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DIRECTIONS: Identify the incorrect sentence out of A, B and C. If none of these have a error, choose D.
Lime and soda (A) / is (B) / a digestive drink. (C) / no error(D)
- a)Lime and soda
- b)Is
- c)A digestive drink
- d)No error
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
DIRECTIONS: Identify the incorrect sentence out of A, B and C. If none of these have a error, choose D.
Lime and soda (A) / is (B) / a digestive drink. (C) / no error(D)
Lime and soda (A) / is (B) / a digestive drink. (C) / no error(D)
a)
Lime and soda
b)
Is
c)
A digestive drink
d)
No error
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Jayant Mishra answered |
Lime and soda are Single phrase as bread and butter or day and night. So D is the correct option.
It were the students (A) / who wanted the teacher (B) / to declare holiday.(C) / no error(D)- a)It were the students
- b)who wanted the teacher
- c)to declare holiday.
- d)no error
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
It were the students (A) / who wanted the teacher (B) / to declare holiday.(C) / no error(D)
a)
It were the students
b)
who wanted the teacher
c)
to declare holiday.
d)
no error
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Chetna iyer answered |
The given sentence contains an error in subject-verb agreement. "It were" should be corrected to "It was" to match the singular subject "it".
Explanation:
- Subject-verb agreement: This rule states that a singular subject requires a singular verb, and a plural subject requires a plural verb. In the given sentence, "it" is the subject, which is singular, but the verb "were" is plural. Hence, there is a disagreement between the subject and verb.
- Correction: To correct this error, we need to change "It were" to "It was" to match the singular subject "it". The corrected sentence would be: "It was the students who wanted the teacher to declare holiday."
Explanation:
- Subject-verb agreement: This rule states that a singular subject requires a singular verb, and a plural subject requires a plural verb. In the given sentence, "it" is the subject, which is singular, but the verb "were" is plural. Hence, there is a disagreement between the subject and verb.
- Correction: To correct this error, we need to change "It were" to "It was" to match the singular subject "it". The corrected sentence would be: "It was the students who wanted the teacher to declare holiday."
- a)He will be likely
- b)to take part in the ceremony
- c)provided he is granted leav
- d)no error
Correct answer is 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
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Jayant Mishra answered |
Replace ‘will be’ by ‘is’.
Mike is one of those students who never brings a pen with him to writing class. - a)Mike is one of those
- b)students who never
- c)brings a pen with him
- d)to writing class.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Mike is one of those students who never brings a pen with him to writing class.
a)
Mike is one of those
b)
students who never
c)
brings a pen with him
d)
to writing class.
e)
None of these
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Megha dubey answered |
Explanation:
The sentence is presented in the form of a complex sentence.
The subject of the sentence is "Mike."
The predicate of the sentence is "is one of those students who never brings a pen with him to writing class."
The sentence contains a subordinate clause "who never brings a pen with him to writing class."
The verb in the subordinate clause is "brings", which is in the present tense.
The word "never" is used to indicate that Mike does not bring a pen to class.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C' - brings a pen with him.
The sentence is presented in the form of a complex sentence.
The subject of the sentence is "Mike."
The predicate of the sentence is "is one of those students who never brings a pen with him to writing class."
The sentence contains a subordinate clause "who never brings a pen with him to writing class."
The verb in the subordinate clause is "brings", which is in the present tense.
The word "never" is used to indicate that Mike does not bring a pen to class.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C' - brings a pen with him.
Two thirds of the majority (A) / are needed to pass (B) / the resolution for the impeachment of the President.(C) / no error(D)- a)Two thirds of the majority
- b)are needed to pass
- c)the resolution for the impeachment of the President
- d)no error
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Two thirds of the majority (A) / are needed to pass (B) / the resolution for the impeachment of the President.(C) / no error(D)
a)
Two thirds of the majority
b)
are needed to pass
c)
the resolution for the impeachment of the President
d)
no error
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Sahana chauhan answered |
Error Spotting:
Two thirds of the majority are needed to pass the resolution for the impeachment of the President.
Explanation:
The given sentence is grammatically correct. There is no error in the sentence.
However, if we want to improve the clarity of the sentence, we can rewrite it as follows:
- To pass the resolution for the impeachment of the President, a two-thirds majority is needed.
This sentence is clearer because it specifies that the two-thirds majority is required for passing the resolution.
Two thirds of the majority are needed to pass the resolution for the impeachment of the President.
Explanation:
The given sentence is grammatically correct. There is no error in the sentence.
However, if we want to improve the clarity of the sentence, we can rewrite it as follows:
- To pass the resolution for the impeachment of the President, a two-thirds majority is needed.
This sentence is clearer because it specifies that the two-thirds majority is required for passing the resolution.
Where was the earrings that (a)/ I left by the bathroom sink? Oh no!(b)/ That stupid cat has swatted them(c)/ down the drain again! (d)- a)Where was the earrings that
- b)I left by the bathroom sink? Oh no!
- c)That stupid cat has swatted them
- d)down the drain again!
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Where was the earrings that (a)/ I left by the bathroom sink? Oh no!(b)/ That stupid cat has swatted them(c)/ down the drain again! (d)
a)
Where was the earrings that
b)
I left by the bathroom sink? Oh no!
c)
That stupid cat has swatted them
d)
down the drain again!
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Nishtha Pandey answered |
Simply, replace was by were
Two cups of sliced jalapeno (a)/peppers seems extreme for a single (b)/batch of burrito filling, but that's (c)/the amount in Felipe's recipe. (d)/
- a)Two cups of sliced jalapeno
- b)peppers seems extreme for a single
- c)batch of burrito filling, but that's
- d)the amount in Felipe's recipe.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Two cups of sliced jalapeno (a)/peppers seems extreme for a single (b)/batch of burrito filling, but that's (c)/the amount in Felipe's recipe. (d)/
a)
Two cups of sliced jalapeno
b)
peppers seems extreme for a single
c)
batch of burrito filling, but that's
d)
the amount in Felipe's recipe.
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Farida Ali answered |
Two cups of sliced jalapeno
- The amount of jalapenos used in the recipePeppers seems extreme for a single
- The concern about the large quantity of jalapenos for one batch of fillingBatch of burrito filling, but that's
- Despite the concern, the recipe calls for this amountThe amount in Felipe's recipe.
- The source of the recipe and specific quantity of jalapenos called forPeople have a right to criticise (A) / but at the same time each of them (B) / have to remember his duty also.(C) / no error(D)- a)People have a right to criticise
- b)but at the same time each of them
- c)have to remember his duty also.
- d)no error
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
People have a right to criticise (A) / but at the same time each of them (B) / have to remember his duty also.(C) / no error(D)
a)
People have a right to criticise
b)
but at the same time each of them
c)
have to remember his duty also.
d)
no error
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Meera Rana answered |
The error is in part C of the sentence. The corrected sentence should be:A: People have a right to criticiseB: but at the same time each of themC: has to remember their duty also.D: no errorExplanation:- In part C, the subject is "each of them," which is considered singular. So, the verb should also be singular. Therefore, "have" should be replaced with "has."- The pronoun "his" should be replaced with "their" to maintain gender neutrality.
DIRECTIONS: Identify the incorrect sentence out of A, B and C. If none of these have a error, choose D.
Each of these players(A) / have been warned (B) / not to repeat the silly mistake.(C) / no error(D)
- a)Each of these players
- b)Have been warned
- c)Not to repeat the silly mistake.
- d)No error
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
DIRECTIONS: Identify the incorrect sentence out of A, B and C. If none of these have a error, choose D.
Each of these players(A) / have been warned (B) / not to repeat the silly mistake.(C) / no error(D)
a)
Each of these players
b)
Have been warned
c)
Not to repeat the silly mistake.
d)
No error
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Manoj Ghosh answered |
Each of + Plural noun/pronoun+ singular verb………..This is the structure. So Replace have by has.
The class disagree about the solution (a)/to the stuffy condition of the room; (b)/ten students want to open the window, but the others remember the flood of frightened cockroaches that poured in the (c)/last time Mr. Frampton released the window from the frame. (d)- a)The class disagree about the solution
- b)to the stuffy condition of the room;
- c)ten students want to open the window, but the others remember the flood of frightened cockroaches That poured in the
- d) last time Mr. Frampton released the window from the frame.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The class disagree about the solution (a)/to the stuffy condition of the room; (b)/ten students want to open the window, but the others remember the flood of frightened cockroaches that poured in the (c)/last time Mr. Frampton released the window from the frame. (d)
a)
The class disagree about the solution
b)
to the stuffy condition of the room;
c)
ten students want to open the window, but the others remember the flood of frightened cockroaches That poured in the
d)
last time Mr. Frampton released the window from the frame.
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Sarthak Kumar answered |
The given sentence contains an error in subject-verb agreement. 'Class' is a collective noun, and it takes a singular verb. The correct verb form should be 'disagrees' instead of 'disagree'.
Detailed explanation:
- Subject-verb agreement: In English grammar, subject-verb agreement refers to the correspondence in number (singular or plural) and person (first, second, or third) between the subject and the verb of a sentence. In general, a singular subject takes a singular verb, and a plural subject takes a plural verb. However, there are some exceptions, such as collective nouns, which may take either a singular or plural verb depending on the context.
- Collective nouns: Collective nouns are words that refer to a group of people, animals, or things. Examples include 'family', 'team', 'herd', 'swarm', 'class', etc. Collective nouns may take a singular or plural verb depending on whether the emphasis is on the group as a whole or on the individuals within the group. For example, "The family is going on vacation" (singular verb) emphasizes the family as a unit, whereas "The family are arguing among themselves" (plural verb) emphasizes the individuals within the family.
- Solution: In the given sentence, the subject is 'class', which is a collective noun. Therefore, the correct verb form should be 'disagrees', which is the singular verb form. The other parts of the sentence are grammatically correct, including the use of semicolons to separate the clauses and the use of 'remember' as a transitive verb (taking an object 'the flood of cockroaches'). The sentence could be rewritten as follows:
"The class disagrees about the solution to the stuffy condition of the room; ten students want to open the window, but the others remember the flood of frightened cockroaches that poured in the last time Mr. Frampton released the window from the frame."
Detailed explanation:
- Subject-verb agreement: In English grammar, subject-verb agreement refers to the correspondence in number (singular or plural) and person (first, second, or third) between the subject and the verb of a sentence. In general, a singular subject takes a singular verb, and a plural subject takes a plural verb. However, there are some exceptions, such as collective nouns, which may take either a singular or plural verb depending on the context.
- Collective nouns: Collective nouns are words that refer to a group of people, animals, or things. Examples include 'family', 'team', 'herd', 'swarm', 'class', etc. Collective nouns may take a singular or plural verb depending on whether the emphasis is on the group as a whole or on the individuals within the group. For example, "The family is going on vacation" (singular verb) emphasizes the family as a unit, whereas "The family are arguing among themselves" (plural verb) emphasizes the individuals within the family.
- Solution: In the given sentence, the subject is 'class', which is a collective noun. Therefore, the correct verb form should be 'disagrees', which is the singular verb form. The other parts of the sentence are grammatically correct, including the use of semicolons to separate the clauses and the use of 'remember' as a transitive verb (taking an object 'the flood of cockroaches'). The sentence could be rewritten as follows:
"The class disagrees about the solution to the stuffy condition of the room; ten students want to open the window, but the others remember the flood of frightened cockroaches that poured in the last time Mr. Frampton released the window from the frame."
One of his many (A) /good traits that come to my mind (B) / was his modesty(C) / no error(D)- a)One of his many
- b)good traits that come to my mind
- c)was his modesty
- d)no error
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
One of his many (A) /good traits that come to my mind (B) / was his modesty(C) / no error(D)
a)
One of his many
b)
good traits that come to my mind
c)
was his modesty
d)
no error
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Meera Rana answered |
Option (b) is correct here.
"Was his modesty"
Here, it is grammatical error.
Instead of " Was" , "is " Should be used.
" Is his modesty " Is grammatically correct✔.
Sheetal as well as (a) some of her friends (b) have fallen in love with a hunky fellow who (c) is the eldest son of an I.A.S. officer (d) .
- a)Sheetal as well as
- b)some of her friends
- c)have fallen in love with a hunky fellow, who
- d)is the eldest son of an I.A.S. officer
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Sheetal as well as (a) some of her friends (b) have fallen in love with a hunky fellow who (c) is the eldest son of an I.A.S. officer (d) .
a)
Sheetal as well as
b)
some of her friends
c)
have fallen in love with a hunky fellow, who
d)
is the eldest son of an I.A.S. officer
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Aashi gupta answered |
The correct answer is option 'C', which states that "Sheetal as well as some of her friends have fallen in love with a hunky fellow, who is the eldest son of an I.A.S. officer". Let us understand the given sentence in detail:
Subject: Sheetal and some of her friends
- The sentence begins with the subject "Sheetal as well as some of her friends".
- This means that Sheetal and some of her friends are interested in someone.
Verb: have fallen in love
- The verb used in the sentence is "have fallen in love".
- This means that Sheetal and her friends have developed romantic feelings for someone.
Object: a hunky fellow
- The object of the sentence is "a hunky fellow".
- This means that the person that Sheetal and her friends are interested in is a physically attractive man.
Additional Information: who is the eldest son of an I.A.S. officer
- The sentence ends with additional information about the person that Sheetal and her friends are interested in.
- This information states that he is the eldest son of an I.A.S. officer, which implies that he comes from a prestigious background.
Overall, the given sentence conveys that Sheetal and some of her friends have developed romantic feelings for a physically attractive man who comes from a prestigious background as the eldest son of an I.A.S. officer.
Subject: Sheetal and some of her friends
- The sentence begins with the subject "Sheetal as well as some of her friends".
- This means that Sheetal and some of her friends are interested in someone.
Verb: have fallen in love
- The verb used in the sentence is "have fallen in love".
- This means that Sheetal and her friends have developed romantic feelings for someone.
Object: a hunky fellow
- The object of the sentence is "a hunky fellow".
- This means that the person that Sheetal and her friends are interested in is a physically attractive man.
Additional Information: who is the eldest son of an I.A.S. officer
- The sentence ends with additional information about the person that Sheetal and her friends are interested in.
- This information states that he is the eldest son of an I.A.S. officer, which implies that he comes from a prestigious background.
Overall, the given sentence conveys that Sheetal and some of her friends have developed romantic feelings for a physically attractive man who comes from a prestigious background as the eldest son of an I.A.S. officer.
The good jewellery Dad (a)/gave Sara for graduation cost more (b)/than the cheap leather wallet that David (c)/got as his reward for finishing high school. (d)/- a)The good jewellery Dad
- b)gave Sara for graduation cost more
- c)than the cheap leather wallet that David
- d)got as his reward for finishing high school.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The good jewellery Dad (a)/gave Sara for graduation cost more (b)/than the cheap leather wallet that David (c)/got as his reward for finishing high school. (d)/
a)
The good jewellery Dad
b)
gave Sara for graduation cost more
c)
than the cheap leather wallet that David
d)
got as his reward for finishing high school.
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Gowri Chakraborty answered |
The correct formation of the sentence is: The good jewelry Dad gave Sara for graduation costs more than the cheap leather wallet that David got as his reward for finishing high school.
Just to the North of India(A) / is the Himalayas (B) / that were once impregnable.(C) / no error(D)- a)Just to the North of India
- b)is the Himalayas
- c)that were once impregnable.
- d)no error
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Just to the North of India(A) / is the Himalayas (B) / that were once impregnable.(C) / no error(D)
a)
Just to the North of India
b)
is the Himalayas
c)
that were once impregnable.
d)
no error
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Yuvraj Khali answered |
B is the answer because it is not a single mountain. The himalyas are a mountain range consisting of numerous mountains.
In old age, none of the relatives (A) / are prepared to come (B) / to the help of the old and the sick.(C) / no error(D)a)In old age, none of the relativesb)are prepared to comec)to the help of the old and the sickd)no errorCorrect answer is option 'b'. Can you explain this answer?
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Jayant Mishra answered |
Replace ‘are’ by ‘is’.
Two thirds of the majority (A) / are needed to pass (B) / the resolution for the impeachment of the President.(C) / no error(D)- a)Two thirds of the majority
- b)are needed to pass
- c)the resolution for the impeachment of the President.
- d)no error
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Two thirds of the majority (A) / are needed to pass (B) / the resolution for the impeachment of the President.(C) / no error(D)
a)
Two thirds of the majority
b)
are needed to pass
c)
the resolution for the impeachment of the President.
d)
no error
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Aryan Khanna answered |
The error in the given sentence is in part B: "are needed to pass"The correct sentence should be: "Two thirds of the majority is needed to pass the resolution for the impeachment of the President."Explanation:- The subject of the sentence is "Two thirds of the majority," which is considered a singular entity. Therefore, the verb should agree with the singular subject.- The correct verb to use with a singular subject is "is" instead of "are."So, the corrected sentence with proper subject-verb agreement is:Two thirds of the majority is needed to pass the resolution for the impeachment of the President.
Agnes never loses a single possession.(a)/ Everyone knows what belongs to her(b)/, for each pen, pencil, and paperclip have a tiny flag attached (c)/with Agnes' full name on it. (d)/- a)Agnes never loses a single possession.
- b)Everyone knows what belongs to her,(
- c)for each pen, pencil, and paperclip have a tiny flag attached(
- d)with Agnes' full name on it.
Correct answer is 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Agnes never loses a single possession.(a)/ Everyone knows what belongs to her(b)/, for each pen, pencil, and paperclip have a tiny flag attached (c)/with Agnes' full name on it. (d)/
a)
Agnes never loses a single possession.
b)
Everyone knows what belongs to her,(
c)
for each pen, pencil, and paperclip have a tiny flag attached(
d)
with Agnes' full name on it.
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Rajdeep Singh answered |
In (c), there will be 'has' and not 'have'
These scissors (a)/ is so dull that I'm(b)/ not sure you could (c)/slice butter with them! (d)- a)These scissors
- b)is so dull that I'm
- c)not sure you could
- d)slice butter with them!
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
These scissors (a)/ is so dull that I'm(b)/ not sure you could (c)/slice butter with them! (d)
a)
These scissors
b)
is so dull that I'm
c)
not sure you could
d)
slice butter with them!
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Anushka mehta answered |
Correction of the sentence:
The correct sentence will be: These scissors are so dull that I'm not sure you could slice butter with them!
Explanation:
Subject-Verb Agreement:
- The subject of the sentence is 'scissors' which is plural, so the verb 'are' should be used instead of 'is' which is singular.
Adjective:
- The word 'dull' is an adjective used to describe the scissors, so it should remain as it is.
Punctuation:
- The sentence ends with an exclamation mark to show emphasis.
Pronoun:
- The pronoun 'I' is used instead of 'Im' which is not a proper word.
Preposition:
- The preposition 'with' is used after the verb 'slice' to show the object being cut.
Overall, the corrected sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning that the scissors are very dull and cannot even cut through butter.
The correct sentence will be: These scissors are so dull that I'm not sure you could slice butter with them!
Explanation:
Subject-Verb Agreement:
- The subject of the sentence is 'scissors' which is plural, so the verb 'are' should be used instead of 'is' which is singular.
Adjective:
- The word 'dull' is an adjective used to describe the scissors, so it should remain as it is.
Punctuation:
- The sentence ends with an exclamation mark to show emphasis.
Pronoun:
- The pronoun 'I' is used instead of 'Im' which is not a proper word.
Preposition:
- The preposition 'with' is used after the verb 'slice' to show the object being cut.
Overall, the corrected sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning that the scissors are very dull and cannot even cut through butter.
Every one of the new Nursing Homes (a)/ coming up in the urban areas (b)/ need a lot (c) / of improvement (d) / No error (e)
- a)Everyone of the new Nursing Homes
- b)Coming up in the urban areas
- c)Need a lot
- d)Of improvement
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Every one of the new Nursing Homes (a)/ coming up in the urban areas (b)/ need a lot (c) / of improvement (d) / No error (e)
a)
Everyone of the new Nursing Homes
b)
Coming up in the urban areas
c)
Need a lot
d)
Of improvement
e)
No error
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Arya Roy answered |
The correct option is C.
Replace ‘Need’ by ‘Needs'.
Replace ‘Need’ by ‘Needs'.
Lincoln is one of those people who thinks eating at Tito’s Taco Palace is an authentic multicultural experience. - a)Lincoln is one of those people
- b)who thinks eating at
- c)Tito’s Taco Palace is an
- d)authentic multicultural experience.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Lincoln is one of those people who thinks eating at Tito’s Taco Palace is an authentic multicultural experience.
a)
Lincoln is one of those people
b)
who thinks eating at
c)
Tito’s Taco Palace is an
d)
authentic multicultural experience.
e)
None of these
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Janavi Khant answered |
Who think* instead of thinks as the subject is one if the people and not the people
Elton’s newest pair (a)/of eyeglasses have corrected his vision so well (b)/that this young man clearly sees the lovely Miranda (c)/sneering at his nerdy appearance. (d)/ No error (e)
- a)Elton’s newest pair
- b)of eyeglasses have corrected his vision so well
- c)that this young man clearly sees the lovely Miranda
- d)sneering at his nerdy appearance.
- e)No error
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Elton’s newest pair (a)/of eyeglasses have corrected his vision so well (b)/that this young man clearly sees the lovely Miranda (c)/sneering at his nerdy appearance. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
Elton’s newest pair
b)
of eyeglasses have corrected his vision so well
c)
that this young man clearly sees the lovely Miranda
d)
sneering at his nerdy appearance.
e)
No error
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Sanya patel answered |
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It were the children (A) / that caused a lot of problem to their parents(B) / during long bus journey.(C) / no error(D)- a)It were the children
- b)that caused a lot of problem to their parents
- c)during long bus journey.
- d)no error
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
It were the children (A) / that caused a lot of problem to their parents(B) / during long bus journey.(C) / no error(D)
a)
It were the children
b)
that caused a lot of problem to their parents
c)
during long bus journey.
d)
no error
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Sonia das answered |
The correct sentence should be "It was the children that caused a lot of problem to their parents during the long bus journey." Here, "were" should be replaced with "was" as the subject "It" is singular.
Explanation:
Subject-Verb Agreement:
The subject "It" is singular, so the verb "were" should be replaced with "was".
Use of Articles:
The article "the" should be added before "long bus journey" as it is a specific journey that the children and parents took together.
Placement of Adjective:
The adjective "long" should be placed before the noun "bus journey" to indicate the duration of the journey.
Corrected Sentence:
It was the children that caused a lot of problem to their parents during the long bus journey.
Explanation:
Subject-Verb Agreement:
The subject "It" is singular, so the verb "were" should be replaced with "was".
Use of Articles:
The article "the" should be added before "long bus journey" as it is a specific journey that the children and parents took together.
Placement of Adjective:
The adjective "long" should be placed before the noun "bus journey" to indicate the duration of the journey.
Corrected Sentence:
It was the children that caused a lot of problem to their parents during the long bus journey.
The flaming-orange polyester pants, together with the beehive hairdo, make Betty stand out among the other shoppers at the mall.- a)The flaming-orange polyester pants,
- b)together with the beehive hairdo,
- c)make Betty stand out among the
- d)other shoppers at the mall.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The flaming-orange polyester pants, together with the beehive hairdo, make Betty stand out among the other shoppers at the mall.
a)
The flaming-orange polyester pants,
b)
together with the beehive hairdo,
c)
make Betty stand out among the
d)
other shoppers at the mall.
e)
None of these
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Rohini rane answered |
Explanation:
The sentence is discussing how Betty stands out among the other shoppers at the mall. It provides two descriptors for Betty's appearance - flaming-orange polyester pants and a beehive hairdo. However, the sentence does not provide any indication of the impact these descriptors have on Betty's appearance or why she stands out. Therefore, the correct option is C, which provides the reason for Betty's unique appearance and its impact on her visibility among other shoppers.
The sentence is discussing how Betty stands out among the other shoppers at the mall. It provides two descriptors for Betty's appearance - flaming-orange polyester pants and a beehive hairdo. However, the sentence does not provide any indication of the impact these descriptors have on Betty's appearance or why she stands out. Therefore, the correct option is C, which provides the reason for Betty's unique appearance and its impact on her visibility among other shoppers.
The period of twenty five years (A) / have passed (B) / and still he is without a job.(C) / no error (D)- a)The period of twenty five years
- b) have passed
- c)and still he is without a job.
- d)no error
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The period of twenty five years (A) / have passed (B) / and still he is without a job.(C) / no error (D)
a)
The period of twenty five years
b)
have passed
c)
and still he is without a job.
d)
no error
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Gopika garg answered |
Incorrect Verb Agreement
The given sentence is incorrect in terms of verb agreement. The subject of the sentence is "period," which is a singular noun, but the verb used is "have passed," which is plural. The correct verb to use in this sentence would be "has passed."
Corrected Sentence: The period of twenty-five years has passed, and still, he is without a job.
Explanation:
Subject-Verb Agreement
Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number. In other words, if the subject is singular, the verb must be singular, and if the subject is plural, the verb must be plural. In this sentence, the subject is "period," which is a singular noun, so the verb should be singular.
Using the Correct Verb
The correct verb to use in this sentence is "has passed." This is because "has" is the third-person singular form of the verb "to have," and it agrees with the singular subject "period." The sentence should read, "The period of twenty-five years has passed."
Eliminating Errors
By correcting the verb agreement, the sentence is free of errors. The corrected sentence is, "The period of twenty-five years has passed, and still, he is without a job."
The given sentence is incorrect in terms of verb agreement. The subject of the sentence is "period," which is a singular noun, but the verb used is "have passed," which is plural. The correct verb to use in this sentence would be "has passed."
Corrected Sentence: The period of twenty-five years has passed, and still, he is without a job.
Explanation:
Subject-Verb Agreement
Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number. In other words, if the subject is singular, the verb must be singular, and if the subject is plural, the verb must be plural. In this sentence, the subject is "period," which is a singular noun, so the verb should be singular.
Using the Correct Verb
The correct verb to use in this sentence is "has passed." This is because "has" is the third-person singular form of the verb "to have," and it agrees with the singular subject "period." The sentence should read, "The period of twenty-five years has passed."
Eliminating Errors
By correcting the verb agreement, the sentence is free of errors. The corrected sentence is, "The period of twenty-five years has passed, and still, he is without a job."
Every cereal bowl and casserole (a)/dish have slipped out of Sheila’s soapy (b)/hands and shattered on the hard tile of the kitchen floor(c)/. Sheila really needs to buy a dishwasher. (d)/ No error (e)- a)Every cereal bowl and casserole
- b)dish have slipped out of Sheila’s soapy
- c)hands and shattered on the hard tile of the kitchen floor
- d)Sheila really needs to buy a dishwasher.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Every cereal bowl and casserole (a)/dish have slipped out of Sheila’s soapy (b)/hands and shattered on the hard tile of the kitchen floor(c)/. Sheila really needs to buy a dishwasher. (d)/ No error (e)
a)
Every cereal bowl and casserole
b)
dish have slipped out of Sheila’s soapy
c)
hands and shattered on the hard tile of the kitchen floor
d)
Sheila really needs to buy a dishwasher.
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Anubhav Panwar answered |
Instead of 'have'. 'had' will come
Physics have proven (a)/to be Jerry's easiest subject this semester. He(b)/ brings Carol, the lab assistant, an oatmeal-raisin cookie, and,(c)/ as his reward, she finishes his report. (d)/- a)Physics have proven (a)/
- b)to be Jerry's easiest subject this semester. He
- c)brings Carol, the lab assistant, an oatmeal-raisin cookie, and,
- d)as his reward, she finishes his report.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Physics have proven (a)/to be Jerry's easiest subject this semester. He(b)/ brings Carol, the lab assistant, an oatmeal-raisin cookie, and,(c)/ as his reward, she finishes his report. (d)/
a)
Physics have proven (a)/
b)
to be Jerry's easiest subject this semester. He
c)
brings Carol, the lab assistant, an oatmeal-raisin cookie, and,
d)
as his reward, she finishes his report.
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Sudershan Nadh answered |
Physics has proven
Here are the fifty-dollar bill that I promised for pet sitting Bo-Bo, my Jack Russell terrier, this weekend. - a)Here are the fifty-dollar
- b)bill that I promised for
- c)pet sitting Bo-Bo, my Jack
- d)Russell terrier, this weekend.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Here are the fifty-dollar bill that I promised for pet sitting Bo-Bo, my Jack Russell terrier, this weekend.
a)
Here are the fifty-dollar
b)
bill that I promised for
c)
pet sitting Bo-Bo, my Jack
d)
Russell terrier, this weekend.
e)
None of these
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Nishant Upadhyay answered |
50$ bill is a single currency note so it is singular
So honestly he worked (A) / that he was rewarded (B) / by the Chairman of the company.(C) / no error(D)- a)So honestly he worked
- b)that he was rewarded
- c)by the Chairman of the company
- d)no error
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
So honestly he worked (A) / that he was rewarded (B) / by the Chairman of the company.(C) / no error(D)
a)
So honestly he worked
b)
that he was rewarded
c)
by the Chairman of the company
d)
no error
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Manoj Ghosh answered |
Correct formation of the sentence is "So honestly did he work that he was rewarded by the Chairman of the company."
Many an actions were(a)/ taken against (b)/the corrupt politicians (c)/ by the law in 2002.(d)- a)Many an actions were
- b)taken against
- c)the corrupt politicians
- d)by the law in 2002.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Many an actions were(a)/ taken against (b)/the corrupt politicians (c)/ by the law in 2002.(d)
a)
Many an actions were
b)
taken against
c)
the corrupt politicians
d)
by the law in 2002.
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Meera Rana answered |
The correct sentence should be:
Many actions were
• The correct phrase is "many actions were" instead of "many an actions were."• The phrase "many an" is incorrect in this context. The correct phrase should be "many actions," which means a large number of actions.taken against
• This phrase is correct as it is.• "Taken against" means that actions were directed towards a specific target, in this case, corrupt politicians.the corrupt politicians
• This phrase is correct as it is.• "The corrupt politicians" refers to the group of politicians who were involved in corruption.by the law in 2002.
• This phrase is correct as it is.• "By the law in 2002" indicates that the actions were taken by legal authorities in the year 2002.Lime and soda (A) / is (B) / a digestive drink. (C) / no error(D)- a)Lime and soda
- b)is
- c)a digestive drink.
- d)no error
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Lime and soda (A) / is (B) / a digestive drink. (C) / no error(D)
a)
Lime and soda
b)
is
c)
a digestive drink.
d)
no error
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Eshaan Kapoor answered |
The given sentence is:Lime and soda (A) / is (B) / a digestive drink. (C) / no error(D)The correct answer is:D: no errorExplanation:The sentence is grammatically correct, as it has the following structure:- Subject: Lime and soda (A): A compound subject referring to a combination of two items (lime and soda).- Verb: is (B): The verb 'is' agrees with the compound subject, as it is treated as a singular entity in this case.- Object: a digestive drink (C): The object of the sentence, describing what the subject is.So, there is no error in the sentence, and the answer is D.
Direction: (Q. Nos 1-20): The sentence given below, have three parts, indicated by (a), (b) and (c). read each sentence to find out whether there is an error. If you find an error in any part [(a), (b) or (c)] of a sentence, indicate your response by blackening the letter related to that part in the answer sheet provided. If a sentence has no error, indicate by blacking the part (d), which stands for ‘No error’. (Ignore the error of punctuation, if any)
The mother as well as her children(A) / were brought (B) / to the police station for interrogation.(C) / no error(D)
- a)to the police station
- b)her children were brought
- c)for interrogation
- d)The mother as well as
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: (Q. Nos 1-20): The sentence given below, have three parts, indicated by (a), (b) and (c). read each sentence to find out whether there is an error. If you find an error in any part [(a), (b) or (c)] of a sentence, indicate your response by blackening the letter related to that part in the answer sheet provided. If a sentence has no error, indicate by blacking the part (d), which stands for ‘No error’. (Ignore the error of punctuation, if any)
The mother as well as her children(A) / were brought (B) / to the police station for interrogation.(C) / no error(D)
a)
to the police station
b)
her children were brought
c)
for interrogation
d)
The mother as well as
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Jayant Mishra answered |
According to the .Subject-Verb Agreement rule., "Subject(1st) + with/ along with together with/ as well as + Subject(2nd) + Verb" is grammatically the correct structure. However, the verb should be supplied according to the first subject. In the given question, the 1st subject(mother) is in the singular form so it will take .was. as a singular verb. Hence, was brought. will be answer.
Someone—perhaps Emmanuel(a)/ or Paul—know the right(b)/ wine to serve with (c)/earthworm lasagna.(d)/- a)Someone—perhaps Emmanuel
- b)or Paul—know the right
- c)wine to serve with
- d)earthworm lasagna.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Someone—perhaps Emmanuel(a)/ or Paul—know the right(b)/ wine to serve with (c)/earthworm lasagna.(d)/
a)
Someone—perhaps Emmanuel
b)
or Paul—know the right
c)
wine to serve with
d)
earthworm lasagna.
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Kalyan Mehta answered |
Correct answer: (B) or Paul know the right
Explanation:
To understand the answer, we need to analyze the sentence and identify the error. The sentence is about serving wine with earthworm lasagna, which is an unusual dish. Therefore, it is important to choose the right wine that complements the flavors of the dish.
(A) "Someone perhaps Emmanuel" is incorrect because it does not make sense. The correct way to write it would be "Perhaps someone, like Emmanuel."
(B) "Or Paul know the right" is correct because it suggests that either Emmanuel or Paul knows the right wine to serve with earthworm lasagna.
(C) "Wine to serve with" is correct because it indicates that the speaker is looking for a specific type of wine that complements the dish.
(D) "Earthworm lasagna" is correct because it is the name of the dish.
Therefore, the correct answer is (B) or Paul know the right because it makes sense in the given context.
Explanation:
To understand the answer, we need to analyze the sentence and identify the error. The sentence is about serving wine with earthworm lasagna, which is an unusual dish. Therefore, it is important to choose the right wine that complements the flavors of the dish.
(A) "Someone perhaps Emmanuel" is incorrect because it does not make sense. The correct way to write it would be "Perhaps someone, like Emmanuel."
(B) "Or Paul know the right" is correct because it suggests that either Emmanuel or Paul knows the right wine to serve with earthworm lasagna.
(C) "Wine to serve with" is correct because it indicates that the speaker is looking for a specific type of wine that complements the dish.
(D) "Earthworm lasagna" is correct because it is the name of the dish.
Therefore, the correct answer is (B) or Paul know the right because it makes sense in the given context.
All that Susan wants this semester is a wink and a smile from the cute guy who sits next to her in algebra class. - a)All that Susan wants this semester is
- b)a wink and a smile from the
- c)cute guy who sits next to her
- d)in algebra class.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
All that Susan wants this semester is a wink and a smile from the cute guy who sits next to her in algebra class.
a)
All that Susan wants this semester is
b)
a wink and a smile from the
c)
cute guy who sits next to her
d)
in algebra class.
e)
None of these
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Eshaan Kapoor answered |
All Susan wants this semester.
that is a grammatical error here
Where is the bowl of squid eyeball stew and the platter of broccoli-chocolate muffins that Madison made for Elizabeth’s housewarming party? - a)Where is the bowl of
- b)squid eyeball stew and the platter of
- c)broccoli-chocolate muffins that Madison
- d)made for Elizabeth’s housewarming party?
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Where is the bowl of squid eyeball stew and the platter of broccoli-chocolate muffins that Madison made for Elizabeth’s housewarming party?
a)
Where is the bowl of
b)
squid eyeball stew and the platter of
c)
broccoli-chocolate muffins that Madison
d)
made for Elizabeth’s housewarming party?
e)
None of these
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Sudha shah answered |
The question is asking about the location of specific food items that were made by Madison for Elizabeth's housewarming party. The correct answer is:
A) Where is the bowl of squid eyeball stew and the platter of broccoli-chocolate muffins that Madison made for Elizabeth's housewarming party?
Explanation:
- The question is asking about the location of two specific food items: the bowl of squid eyeball stew and the platter of broccoli-chocolate muffins.
- These items were made by Madison for Elizabeth's housewarming party.
- The question does not provide any context or information about where the items might be, so it is impossible to give a more detailed answer.
A) Where is the bowl of squid eyeball stew and the platter of broccoli-chocolate muffins that Madison made for Elizabeth's housewarming party?
Explanation:
- The question is asking about the location of two specific food items: the bowl of squid eyeball stew and the platter of broccoli-chocolate muffins.
- These items were made by Madison for Elizabeth's housewarming party.
- The question does not provide any context or information about where the items might be, so it is impossible to give a more detailed answer.
I don’t think (A) / five thousand rupees are a large sum (B) / for the work you are going to undertake.(C) / no error(D)- a)I don’t think
- b)five thousand rupees are a large sum
- c)for the work you are going to undertake
- d)no error
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
I don’t think (A) / five thousand rupees are a large sum (B) / for the work you are going to undertake.(C) / no error(D)
a)
I don’t think
b)
five thousand rupees are a large sum
c)
for the work you are going to undertake
d)
no error
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Pallabi Deshpande answered |
Five thousand rupees are a large sum Replace are by is
Two hundred buckets of sand fill the interior of Mr. Clark’s new car. - a)Two hundred buckets
- b)of sand fill the
- c)interior of Mr. Clark’s
- d)new car.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Two hundred buckets of sand fill the interior of Mr. Clark’s new car.
a)
Two hundred buckets
b)
of sand fill the
c)
interior of Mr. Clark’s
d)
new car.
e)
None of these
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Divyansh kapoor answered |
Clark should hire a professional cleaning service that specializes in post-construction cleaning. These companies have the equipment and expertise to remove large amounts of debris, including sand, from homes and buildings. They could use heavy-duty vacuums, specialized tools, and even machines that blow the sand out of the house.
Alternatively, Mr. Clark could try contacting a landscaping company that specializes in sand removal. They may have experience removing large amounts of sand from yards and driveways and could have some creative solutions for removing it from the house.
Either way, Mr. Clark has learned a valuable lesson about the importance of planning and thinking things through before embarking on a project as ambitious as filling his house with sand.
Alternatively, Mr. Clark could try contacting a landscaping company that specializes in sand removal. They may have experience removing large amounts of sand from yards and driveways and could have some creative solutions for removing it from the house.
Either way, Mr. Clark has learned a valuable lesson about the importance of planning and thinking things through before embarking on a project as ambitious as filling his house with sand.
Every one of Jenny's six cats enjoy relaxing on top of her new car; the paw prints create an Art Deco design in the dust that coats the hood. - a)Every one of Jenny's six cats enjoy
- b)relaxing on top of her new car; the paw prints
- c)create an Art Deco design in the
- d)dust that coats the hood.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Every one of Jenny's six cats enjoy relaxing on top of her new car; the paw prints create an Art Deco design in the dust that coats the hood.
a)
Every one of Jenny's six cats enjoy
b)
relaxing on top of her new car; the paw prints
c)
create an Art Deco design in the
d)
dust that coats the hood.
e)
None of these
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Shanaya Sharma answered |
Enjoy -> enjoys , because everyone is a indefinite pronoun and it always take a singular verb.
Related:Subject Verb Agreement (Rule no. 8)
There are dozen (A) / of Geography books lying in the shelf of my personal library (B) / and you can use them whenever you like.(C) / no error(D)- a)There are dozen
- b)of Geography books lying in the shelf of my personal library
- c)and you can use them whenever you like.
- d)no error
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
There are dozen (A) / of Geography books lying in the shelf of my personal library (B) / and you can use them whenever you like.(C) / no error(D)
a)
There are dozen
b)
of Geography books lying in the shelf of my personal library
c)
and you can use them whenever you like.
d)
no error
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Ishani Rane answered |
Correct formation of the sentence is: There is a dozen of Geography books lying in the shelf of my personal library and you can use them whenever you like.
Now that the cute guy has found a way to cheat, mathematics no longer cause him problems in school. - a)Now that the cute
- b)guy has found a way to cheat,
- c)mathematics no longer cause
- d)him problems in school.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Now that the cute guy has found a way to cheat, mathematics no longer cause him problems in school.
a)
Now that the cute
b)
guy has found a way to cheat,
c)
mathematics no longer cause
d)
him problems in school.
e)
None of these
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Aryan Khanna answered |
The correct option is C.
‘Cause’ should be replaced with ‘causes’
‘Cause’ should be replaced with ‘causes’
Intelligence, as well as knowledge of the subject (A) / are required to grasp (B) / the meaning of the book.(C) / no error(D)- a)Intelligence, as well as knowledge of the subject
- b)are required to grasp
- c)the meaning of the book.
- d)no error
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Intelligence, as well as knowledge of the subject (A) / are required to grasp (B) / the meaning of the book.(C) / no error(D)
a)
Intelligence, as well as knowledge of the subject
b)
are required to grasp
c)
the meaning of the book.
d)
no error
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Anaya Patel answered |
The correct answer is B.Explanation:The error in the sentence is in part B due to subject-verb agreement. In the sentence, the subject is "Intelligence" and "knowledge of the subject" is an additional piece of information. The verb should agree with the main subject, which is singular. Therefore, the correct verb form should be "is" instead of "are."The corrected sentence should be:Intelligence, as well as knowledge of the subject (A)- Main subject: Intelligence (singular)is required to grasp (B)- Corrected verb: is (singular)the meaning of the book. (C)- No error in this partno error (D)- This option is incorrect since there is an error in part B.
The family have conflicting opinions about how to celebrate the holidays since they learned that Grandpa is a space alien from a distant galaxy. - a)The family have conflicting opinions
- b)about how to celebrate the holidays
- c)since they learned that Grandpa is
- d)a space alien from a distant galaxy.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
The family have conflicting opinions about how to celebrate the holidays since they learned that Grandpa is a space alien from a distant galaxy.
a)
The family have conflicting opinions
b)
about how to celebrate the holidays
c)
since they learned that Grandpa is
d)
a space alien from a distant galaxy.
e)
None of these
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Dharani Katepalli answered |
Ans is (e), because family is conflicting diffferent opinions, it means members of family have different opinions. so 'The family ' should be treated as plural. so all are correct statements. finally ans is (e).
There is many misconceptions about gorillas; the most damaging is that these primates are ferocious, crazed killers like King Kong. - a)There is many misconceptions about
- b)gorillas; the most damaging is
- c)that these primates are
- d)ferocious, crazed killers
- e)like King Kong.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
There is many misconceptions about gorillas; the most damaging is that these primates are ferocious, crazed killers like King Kong.
a)
There is many misconceptions about
b)
gorillas; the most damaging is
c)
that these primates are
d)
ferocious, crazed killers
e)
like King Kong.
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Yashica reddy answered |
The correct answer is option 'A'.
Explanation:
The given sentence talks about the misconceptions surrounding gorillas and how these misconceptions are damaging. Let's break down the sentence to understand it better:
a)There is many misconceptions about - The sentence starts with the phrase "there is many misconceptions about". The use of the phrase "there is" is incorrect grammatically, it should be "there are". Therefore, option A is incorrect.
b)gorillas; the most damaging is - This part of the sentence talks about the most damaging misconception about gorillas. It is a correct statement.
c)that these primates are - This part of the sentence provides information about the misconception.
d)ferocious, crazed killers - This part of the sentence describes the misconception in detail.
e)like King Kong - This part of the sentence provides an example to support the misconception.
Therefore, option A is incorrect as it contains a grammatical error. The correct sentence should be "There are many misconceptions about gorillas; the most damaging is that these primates are ferocious, crazed killers like King Kong."
Explanation:
The given sentence talks about the misconceptions surrounding gorillas and how these misconceptions are damaging. Let's break down the sentence to understand it better:
a)There is many misconceptions about - The sentence starts with the phrase "there is many misconceptions about". The use of the phrase "there is" is incorrect grammatically, it should be "there are". Therefore, option A is incorrect.
b)gorillas; the most damaging is - This part of the sentence talks about the most damaging misconception about gorillas. It is a correct statement.
c)that these primates are - This part of the sentence provides information about the misconception.
d)ferocious, crazed killers - This part of the sentence describes the misconception in detail.
e)like King Kong - This part of the sentence provides an example to support the misconception.
Therefore, option A is incorrect as it contains a grammatical error. The correct sentence should be "There are many misconceptions about gorillas; the most damaging is that these primates are ferocious, crazed killers like King Kong."
Calcium, which is one of the world’s most common elements, are important for growing strong bones and teeth.- a)Calcium, which is
- b)one of the world’s most
- c)common elements, are important for
- d)growing strong bones and teeth.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Calcium, which is one of the world’s most common elements, are important for growing strong bones and teeth.
a)
Calcium, which is
b)
one of the world’s most
c)
common elements, are important for
d)
growing strong bones and teeth.
e)
None of these
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Faizan Khan answered |
The correct answer is C as in the sentence
Is important instead of important will come.
Is important instead of important will come.
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