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Directions (1-5): There is a sentence given below which is divided into four or five parts. There is an error in any part(s) of the sentence. From the given options, find out the part which contain(s) error.
1) As the Angela Merkel era draws to a close, Germany’s post – war (A)/, political model of two party rules- was under strain (B)/, and Chancellor Merkel’s decision to stand down (C)/, as leader of the Christian Democratic Union, after leading it with 18 years, (D)/, was triggered by its poor showing in recent regional elections. (E)/,
A.Only A and B
B.Only A and C
C.Only B and D
D.Only A and D
E.Only B and E
2) Following their worst combined showing with the 2017 general elections (A)/, the CDU and the SPD took months to forge (B)/ their grand coalition and then (C) / CDU hardliners blamed the drubbing on Ms. Merkel policies (D) / seeking to steer the party to the political center. (E)
A.Only A and B
B.Only A and C
C.Only B and D
D.Only A and D
E.Only B and E
3) Earlier in Monday, Trump’s son-in-law, White House adviser Jared Kushner (A), said in a interview on CNN (B) / that he had urged the crown prince to be transparent (C) /about Khashoggi and told him “the world is watching” (D) / Riyadh’s account of the journalist’s disappearance. (E)
A.Only A and B
B.Only A and C
C.Only B and D
D.Only A and D
E.Only B and E
4) The broader conclusion from the mid-terms is that (A), on immigration and otherwise, both parties turned off (B) their voters, extending their territory a bit (C), without taking from the other and (D) it is tempting to see this as a validation of both his immigration strategies. (E)
A.Only A and B
B.Only A and C
C.Only B and D
D.Only A and D
E.Only B and E
5) A environmental group has denounced (A) /a House oversight committee for suggesting (B) /the organization’s efforts to block construction on a U.S. military base (C) /on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa may require (D)/ it to register as foreign agent. (E)
A.Only A and B
B.Only A and C
C.Only B and D
D.Only A and D
E.Only B and E
Directions (6-10): There is a sentence given below which is divided into four or five parts. There is an error in any part(s) of the sentence. From the given options, find out the part which contain(s) error.
6) “The polling momentum that began with the Supreme Court (A) / confirmation hearings has continued(B) /, and the environment has continued on improve,” wrote Corry Bliss(C), executive director of the Congressional Leadership Fund but still, (D) / he wrote, “20 races that will decided the majority remain a coin-flip.” (E)
A.Only A and B
B.Only A and C
C.Only B and D
D.Only A and D
E.Only C and E
7) Toxic federal politics is America great weakness (A)/ and it prevents action on pressing real issues (B)/, from immigration to welfare; it erodes Americans’ faith (C) /of their government and its institutions; and (D) /it dims the beacon of American democracy abroad (E).
A.Only A and B
B.Only A and C
C.Only B and D
D.Only A and D
E.Only B and E
8) The fate of the euro was always going to depend of Italy (A)/ and with annual gdp of more than €1.6trn ($1.9trn) (B)/, about 15% of euro-area output and debt on nearly €2.3trn, (C)/ it poses a challenge to the single currency(D)/ that Europe seems unable to manage but cannot avoid. (E)
A.Only A and B
B.Only A and C
C.Only B and D
D.Only A and D
E.Only B and E
9) In this study Albert-László Barabási, (A) / a physicist at Northeastern University on Boston (B), and Samuel Fraiberger, a data scientist (C) /about the Harvard Institute for Quantitative Social Sciences, (D) deconstruct almost half a million artistic careers. (E)
A.Only A and B
B.Only A and C
C.Only B and D
D.Only A and D
E.Only B and E
10) When opposing political parties both think they are winning (A) /, one of them are usually wrong and this is the quandary (B) /America finds itself in (C), after the Democrats won the House of Representatives on the suburbs (D), while the Republicans tightened their grip on the Senate in the sticks (E)
A.Only A and B
B.Only A and C
C.Only B and D
D.Only A and D
E.Only B and E
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Answers :
1) Answer: C
In part (B): Replace “was” with “is” for present tense- third-person singular of ‘BE’-verb
In part (D): Replace “with” with “for” as it is used as a function word to indicate duration of time or extent of space gone
2) Answer: D
In part (A): Replace “with” with “in” as it is used to indicate that something belongs to or is included as part of something
In part (D): Replace “Ms. Merkel has” with “Ms. Merkel’s as it is used to indicate possession (Ms. Merkel’s policies)
3) Answer: A
In part (A): Replace “in” with “on” -it is used as a function word to indicate a time frame during which something takes place
In part (B): Replace “a” with “an”, as it is used before a vowel sound.
4) Answer: E
In part (B): Replace “off” with “out” it is used as a function word to indicate an outward movement.
In part (E): Replace “his” with “their”, as it is used to indicate – relating to them or themselves especially as possessors for-both their immigration strategies
5) Answer: B
In part (A): Replace “A” with “An” as this article is used before a vowel sound.
In part (C): Replace “on” with “of” as it is used to indicate- belonging to, relating to, or connected with
6) Answer: E
In part (C): Replace “on” with “to” -it is used as a function word to indicate that the following verb is an infinitive
In part (E): Replace “will decided” with “will decide”, for correct future tense –will should be followed by a basic verb.
7) Answer: D
In part (A): Replace “America” with “America’s”, as it ‘apostrophe’ and‘s’ is used for possession.
In part (D): Replace “of” with “in’ as it is used as a function word to indicate inclusion, location, or position within limits.
8) Answer: B
In part (A): Replace “of” with “on”, used as a function word to indicate a source of attachment or support or a source of dependence
In part (C): Replace “on” with “of’- used as a function word to indicate the whole that includes the part denoted by the preceding word
9) Answer: C
In part (B): Replace “on” with “in” as it is used as a function word to indicate inclusion, location, or position within limits
In part (D): Replace “about” with “at”, used as a function word to indicate presence or occurrence in, on, or near
10) Answer: C
In part (B): Replace “are” with “is” for –present tense third person singular (one of them)
In part (D): Replace “on” with “in”- used as a function word to indicate inclusion, location, or position within limits
Direction (11-15): In each of the following question a sentence is given divided into 4 parts. One part has an error in it. Identify the part with error. If the sentence has no error, choose “E” as your answer.
11) Then, a natural fragrance such as (a)/magnolia, lemon or rosemary are added, and(b)/ it’s left to sit for a three-week(c)/maturation period before being bottled(d)/
A.a
B.b
C.c
D.d
E.no error
12) Similar to how many wineries are named on(a)/ the owner’s family name, this also took on an air (b)/ of familial prestige, with the most (c)/ high-end brands named after the founders(d)/
A.a
B.b
C.c
D.d
E.no error
13) Sprinkling a few drops of it onto (a)/ a sugar cube is said to aid (b)/ digestion, and rubbing it onto (c)/ your temples can relieve a headache. (d)/
A.a
B.b
C.c
D.d
E.no error
14) You will hard(a)/ findit outside of Turkey,(b)/ but maybe now (c)/ that will change soon. (d)/
A.a
B.b
C.c
D.d
E.no error
15) And now, each time I use it – which is many, many times a day(a)/ – its ability to inspire a memory, an emotion(b)/ or a daydream soothes my isolation-induced anxiety and(c)/ reminds me that we’ll all be making new memories again soon. (d)/
A.a
B.b
C.c
D.d
E.no error
Direction (16-20): In each of the following question a sentence is given divided into 4 parts. One part has an error in it. Identify the part with error. If the sentence has no error, choose “E” as your answer.
16) As soon as the session started,(a)/ it became clear that teaching at the school (b)/ was going to adjust to the timings of a(c) nearby coaching centre. (d)/ No Error (e)
A.a
B.b
C.c
D.d
E.no error
17) There are at least four broad reasons (a)/ why policymakers across the world (b)/ should be worried (c)/ about rising global debt and its consequences.(d)/ No Error (e)
A.a
B.b
C.c
D.d
E.no error
18) Because of it’s benefits, (a)/ shale gas is being(b) perceived by some (c)/ as a ‘saviour’ of humanity. (d)/ No Error (e)
A.a
B.b
C.c
D.d
E.no error
19) A sustained growth rate below double-digit is not likely (a)/ to address either job creation needs (b)/ or the possibility to raising (c)/ people out of underemployment.(d)/ No Error (e)
A.a
B.b
C.c
D.d
E.no error
20) Combined with distortions (a)/ in procurement subsidies, (b)/ water stress due to(c)/ such use is inevitable. (d)/ No Error (e)
A.a
B.b
C.c
D.d
E.no error
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Answers :
11) Answer: B
Use ‘is’– in place of – ‘are’. Here the subject is “fragrance” which is singular.
12) Answer: A
Use ‘after’ in the place of ‘on’. Here the exact preposition is ‘after’.
13) Answer: E
The given sentence has no error.
14) Answer: A
Use ‘hardly’ – in place of – ‘hard’. Here we need a negative adverb “hardly”.
“hard” is an adjective.
15) Answer: E
The given sentence has no error.
16) Answer: C
Replace ‘To be adjusted’ – in place of – ‘to adjust’
17) Answer: E
18) Answer: A
Replace ‘Its’ – in place of – ‘it’s’
Its is a possessive form of the pronoun it, meaning belonging to it.
It’s is a contraction of the words it is or it has. (Interestingly, we don’t really contract it was into it’s.)
19) Answer: C
Replace‘of’ – in place of – ‘to’ ; ‘of’ is the exact preposition to be used here.
20) Answer: E
Direction (21-25): The sentences given below may contain error(s). Find the error in the sentences and choose the options that contain the error(s).
21) In a House that is only 14 months old, (A)/ it has being to be expected that the Governor would again ask the leader (B)/ of the largest party of explore the (C)/ possibility of forming an alternative regime. (D)
A.D and A
B.Only B
C.B and C
D.A and B
E.No error
22) Unlike other forms of disqualification, the one (A)/ under the anti-defection provisions are not accompanied (B)/ by any ineligibility to contest. One who is disqualified may contest in the(C)/ very by-election caused by one’s own disqualification. (D)
A.Only A
B.Only B
C.B and C
D.A and B
E.No error
23) When the Governor formed his opinion that Mr. Yediyurappa (A)/ is in a position to command a majority, he (B)/ was either counting by the remaining 13 rebel legislators vacating their seats soon, (C)/ or was assured of their support to the incoming regime. (D)
A.Only A
B.Only C
C.B and C
D.A and D
E.No error
24) The Uttar Pradesh police on Friday said it had recovered (A)/ a treasure trove of 698 “rare” Mughal-era silver coins (B)/ dating back to the 16th and 17th century. A few of the coins (C)/ are said to be through the eras of Emperors Akbar and Aurangzeb. (D)
A.Only D
B.Only B
C.B and C
D.A and B
E.No error
25) Giving a second opportunity to a person who could not prove theirs (A)/ majority on the floor of the House earlier may seem (B)/ unusual. And when one remember that B.S. Yediyurappa’s last (C)/ term lasted only three days, it may even seem amusing. (D)
A.Only A
B.Only B
C.D and C
D.A and C
E.No error
Directions (26-30): There is a sentence given below which is divided into four or five parts. There is an error in any part(s) of the sentence. From the given options, find out the part which contain(s) error.
26) As the Angela Merkel era draws to a close, Germany’s post – war (A)/, political model of two party rules- was under strain (B)/, and Chancellor Merkel’s decision to stand down (C)/, as leader of the Christian Democratic Union, after leading it with 18 years, (D)/, was triggered by its poor showing in recent regional elections. (E)/,
A.Only A and B
B.Only A and C
C.Only B and D
D.Only A and D
E.Only B and E
27) Following their worst combined showing with the 2017 general elections (A)/, the CDU and the SPD took months to forge (B)/ their grand coalition and then (C) / CDU hardliners blamed the drubbing on Ms. Merkel policies (D) / seeking to steer the party to the political center. (E)
A.Only A and B
B.Only A and C
C.Only B and D
D.Only A and D
E.Only B and E
28) Earlier in Monday, Trump’s son-in-law, White House adviser Jared Kushner (A), said in a interview on CNN (B) / that he had urged the crown prince to be transparent (C) /about Khashoggi and told him “the world is watching” (D) / Riyadh’s account of the journalist’s disappearance. (E)
A.Only A and B
B.Only A and C
C.Only B and D
D.Only A and D
E.Only B and E
29) The broader conclusion from the mid-terms is that (A), on immigration and otherwise, both parties turned off (B) their voters, extending their territory a bit (C), without taking from the other and (D) it is tempting to see this as a validation of both his immigration strategies. (E)
A.Only A and B
B.Only A and C
C.Only B and D
D.Only A and D
E.Only B and E
30) A environmental group has denounced (A) /a House oversight committee for suggesting (B) /the organization’s efforts to block construction on a U.S. military base (C) /on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa may require (D)/ it to register as foreign agent. (E)
A.Only A and B
B.Only A and C
C.Only B and D
D.Only A and D
E.Only B and E
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Answers :
21) Answer: C
Part B has an error. The statement is in simple past, so replace ‘has being’ with ‘was’.
Part C has an error. The correct form of preposition to be used here is ‘to’ instead of ‘of’.
22) Answer: B
Part B has an error. The statement talks about ‘one’ form of disqualification, so use ‘is’ instead of ‘are’.
23) Answer: B
Part C has an error. The correct form of preposition to be used here is ‘on’ instead of ‘by’.
24) Answer: A
Part D has an error. The correct form of preposition to be used here is ‘from’ instead of ‘through’.
25) Answer: D
Part A has an error. The statement talks about a singular person, so use ‘his’ or ‘her’ instead of ‘theirs’.
Part C has an error. The statement talks about a singular person, so use ‘remembers’ instead of ‘remember’.
26) Answer: C
In part (B): Replace “was” with “is” for present tense- third-person singular of ‘BE’-verb
In part (D): Replace “with” with “for” as it is used as a function word to indicate duration of time or extent of space gone
27) Answer: D
In part (A): Replace “with” with “in” as it is used to indicate that something belongs to or is included as part of something
In part (D): Replace “Ms. Merkel has” with “Ms. Merkel’s as it is used to indicate possession (Ms. Merkel’s policies)
28) Answer: A
In part (A): Replace “in” with “on” -it is used as a function word to indicate a time frame during which something takes place
In part (B): Replace “a” with “an”, as it is used before a vowel sound.
29) Answer: E
In part (B): Replace “off” with “out” it is used as a function word to indicate an outward movement.
In part (E): Replace “his” with “their”, as it is used to indicate – relating to them or themselves especially as possessors for-both their immigration strategies
30) Answer: B
In part (A): Replace “A” with “An” as this article is used before a vowel sound.
In part (C): Replace “on” with “of” as it is used to indicate- belonging to, relating to, or connected with
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