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Q : ┬а Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select тАШNo improvementтАЩ. I have been working with children before, so I know what to expect.
(A) No improvement
(B) have worked
(C) am working
(D) work
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The underlined segment in the given sentence does not need improvement. It is already grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning effectively:
Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words.
A partner in crime
(A) Alibi
(B) Amateur
(C) Agent
(D) Accomplice
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
(D) Accomplice - A partner in crime is referred to as an "accomplice."
Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
We all regard Liza as an expert.
(A) Liza is regarded as an expert by all of us.
(B) Liza has been regarded as an expert by all of us.
(C) Liza was regarded as an expert by all of us.
(D) Liza should be regarded as an expert by all of us.
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
In Active Voice, a sentence emphasizes the subject, performing an action. In Passive Voice, a sentence emphasizes the action or the object of the sentence.
The given sentence is in the active voice and 'We' is the subject and 'Liza' is the object.
When we convert this sentence into passive voice, the subject 'We' of the active voice becomes the object 'us', the object 'Liza' becomes the subject.
The passive format "is + V3 (regarded)" should be used. This is the active and passive voice rule for the present simple tense.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Information technology has developed by leaps and bounds.
(A) at a rapid pace
(B) very gradually
(C) through unfair means
(D) in far off places
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The correct answer is at a rapid pace. Given Idiom: By leaps and bounds means┬аrapidly or in fast progress.
Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
He said to Manoj, тАЬI celebrated my birthday two days ago.тАЭ
(A) He told Manoj that he celebrated his birthday two days ago.
(B) He told Manoj that he celebrated my birthday two days before.
(C) He told Manoj that I celebrated my birthday two days ago.
(D) He told Manoj that he had celebrated his birthday two days before.
Correct Answer : D
Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select тАШNo improvementтАЩ.
There was an argument about if we shall move to another city.
(A) about if we should move
(B) on if we shall be moving
(C) about whether we should move
(D) No improvement
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The correct sentence is:
There was an argument about whether we should move to another city.
Explanation: In this sentence, "if" should be replaced with "whether" to introduce a indirect yes-no question. Additionally, "shall" should be replaced with "should" to form a correct conditional statement.
Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words.
A government by the nobles
(A) Monarchy
(B) Democracy
(C) Oligarchy
(D) Aristocracy
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
(D) Aristocracy - A government by the nobles is known as an "aristocracy."
Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words.
A place where gambling games are played
(A) Arena
(B) Stadium
(C) Casino
(D) Gymnasium
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
(C) Casino - A place where gambling games are played is a "casino."
Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select тАШNo improvementтАЩ.
The place was not cold only and also damp.
(A) No improvement
(B) only cold not also
(C) not only cold but also
(D) not only cold and both
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The correct sentence is:
The place was not only cold but also damp.
Explanation: In this sentence, the use of "only" and "also" is redundant. Instead, "not only...but also" is the correct correlative conjunction to use. Also, the conjunction "and" should be replaced with "but" for proper contrast between the coldness and dampness of the place.
Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select тАШNo improvementтАЩ.
Many a person are unable of distinguish right from wrong.
(A) are unable to
(B) are capable of
(C) is unable to
(D) No improvement
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The correct sentence is:
Many a person is unable to distinguish right from wrong.
Explanation: "Many a person" is a singular phrase and should be followed by a singular verb, which is "is" in this case. Additionally, the preposition "of" should be replaced with "to," and the article "the" is needed before the noun "right."
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