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SPEED TEST DOUBTS:
» Question
Directions: Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).
Choices
A. Engines used in space shuttles are
B. much larger and
C. more strong than
D. the ones used in jet places
E. No error
Explanation
Replace ‘more strong’ by ‘stronger’.
ans:C
myans:B
2.
» Question
Directions: Four parts of the sentence given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5)
Although research has been ongoing (1) since 1930, the (2) existence of ESP – extra sensory perception – a communication without the (3) use of sight, (4) hear, taste, touch, or smell – is still disputed. (5) No error
Choices
A. (1)
B. (2)
C. (3)
D. (4)
E. (5)
Explanation
Error of parallel construction. ‘Sight…hearing…taste…touch…’
ans:4
myans:5
3.
» Question
Directions: Four parts of the sentence given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5)
(1) Your niece is (2) a cute little girl (3) and every one (4) adores her. (5) No error
Choices
A. (1)
B. (2)
C. (3)
D. (4)
E. (5)
Explanation
Change ‘a cute little girl’ to ‘a little cute girl’.
ans:b
4.» Question
Directions: Four parts of the sentence given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5)
I love reading books (1) which is a good habit (2) and (3) which should be followed (4) by all. (5) No error
Choices
A. (1)
B. (2)
C. (3)
D. (4)
E. (5)
Explanation
No error
myans:multiplier:I love reading books which
5.» Question
Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options A to E. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.
A balding, smooth faced man, he could have been anywhere between forty and sixty.
Choices
A. A balding, smooth faced man, he could have been anywhere between forty and sixty.
B. He could have been anywhere between forty and sixty, a balding, smooth faced man.
C. Anywhere between forty and sixty he could have been, a balding smooth faced man.
D. Between forty and sixty anywhere, he could have been, a balding smooth faced man.
E. Anywhere between forty and sixty, the man could have been balding and smooth faced.
Explanation
It is ‘he could have been’ that ought to modify ‘a balding, smooth faced man’, not the other way round.
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6.
» Question
Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options A to E. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.
Trying to catch I stare even harder the momentary glow of eyes.
Choices
A. Trying to catch I stare even harder the momentary glow of eyes.
B. I stare trying to catch the momentary glow of eyes even harder.
C. I stare even harder, trying to catch the momentary glow of eyes.
D. Even harder to catch the momentary glow of eyes, I stare.
E. Trying to catch the momentary glow my eyes stare harder.
Explanation
Error of modifier. Trying to catch what? ‘The momentary glow’. The two phrases should be placed together.
GEARUP TEST DOUBTS:
» Question
1.Directions: Four parts of the sentence given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5)
The ballad (1) is characterized by informal diction, by a narrative largely (2) dependent on action and dialogue, by (3) intense theme, and by (4) stress on repetition. (5) No error
Choices
A. (1)
B. (2)
C. (3)
D. (4)
E. (5)
Explanation
Error of parallel construction. There ought to be three noun clauses: ‘action and dialogue; ‘intensity of theme’; and ‘stress on repetition’.
Ans-3
myans-1
----by an informal diction
2.» Question
Directions: Four parts of the sentence given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5)
He (1) complied with the order (2) that (3) all the students of the school (4) should follow the dress code. (5) No error
Choices
A. (1)
B. (2)
C. (3)
D. (4)
E. (5)
Explanation
Error of importance. Delete ‘should’.
ans:4
3.» Question
Directions: Four parts of the sentence given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5)
(1) There is nothing (2) more enchanting and more beautiful than (3) watching the earth (4) from space. (5) No error.
Choices
A. (1)
B. (2)
C. (3)
D. (4)
E. (5)
Explanation
Delete ‘more’ before ‘beautiful’.
ans:2
4.» Question
Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options A to E, A being a restatement of the underlined part. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.
The terrorist’s demand that the airline provides a plane will not be met by the deadline.
Choices
A. The terrorist’s demand that the airline provides a plane will not be met by the deadline.
B. The terrorist’s demand that the airline should provide a plane will not be met by the deadline.
C. The terrorist’s demand that the airline provides a plane will not be met before the deadline.
D. The terrorist’s demand that the airline provide a plane will not be met by the deadline.
E. The terrorist’s demand that the airline provide a plane will not be met before the deadline.
Explanation
Error of importance. (4) rectifies the error by deleting ‘s’ in ‘provides’.
ans:d
myans:b
5.» Question
Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options A to E, A being a restatement of the underlined part. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.
Doctors sometimes have difficulty diagnosing pneumonic cold because the symptoms of this fatal disease are often quite similar to the common cold.
Choices
A. are often quite similar to the common cold
B. is often quite similar to the common cold.
C. is often quite similar to that of the common cold.
D. are often quite similar to those of the common cold.
E. are often quite similar to the symptoms of common cold.
Explanation
Error of incorrect comparison. Symptoms can only be compared with symptoms.
ans:d
myans:e....had thought about d though
6.» Question
Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options A to E, A being a restatement of the underlined part. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.
It is the recommendation of many psychologists that a learner uses mental images to associate words and remember names.
Choices
A. that a learner uses mental images to
B. for a learner to use mental images to
C. that mental images are used to
D. that a learner use mental images to
E. that a learner should use mental images to
Explanation
Error of importance. ‘That a learner use’.
ans:D
myans:B
7.» Question
Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options A to E, A being a restatement of the underlined part. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.
The computer I have bought today is far more superior to the one I had bought last year.
Choices
A. far more superior to the one I had bought last year.
B. far superior to the one I had bought last year.
C. far superior than that of one I bought last year.
D. far more superior than that of one I had bought last year.
E. far superior to the one that had been bought last year.
Explanation
Corrects the error of double comparative. Because ‘superior’ in itself has the force of comparative degree, so use of ‘more’ is superfluous.
How is superior a comparitive degree
8.» Question
Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options A to E, A being a restatement of the underlined part. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.
The projections prepared in this study imply that growth will continue and result in an even greater share of production.
Choices
A. that growth will continue and to result
B. that growth will continue and to result
C. that growth will continue and would result
D. as growth will continue and will result
E. as growth will continue to result
Explanation
The sentence is correct.
Ans:A
Myans:C
9.» Question
Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options A to E, A being a restatement of the underlined part. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.
Indian Cricket team’s win its first league match in the world cup generated a lot of euphoria.
Choices
A. Indian Cricket team’s win its first league match in the world cup
B. Having won its first league match in the world cup
C. winning its first league match of the world cup, Indian cricket team
D. Indian cricket team’s winning its first league match in the world cup
E. Indian cricket team winning its first league match in the world cup
Explanation
What created euphoria? Indian team’s winning.
Ans:D
Myans:E
10.» Question
Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under answer options A to E, A being a restatement of the underlined part. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.
It is not necessary that you must take an entrance examination to be admitted to a university.
Choices
A. It is not necessary that you must take an entrance examination to be admitted to a university.
B. It is not necessary that you take an entrance examination to be admitted to a university.
C. It is not necessary for you to take an entrance examination to be admitted to a university.
D. It is not necessary that you must take an entrance examination for admission to a university.
E. An entrance examination is not necessary to be taken to be admitted to a university.
Explanation
Error of importance. Delete ‘must’.
Ans:B
Myans:E
Saturday, October 3, 2009
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