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1. The car began to make an extraordinary (a)/ noise so I stopped to see (b)/ what it was. (c)/ No
error (d).
2. We got tired of waiting for the weather (a)/ to clear and finally decided (b)/ set out in the rain.
(c)/ No error (d).
3. Babita rushed out of the room (a)/ without given me (b)/ a chance to explain (c)/ No error (d).
4. When the painter felt the ladder (a)/ began to slip, he grabbed the gutter to save (b)/ himself
from all (c)/ No error (d).
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5. We watched the student’s jump from a window (a)/ and falling into a blanket (b)/ held by the
people below (c)/ No error (d).
6. There are people who can’t help to laugh (a)/ when they see someone (b)/ slip on a banana skin.
(c)/ No error (d).
7. The bank robbers made the cashier (a)/ to show them how (b)/ to open the safe (c)/ No error (d).
8. There is nothing to do (a)/ but to wait till somebody comes (b)/ to help you (c)/ No error (d).
9. As we seem to have missed the train (a)/ we may as well to go back (b)/ to the house. (c)/ No
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error (d).
10. We could go to a concert, (a)/ unless you had preferred (b)/ visit a museum. (c)/ No error (d).
11. They won’t let us to leave (a)/ the customs till our luggage(b)/ has been examined. (c)/ No error
12. You needn’t to ask for permission you can (a)/ use it whenever (b)/ you like (c)/ No error (d).
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13. It is usually easier learning (a)/ a subject by reading books than by listening (b)/ to lectures (c)/
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No error (d).
14. I was afraid pick up the revolver (a)/ as I don’t know (b)/ how to handle (c)/ No error (d).
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15. After walk for three hours we stopped (a)/ to let the others catch up (b)/ with us (c)/ No error (d)
16. I have no intention of (a)/ to go that film, (b)/ I couldn’t bear to seeing my favorite actress (b)/
in such a dreadful part. (c)/ No error (d).
17. He expects me to answer (a)/ by return but (b)/ I have no intention of replying at all. (c)/ No
error (d).
18. I tried to explain to him, (a)/ but he refused to listen (b)/ and went on grumble. (c)/ No error (d).
19. He didn’t dare to leave the house (a)/ because he was afraid of meet someone (b)/ who might
recognize him. (c)/ No error (d).
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20. Taken into consideration of the advice of (a)/ his friends, he decided (b)/ to stay here. (c)/ No
error (d).
21. Suraj said that he would rather (a)/ fail than copying (b)/ in the examination (c)/ No error (d).
22. In the absence of clear instructions (a)/ one cannot be expected (b)/ to be functioned effectively
(c)/ No error (d).
22. All his relatives except his daughter (a)/ have gone on a (b)/ months’ vacation tour. (c)/ No
error (d).
23. Amita was to about tell her (a)/ teacher the truth when her (b)/ friend interrupted her. (c)/ No
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error (d).
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24. What was his response (a)/ when you tried to got some (b)/ information from him (c)/ No error.
25. Being a cold morning, (a)/ I decided not to go for (b)/ my morning walk (c)/ No error (d).
26. He being the best student in the class(a)/ Nitin was chosen (b)/ to participate in the competition
(c)/ No error (d).
27. The proper assessment of (a)/ the training needs to be (b) allowed for meaningful follow up of
the training activity (c)/ No error (d).
‘ 28. Having his breakfast finish, he rushed (a)/ quickly to the station to receive (b)/ the honorable
guests (c)/ No error (d).
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29. I am looking forward (a)/ to meet (b) you soon (c)/ No error (d).
30. To arrive at a decision (a)/ all the interesting parties should be invited (b)/ and involved in
discussion (c)/ No error (d).
31. Children visiting the park are amused (a)/ at he monkeys, (b)/ play in the cages (c)/ No error
32. If asked for choice, Neha would (a)/ prefer spending her holiday in (b)/ villages to crowded
cities (c)/ No error (d).
33. We can see through his sudden friendliness (a)/ he wants to look after his dog (b)/ when he is
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away (c)/ No error (d).
34. Rakesh does not know (a)/ to swim so he is (b)/ afraid of water (c)/ No error (d).
35. The king did not mind (a)/ for putting the old people to death (b)/ because he was young him-
self. (c)/ No error (d).
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37. Before he becoming chief pilot in the aviation services (a)/ he had undergone (b)/ rigorous
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training for eight years. (c)/ No error (d).
38. The great danger to ships (a)/ entered the harbor is from strong currents (b)/ and sudden
storms. (c)/ No error (d).
39. Do you mind (a)/ help me (b)/ to the task (c)/ No error(d).
40. Although the driver applied (a)/ the barkers he could not prevent the bus (b)/ from hit the tree
(c) No error (d).
41. The shopkeeper (a)/ wanted the customer for purchase (b)/ the costly dinner set (c)/ No error
(d).
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42. Well ! I see your point but I am unable (a)/ to extending any help (b)/ to you in this regard (c)/
No error (d).
43. He saw the robber (a)/ to snatch the chain from a lady while (b)/ she was crossing the road (c)/
No error (d).
44. A college offers many opportunities of meeting (a)/ students, reading useful magazines (b)/ and
obtain information (c)/ No error (d).
45. It was a nice day (a)/ so we decided going for (b)/ a walk (c)/ No error (d).
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46. Despite he being a well built person (a)/ John could not (b)/ lift the sack (c)/ No error (d).
47. Amresh planned to not go (a)/ on a vacation (b)/ this year (c)/ No error (d).
48. Painting is something that (a)/ I really (b)/ enjoy to do (c)/ No error (d).
49. They were carried before the judge but they (a)/ denied to know (b)/ anything about the
burglary (c)/ No error (d).
50. When the crowds became furious during (a)/ the concert the police (b)/ started fire at them (c)/
No error (d).
51. If you apologies for having fail in keeping your promises, (a)/ your friends will forgive (b)/ you,
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be sure (c)/ No error (d).
52. Having had reached the station, you (a)/ may buy your ticket and wait (b)/ for the train for
New Delhi (c)/ No error (d).
53. Being a rainy day Manish decided to stay (a)/ at home and work (b) further on the problem (c)/
No error (d).
54. Do you doubted about the success of this boy (a)/ who is used to working (b)/ hard in all
circumstances (c)/ No error (d).
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55. You must not held in high esteem (a)/ those who are dangers to our society (c)/ No error (d).
56. Having deserted by her husband, (a)/ she committed (b)/ suicide (c)/ No error (d).
57. I had better gone (a)/ than stay (b)/ here (c)/ No error (d).
58. He informed me that he (a)/ knew to play (b)/ on the harmonium (c)/ No error (d).
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59. Jaya does not know to swim (a)/ so she is (b)/ afraid of water (c)/ No error (d).
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60. He could make them accepted his proposal (a)/ because he was quite (b)/ familiar with their
practice (c)/ No error (d).
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61. Do you feel like going to a film (a)/ or would you rather to stay at home (c)/ No error (d).
62. She dare not to tell me (a)/ what-happened (b)/ last night. (c)/ No error (d).
63. You had better to stop (a)/ talking medicine (b)/ which has harmful side-effects. (c)/ No error
(d).
64. The strikers held a meeting (a)/ discussing (b)/ the terms of the employers. (c)/f No error (d).
65. She was seen (a)/ reading (b)/ the Ramayana. (c)/ No error (d).
66. My mother wants to come (a)/ and to talk (b)/ to her grand son. (c)/ No error (d).
67. You were invited (a)/ participating (b)/ in the marriage (c)/ No error (d).
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68. The old woman has (a)/ some food (b)/ to eat (c)/ No error (d).
69. I did not allow her (a)/ watching (b)/ the film (c)/ No error (d).
70. She was not ready (a)/ appearing (b)/ at the examination (c)/ No error (d).
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