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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". She glanced back to make sure she (wasn't to be) observed.- a)wasn't be
- b)wasn't being
- c)weren't being
- d)no improvement
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". She glanced back to make sure she (wasn't to be) observed.
a)
wasn't be
b)
wasn't being
c)
weren't being
d)
no improvement
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Keerthana Yadav answered |
The sentence is in past progressive passive form and hence being is used with past participle.
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
(No sooner the advertisement regarding the launch of new smart phone appeared) than there was a rush on the online website for prebooking the same.- a)No sooner did the advertisement regarding the launch of new smart phone appeared
- b)No sooner the advertisement regarding the launched of new smart phone appeared
- c)The advertisement regarding the launch of new smart phone was no sooner having appeared
- d)No improvement
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
(No sooner the advertisement regarding the launch of new smart phone appeared) than there was a rush on the online website for prebooking the same.
(No sooner the advertisement regarding the launch of new smart phone appeared) than there was a rush on the online website for prebooking the same.
a)
No sooner did the advertisement regarding the launch of new smart phone appeared
b)
No sooner the advertisement regarding the launched of new smart phone appeared
c)
The advertisement regarding the launch of new smart phone was no sooner having appeared
d)
No improvement
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Lavanya Menon answered |
When the sentence begins with a negative adverbial phrase, the order of the subject and the verb is interchanged and the verb is used in the auxiliary form.
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. She is (the best and wisest) girl in the class. - a)best and wisest
- b)a best and a wisest
- c)the best and the wisest
- d)No improvement
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. She is (the best and wisest) girl in the class.
a)
best and wisest
b)
a best and a wisest
c)
the best and the wisest
d)
No improvement
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Arun Sharma answered |
Here ‘wise’ is used in the superlative form as ‘wisest’. With superlatives, the article ‘the’ is used.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". I'm (having to) too much fun.- a)had been
- b)had
- c)has
- d)no improvement
- e)having
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". I'm (having to) too much fun.
a)
had been
b)
had
c)
has
d)
no improvement
e)
having
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Nidhi Menon answered |
“Having to” implies that one has to do something. In the given sentence, “to” is superfluous. Hence, having to should be replaced by having.
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
"By rescuing the child from fire, the local resident (added another feather to his cap)."
- a)made a superficious achievement.
- b)was gifted with precious thing.
- c)was crowned and rewarded.
- d)No improvement.
- e)made a significant achievement.
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
"By rescuing the child from fire, the local resident (added another feather to his cap)."
"By rescuing the child from fire, the local resident (added another feather to his cap)."
a)
made a superficious achievement.
b)
was gifted with precious thing.
c)
was crowned and rewarded.
d)
No improvement.
e)
made a significant achievement.
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Shalini Patel answered |
Adding a feather in one’s cap means making a significant achievement. So option E is correct.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".I absolutely must (seen) him, however painful it may be for me.- a)see
- b)seeing
- c)saw
- d)no improvement
- e)None
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".I absolutely must (seen) him, however painful it may be for me.
a)
see
b)
seeing
c)
saw
d)
no improvement
e)
None
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Arun Sharma answered |
Here the modal verb “must” is used with its base form “may”. In this situation when modal verb is used with base verb, the verb is used in base form. Therefore, seen is replaced with see.
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. The people of Japan are (wiser than America.)- a)wiser than those of America.
- b)wiser than that of America.
- c)wiser to that of America.
- d)No improvement
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. The people of Japan are (wiser than America.)
a)
wiser than those of America.
b)
wiser than that of America.
c)
wiser to that of America.
d)
No improvement
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Shalini Patel answered |
There is a comparison between people of Japan and people of America. Since the comparison is between plurals, “those of” instead of “than of” which is used with singular
"He (to be) positively rude."
- a)no improvement
- b)were being
- c)being
- d)was being
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
"He (to be) positively rude."
a)
no improvement
b)
were being
c)
being
d)
was being
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Arun Sharma answered |
The sentence is in the past tense, indicated by the verb "to be." The correct form of "to be" in the past tense for "he" is "was." Additionally, the continuous form of the verb ("being") is needed to describe an ongoing action in the past. Therefore, the correct phrase is "was being." The sentence should read, "He was being positively rude."
DIRECTIONS for the following three questions:In each question, there are five 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. Then, choose the most appropriate option.A. So once an economy is actually in recession,B. The authorities can, in principle, move the economyC. Out of slump - assuming hypotheticallyD. That they know how to - by a temporary stimuli.E. In the longer term, however, such policies have no affect on the overall behaviour of the economy.- a)A, B & E
- b)B,C & E.
- c)E only
- d)B only
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
DIRECTIONS for the following three questions:
In each question, there are five 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. Then, choose the most appropriate option.
A. So once an economy is actually in recession,
B. The authorities can, in principle, move the economy
C. Out of slump - assuming hypothetically
D. That they know how to - by a temporary stimuli.
E. In the longer term, however, such policies have no affect on the overall behaviour of the economy.
a)
A, B & E
b)
B,C & E.
c)
E only
d)
B only
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Wizius Careers answered |
The usage of the word "so" is inappropriate; additionally, the phrase should be "into recession" => A is wrong
"Assuming hypothetically" is redundant; additionally, the phrase should be "out of a slump" => Only one of the words can be used here.=> C is wrong.
"a temporary stimulus" is the correct phrase => D is wrong.
The term "effect" should be used instead of "affect" => E is wrong.
Hence, only B is correct
Directions for the following four questions: In each of the following questions there are 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. In 1849, a poor Bavarian imigrant named Levi Strauss
B. landed in San Francisco, California,
C. at the invitation of his brother-in-law David Stern
D. owner of dry goods business.
E. This dry goods business would later became known as Levi Strauss & Company.
- a)B and C
- b)B only
- c)A and B
- d)A,B and D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions for the following four questions: In each of the following questions there are 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. In 1849, a poor Bavarian imigrant named Levi Strauss
B. landed in San Francisco, California,
C. at the invitation of his brother-in-law David Stern
D. owner of dry goods business.
E. This dry goods business would later became known as Levi Strauss & Company.
a)
B and C
b)
B only
c)
A and B
d)
A,B and D
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Wizius Careers answered |
Answer is Option A
Statement A is incorrect because of the wrong spelling 'imigrant'. The correct spelling is 'immigrant'.
Statement B is correct.
Statement C is incorrect because of the absence of commas after brother-in-law and David Stern.
Statement D is incorrect because of the absence of the article 'a' before 'dry goods business'.
Statement B is correct.
Statement C is incorrect because of the absence of commas after brother-in-law and David Stern.
Statement D is incorrect because of the absence of the article 'a' before 'dry goods business'.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". He must not (to be left) like this.- a)be left
- b)been left
- c)being left
- d)no improvement
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". He must not (to be left) like this.
a)
be left
b)
been left
c)
being left
d)
no improvement
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Krithika Yadav answered |
The modal verb “must” is followed by the past participle form of the verb. Therefore “to be left” is replaced by “be left”
Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences
A. It was a tough situation and Manasi was taking pains to make it better.
B. Slowly her efforts gave fruit and things started improving.
C. Everyone complemented her for her good work.
D. She was very happy and thanked everyone- a) A
- b) D
- c) B and C
- d) A and C
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences
A. It was a tough situation and Manasi was taking pains to make it better.
B. Slowly her efforts gave fruit and things started improving.
C. Everyone complemented her for her good work.
D. She was very happy and thanked everyone
A. It was a tough situation and Manasi was taking pains to make it better.
B. Slowly her efforts gave fruit and things started improving.
C. Everyone complemented her for her good work.
D. She was very happy and thanked everyone
a)
A
b)
D
c)
B and C
d)
A and C
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Arjun Iyer answered |
Identifying the Incorrect Sentence
In the context of the sentences provided, the incorrect one is option C. Let's break down the reasons:
Understanding the Error in Sentence C
- **Complement vs. Compliment**:
- The word "complemented" means to complete or enhance something, while "complimented" refers to expressing praise or admiration.
- In the context of the sentence, it is clear that the intention was to convey that everyone praised Manasi for her good work, which necessitates the use of "complimented."
Analysis of Other Sentences
- **Sentence A**:
- "It was a tough situation and Manasi was taking pains to make it better."
- This sentence is correct as it accurately describes Manasi's efforts in a challenging scenario.
- **Sentence B**:
- "Slowly her efforts gave fruit and things started improving."
- Here, the phrase "gave fruit" is an idiomatic expression meaning to yield results, making this sentence acceptable in context.
- **Sentence D**:
- "She was very happy and thanked everyone."
- This sentence is grammatically correct and clearly conveys her gratitude.
Conclusion
In summary, the error in sentence C lies in the misuse of "complemented" instead of "complimented." This subtle yet significant mistake leads to the conclusion that option C is indeed the incorrect sentence among the four provided.
In the context of the sentences provided, the incorrect one is option C. Let's break down the reasons:
Understanding the Error in Sentence C
- **Complement vs. Compliment**:
- The word "complemented" means to complete or enhance something, while "complimented" refers to expressing praise or admiration.
- In the context of the sentence, it is clear that the intention was to convey that everyone praised Manasi for her good work, which necessitates the use of "complimented."
Analysis of Other Sentences
- **Sentence A**:
- "It was a tough situation and Manasi was taking pains to make it better."
- This sentence is correct as it accurately describes Manasi's efforts in a challenging scenario.
- **Sentence B**:
- "Slowly her efforts gave fruit and things started improving."
- Here, the phrase "gave fruit" is an idiomatic expression meaning to yield results, making this sentence acceptable in context.
- **Sentence D**:
- "She was very happy and thanked everyone."
- This sentence is grammatically correct and clearly conveys her gratitude.
Conclusion
In summary, the error in sentence C lies in the misuse of "complemented" instead of "complimented." This subtle yet significant mistake leads to the conclusion that option C is indeed the incorrect sentence among the four provided.
Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically correct and appropriate sentence(s).
A. The balance of power will shift to the East as China and India evolve.
B. Rarely the economic ascent of two still relatively poor nations has been watched with such a mixture of awe, opportunism, and trepidation.
C. Postwar era witnessed economic miracles in Japan and South Korea, but neither was populous enough to power worldwide growth or change the game in a complete spectrum of industries.
D. China and India, by contrast, possess the weight and dynamism to transform the 21st-century global economy.- a) A,B&C
- b) A&D
- c) C
- d) C&D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically correct and appropriate sentence(s).
A. The balance of power will shift to the East as China and India evolve.
B. Rarely the economic ascent of two still relatively poor nations has been watched with such a mixture of awe, opportunism, and trepidation.
C. Postwar era witnessed economic miracles in Japan and South Korea, but neither was populous enough to power worldwide growth or change the game in a complete spectrum of industries.
D. China and India, by contrast, possess the weight and dynamism to transform the 21st-century global economy.
A. The balance of power will shift to the East as China and India evolve.
B. Rarely the economic ascent of two still relatively poor nations has been watched with such a mixture of awe, opportunism, and trepidation.
C. Postwar era witnessed economic miracles in Japan and South Korea, but neither was populous enough to power worldwide growth or change the game in a complete spectrum of industries.
D. China and India, by contrast, possess the weight and dynamism to transform the 21st-century global economy.
a)
A,B&C
b)
A&D
c)
C
d)
C&D
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EduRev GMAT answered |
Statements B and C are incorrect.
Statement B should be “Rarely has the economic…been watched”.
Statement C should be “The post war era”.
Hence option b) is the correct answer.
Statement B should be “Rarely has the economic…been watched”.
Statement C should be “The post war era”.
Hence option b) is the correct answer.
Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?- a)I am not one of those who believe everything they hear.
- b)I am not one of those who believes everything I hear.
- c)I am not one of those who believes everything he hears.
- d)I am not one of those who believes in everything one hears.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?
a)
I am not one of those who believe everything they hear.
b)
I am not one of those who believes everything I hear.
c)
I am not one of those who believes everything he hears.
d)
I am not one of those who believes in everything one hears.
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Devansh Shah answered |
Explanation:
Subject-Verb Agreement:
- The correct sentence is: "I am not one of those who believe everything they hear."
- The subject "those" is plural, so the verb "believe" should also be plural to agree with the subject.
Incorrect Options:
- Option 'b': "I am not one of those who believes everything I hear." - Incorrect because "believes" is singular and does not agree with the plural subject "those."
- Option 'c': "I am not one of those who believes everything he hears." - Incorrect because "he" does not agree with the plural subject "those."
- Option 'd': "I am not one of those who believes in everything one hears." - Incorrect because "believes" is singular and does not agree with the plural subject "those."
Correct Option:
- Option 'a': "I am not one of those who believe everything they hear." - Correct because "believe" is plural and agrees with the plural subject "those."
Subject-Verb Agreement:
- The correct sentence is: "I am not one of those who believe everything they hear."
- The subject "those" is plural, so the verb "believe" should also be plural to agree with the subject.
Incorrect Options:
- Option 'b': "I am not one of those who believes everything I hear." - Incorrect because "believes" is singular and does not agree with the plural subject "those."
- Option 'c': "I am not one of those who believes everything he hears." - Incorrect because "he" does not agree with the plural subject "those."
- Option 'd': "I am not one of those who believes in everything one hears." - Incorrect because "believes" is singular and does not agree with the plural subject "those."
Correct Option:
- Option 'a': "I am not one of those who believe everything they hear." - Correct because "believe" is plural and agrees with the plural subject "those."
Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?- a)The state of his affairs were such as to cause anxiety to his creditors.
- b)The state of his affairs was such as to cause anxiety to his creditors.
- c)The state of his affair were such as to cause anxiety to his creditors.
- d)The state of his affairs are such as to cause anxiety to his creditors.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?
a)
The state of his affairs were such as to cause anxiety to his creditors.
b)
The state of his affairs was such as to cause anxiety to his creditors.
c)
The state of his affair were such as to cause anxiety to his creditors.
d)
The state of his affairs are such as to cause anxiety to his creditors.
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Bhavana Kulkarni answered |
Explanation:
The correct sentence is:
b) The state of his affairs was such as to cause anxiety to his creditors.
Subject-Verb Agreement:
- In this sentence, "state" is the subject and "was" is the correct verb form that agrees with the singular subject.
- "Affairs" is a plural noun but in this sentence, it is not the subject of the verb "was."
- Therefore, the correct form should be "The state of his affairs was such."
Correct Form:
- The singular form "was" is used with the singular subject "state" in the sentence.
- This maintains subject-verb agreement and makes the sentence grammatically correct.
The correct sentence is:
b) The state of his affairs was such as to cause anxiety to his creditors.
Subject-Verb Agreement:
- In this sentence, "state" is the subject and "was" is the correct verb form that agrees with the singular subject.
- "Affairs" is a plural noun but in this sentence, it is not the subject of the verb "was."
- Therefore, the correct form should be "The state of his affairs was such."
Correct Form:
- The singular form "was" is used with the singular subject "state" in the sentence.
- This maintains subject-verb agreement and makes the sentence grammatically correct.
Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?- a)The Board of Directors will hold its next meeting in July.
- b)The Board of Directors will hold it’s next meeting in July.
- c)The Board of Directors shall hold the next meeting in July.
- d)The Board of Directors shall hold it’s next meeting in July.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?
a)
The Board of Directors will hold its next meeting in July.
b)
The Board of Directors will hold it’s next meeting in July.
c)
The Board of Directors shall hold the next meeting in July.
d)
The Board of Directors shall hold it’s next meeting in July.
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EduRev GMAT answered |
‘The Board of Directors’ is a collective noun. So, it takes the singular verb ‘its’. It’s is an incorrect usage in this context because it actualy means ‘it is’. Option a) is the correct answer.
Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically correct and appropriate sentence(s).
A. Large reductions in the ozone layer, which sits about 15-30 km above the Earth, take place each winter over the polar regions, especially the Antarctic, as low temperatures allow the formation of stratospheric clouds that assist chemical reactions breaking down ozone.
B. Industrial chemicals containing chlorine and bromine have been blamed for thinning the layer because they attack the ozone molecules, making them to break apart.
C. Many an offending chemicals have now been banned.
D. It will still take several decades before these substances have disappeared from the atmosphere.- a) D
- b) B&D
- c) A&D
- d) A&C
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically correct and appropriate sentence(s).
A. Large reductions in the ozone layer, which sits about 15-30 km above the Earth, take place each winter over the polar regions, especially the Antarctic, as low temperatures allow the formation of stratospheric clouds that assist chemical reactions breaking down ozone.
B. Industrial chemicals containing chlorine and bromine have been blamed for thinning the layer because they attack the ozone molecules, making them to break apart.
C. Many an offending chemicals have now been banned.
D. It will still take several decades before these substances have disappeared from the atmosphere.
A. Large reductions in the ozone layer, which sits about 15-30 km above the Earth, take place each winter over the polar regions, especially the Antarctic, as low temperatures allow the formation of stratospheric clouds that assist chemical reactions breaking down ozone.
B. Industrial chemicals containing chlorine and bromine have been blamed for thinning the layer because they attack the ozone molecules, making them to break apart.
C. Many an offending chemicals have now been banned.
D. It will still take several decades before these substances have disappeared from the atmosphere.
a)
D
b)
B&D
c)
A&D
d)
A&C
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Advait Roy answered |
Explanation:
Corrected Sentences:
- Large reductions in the ozone layer take place each winter over the polar regions, especially the Antarctic, as low temperatures allow the formation of stratospheric clouds that assist chemical reactions in breaking down ozone. The ozone layer sits about 15-30 km above the Earth.
- It will still take several decades before these substances have disappeared from the atmosphere.
Reasoning:
- Option A is correct as it provides grammatically correct and appropriate information about the ozone layer and the chemical reactions that lead to its depletion.
- Option C is correct as it acknowledges that many offending chemicals have been banned, which is a positive step towards protecting the ozone layer.
Corrected Sentences:
- Large reductions in the ozone layer take place each winter over the polar regions, especially the Antarctic, as low temperatures allow the formation of stratospheric clouds that assist chemical reactions in breaking down ozone. The ozone layer sits about 15-30 km above the Earth.
- It will still take several decades before these substances have disappeared from the atmosphere.
Reasoning:
- Option A is correct as it provides grammatically correct and appropriate information about the ozone layer and the chemical reactions that lead to its depletion.
- Option C is correct as it acknowledges that many offending chemicals have been banned, which is a positive step towards protecting the ozone layer.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". What would the cavalry (doing) out here? SSCC6L17AUG-S2 : 87- a)be done
- b)be doing
- c)done
- d)no improvement
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". What would the cavalry (doing) out here? SSCC6L17AUG-S2 : 87
a)
be done
b)
be doing
c)
done
d)
no improvement
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Arun Sharma answered |
For an interrogative sentence with “would” , the subject is followed by be + present participle of the verb. Therefore “doing” is replaced by “be doing
Directions for the following four questions: In each of the following questions there are 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. Charges and countercharges mean nothingB. to the few million who have lost their home.C. The nightmare is far from over, for the governmentD. is still unable to reach hundreds who are marooned.E. The death count have just begun.- a)A only
- b)C only
- c)A and C only
- d)A,C and D
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions for the following four questions: In each of the following questions there are 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. Charges and countercharges mean nothing
B. to the few million who have lost their home.
C. The nightmare is far from over, for the government
D. is still unable to reach hundreds who are marooned.
E. The death count have just begun.
a)
A only
b)
C only
c)
A and C only
d)
A,C and D
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Ruchi Pillai answered |
Explanation:
Errors in the given sentences:
- The sentence "The death count have just begun." should be corrected to "The death count has just begun." The verb "has" should agree with the singular subject "death count."
Corrected Sentences:
- A. Charges and countercharges mean nothing.
- C. The nightmare is far from over, for the government.
- D. is still unable to reach hundreds who are marooned.
- E. The death count has just begun.
Therefore, the correct option is A, C, and D.
Errors in the given sentences:
- The sentence "The death count have just begun." should be corrected to "The death count has just begun." The verb "has" should agree with the singular subject "death count."
Corrected Sentences:
- A. Charges and countercharges mean nothing.
- C. The nightmare is far from over, for the government.
- D. is still unable to reach hundreds who are marooned.
- E. The death count has just begun.
Therefore, the correct option is A, C, and D.
Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences
A. It was a tough situation and Manasi was taking pains to make it better.
B. Slowly her efforts gave fruit and things started improving.
C. Everyone complemented her for her good work.
D. She was very happy and thanked everyone A A B D C B and C D A and C- a)A
- b)D
- c)B and C
- d)A and C
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences
A. It was a tough situation and Manasi was taking pains to make it better.
B. Slowly her efforts gave fruit and things started improving.
C. Everyone complemented her for her good work.
D. She was very happy and thanked everyone A A B D C B and C D A and C
A. It was a tough situation and Manasi was taking pains to make it better.
B. Slowly her efforts gave fruit and things started improving.
C. Everyone complemented her for her good work.
D. She was very happy and thanked everyone A A B D C B and C D A and C
a)
A
b)
D
c)
B and C
d)
A and C
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EduRev GMAT answered |
Sentence B should be "Her efforts bore fruit..." The word in sentence C should be "complimented" instead of "complemented". The correct answer choice is c).
Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically correct and appropriate sentence(s).
A. People have good reason to care about the welfare of animals.
B. Ever since Enlightenment, their treatment has been seen as a measure of mankind’s humanity.
C. It is no coincidence that William Wilberforce and Sir Thomas Foxwell Buxton, two leaders of the movement to abolish the slave trade, helped found the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 1820s.
D. An increasing number of people go further: mankind has a duty not to cause pain to animals that have the capacity to suffer.- a) A&D
- b) B
- c) A&C
- d) C&D
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically correct and appropriate sentence(s).
A. People have good reason to care about the welfare of animals.
B. Ever since Enlightenment, their treatment has been seen as a measure of mankind’s humanity.
C. It is no coincidence that William Wilberforce and Sir Thomas Foxwell Buxton, two leaders of the movement to abolish the slave trade, helped found the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 1820s.
D. An increasing number of people go further: mankind has a duty not to cause pain to animals that have the capacity to suffer.
A. People have good reason to care about the welfare of animals.
B. Ever since Enlightenment, their treatment has been seen as a measure of mankind’s humanity.
C. It is no coincidence that William Wilberforce and Sir Thomas Foxwell Buxton, two leaders of the movement to abolish the slave trade, helped found the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 1820s.
D. An increasing number of people go further: mankind has a duty not to cause pain to animals that have the capacity to suffer.
a)
A&D
b)
B
c)
A&C
d)
C&D
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Arjun Iyer answered |
Analysis of the Sentences
When evaluating the sentences for grammatical correctness and appropriateness, let's break down each option:
Sentence A: People have good reason to care about the welfare of animals.
- This sentence is clear and grammatically correct. It conveys a sensible idea about animal welfare, making it both appropriate and well-structured.
Sentence B: Ever since Enlightenment, their treatment has been seen as a measure of mankind’s humanity.
- The phrase "Ever since Enlightenment" lacks an article and should be "Ever since the Enlightenment." This makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.
Sentence C: It is no coincidence that William Wilberforce and Sir Thomas Foxwell Buxton, two leaders of the movement to abolish the slave trade, helped found the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 1820s.
- This sentence is mostly correct, but "in 1820s" should be "in the 1820s." The omission of "the" makes it slightly awkward.
Sentence D: An increasing number of people go further: mankind has a duty not to cause pain to animals that have the capacity to suffer.
- This sentence is grammatically correct, but the use of "mankind" can be seen as outdated or inappropriate in modern contexts. A more inclusive term, such as "humankind," would be preferable.
Conclusion
- Based on the analysis, the only completely correct and appropriate sentence is:
- **A**: "People have good reason to care about the welfare of animals."
- Therefore, the correct option is **A**.
When evaluating the sentences for grammatical correctness and appropriateness, let's break down each option:
Sentence A: People have good reason to care about the welfare of animals.
- This sentence is clear and grammatically correct. It conveys a sensible idea about animal welfare, making it both appropriate and well-structured.
Sentence B: Ever since Enlightenment, their treatment has been seen as a measure of mankind’s humanity.
- The phrase "Ever since Enlightenment" lacks an article and should be "Ever since the Enlightenment." This makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.
Sentence C: It is no coincidence that William Wilberforce and Sir Thomas Foxwell Buxton, two leaders of the movement to abolish the slave trade, helped found the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 1820s.
- This sentence is mostly correct, but "in 1820s" should be "in the 1820s." The omission of "the" makes it slightly awkward.
Sentence D: An increasing number of people go further: mankind has a duty not to cause pain to animals that have the capacity to suffer.
- This sentence is grammatically correct, but the use of "mankind" can be seen as outdated or inappropriate in modern contexts. A more inclusive term, such as "humankind," would be preferable.
Conclusion
- Based on the analysis, the only completely correct and appropriate sentence is:
- **A**: "People have good reason to care about the welfare of animals."
- Therefore, the correct option is **A**.
Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?- a)The Excel Company has greatly enhanced it’s advertising expense.
- b)The Excel Company has greatly increased its advertising expense.
- c)The Excel Company has greatly enhanced its advertising expense.
- d)The Excel Company has greatly increased it’s advertising expense.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?
a)
The Excel Company has greatly enhanced it’s advertising expense.
b)
The Excel Company has greatly increased its advertising expense.
c)
The Excel Company has greatly enhanced its advertising expense.
d)
The Excel Company has greatly increased it’s advertising expense.
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EduRev GMAT answered |
It’s is a concise way of writing ‘it is’. We can rule out options a) and d) because of this. The meaning of ‘enhance’ is ‘increase the quality of’. However, in this sentence, there is only an increase in expense. So, ‘increase’ is a more suitable word in this context. Option b) is the correct answer.
Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically correct and appropriate sentence(s).
A. When virtuoso teams begin their work, individuals are in and group consensus is out.
B. As project progresses, however, the individual stars harness themselves to the product of the group.
C. Sooner or later, the members break through their own egocentrism and become a plurality with single-minded focus on the goal.
D. In short, they morph into a powerful team with a shared identity.- a) A&C
- b) A&D
- c) B&D
- d) A,C&D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically correct and appropriate sentence(s).
A. When virtuoso teams begin their work, individuals are in and group consensus is out.
B. As project progresses, however, the individual stars harness themselves to the product of the group.
C. Sooner or later, the members break through their own egocentrism and become a plurality with single-minded focus on the goal.
D. In short, they morph into a powerful team with a shared identity.
A. When virtuoso teams begin their work, individuals are in and group consensus is out.
B. As project progresses, however, the individual stars harness themselves to the product of the group.
C. Sooner or later, the members break through their own egocentrism and become a plurality with single-minded focus on the goal.
D. In short, they morph into a powerful team with a shared identity.
a)
A&C
b)
A&D
c)
B&D
d)
A,C&D
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EduRev GMAT answered |
Statement B should be: “As the project progresses…”
Statement C should be:”…a plurality with a single-minded focus…”
Statements A and D are correct. Option b)
Statement C should be:”…a plurality with a single-minded focus…”
Statements A and D are correct. Option b)
Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?- a)Today we love, what tomorrow we hate; today we seek, what tomorrow we shun, today we desire, what tomorrow we fear.
- b)Today, we love what tomorrow we hate, today, we seek what tomorrow we shun, today, we desire what tomorrow we fear.
- c)Today we love what tomorrow we hate, today we seek what tomorrow we shun, today we desire what tomorrow we fear.
- d)Today we love what tomorrow we hate; today we seek what tomorrow we shun; today we desire what tomorrow we fear.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?
a)
Today we love, what tomorrow we hate; today we seek, what tomorrow we shun, today we desire, what tomorrow we fear.
b)
Today, we love what tomorrow we hate, today, we seek what tomorrow we shun, today, we desire what tomorrow we fear.
c)
Today we love what tomorrow we hate, today we seek what tomorrow we shun, today we desire what tomorrow we fear.
d)
Today we love what tomorrow we hate; today we seek what tomorrow we shun; today we desire what tomorrow we fear.
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EduRev GMAT answered |
The sentence is talking about three things. There is no need of commas within each part of the sentence. We can rule out options a) and b). The three parts of the sentence are independent clauses, so they are best separated by a semi-colon. Option d) is the correct answer.
In each question, there are five 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. Then, choose the most appropriate option.A. When I returned to home, I began to readB. everything I could get my hand on about Israel.C. That same year Israel’s Jewish Agency sentD. a Shaliach a sort of recruiter to Minneapolis.E. I became one of his most active devotees.- a)C and E
- b)C only
- c)E only
- d)B,C & E
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In each question, there are five 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. Then, choose the most appropriate option.
A. When I returned to home, I began to read
B. everything I could get my hand on about Israel.
C. That same year Israel’s Jewish Agency sent
D. a Shaliach a sort of recruiter to Minneapolis.
E. I became one of his most active devotees.
a)
C and E
b)
C only
c)
E only
d)
B,C & E
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EduRev GMAT answered |
Statements C and E are correct.
There is no need of the word 'to' between 'returned' and 'home' in sentence A.
In statement B, the correct use of the phrase is 'hands on' and not 'hand on'.
In statement D, there should be a hyphen or comma after the word Shaliach ( a Shaliach - a sort of recruiter to Minneapolis.).
There is no need of the word 'to' between 'returned' and 'home' in sentence A.
In statement B, the correct use of the phrase is 'hands on' and not 'hand on'.
In statement D, there should be a hyphen or comma after the word Shaliach ( a Shaliach - a sort of recruiter to Minneapolis.).
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