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MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 1

Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with some part of it marked in underline. You have to identify the option that would replace the underline part and make the sentence contextually and grammatically correct.

Q. The shortage of good stock has kept some investors do away with the stock exchange.

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 1

The phrasal verb ‘do away with’ means ‘to remove completely or put an end to’. The sentence implies that investors tried to avoid the stock exchange because of the ‘shortage of good stock’ which made them nervous.
Away from: to try to avoid (something) because of nervousness, fear, dislike, etc.
Correct sentence:
The shortage of good stock has kept some investors away from the stock exchange.
Hence, the correct answer is option B.

MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 2

Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with some part of it marked in underline. You have to identify the option that would replace the underline part and make the sentence contextually and grammatically correct. 

Q. The people who comprised the Plymouth Colony were a group of English Protestants who wanted to break up from the Church of England.

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 2

The phrasal verb ‘break up’ means ‘to come to an end (marriage, relationship)’. But the sentence implies that the people of the Plymouth Colony did not want to be a part of the Church of England. Thus, ‘break away’ should be used in this case.
Break away: escape from the control of a person, group, or practice; to stop being part of a group because of disagreement with the people in the group.

Correct sentence:
The people who comprised the Plymouth Colony were a group of English Protestants who wanted to break away from the Church of England.
Hence, the correct answer is option C.

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MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 3

Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with some part of it marked in underline. You have to identify the option that would replace the underline part and make the sentence contextually and grammatically correct.

Q. It is doubtful whether it will be possible to carry over the education reforms as quickly as the government hopes.

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 3

The phrasal verb ‘carry over’ means ‘to extend beyond the original area of application’. The sentence implies that there was doubt about the possibility of putting the idea of the education reforms as quickly as the government hoped. The phrasal verb ‘carry through’ is the correct choice here.
Carry through: put a plan or idea into effect.
Correct sentence:
It is doubtful whether it will be possible to carry through the education reforms as quickly as the government hopes.
Hence, the correct answer is option B.

MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 4

Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with some part of it marked in underline. You have to identify the option that would replace the underline part and make the sentence contextually and grammatically correct.

Q. Banks are doing what they can to persuade corporate treasurers not to draw up credit facilities unless they have to.

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 4

The phrasal verb ‘draw up’ which means ‘to write (contract, agreement, document)’ is incorrectly used in the sentence as it implies to say that the banks tried to persuade corporate treasurers not to withdraw money from credit facilities unless they have to. Therefore, the correct phrase would be ‘draw down’.

Draw down: withdraw money from a fund or loan facility.

Correct sentence:
Banks are doing what they can to persuade corporate treasurers not to draw down credit facilities unless they have to.
Hence, the correct answer is option B.

MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 5

Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with some part of it marked in underline. You have to identify the option that would replace the underline part and make the sentence contextually and grammatically correct.

Q. The level of provisions could begin to drop next year as fewer families fall back in their home loan payments.

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 5

The phrasal verb ‘fall back’ refers to ‘move or turn back; retreat’. As the sentence is about loan payments in time; so, it does not fit into the context. Here, the correct phrasal verb for the underline part would be ‘fall behind’.
Fall behind: fail to meet a commitment to make a regular payment.
Correct sentence:
The level of provisions could begin to drop next year as fewer families fall behind in their home loan payments.
Hence, the correct answer is option B.

MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 6

Directions: Which of the following phrases I, II and III given below the sentence should replace the phrase printed in underline to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option from the given alternatives that will reflect the correct use of grammar and context.

Q. The OTT wave gave the entertainment industry a farther moment by offering on-demand content, based on individual preferences.
I. a further moment
II. a further momentum
III. a farther momentum

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 6

There is an error in the underline part of the statement. The use of determiner ‘farther’ is incorrect and should be replaced with ‘further’. ‘Farther’ means ‘at or to a greater distance’. ‘Further’ refers to ‘additional to what already exists’.
Also, as per the context, ‘moment’ is incorrect and should be replaced with ‘momentum’.
Momentum (noun): the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.
Thus, only II is correct while I and III are grammatically incorrect.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.

MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 7

Directions: Which of the following phrases I, II and III given below the sentence should replace the phrase printed in underline to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option from the given alternatives that will reflect the correct use of grammar and context.

Q. The officials are mulling grand arrangements as a large crowd is expect to take part in the event.
I. is expected to take
II. is expecting to take
III. is expected to took

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 7

There is an error in the underline part of the statement. As the highlighted segment is in passive voice, thus the use of first form of verb ‘expect’ is incorrect and it should be replaced with third form of verb ‘expected’.
Thus, only I is the correct replacement while the use of ‘expecting’ in II makes it incorrect. Also, III is incorrect since preposition ‘to’ should be followed by first form of verb, thus ‘took’ makes it incorrect.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.

MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 8

Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence is highlighted in underline. Which of the options given below the sentence should replace the part printed in underline to make the sentence grammatically correct?

Q. The accident was owing to heavy rush.

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 8

‘Owing to’ is not used with any form of 'be', in such cases ‘due to’ is used.
Correct sentence: The accident was due to heavy rush.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.

MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 9

Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with some part of it marked in underline. You have to identify the option that would replace the underline part and make the sentence contextually and grammatically correct.

Q. He will put his administration at risk if he doesn't come before on these promises for reform.

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 9

The phrasal verb ‘come before’ means ‘to be dealt with by a judge or court’. But the sentence says that the person in question will put his administration at risk if he doesn't keep his promises for reform. Thus, ‘come through’ will be the appropriate phrase for the emboldened part.
Come through: to do something that you have agreed to do.
Correct sentence:
He will put his administration at risk if he doesn't come through on these promises for reform.
Hence, the correct answer is option A.

MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 10

Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with some part of it marked in underline. You have to identify the option that would replace the underline part and make the sentence contextually and grammatically correct. 

Q. The government's economic policies have come up with much criticism in the newspapers.

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 10

The phrasal verb ‘come up with’ means ‘to produce something, especially when pressured or challenged; to devise something’. The sentence implies that the government received criticism from the newspapers because of its economic policies. So, in this context the given phrasal verb does not make any sense. Thus, it must be replaced with ‘come in for’.
Come in for: to receive blame or criticism.
Correct sentence:
The government's economic policies have come in for much criticism in the newspapers.
Hence, the correct answer is option B.

MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 11

Directions: Which of the following phrases I, II and III given below the sentence should replace the phrase printed in underline to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option from the given alternatives that will reflect the correct use of grammar and context.

Q. There exists a diminishing inequality of footballing prowess among the 32 national teams playing.
I. unequal of footballing prowess
II. inequality at footballing prowess
III. inequality in football prowess

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 11

The sentence is correct grammatically and contextually and we need no replacement of the highlighted words.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.

MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 12

Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence is highlighted in underline. Which of the options given below the sentence should replace the part printed in underline to make the sentence grammatically correct?

Q. I am good, amn’t I?

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 12

‘Am not’ or ‘amn’t’ is not used as a question tag, in the given case, ‘aren’t’ is appropriate.
Correct sentence: I am good, aren’t I?
Hence, option D is the correct answer.

MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 13

Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with some part of it marked in underline. You have to identify the option that would replace the underline part and make the sentence contextually and grammatically correct.

Q. The Marine Commandos looked exhausted, some of them appeared to be about to drop out.

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 13

The phrasal verb ‘drop out’ refers to 'leave school without finishing’. But, it is well obvious that it makes no sense in the given context of the sentence. The sentence implies that the Marine Commandos were so exhausted that some of them appeared to be about to sleep. Hence, the appropriate phrasal verb in this case would be ‘drop off’.
Drop off: fall asleep easily, especially without intending to.
Correct sentence:
The Marine Commandos looked exhausted, some of them appeared to be about to drop off.
Hence, the correct answer is option B.

MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 14

Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with some part of it marked in underline. You have to identify the option that would replace the underline part and make the sentence contextually and grammatically correct.

Q. The outside world talks of a war crimes tribunal but nobody supposes that anything will come off that.

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 14

The phrasal verb ‘come off’ means 'to become detached or be detachable from something’. The sentence says that nobody believes that something can result from war crimes tribunal. So, in this case ‘come of’ is the suitable phrasal verb in the underline part of the sentence.
Come of: result from something.
Correct sentence:
The outside world talks of a war crimes tribunal but nobody supposes that anything will come of that.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.

MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 15

Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with some part of it marked in underline. You have to identify the option that would replace the underline part and make the sentence contextually and grammatically correct.

Q. It could be that following this flow you come into a more suitable career than you had expected.

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Selecting the Correct Sentence - 2 - Question 15

The phrasal verb ‘come into’ refers to ‘suddenly receive money or property, especially by inheriting it’. Clearly it does not suit in the underline part of the sentence as the sentence talks about a person finding a more suitable career than he expected. So, it should be replaced with ‘come upon’.
Come upon: find something by chance.
Correct sentence:
It could be that following this flow you come upon a more suitable career than you had expected.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.

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