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English Mock Test - 3 - Question 1
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. The CEO only discussed (1)/ the new venture (2)/ with his manager. (3)/ No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 1

only is a both noun and adjective. If used as an adjective it should be used before noun and if used as an adverb it should be used after verb. Thus it should be used after “discussed”, however it can be used before “CEO” only as well.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 2
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. If she was marrying Mr. Gupta (1)/ she would have been (2)/ recognized as Mrs. Gupta. (3)/ No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 2

first clause is a conditional clause and “marry” is non-continuous word and thus it should not be written in continuous form, thus “married” should be used and after that “to” should be used to relate with Mr. Gupta.

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English Mock Test - 3 - Question 3
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. He did not go (1)/ to the temple on foot (2)/ he went there by the car. (3)/ No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 3

by the car should be replaced with by car, as it just shows the mode of transportation thus, “the” should not be used in between by and car.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 4
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. She ascended (1)/ to the throne (2)/ at the early age of seven. (3)/ No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 4

“Ascended” is both transitive and intransitive verb.
“Ascended” and “ascended to” both is one and same.
She ascended to the throne at the early age of seven.
She ascended the throne at the early age of seven.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 5
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. The view of the downstream (1)/ and directly down the (2)/ bridge was awesome. (3)/No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 5

in second part of the sentence “and” should not be used as “down” is a preposition of which object is “the bridge” and “directly” is an adverb which is qualifying a preposition “down”The view of the downstream directly down the bridge was awesome.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 6
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. His name was hardly (1)/ known out (2)/ his own country. (3)/No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 6

Sentence is in passive but “his own country” cannot be the agent thus his own country need to be added with the rest of the sentence. conjunction is used to connect one sentence to another however preposition should be used as “his own country” is not a clause or a sentence. Conjunction is used to connect the clause. Thus, the correct preposition is “of”. Or “out” can be replaced with “in”.His name was hardly known out of his own country.His name was hardly known in his own country.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 7
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. Water was dripping (1)/ of the trees, and (2)/ the grass was wet. (3)/No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 7

“of” should be replaced with “down”. Drip down means fall in small drops.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 8
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. Pravin sat up on the (1)/ sofa, with his legs (2)/ tucked down him. (3)/No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 8

tucked under is the correct term to be used.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 9
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. She was so (1)/ near (2)/ achieving her goal. (3)/No Error (4)
English Mock Test - 3 - Question 10
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. He watched as fights (1)/ broke out (2)/ along the city. (3)/No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 10

usage of “along” is incorrect. Along means “by the side of”.“Across” means from one side to another. Thus “along” should be replaced with “across”.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 11
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. Several great battles (1)/ took place among (2)/ the British and the Americans. (3)/No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 11

for two things/people “between” should be used. thus option (b) is correct.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 12
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. The stream gurgled (1)/ contentedly as it (2)/ slowed to rounding the bend. (3)/No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 12

“to round” is the correct term. To express the intention “infinitive” should be used and “to round” will express the intention here. Thus option (3) is correct.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 13
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. They did nothing (1)/ that was down the (2)/ dignity of princes. (3)/No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 13

beneath one’s dignity means If something is beneath one’s dignity, one feel that one is too important to do it.Thus “down” should be replaced with “beneath”.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 14
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. What are (1)/ you doing (2)/ by here? (3)/No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 14

“here” is an adverb of place, and adverbs do not require any preposition for them, thus “by” should not be used.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 15
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. As Benjamin ran (1)/ next the street, he wondered (2)/ what he should buy. (3)/No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 15

“next” should be replaced with “along”. Along the street means to go parallel to the street. Thus option (b) is correct.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 16
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. It had a bright blue (1)/ cover, which he was (2)/ careful not do soil. (3)/No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 16

to soil: To soil something also means to make it dirty. Thus “do soil” should be replaced with “to soil”

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 17
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. The boy who (1)/ sat close him (2)/ was his son. (3)/No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 17

“close” is an adjective, noun, adverb and “noun/adjective/adverb” cannot take any object after it, thus to add any object “preposition” should be used. and “close to” means “near”.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 18
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. When I returned I felt (1)/ a big cat brush side me (2)/ as I opened the door. (3)/No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 18

brush aside: to sweep out. Thus “brush aside” should be used.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 19
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. He was going to (1)/ like the clothes she (2)/ bought of the trip. (3)/No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 19

“of” should be replaced with “for.”We buy something for party, wedding, someone.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 20
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. "You didn't answer my (1)/ question," he said, (2)/ stepping to her. (3)/No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 20

stepping towards her should be used. towards means “in the direction of”.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 21
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Monotonous
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 21

Monotonous means dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 22
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Elusive
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 22

Elusive means difficult to find, catch, or achieve and Baffling means impossible to understand; perplexing.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 23
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Lethargy
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Lethargy: a lack of energy and enthusiasm.Drowsy: sleepy and lethargic; half asleep.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 24
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Hoodwink
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Hoodwink: deceive or trick. Defraud: illegally obtain money from (someone) by deception.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 25
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Articulate
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articulate: having or showing the ability to speak fluently and clear.Distinct: recognizably different or clear in nature from something else of a similar type.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 26
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Ascend
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Ascend: go or climb up.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 27
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Scuttle
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 27

scuttle: a metal container with a handle used to fetch and store coal for a domestic fire. Brazier: a portable heater consisting of a pan or stand for holding lighted coals.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 28
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Loquacious
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 28

Loquacious: tending to talk a great deal; talkative.Talkative: fond of chat

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 29
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mishmash
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 29

mishmash means a confused mixture. Hence organized is the correct choice.

English Mock Test - 3 - Question 30
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generosity
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 3 - Question 30

Generosity means the quality of being kind and generous and malevolence means the state or condition of being malevolent where malevolent means having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

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