
c)
many foreign companies have placed
d)
orders with india firms
e)
No error
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Talent Skill Learning answered |
The use of word 'producing' in Part B should be replaced by 'produces' to make the sentence correct
Correction: the equipment produces by chinese firms
Hence option B is correct.
Directions: The given sentence has been broken up into four different parts. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Select the option which contains the part of the sentence which has an error (spelling, grammatical or contextual).His strategists underestimated (A) / Mr. Obama's strength and (B) / spent too many money (C) / before the voting even began. (D)- a)D
- b)B
- c)C
- d)A
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: The given sentence has been broken up into four different parts. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Select the option which contains the part of the sentence which has an error (spelling, grammatical or contextual).
His strategists underestimated (A) / Mr. Obama's strength and (B) / spent too many money (C) / before the voting even began. (D)
a)
D
b)
B
c)
C
d)
A
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Bayshore Academy answered |
The error lies in part C of the sentence.
The determiner ‘many’ is incorrectly used before the noun ‘money’. It should be replaced with ‘much’. ‘Much’ is used for uncountable nouns whereas ‘many’ is used for countable nouns. Money is an uncountable noun. We can count the notes and coins but money as such is uncountable. Therefore, we use 'much' with money and not 'many'.
Correct Sentence:
His strategists underestimated Mr. Obama's strength and spent too much money before the voting even began.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
Directions: In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which parts of the sentence do not contain an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select 'No error'. Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.Although my father could neither read (A) / or write, he was reputed to be an excellent orator (B) / who captivated his audiences by (C) / entertaining them as well as teaching them. (D)- a)ABC
- b)BCD
- c)ACD
- d)ABD
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which parts of the sentence do not contain an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select 'No error'. Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.
Although my father could neither read (A) / or write, he was reputed to be an excellent orator (B) / who captivated his audiences by (C) / entertaining them as well as teaching them. (D)
a)
ABC
b)
BCD
c)
ACD
d)
ABD
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Malavika Rane answered |
Errors in the Sentence:
A. "could neither read or write" should be replaced with "could neither read nor write"
The correct usage here is "neither...nor" to show the negative correlation between reading and writing.
C. "entertaining them as well as teaching them" is correct and does not contain an error
This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning that the father captivated his audiences by entertaining and teaching them.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C, as parts A and B contain errors while part D is error-free.
A. "could neither read or write" should be replaced with "could neither read nor write"
The correct usage here is "neither...nor" to show the negative correlation between reading and writing.
C. "entertaining them as well as teaching them" is correct and does not contain an error
This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning that the father captivated his audiences by entertaining and teaching them.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C, as parts A and B contain errors while part D is error-free.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)A recycling plant in close proximity to (a)/ the residential area can post (b)/ serious threats from residents (c)/ by leaving behind persistent pollutants. (d)/ No error (e)- a)A recycling plant in close proximity to
- b)the residential area can post
- c)serious threats from residents
- d)by leaving behind persistent pollutants
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
A recycling plant in close proximity to (a)/ the residential area can post (b)/ serious threats from residents (c)/ by leaving behind persistent pollutants. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
A recycling plant in close proximity to
b)
the residential area can post
c)
serious threats from residents
d)
by leaving behind persistent pollutants
e)
No error
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Talent Skill Learning answered |
In Part B, 'Threats' is followed by 'to'. So, the word 'from' should be replace by 'to'
Correction: serious threats to residents
Hence option B is correct.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)The cascading effect Of economic slowdown (a)/ has brought a much unnerving gloom (b)/ to the real estate industry last year (c)/ but the industry is looking up this year. (d)/ No error (e)- a)The cascading effect of economic slowdown
- b)has brought a much unnerving gloom
- c)to the real estate industry last year
- d)but the industry is looking up this year
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
The cascading effect Of economic slowdown (a)/ has brought a much unnerving gloom (b)/ to the real estate industry last year (c)/ but the industry is looking up this year. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
The cascading effect of economic slowdown
b)
has brought a much unnerving gloom
c)
to the real estate industry last year
d)
but the industry is looking up this year
e)
No error
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EduRev GMAT answered |
In Part B, the use of word 'a' is not necessary to use. So, it is removed from there
Correction: has brought much unnerving gloom
Hence option B is correct.
Directions: The given sentence has been broken up into four different parts. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Select the option which contains the part of the sentence which has an error (spelling, grammatical or contextual).
This increase in global food prices, (A) / which manifested itself in the three food price (B) / crisis since the 1960s, offers some pertinent lessons (C) / for global food systems and the international community. (D)
- a)A
- b)D
- c)C
- d)B
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: The given sentence has been broken up into four different parts. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Select the option which contains the part of the sentence which has an error (spelling, grammatical or contextual).
This increase in global food prices, (A) / which manifested itself in the three food price (B) / crisis since the 1960s, offers some pertinent lessons (C) / for global food systems and the international community. (D)
a)
A
b)
D
c)
C
d)
B
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Target Study Academy answered |
The error lies in part C of the sentence.
The sentence talks about three instances since 1960s when food crisis has happened. So, plural noun ‘crises’ must replace singular noun ‘crisis’ to be modified by cardinal adjective ‘three’.
Correct Sentence:
This increase in global food prices, which manifested itself in the three food price crises since the 1960s, offers some pertinent lessons for global food systems and the international community.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)At a time which most firms (a)/ were finding it difficult (b)/ to raise money, we succeeded (c)/ in raising the necessary funds. (d)/ No error (e)- a)At a time which most firms
- b)were finding it difficult
- c)to raise money, we succeeded
- d)in raising the necessary funds
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
At a time which most firms (a)/ were finding it difficult (b)/ to raise money, we succeeded (c)/ in raising the necessary funds. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
At a time which most firms
b)
were finding it difficult
c)
to raise money, we succeeded
d)
in raising the necessary funds
e)
No error
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Talent Skill Learning answered |
In Part A, the use of word 'which' should be replaced by 'when' to make the sentence correct
Correction: At a time whn most firms
Hence option A is correct.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
The district authorities are making (a)/ a last-ditch attempt to provide (b)/ alternative solutions to farmers but (c)/ the option is clearly inadequate. (d)/ No error (e)
- a)The district authorities are making
- b)a last-ditch attempt to provide
- c)alternative solutions to farmers but
- d)No error
- e)the option is clearly inadequate
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
The district authorities are making (a)/ a last-ditch attempt to provide (b)/ alternative solutions to farmers but (c)/ the option is clearly inadequate. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
The district authorities are making
b)
a last-ditch attempt to provide
c)
alternative solutions to farmers but
d)
No error
e)
the option is clearly inadequate
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EduRev GMAT answered |
The given sentence does not contain any grammatical errors. The structure and tense are appropriate, and the sentence conveys a clear meaning.
Therefore, the correct answer is: Option E
Therefore, the correct answer is: Option E
Directions: In the following question, three sentences are given which may or may not contain an error. Choose the one that is incorrect grammatically or contextually. I. If medieval monks had only known of zero, our calendar would not be in such a muddle.II. Only a few people have my cell phone number since it’s only for emergencies.III. Most of the recoverable oil and gas reserves are under undisputed waters in any case.- a)Only I
- b)Only II and III
- c)Only I and III
- d)All are correct
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following question, three sentences are given which may or may not contain an error. Choose the one that is incorrect grammatically or contextually.
I. If medieval monks had only known of zero, our calendar would not be in such a muddle.
II. Only a few people have my cell phone number since it’s only for emergencies.
III. Most of the recoverable oil and gas reserves are under undisputed waters in any case.
a)
Only I
b)
Only II and III
c)
Only I and III
d)
All are correct
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Bayshore Academy answered |
Statement I: Correct
Statement II: Correct
Statement III: Correct
Hence, the correct answer is option D.
Directions: In the question given below, a sentence is given, divided into parts. One of the parts may contain an error. Identify the part that contains the error, and mark it as the answer. Ignore errors of punctuation. In periods of gloom like this one, when (A) / commentators see nothing but faults in (B) / most countries, it is worth highlighting the few (C) / that disregard the prevail pessimism. (D)- a)In periods of gloom like this one, when
- b)commentators see nothing but faults in
- c)most countries, it is worth highlighting the few
- d)that disregard the prevail pessimism.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the question given below, a sentence is given, divided into parts. One of the parts may contain an error. Identify the part that contains the error, and mark it as the answer. Ignore errors of punctuation.
In periods of gloom like this one, when (A) / commentators see nothing but faults in (B) / most countries, it is worth highlighting the few (C) / that disregard the prevail pessimism. (D)
a)
In periods of gloom like this one, when
b)
commentators see nothing but faults in
c)
most countries, it is worth highlighting the few
d)
that disregard the prevail pessimism.
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Abhiram Mehra answered |
Error Analysis:
Part D: that disregard the prevail pessimism
Explanation:
The error in this sentence lies in part D. The word "prevail" is incorrect here. The correct word should be "prevailing."
The correct sentence should be: "that disregard the prevailing pessimism."
By correcting this error, the sentence becomes grammatically accurate and conveys the intended meaning.
Part D: that disregard the prevail pessimism
Explanation:
The error in this sentence lies in part D. The word "prevail" is incorrect here. The correct word should be "prevailing."
The correct sentence should be: "that disregard the prevailing pessimism."
By correcting this error, the sentence becomes grammatically accurate and conveys the intended meaning.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)Cleanliness drives will be (a)/ conducted in various localities (b)/ to opening the drains blocked (c)/ with polythene bags. (d)/ No error (e)- a)Cleanliness drives will be
- b)conducted in various localities
- c)to opening the drains blocked
- d)with polythene bags
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
Cleanliness drives will be (a)/ conducted in various localities (b)/ to opening the drains blocked (c)/ with polythene bags. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
Cleanliness drives will be
b)
conducted in various localities
c)
to opening the drains blocked
d)
with polythene bags
e)
No error
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Sonal Banerjee answered |
Errors in the Sentence:
- The error in the sentence is in part (c), which should be corrected as follows: "to open the drains blocked."
Explanation:
- The verb "opening" in the original sentence is incorrect because it does not agree with the infinitive form "to open" that should be used after the preposition "to."
- In this case, the correct form of the verb "open" should be used to maintain the parallel structure of the sentence.
- Therefore, the corrected sentence should read, "Cleanliness drives will be conducted in various localities to open the drains blocked with polythene bags."
Directions: In the following question, three sentences are given which may or may not contain an error. Choose the one that is incorrect grammatically or contextually. If all the sentences are correct, mark option E as your answer.I. My clothes were drenched and ice was beginning to form in the outside as the cold increased.II. The song on the jukebox ended, and for a moment the bar fell quiet, every conversation at a lull.III. There is an entire separate room for yoga and meditation, with wide windows looking out over the courtyard.- a)Only II
- b)Only I
- c)Only II and III
- d)Only I and III
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following question, three sentences are given which may or may not contain an error. Choose the one that is incorrect grammatically or contextually. If all the sentences are correct, mark option E as your answer.
I. My clothes were drenched and ice was beginning to form in the outside as the cold increased.
II. The song on the jukebox ended, and for a moment the bar fell quiet, every conversation at a lull.
III. There is an entire separate room for yoga and meditation, with wide windows looking out over the courtyard.
a)
Only II
b)
Only I
c)
Only II and III
d)
Only I and III
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Iq Funda answered |
Statement I: The error lies with the usage of ‘in’. The sentence mentions that ice was formed on the outer layer of clothes as they were drenched. The correct preposition will be ‘on’ as we are talking about an outer layer.
Statement II: Correct
Statement III: Correct
Hence, the correct answer is option B.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)Since some banks may take longer (a)/ to achieve these targets, RBI (b)/ has considered to revise these guidelines (c)/ on a case to case basis, (d)/ No error (e)- a)Since some banks may take longer
- b)to achieve these targets, RBI
- c)has considered to revise these guidelines
- d)on a case to case basis
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
Since some banks may take longer (a)/ to achieve these targets, RBI (b)/ has considered to revise these guidelines (c)/ on a case to case basis, (d)/ No error (e)
a)
Since some banks may take longer
b)
to achieve these targets, RBI
c)
has considered to revise these guidelines
d)
on a case to case basis
e)
No error
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Disha Mehta answered |
Errors Analysis:
Incorrect Part: c
Explanation:
The error in the sentence lies in part (c). The correct structure should be "has considered revising these guidelines" instead of "has considered to revise these guidelines." The verb "consider" is followed by the gerund form of the verb "revising" rather than the infinitive "to revise." Therefore, the sentence should be corrected to maintain proper grammar and sentence structure.
This correction ensures that the sentence maintains a parallel structure by using the gerund form "revising" to match the verb "considered."
Therefore, the revised sentence would read: "Since some banks may take longer to achieve these targets, RBI has considered revising these guidelines on a case-to-case basis."
Incorrect Part: c
Explanation:
The error in the sentence lies in part (c). The correct structure should be "has considered revising these guidelines" instead of "has considered to revise these guidelines." The verb "consider" is followed by the gerund form of the verb "revising" rather than the infinitive "to revise." Therefore, the sentence should be corrected to maintain proper grammar and sentence structure.
This correction ensures that the sentence maintains a parallel structure by using the gerund form "revising" to match the verb "considered."
Therefore, the revised sentence would read: "Since some banks may take longer to achieve these targets, RBI has considered revising these guidelines on a case-to-case basis."
A. Mild showers turning gusty increasing to a storm today.B. Any mention and explanation of the idea is likely to be dismissed.C. Since becoming a Project Manger in April, I have been working in Bangalore.D. It was a great concept and execution of the project.- a)A only
- b)B only
- c)C only
- d)D only
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
A. Mild showers turning gusty increasing to a storm today.
B. Any mention and explanation of the idea is likely to be dismissed.
C. Since becoming a Project Manger in April, I have been working in Bangalore.
D. It was a great concept and execution of the project.
a)
A only
b)
B only
c)
C only
d)
D only
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Sai Singh answered |
Sentence Analysis:
A. Mild showers turning gusty increasing to a storm today.
B. Any mention and explanation of the idea is likely to be dismissed.
C. Since becoming a Project Manager in April, I have been working in Bangalore.
D. It was a great concept and execution of the project.
Explanation:
A. Mild showers turning gusty increasing to a storm today.
- This sentence lacks a subject and a verb. It is a sentence fragment and is grammatically incorrect.
B. Any mention and explanation of the idea is likely to be dismissed.
- This sentence is grammatically correct. It has a subject "Any mention and explanation of the idea" and a verb "is likely to be dismissed." The sentence is also logically consistent.
C. Since becoming a Project Manager in April, I have been working in Bangalore.
- This sentence is grammatically correct. It has a subject "I" and a verb "have been working." The sentence is also logically consistent.
D. It was a great concept and execution of the project.
- This sentence is grammatically correct. It has a subject "It" and a verb "was." The sentence is also logically consistent.
Correct Options:
Based on the analysis above, the correct options are:
- B only
A. Mild showers turning gusty increasing to a storm today.
B. Any mention and explanation of the idea is likely to be dismissed.
C. Since becoming a Project Manager in April, I have been working in Bangalore.
D. It was a great concept and execution of the project.
Explanation:
A. Mild showers turning gusty increasing to a storm today.
- This sentence lacks a subject and a verb. It is a sentence fragment and is grammatically incorrect.
B. Any mention and explanation of the idea is likely to be dismissed.
- This sentence is grammatically correct. It has a subject "Any mention and explanation of the idea" and a verb "is likely to be dismissed." The sentence is also logically consistent.
C. Since becoming a Project Manager in April, I have been working in Bangalore.
- This sentence is grammatically correct. It has a subject "I" and a verb "have been working." The sentence is also logically consistent.
D. It was a great concept and execution of the project.
- This sentence is grammatically correct. It has a subject "It" and a verb "was." The sentence is also logically consistent.
Correct Options:
Based on the analysis above, the correct options are:
- B only
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)Unless these differences (a)/ will be resolved soon (b)/ there will be an adverse (c)/ effect on foreign investment. (d)/ No error (e)- a)Unless these differences
- b)will be resolved soon
- c)there will be an adverse
- d)effect on foreign investment
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
Unless these differences (a)/ will be resolved soon (b)/ there will be an adverse (c)/ effect on foreign investment. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
Unless these differences
b)
will be resolved soon
c)
there will be an adverse
d)
effect on foreign investment
e)
No error
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EduRev GMAT answered |
The use of word 'be reolved' in Part B should be replaced by 'are resolved' to make the sentence correct
Correction: will are resolved soon
Hence option B is correct.
Directions: In the question below, three sentences are given which may or may not contain an error. Choose the one(s) that is/are grammatically as well as contextually correct and meaningful. I. Analyses have suggested that the tigers in Similipal form a small and isolated population.
II. Populations that are smaller than 100 breeding individuals have a higher probability of extinction.
III. Whether he is right or wrong, I just think we should not loss sight of the argument.- a)Only I
- b)Only III
- c)Only I and III
- d)Only I and II
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the question below, three sentences are given which may or may not contain an error. Choose the one(s) that is/are grammatically as well as contextually correct and meaningful.
I. Analyses have suggested that the tigers in Similipal form a small and isolated population.
II. Populations that are smaller than 100 breeding individuals have a higher probability of extinction.
III. Whether he is right or wrong, I just think we should not loss sight of the argument.
II. Populations that are smaller than 100 breeding individuals have a higher probability of extinction.
III. Whether he is right or wrong, I just think we should not loss sight of the argument.
a)
Only I
b)
Only III
c)
Only I and III
d)
Only I and II
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Ssc Cgl answered |
Statement I: Correct
Statement II: Correct
Statement III: Incorrect
The sentence is erroneous due to the use of the word ‘loss’ and it should be replaced with ‘lose’. ‘Loss’ means 'an instance of losing, such as a defeat' when used as a noun. ‘Lose’ means 'to cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons' when used as a verb.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.
Directions: In the following questions, choose the grammatically correct sentence from among the four options given for each question.A. In 2009, she was promoted to the position of a General Manager, Systems.
B. She was promoted in 2009 to a General Manager, Systems post.
C. She was promoted to a General Manager, Systems position in 2009.
D. She was promoted in 2009 to General Manager, Systems.- a)D only
- b)A and B
- c)A , B and C
- d)B and D
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, choose the grammatically correct sentence from among the four options given for each question.
A. In 2009, she was promoted to the position of a General Manager, Systems.
B. She was promoted in 2009 to a General Manager, Systems post.
C. She was promoted to a General Manager, Systems position in 2009.
D. She was promoted in 2009 to General Manager, Systems.
B. She was promoted in 2009 to a General Manager, Systems post.
C. She was promoted to a General Manager, Systems position in 2009.
D. She was promoted in 2009 to General Manager, Systems.
a)
D only
b)
A and B
c)
A , B and C
d)
B and D
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Crafty Classes answered |
.The grammatically correct sentence is D: "She was promoted in 2009 to General Manager, Systems."
Explanation:
- A ("In 2009, she was promoted to the position of a General Manager, Systems") is awkward because "a General Manager" implies a countable position, but "General Manager" here refers to a job title, which is uncountable.
- B ("She was promoted in 2009 to a General Manager, Systems post") sounds unnatural because "a General Manager, Systems post" is redundant.
- C ("She was promoted to a General Manager, Systems position in 2009") suffers from redundancy as well—using "position" and "General Manager" together makes it wordy.
- D is the most concise and natural way to phrase the sentence. "General Manager, Systems" correctly functions as the job title, and the structure is clear and grammatically correct.
Thus, the correct answer is a) D only.
Directions: In the question given below, a statement has been divided into four fragments, one of which may contain an error. You have to mark the fragment containing error as your answer. If no fragment has an error, mark (D) as your answer.
Our ethnic, cultural and linguistic (A) / diversity has been greatly influenced (B) / by the unique features of our land, climate and geography. (C) / No error (D)- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the question given below, a statement has been divided into four fragments, one of which may contain an error. You have to mark the fragment containing error as your answer. If no fragment has an error, mark (D) as your answer.
Our ethnic, cultural and linguistic (A) / diversity has been greatly influenced (B) / by the unique features of our land, climate and geography. (C) / No error (D)
Our ethnic, cultural and linguistic (A) / diversity has been greatly influenced (B) / by the unique features of our land, climate and geography. (C) / No error (D)
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Ssc Cgl answered |
The sentence contains no error in it. Thus, it is both grammatically and contextually correct.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)Plagued by huge losses, (a)/ full service airlines are struggling (b)/ to cope with the competition (c)/ from low cost airlines. (d)/ No error (e)- a)Plagued by huge losses
- b)full service airlines are struggling
- c)to cope with the competition
- d)from low cost airlines
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
Plagued by huge losses, (a)/ full service airlines are struggling (b)/ to cope with the competition (c)/ from low cost airlines. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
Plagued by huge losses
b)
full service airlines are struggling
c)
to cope with the competition
d)
from low cost airlines
e)
No error
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Wizius Careers answered |
Sentence has no errors, hence Option E is correct.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)The results of the study showed that (a)/ if the partners were willing to talk to each other (b)/ and arrive at a mutually agreeable decision, (c)/ the joint decisions were more better than any one person's judgement. (d)/ No error (e)- a)The results of the study showed that
- b)if the partners were willing to talk to each other
- c)and arrive at a mutually agreeable decision
- d)the joint decisions were more better than any one person's judgement
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
The results of the study showed that (a)/ if the partners were willing to talk to each other (b)/ and arrive at a mutually agreeable decision, (c)/ the joint decisions were more better than any one person's judgement. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
The results of the study showed that
b)
if the partners were willing to talk to each other
c)
and arrive at a mutually agreeable decision
d)
the joint decisions were more better than any one person's judgement
e)
No error
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Srestha Basu answered |
Incorrect Part:
d) the joint decisions were more better than any one persons judgement
Explanation:
- The error in this sentence lies in the phrase "more better."
- The correct form should be either "better" or "more." Using both together is redundant.
- Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "the joint decisions were better than any one person's judgment."
d) the joint decisions were more better than any one persons judgement
Explanation:
- The error in this sentence lies in the phrase "more better."
- The correct form should be either "better" or "more." Using both together is redundant.
- Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "the joint decisions were better than any one person's judgment."
Directions:
In each of the following questions, there are four sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage (including spelling, punctuation, and logical consistency). Then, choose the most appropriate option.
A. The fact is that Indian cities, unlike many cities abroad, lack in leadership.
B. The mayor, supposed to be the first citizen of the city.
C. has neither the time or the power to steer the city's affairs.
D. His tenure is a glorious one year in cities like Delhi and Bangalore or a extended 20 months in some other cities.
- a)A only
- b)B only
- c)B and C
- d)D only
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions:
In each of the following questions, there are four sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage (including spelling, punctuation, and logical consistency). Then, choose the most appropriate option.
In each of the following questions, there are four sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage (including spelling, punctuation, and logical consistency). Then, choose the most appropriate option.
A. The fact is that Indian cities, unlike many cities abroad, lack in leadership.
B. The mayor, supposed to be the first citizen of the city.
C. has neither the time or the power to steer the city's affairs.
D. His tenure is a glorious one year in cities like Delhi and Bangalore or a extended 20 months in some other cities.
B. The mayor, supposed to be the first citizen of the city.
C. has neither the time or the power to steer the city's affairs.
D. His tenure is a glorious one year in cities like Delhi and Bangalore or a extended 20 months in some other cities.
a)
A only
b)
B only
c)
B and C
d)
D only
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Dipika Basu answered |
- A is incorrect in "lack in leadership'- the intended meaning is "Indian cities lack leadership".
- C is incorrect as neither is followed by or instead of nor.
- D is incorrect because it should be "an extended."
Thus only B is correct.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)While most major economies set aside (a)/ about 3% of their GDP (b)/ in research and development, India (c)/ spends less than I % on this. (d)/ No error (e)- a)While most major economies set aside
- b)about 3% of their GDP
- c)in research and development, india
- d)spends less than I % on this
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
While most major economies set aside (a)/ about 3% of their GDP (b)/ in research and development, India (c)/ spends less than I % on this. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
While most major economies set aside
b)
about 3% of their GDP
c)
in research and development, india
d)
spends less than I % on this
e)
No error
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EduRev GMAT answered |
In Part C, the use of word 'in' should be replaced by 'for' to make the sentence correct
Correction: for research and development, india
Hence option C is correct.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)A year after the global financial crisis saw (a)/ students from the best B-schools across the world struggling for a job, (b)/ a surgery on management education this year thrown (c)/ up some rather interesting findings, (d)/ No error (e)- a)A year after the global financial crisis saw
- b)students from the best B-schools across the world struggling for a job,
- c)a surgery on management education this year thrown
- d)up some rather interesting findings
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
A year after the global financial crisis saw (a)/ students from the best B-schools across the world struggling for a job, (b)/ a surgery on management education this year thrown (c)/ up some rather interesting findings, (d)/ No error (e)
a)
A year after the global financial crisis saw
b)
students from the best B-schools across the world struggling for a job,
c)
a surgery on management education this year thrown
d)
up some rather interesting findings
e)
No error
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EduRev GMAT answered |
In Part C, the use of word 'surgery' is not necessary to use. So, it should be replaced by 'survey' to make the sentence correct
Correction: a surveyon management education this year thrown
Hence option C is correct.
Directions: In the question given below, a sentence is given, divided into parts. One of the parts may contain an error. Identify the part that contains the error, and mark it as the answer. Ignore errors of punctuation. I was desperate to make contact/ with American tennis players as the lure/ of playing in a tournament with some/ of best names in tennis was irresistible.- a)I was desperate to make contact
- b)with American tennis players as the lure
- c)of playing in a tournament with some
- d)of best names in tennis was irresistible
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the question given below, a sentence is given, divided into parts. One of the parts may contain an error. Identify the part that contains the error, and mark it as the answer. Ignore errors of punctuation.
I was desperate to make contact/ with American tennis players as the lure/ of playing in a tournament with some/ of best names in tennis was irresistible.
a)
I was desperate to make contact
b)
with American tennis players as the lure
c)
of playing in a tournament with some
d)
of best names in tennis was irresistible
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Arnav Saini answered |
Error Identification
The sentence contains an error in part D, specifically in the phrase "of best names in tennis."
Explanation of the Error
- The phrase is missing an article before the noun "best names." In English, when we refer to a specific group or category, an article such as "the" is required.
- Correct usage would be "of the best names in tennis," as it indicates that we are talking about a particular set of individuals recognized as the best.
Corrected Sentence
- The corrected sentence would read: "I was desperate to make contact with American tennis players as the lure of playing in a tournament with some of the best names in tennis was irresistible."
Importance of Articles
- Articles are essential in English grammar as they clarify whether we are speaking about general or specific items.
- Using "the" specifies that we are discussing known or identifiable names, enhancing the clarity of the sentence.
Conclusion
- Thus, the error in option D stems from the omission of the article "the," making it the correct answer regarding the grammatical error in the sentence.
The sentence contains an error in part D, specifically in the phrase "of best names in tennis."
Explanation of the Error
- The phrase is missing an article before the noun "best names." In English, when we refer to a specific group or category, an article such as "the" is required.
- Correct usage would be "of the best names in tennis," as it indicates that we are talking about a particular set of individuals recognized as the best.
Corrected Sentence
- The corrected sentence would read: "I was desperate to make contact with American tennis players as the lure of playing in a tournament with some of the best names in tennis was irresistible."
Importance of Articles
- Articles are essential in English grammar as they clarify whether we are speaking about general or specific items.
- Using "the" specifies that we are discussing known or identifiable names, enhancing the clarity of the sentence.
Conclusion
- Thus, the error in option D stems from the omission of the article "the," making it the correct answer regarding the grammatical error in the sentence.
A.This book left by who knows whom? has been lying here for days.B.This book—left by who knows whom—has been lying here for days.C.This book left by—who knows who?—has been lying here for days.D.This book left by—who knows who—has been lying here for days.- a)A
- b)B
- c)C and D
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
A.This book left by who knows whom? has been lying here for days.
B.This book—left by who knows whom—has been lying here for days.
C.This book left by—who knows who?—has been lying here for days.
D.This book left by—who knows who—has been lying here for days.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C and D
d)
None of these
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Debanshi Reddy answered |
'left by who knows whom' is parenthetical, hence B punctuates t correctly. Left by whom (him) is better than 'left by who (he)', though some authorities may accept "who (left it?), "who knows whom" is more of an exclamation than an interrogation, hence the question mark may be omitted. Option B makes the best choice.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)Angered over the delay in giving compensations, (a)/ factory workers shouted (b)/ slogans against the President (c)/ when he reaches the Office. (d)/ No error (e)- a)Angered over the delay in giving compensations
- b)factory workers shouted
- c) slogans against the President
- d)when he reaches the Office
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
Angered over the delay in giving compensations, (a)/ factory workers shouted (b)/ slogans against the President (c)/ when he reaches the Office. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
Angered over the delay in giving compensations
b)
factory workers shouted
c)
slogans against the President
d)
when he reaches the Office
e)
No error
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Sanaya Sharma answered |
Identifying the Error
In the given sentence, the grammatical error is located in part (d): "when he reaches the Office."
Explanation of the Error
- Tense Consistency: The use of "reaches" is in the present tense, which creates a mismatch with the context of the sentence. The other parts of the sentence imply a past action; thus, the verb should also reflect that.
- Correct Form: To maintain tense consistency, "reaches" should be changed to the past tense. A suitable correction would be "when he reached the office," aligning with the overall narrative.
Contextual Clarity
- Implication of Timing: The phrase suggests that the workers shouted slogans at a specific time related to the delay. Using the past tense clarifies that the action of shouting occurred after the delay was experienced, thereby enhancing the coherence of the sentence.
Conclusion
In summary, the correction of the verb tense in part (d) is essential for maintaining grammatical accuracy and clarity within the sentence structure. The correct option is therefore (d).
In the given sentence, the grammatical error is located in part (d): "when he reaches the Office."
Explanation of the Error
- Tense Consistency: The use of "reaches" is in the present tense, which creates a mismatch with the context of the sentence. The other parts of the sentence imply a past action; thus, the verb should also reflect that.
- Correct Form: To maintain tense consistency, "reaches" should be changed to the past tense. A suitable correction would be "when he reached the office," aligning with the overall narrative.
Contextual Clarity
- Implication of Timing: The phrase suggests that the workers shouted slogans at a specific time related to the delay. Using the past tense clarifies that the action of shouting occurred after the delay was experienced, thereby enhancing the coherence of the sentence.
Conclusion
In summary, the correction of the verb tense in part (d) is essential for maintaining grammatical accuracy and clarity within the sentence structure. The correct option is therefore (d).
Directions: In the question given below, a sentence is given, divided into parts. One of the parts may contain an error. Identify the part that contains the error, and mark it as the answer. Ignore errors of punctuation. India is the second largest producer of rice and groundnuts; (A) / it thus, becomes important that India try and (B) / reducing its carbon footprint as much as possible, (C) / more in its farming sector. (D)- a)India is the second largest producer of rice and groundnuts;
- b)it thus, becomes important that India try and
- c)reducing its carbon footprint as much as possible,
- d)more in its farming sector.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the question given below, a sentence is given, divided into parts. One of the parts may contain an error. Identify the part that contains the error, and mark it as the answer. Ignore errors of punctuation.
India is the second largest producer of rice and groundnuts; (A) / it thus, becomes important that India try and (B) / reducing its carbon footprint as much as possible, (C) / more in its farming sector. (D)
a)
India is the second largest producer of rice and groundnuts;
b)
it thus, becomes important that India try and
c)
reducing its carbon footprint as much as possible,
d)
more in its farming sector.
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Malavika Rane answered |
Explanation:
Error Analysis:
The error is in part (C) of the sentence.
Corrected Sentence:
India is the second largest producer of rice and groundnuts; it thus becomes important that India try to reduce its carbon footprint as much as possible, more in its farming sector.
In part (C) of the sentence, the error lies in the word "reducing". The correct form should be "reduce" as it should be in the base form after the verb "try".
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C'.
Error Analysis:
The error is in part (C) of the sentence.
Corrected Sentence:
India is the second largest producer of rice and groundnuts; it thus becomes important that India try to reduce its carbon footprint as much as possible, more in its farming sector.
In part (C) of the sentence, the error lies in the word "reducing". The correct form should be "reduce" as it should be in the base form after the verb "try".
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C'.
Directions: In the question given below, a statement has been divided into four fragments, one of which may contain an error. You have to mark the fragment containing error as your answer.The proposed new structure (A) / is notable for not only (B) / its height, but also (C) / for its shape. (D)- a)A
- b)B
- c)C
- d)D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the question given below, a statement has been divided into four fragments, one of which may contain an error. You have to mark the fragment containing error as your answer.
The proposed new structure (A) / is notable for not only (B) / its height, but also (C) / for its shape. (D)
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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Malavika Rane answered |
Explanation:
Error in Fragment B:
- The error in this sentence lies in the use of "not only." The correct structure should be "not only... but also," which means that fragment B should be "not only its height, but also."
Corrected Sentence:
The proposed new structure is notable not only for its height, but also for its shape.
Error in Fragment B:
- The error in this sentence lies in the use of "not only." The correct structure should be "not only... but also," which means that fragment B should be "not only its height, but also."
Corrected Sentence:
The proposed new structure is notable not only for its height, but also for its shape.
Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given, divided into five parts. Out of all the parts, one part may contain an error. Mark the option containing the part with the error. She asked him (A) / what the (B) / time was (C) / in his watch. (D) - a)She asked him
- b)what the
- c)time was
- d)in his watch.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given, divided into five parts. Out of all the parts, one part may contain an error. Mark the option containing the part with the error.
She asked him (A) / what the (B) / time was (C) / in his watch. (D)
a)
She asked him
b)
what the
c)
time was
d)
in his watch.
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Arnav Saini answered |
Error Analysis:
Part D:
The error in this sentence lies in part D, which states "in his watch." The correct preposition to use in this context should be "on" instead of "in." The correct phrase should be "on his watch."
Corrected Sentence:
She asked him what the time was on his watch.
Part D:
The error in this sentence lies in part D, which states "in his watch." The correct preposition to use in this context should be "on" instead of "in." The correct phrase should be "on his watch."
Corrected Sentence:
She asked him what the time was on his watch.
A. Diseases when suffered by poor appearB. to be more deadly than when they afflict better of people.C. The less affluent, indeed, are more likely to dieD. off diseases than people who are rich.- a)A only
- b)D only
- c)B and C
- d)C only
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
A. Diseases when suffered by poor appear
B. to be more deadly than when they afflict better of people.
C. The less affluent, indeed, are more likely to die
D. off diseases than people who are rich.
a)
A only
b)
D only
c)
B and C
d)
C only
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Pritam Nair answered |
A is incorrect because an adjective if used as a noun must have the definite article—the poor. B is incorrect better o ff people needs f f in off. In D 'die off' is incorrect—die of diseases will be correct.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)The RBI has proposed to introduce (a)/ polymer notes after taking into considering (b)/ the cost and longevity (c)/ associated with their manufacturing. (d)/ No error (e)- a)The RBI has proposed to introduce
- b)polymer notes after taking into considering
- c)the cost and longevity
- d)associated with their manufacturing
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
The RBI has proposed to introduce (a)/ polymer notes after taking into considering (b)/ the cost and longevity (c)/ associated with their manufacturing. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
The RBI has proposed to introduce
b)
polymer notes after taking into considering
c)
the cost and longevity
d)
associated with their manufacturing
e)
No error
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EduRev GMAT answered |
In Part B, the use of word 'considering' should be replaced by 'consideration' to make the syntax correct
Correction: polymer notes after taking into consideration
Hence option B is correct.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)Initially, shop owners tried to (a)/ offer some resistance to the demolition, but (b)/ seeing the heavy presence of the police force (c)/ their resistance faded off. (d)/ No error (e)- a)Initially, shop owners tried to
- b)offer some resistance to the demolition, but
- c)seeing the heavy presence of the police force
- d)their resistance faded off
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
Initially, shop owners tried to (a)/ offer some resistance to the demolition, but (b)/ seeing the heavy presence of the police force (c)/ their resistance faded off. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
Initially, shop owners tried to
b)
offer some resistance to the demolition, but
c)
seeing the heavy presence of the police force
d)
their resistance faded off
e)
No error
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EduRev GMAT answered |
In Part D, the use of word 'faded off' should be replaced by 'fade off' to make the sentence correct
Correction: their resistance fade off
Hence option D is correct.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)The Union Health Minister said that (a)/ there was an acute shortage of (b)/ health personnel in rural areas (c)/ who needed to be addressed urgently. (d)/ No error (e)- a)The union health minister said that
- b)there was an acute shortage of
- c)health personnel in rural areas
- d)who needed to be addressed urgently
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
The Union Health Minister said that (a)/ there was an acute shortage of (b)/ health personnel in rural areas (c)/ who needed to be addressed urgently. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
The union health minister said that
b)
there was an acute shortage of
c)
health personnel in rural areas
d)
who needed to be addressed urgently
e)
No error
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Ujwal Iyer answered |
Errors in the Sentence:
- Part D: "who needed to be addressed urgently"
Explanation:
The error in the sentence is in part D. The pronoun "who" is used incorrectly to refer to inanimate objects like "health personnel." The correct pronoun to use in this case would be "that" instead of "who." The sentence should be revised to "that needed to be addressed urgently."
Corrected Sentence:
The Union Health Minister said that there was an acute shortage of health personnel in rural areas that needed to be addressed urgently.
- Part D: "who needed to be addressed urgently"
Explanation:
The error in the sentence is in part D. The pronoun "who" is used incorrectly to refer to inanimate objects like "health personnel." The correct pronoun to use in this case would be "that" instead of "who." The sentence should be revised to "that needed to be addressed urgently."
Corrected Sentence:
The Union Health Minister said that there was an acute shortage of health personnel in rural areas that needed to be addressed urgently.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)After joining the Hong Kong based (a)/ bank in 1990, he has (b)/ head various departments (c)/ including corporate and investment banking (d)/ No error (e)- a)After joining the hong kong based
- b)bank in 1990, he has
- c)head various departments
- d)including corporate and investment banking
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
After joining the Hong Kong based (a)/ bank in 1990, he has (b)/ head various departments (c)/ including corporate and investment banking (d)/ No error (e)
a)
After joining the hong kong based
b)
bank in 1990, he has
c)
head various departments
d)
including corporate and investment banking
e)
No error
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Niti Choudhury answered |
Identifying the Error
In the given sentence, the grammatical error lies in part (c): "head various departments." The word "head" is incorrectly used in this context.
Explanation of the Error
- The verb "head" means to lead or to be in charge of something. However, in this sentence, the context implies that he has been in charge of various departments since 1990.
- To express this correctly, the past participle "headed" should be used instead of "head." This indicates that he has taken on leadership roles in the past and continues to do so.
Corrected Sentence
The corrected phrase should read: "he has headed various departments." This maintains the proper tense and indicates he has been leading those departments.
Summary of Corrections
- **Incorrect Usage**: head
- **Correct Usage**: headed
Thus, the correct part of the sentence should be part (c), making it the answer to the question regarding the grammatical error.
In the given sentence, the grammatical error lies in part (c): "head various departments." The word "head" is incorrectly used in this context.
Explanation of the Error
- The verb "head" means to lead or to be in charge of something. However, in this sentence, the context implies that he has been in charge of various departments since 1990.
- To express this correctly, the past participle "headed" should be used instead of "head." This indicates that he has taken on leadership roles in the past and continues to do so.
Corrected Sentence
The corrected phrase should read: "he has headed various departments." This maintains the proper tense and indicates he has been leading those departments.
Summary of Corrections
- **Incorrect Usage**: head
- **Correct Usage**: headed
Thus, the correct part of the sentence should be part (c), making it the answer to the question regarding the grammatical error.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)Building biogas plants will help to reduce (a)/ greenhouse gas emissions by reducing (b)/ the consuming of conventional fuels (c)/ such as firewood and kerosene. (d)/ No error (e)- a)Building biogas plants will help to reduce
- b)greenhouse gas emissions by reducing
- c)the consuming of conventional fuels
- d)such as firewood and kerosene
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
Building biogas plants will help to reduce (a)/ greenhouse gas emissions by reducing (b)/ the consuming of conventional fuels (c)/ such as firewood and kerosene. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
Building biogas plants will help to reduce
b)
greenhouse gas emissions by reducing
c)
the consuming of conventional fuels
d)
such as firewood and kerosene
e)
No error
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Wizius Careers answered |
In Part C, the use of word 'consuming' should be replaced by 'consumption' to make the sentence correct
Correction: the consumption of conventional fuels
Hence option C is correct.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)The government has the obligation (a)/ to provide basic infrastructure facilities (b)/ to regulating the process of (c)/ urbanisation in the country. (d)/ No error (e)- a) The government has the obligation
- b) to provide basic infrastructure facilities
- c) to regulating the process of
- d) urbanisation in the country
- e) No error
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
The government has the obligation (a)/ to provide basic infrastructure facilities (b)/ to regulating the process of (c)/ urbanisation in the country. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
The government has the obligation
b)
to provide basic infrastructure facilities
c)
to regulating the process of
d)
urbanisation in the country
e)
No error
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EduRev GMAT answered |
In Part C, the use of word 'regulating' should be replaced by 'regulate'. As per rules of infinitives.
Correction: to regulate the process of
Hence option C is correct.
Directions: In this question, four sentences are given as options. You have to check each option and find out which sentence is grammatically or contextually incorrect. Mark that sentence as your answer. - a)Gender is socially constructed.
- b)John eventually got into the lifestyle of hustling.
- c)The current economic recession has took a toll on corporations.
- d)We should not be defined by someone else’s standard of beauty.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In this question, four sentences are given as options. You have to check each option and find out which sentence is grammatically or contextually incorrect. Mark that sentence as your answer.
a)
Gender is socially constructed.
b)
John eventually got into the lifestyle of hustling.
c)
The current economic recession has took a toll on corporations.
d)
We should not be defined by someone else’s standard of beauty.
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Iq Funda answered |
Sentence C is erroneous here. Sentence: The current economic recession has took a toll on corporations.
The use of ‘took’ after ‘has’ is incorrect. After helping verb ‘has’, the third form of verb should be used. Thus, ‘taken’ will be the correct form.
Take a toll: to have a serious, bad effect on someone or something.
Ex: Too much sunlight can take a toll on your skin.
Correct Sentence: The current economic recession has taken a toll on corporations.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
We expect a hike (a)/in the cash reserve ratio (b)/ which is the portion on deposits (c)/ that banks keep with RBI. (d)/ No error (e)
- a)We expect a hike
- b)in the cash reserve ratio
- c)No error
- d)that banks keep with RBI
- e)which is the portion on deposits
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
We expect a hike (a)/in the cash reserve ratio (b)/ which is the portion on deposits (c)/ that banks keep with RBI. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
We expect a hike
b)
in the cash reserve ratio
c)
No error
d)
that banks keep with RBI
e)
which is the portion on deposits
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Wizius Careers answered |
There is no error in the sentence, Option E is correct.
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)Volunteers of an NGO (a)/ interacted with school students (b)/ to spread awareness about (c)/environment-related issues. (d)/ No error (e)- a)Volunteers of an NGO
- b)interacted with school students
- c)to spread awareness about
- d)environment-related issues
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Spot the grammatical errors in the given sentence. Mark the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No error" as the answer. (Ignore punctuation error)
Volunteers of an NGO (a)/ interacted with school students (b)/ to spread awareness about (c)/environment-related issues. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
Volunteers of an NGO
b)
interacted with school students
c)
to spread awareness about
d)
environment-related issues
e)
No error
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Sameer Unni answered |
Overview of the Sentence
The sentence in question is: "Volunteers of an NGO interacted with school students to spread awareness about environment-related issues."
Analysis of Each Part
- Part A: "Volunteers of an NGO"
- This phrase is grammatically correct. It clearly indicates the subject of the sentence.
- Part B: "interacted with school students"
- This part correctly describes the action taken by the volunteers. The verb "interacted" is appropriately used in the past tense.
- Part C: "to spread awareness about"
- This infinitive phrase effectively expresses the purpose of the interaction. It is grammatically sound.
- Part D: "environment-related issues."
- The phrase "environment-related issues" is correctly constructed and conveys the intended meaning.
Conclusion: No Errors Found
After a thorough examination of each part of the sentence, it is evident that:
- There are no grammatical errors in any of the components.
- The sentence is clear, coherent, and correctly structured.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'E': No error.
The sentence in question is: "Volunteers of an NGO interacted with school students to spread awareness about environment-related issues."
Analysis of Each Part
- Part A: "Volunteers of an NGO"
- This phrase is grammatically correct. It clearly indicates the subject of the sentence.
- Part B: "interacted with school students"
- This part correctly describes the action taken by the volunteers. The verb "interacted" is appropriately used in the past tense.
- Part C: "to spread awareness about"
- This infinitive phrase effectively expresses the purpose of the interaction. It is grammatically sound.
- Part D: "environment-related issues."
- The phrase "environment-related issues" is correctly constructed and conveys the intended meaning.
Conclusion: No Errors Found
After a thorough examination of each part of the sentence, it is evident that:
- There are no grammatical errors in any of the components.
- The sentence is clear, coherent, and correctly structured.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'E': No error.
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