their
possess
past
present
D.
present
In these questions, a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark 'No improvement' as your answer.
Corruption is the most serious problem in India.
the more serious
very serious
serious
No improvement
D.
No improvement
In the following questions, a sentence has been given in parts, out of which a part contains an error. The part with the error is your answer. In case there is no error, then your answer is 'No error'.
I have reached/the office before/the rain started.
I have reached
the office before
the rain started
No error
A.
I have reached
Part(a) has error. The sentence is in Past Perfect tense. It should be 'I had reached the office before the rain started'.
Each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence. Select whichever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space.
Sid and Harsh are ............. unable to complete the task.
neither
either
each
both
D.
both
In the following questions, a sentence has been given in parts, out of which a part contains an error. The part with the error is your answer. In case there is no error, then your answer is 'No error'.
The reason for/his failure is because/he did not work hard.
The reason for
his failure is because
he did not work hard
No error
B.
his failure is because
Part (b) has error. Using the word 'because' with the word 'reason' is not required. It should be 'The reason for his failure is that he did not work hard.'
at
about
through
to
A.
at
In these questions, a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark 'No improvement' as your answer.
What have you been doing since the workshop last month?
have you done
you have done
have you been doing
No improvement
C.
have you been doing
The helping verb (have) will come before the subject (you) in case of an interrogative sentence.
considerate
cautious
considerable
consider
A.
considerate
In the following questions, a sentence has been given in parts, out of which a part contains an error. The part with the error is your answer. In case there is no error, then your answer is 'No error'.
He ought not/have done such/a filthy thing.
He ought not
have done such
a filthy thing
No error
A.
He ought not
Part (a) has error. The correct expression should be 'He ought not to'.
Ommineous
Omineous
Ominous
Omenous
C.
Ominous
'Ominous' is the correctly spelt word. The word suggests that something bad is going to happen in the future.