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Instructions

In each of the following sentences, a part of the sentence is underlined. Beneath each sentence, four different ways of phrasing the
underlined part are indicated. Choose the best alternative from among the four.

Question 1

Bacon believes that the medical profession should be permitted to ease and quicken death where the end would otherwise only delay
for a few days and at the cost of great pain.

A be delayed for a few days

B be delayed for a few days and

C be otherwise only delayed for a few days and

D otherwise only delay for a few days and

Answer: C

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Explanation:
The context indicates that the action would be completed at some point in the future i.e. the patient will have passed away at some
point in the future. Hence, the correct tense to use in this case is the future perfect tense i.e. 'would be delayed'. The sentence gives two
reasons for administering quick death and hence these two reasons should be separated by the conjunction 'and'. From the context, we
can infer that there will be a delay of a few days if quick death is not administered by the doctor. Hence, a negative conjunction like
otherwise is needed for the sentence to make sense. Hence, option C.

Question 2

Many of these environmentalists proclaim to save nothing less than the planet itself.

A to save nothing lesser than

B that they are saving nothing lesser than

C to save nothing less than

D that they save nothing less than

Answer: D

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Explanation:
The word proclaim should be followed by "that" and not "to". Hence, we can eliminate options A and C. The correct phrase to use in this
context is "nothing less than ...". Hence, option D.

Question 3

If you are on a three-month software design project and, in two weeks, you've put together a programme that solves part of the
problem, show it to your boss without delay.

A and, you've put together a programme that solves part of the problem in two weeks

B and, in two weeks, you've put together a programme that solves part of the problem

C and, you've put together a programme that has solved part of the problem in two weeks

D and, in two weeks you put together a programme that solved only part of the problem

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 Answer: B

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Explanation:
This sentence is correctly phrased and there is no error in either punctuation or grammar.

Question 4

His mother made great sacrifices to educate him, moving house on three occasions, and severing the thread on her loom's shuttle
whenever Mencius neglected his lessons to make him understand the need to persevere.

severing the thread on her loom's shuttle whenever Mencius neglected his lessons to make him understand the
A
need to persevere.

severed the thread on her loom's shuttle whenever Mencius neglected his lessons to make him understand the
B
need to persevere.

severed the thread on her loom's shuttle whenever Mencius neglected his lessons to make him understand the
C
need for persevering.

severing the thread on her loom's shuttle whenever Mencius neglected his lessons, to make them understand the
D
need to persevere.

Answer: A

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Explanation:
For parallelism to exist, the correct word is "severing" and not "severed". Hence, options B and C can be eliminated.

A comma is not needed after lessons. Therefore, option D can be eliminated.

=> Option A is the answer.

Question 5

Since the advent of cable television, at the beginning of this decade, the entertainment industry took a giant stride forward in our
country.

A this decade saw the entertainment industry taking

B this decade, the entertainment industry has taken

C this decade, the entertainment industry had taken

D this decade, the entertainment industry took

Answer: B

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Explanation:
The context indicates that the action has taken place over a period of time from some time in the past to the present. Thus, we need to
use present perfect tense.

The appropriate form of the verb would be "has taken". Thus, option B.

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Question 6

Mr. Pillai, the president of the union and who is also a member of the community group, will be in charge of the negotiations.

A since he is a member of the community group

B also being a member of the community group

C a member of the community group

D , in addition, who is a member of the community group

Answer: C

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Explanation:
The two attributes of Mr. Pillai should have parallel structure. Thus, we need to use simple present tense for the underlined part with no
additional conjunctions like 'since' and 'in addition'.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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Question 7

The MP rose up to say that, in her opinion, she thought the Women's Reservation Bill should be passed on unanimously.

A rose to say that she thought the Women's Reservation Bill should be passed

B rose up to say that, the Women's Reservation Bill should be passed on

C rose to say that, in her opinion, she thought that the Women's Reservation Bill should be passed

D rose to say that, in her opinion, the Women's Reservation Bill should be passed on

Answer: A

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Explanation:
To pass on means to die or expire. Hence, it would be incorrect in the given context. Hence, we need to use the verb "passed". Thus, we
can eliminate option B and D.

"In her opinion" and "she thought" mean the same thing. Hence, we can eliminate option C as it contains repetition.

Thus, option A is the grammatically correct option.

Question 8

It was us who had left before he arrived.

A we who had left before time he had arrived.

B us who had went before he arrived.

C us who had went before had arrived.

D we who had left before he arrived.

Answer: D

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Explanation:
In this sentence, "he" is the object while "us" is the subject. While using the third-person pronoun as a subject, we need to use "we"
instead of "us". In this case, the second half of the sentence should have simple past tense. Hence, option D.

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Question 9

Fill in the blanks: Everyone will admit that swindling one's fellow beings is a necessary practice; upon it is based the really sound
commercial success formula — ___.

A sell what you cannot buy back

B buy what you will sell to another at a higher price

C buy cheap and sell dear

D sell what you can, do not buy from a competitor

Answer: C

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Explanation:
Swindle means to use deception to deprive someone's possession. It means that you have an unequal exchange where you didn't give
much of your possession and you robbed the other person of his/her possession. Option C summarises it correctly.

Question 10

Fill in the blanks: Science is a sort of news agency comparable ___ to other news agencies.

A principally

B in principle

C in principal

D in spirit and form

Answer: B

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Explanation:
Option A is incorrect as principally is an incorrect usage. Principal means a chief which does not go in this context. Hencee C is
incorrect. Among B and D, B is more suitable as in principle means in primary rule which goes with the tone of the passage.

Question 11

Fill in the blanks: As a step towards protesting against the spiralling prices, the farmers have decided to stage a picket in an effort to
___.

A show their virility

B make themselves heard

C curb the prices

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D topple the government

Answer: B

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Explanation:
Farmers face problems due to the spiralling prices. So they protest in order to make their pleas head. "Virility" means manliness which
has no context in this passage. The protest need not curb the prices. It will make their pleas heard. "Topple the government" is an
extreme form which does not demand merit in this passage. Option B is the correct answer.

Question 12

Fill in the blanks: To a greater or lesser degree all the civilized countries of the world are made up of a small class of rulers ___ and of
a large class of subjects ___.

A formed by a small minority ... who are uncivilized

B powerfully corrupt ... pointless crusaders

C corrupted by too much power ... corrupted by too much passive obedience

D who are ruled ... who ruled

Answer: C

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Explanation:
Option D is incorrect as it contradicts the statements as "rulers do not get ruled." Option A is contextually incorrect as it does not make
any sense. Option B is incorrect as powerfully corrupt is grammatically incorrect. Option C is the best match.

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Question 13

Select the option that best replaces the phrase in quotes.

Many people mistake familiarity for a vulgar style, and suppose that to write without affectation 'is to write at random speed'.

A is to write at random

B is to write randomly

C is to write fast

D is to do speed writing

Answer: A

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Explanation:
Option C and Option D are incorrect as the author talks about writing without affectation i.e. writing without any pretension. Hence, it
can be mistaken for writing without consideration or care and not writing fast.

Between options A and B, A contains the correct phrase 'at random'. The phrase means without a care and in a disorderly manner.
"Writing randomly" does not carry the same implication. Also, here the modifier 'random' is a misplaced modifier. It is modifying the
way of writing instead of modifying what is written.

Question 14

Select the option that best replaces the phrase in quotes. The management can still hire freely but 'cannot scold freely'.

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A cannot scold at will

B cannot give umbrage

C cannot take decisions to scold

D cannot scold willfully

Answer: A

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Explanation:
"cannot scold freely" means "cannot scold whenever the management want". This can be replaced by "cannot scold at will."

Question 15

Select the option that best replaces the phrase in quotes. The 8th-century revival of Byzantine learning is 'an inexplicable
phenomenon', and its economic and military precursors have yet to be discovered.

A a phenomenon yet to be discovered

B a phenomenon incompletely explained

C an inexplicable phenomenon

D an unidentifiable phenomenon

Answer: C

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Explanation:
There is no error in the given sentence. "An inexplicable phenomenon" means a phenomenon which cannot be explained. So the usage
is contextually as well as grammatically correct.

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Question 16

Select the option that best replaces the phrase in quotes. The appetite of banks for funds was lost under the onslaught of the
slowdown, corporates refused to borrow even as 'bank deposits flourished'.

A bank deposits flourished

B bank deposits swelled

C bank deposits were enhanced

D bank deposits flummoxed

Answer: B

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Explanation:
Bank deposits are countable. So they swell. They don't flourish. "To flourish" means to develop. The correct answer is option b.

Question 17

Select the option that best replaces the phrase in quotes. British Airspace has been 'focusing on building European links'.

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A concentrating on creating European links

B pursuing ways of building European connectivity

C stressing on building European links

D focusing on forging European links

Answer: D

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Explanation:
The best word to use for "links" is "forging".

Hence, "focusing on forging European links" is the correct phrase.

Question 18

Fill in the Blanks: Education is central because electronic networks and software-driven technologies are beginning to ___ the
economic barriers between nations.

A break down

B break

C crumble

D dismantle

Answer: A

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Explanation:
"Break Down" is the correct usage as break down means to remove something.

Question 19

Fill in the Blanks: Taking risks, breaking the rules, and being a maverick have always been important for companies, but, today, they
are ___.

A more crucial than ever

B more crucial

C much more crucial

D very crucial

Answer: A

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Explanation:
Option b and option c are eliminated because they are incomplete comparisons. When we say "more crucial" it is in comparison to
something else. Among option a and option d, option a is more suitable because it shows the urgency in much more plausible manner.

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Question 20

Fill in the Blanks: The present constitution will see ___ amendments but its basic structure will survive.

A much more

B many more

C too many more

D quite a few more

Answer: B

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Explanation:
Option C and Option D are grammatically incorrect. Amendments are countable noun so it is many more. The correct sentence is "The
present constitution will see many more amendments but its basic structure will survive."

Question 21

In India the talent is prodigious, and it increases ___.

A each year

B year by year

C annually

D progressively

Answer: B

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Explanation:
Talent cannot be measured. So the talent cannot be measured annually or each year. Between progressively and year by year, the latter
one is a good fit.

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Question 22

This is not the first time that the management has done some ___.

A tough talk

B tough talking

C firm talk

D firm talking

Answer: B

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Explanation:
Doing tough talking means to talk in a way such that one fears you. Option B is correct in this context.

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Question 23

I am always the first to admit that I have not accomplished anything that I ___ achieve five years ago.

A set out to

B went to

C thought to

D thought of

Answer: A

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Explanation:
The things which we want to accomplish are set out. So the correct usage is "I am always the first to admit that I have not
accomplished anything that I set out to achieve five years ago."

Question 24

This is about ___ a sociological analysis can penetrate.

A as far as

B the outer limits that

C just how far into the subject

D just the relative distance that

Answer: B

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Explanation:
This sentence tells the outer limits of sociological analysis can penetrate. The correct option is B. Option C and Option D are
grammatically incorrect. "About" and "just" cannot be written simultaneously. Option A is incorrect as it does not make any sense. The
best alternative is Option B.

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Question 25

An act of justice closes the book on a misdeed; an act of vengeance ___.

A is reprehensible

B is sordid

C reopens the first chapter

D writes an epilogue

Answer: C

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Explanation:
"Justice" and "Vengeance" are contextually very different in meaning. A justice makes the victim feel satisfied, that is, it closes the book
on misdeed. Whereas vengeance starts the chain and this act continues. Option C correctly summarizes the point.

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Instructions

From the choices given, you are required to choose the one, which would best replace the phrase in quotes.

Question 26

'It must be noticed' that under no circumstance should the company go in for diversification.

A It must be noticed

B It must be noted

C It must be pointed out

D It should be noticed

Answer: B

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Explanation:
When we notice something, we experience a glimpse of something or observe the event or the thing superficially. In this sentence must
is used which conveys a sense of compulsion. Hence the correct answer is "It must be noted"

Question 27

'It is important that' whatever else happens, these two factors should not be messed around with.

A It is important that

B It is a fact that

C It should be urgently understood that

D It should be understood that

Answer: A

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Explanation:
This statement is contextually and grammatically correct and there is no error in this sentence.

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Question 28

With the pick up in the standard of education, expensive private schools have 'started blooming up in every corner of the country'.

A started blooming in every corner of the country

B started mushrooming all over the country

C started mushrooming in every corner of the country

D blossomed all over the country

Answer: C

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Explanation:
Mushrooming means to spread and develop quickly. Hence option C is correct. Option A is incorrect as blooming means to flourish. The

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author wants to highlight the spreading of private schools. Hence blooming is incorrect.

Question 29

Rahul Bajaj has done a great job of taking the company to its present status, but it is time that he 'let go off the reins'.

A let go of the reins

B stepped down

C let go off the reins

D delegated responsibility

Answer: A

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Explanation:
"Let go of the reins" means to loosen the control. Option A is correct.

Question 30

This government has given subsidies to the Navratnas but there is no telling 'whether the subsequent one will do'.

A whether the subsequent government will do so

B if the government to follow will accept the policy

C if the government to follow will adhere to the policy

D whether the subsequent one will do so

Answer: D

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Explanation:
In the quoted portion, "whether the subsequent one will do" , the subsequent refers to the subsequent government. The correct usage
will be "whether the subsequent one will do so."

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Directions: In each of the following questions, a part of the paragraph or sentences has been underlined:From the choices given to you,
you are required to choose the one which would best replace the underlined part.

Question 31

Victory is everything in the Indian universe and Tendulkar will be expected to translate his genius to that effect. To contemplate any
other option is to contemplate the risk of failure.

A To contemplate any other option is to contemplate the risk of failure.

B Failure is not an action that can be contemplated.

C Any other action has the potential of failure.

D Failure is not an option.

Answer: C

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Explanation:
"To contemplate the risk of failure" is not failure itself. The correct option is (c). Any other action has the potential of failure.

"Failure is not an action that can be contemplated". is incorrect as failure is not an action, its an outcome. and "Failure is not an option."
indicates the same information that is mentioned in the first part of the statement. (Victory is everything)

Question 32

In Martin Amis' new novel, the narrator is trapped and hurtling towards a terrible secret, its resolution and the dreadful revelations it
brings, ally to give an excruciating vision of guilt.

A ally to give an excruciating vision of guilt

B to us give a vivid picture of guilt

C is a painful picture of a guilt ridden world

D does not really solve all the questions in the narrator's mind

Answer: A

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Explanation:
Since the underlined part is preceded by a comma, B and D provide an abrupt transition. Since the author is talking about resolution and
the dreadful revelations, singular verb 'is' cannot follow it. A is grammatically correct and fits well in the context. Thus, A is the correct
answer.

Question 33

How many times have I asked myself: when is the world going to start to make sense? There is a monster out there, and it is rushing
towards me over the uneven ground of consciousness.

A There is a monster out there

B It is as if the world is on my shoulders

C The answer is out there somewhere

D There is a sea of sensibility in me

Answer: C

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Explanation:
Option D is wrong as it says "sensibility is in me" and the second phrase says "rushing towards me" => Contradiction

A monster is unrelated in the given context => Option A is wrong.

"World is rushing towards me" does not make sense => Option B is wrong.

Hence, option C is the answer.

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Question 34

Contemplating whether to exist with an insatiable romantic temperament, he was the author and largely the subject of a number of
memorable novels.

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A Contemplating whether to exist

B Combining realistic details

C Miscegenating a brilliant mind

D Aware that he had been born

Answer: B

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Explanation:
Contemplate means think about. The dependent clause "Thinking to exist with a romantic temperament" does not relate to the
independent clause.

Option D is wrong as using it with the independent clause is grammatically incorrect.

Realistic details and romantic temperament is a better combination than brilliant mind and romantic temperament in the given context.

Hence, option B is the answer.

Question 35

In a penetrating study, CBS-TV focuses on these people without hope, whose bodies are cared for by welfare aid , but whose spirit is
often neglected by a disinterested society.

A whose bodies are cared for by welfare aid

B who do not have enough to eat

C whose hopelessness may be alleviated

D who may be physically satiated

Answer: A

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Explanation:
For parallelism to exist, the phrase must start with "whose" because the following phrase starts with "whose".

Bodies and spirit are more related than hopelessness and spirit.

Hence, option A is the answer.

Question 36

The Romanians may be restive under Soviet direction but they are tied to Moscow by ideological and military links.

A they are tied to Moscow by ideological and military links

B they are preparing for a great revolution

C secretly they rather enjoy the prestige of being protected by the mighty Soviets

D there is nothing they can do about it

Answer: A

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Explanation:
The word "direction" is the key in this sentence.

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"Ideology" relates best to the key word "direction".

Hence, option A is the answer.

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Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually

Question 37

Choose the option which contains a mistake.

A Management education is

B becoming highly sought after

C by aspiring ambitious students

D because of high demand in the job market.

Answer: C

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Explanation:
The use of the word "ambitious" is redundant since the word 'aspiring' has already been used. Only one of the two words has to be used
in the third sentence. Option c) is the correct answer.

Question 38

Choose the option which contains a mistake.

A In the history of mankind

B it has always been

C minority which have been

D able to change the world.

Answer: C

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Explanation:
'Minority' should take the verb 'has been'. On the other hand, the word 'minorities' take the verb 'have been'. Option c) is the correct
answer.

Question 39

Choose the option which contains a mistake.

A When we sold of all our

B furniture, crockery and

C other household goods,

D the room looked bare.

Answer: A

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Explanation:
"Sold of" must be replaced by "sold off". The remaining sentences are correct.

Option a) is the correct answer.

Question 40

Choose the option which contains a mistake.

A Gavaskar was a great batsman who

B having played more than 100

C test matches, he then decided

D to call it a day.

Answer: C

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Explanation:
The words "he then" are not required here. The correct sentence is "Gavaskar was a great batsman who having played more than 100
test matches, decided to call it a day".

Question 41

Choose the option which contains a mistake.

A This has slowed the progress

B of reforms in many countries

C because the choice of either of the extreme

D positions inevitably invite criticism.

Answer: D

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Explanation:
The verb "invite" does not agree with the singular noun "choice". Hence, the correct usage of the verb is "invites".

Question 42

Choose the option which contains a mistake.

A I definitely disagree

B with the position that

C requires that money

D is a key motivator.

Answer: C

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Explanation:
The usage of the word "requires" is wrong here. It must be replaced by "assumes".

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Question 43

Choose the option which contains a mistake.

A Had you been in my

B position, you were definitely

C shown your displeasure

D at the turn of events.

Answer: B

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Explanation:
This is an unreal past condition. So, the verb used must be in the form of past participle.

The correct phrase to be used is "you would have definitely".

Question 44

Choose the option which contains a mistake.

A A person who earns a

B few thousand rupees

C and decides to save

D many of it must be a miser.

Answer: D

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Explanation:
The quantifier "many" cannot modify a number. The correct quantifier to be used is "most".

Question 45

Choose the option which contains a mistake.

A The Indian government's choice

B of the EEC as a partner

C stem from the fact

D that the community is the most important market for India.

Answer: C

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Explanation:
"The Indian Government's choice" is a singular noun and should have the singular verb "stems".

Hence, the sentence in option C is wrong.

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Question 46

Choose the option which contains a mistake.

A Privatization generally represents

B an ideological response

C to the perceived problem

D in the public sector.

Answer: C

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Explanation:
"To the perceived problems" is the correct phrase to be used in the sentence since there are multiple problems. Option c) is the correct
answer.

Question 47

Choose the option which contains a mistake.

A A feasibility survey has now

B been completed in India to establish

C a network of felicitate contacts

D between small and medium enterprises.

Answer: C

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Explanation:
The word "felicitate" in the third sentence is used as a verb. But, the word that describes a noun "contacts", must be an adjective.

The word used must be "felicitated".

Question 48

Choose the statement that expresses the idea most correctly.

A We invited only the people who he said were his friends.

B We invited only the people whom he said were his friends.

C We invited only the people whom he said was his friends.

D We invited only the person whom he said were his friends.

Answer: A

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  Video Solution

Explanation:
The word who/whom refers to the "people". In this context, "who" is the correct usage.

It is essential to understand the use of pronouns here. 'Who' and 'Whom' are relative pronouns. However, they are associated differently
with personal and possessive pronouns. Whenever the subject is represented via personal pronouns (like he/she/it etc.), 'who' is utilized
in the sentence. If the main subject can be replaced by a possessive pronoun (like him/her/his/their etc. ), we use 'whom' in the
sentence. You can ask simple questions to understand this concept. For
example:

You can ask: "Who took my pencil?"

You say: "He/She took it" (personal pronouns)
You do not say: "Him/Her took it" (possessive pronouns)

You can ask: "Whom did you meet yesterday?"

You say: "I met him/her yesterday" (possessive pronouns)
You do not say: "I met he/she yesterday" (personal pronouns)

Hence, sentences wherein 'whom' is followed by/used alongside 'he' is incorrect. Luckily, all the options, except Option A, have this
usage and can be easily discarded.

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Question 49

Choose the statement that expresses the idea most correctly.

A The Dean finally agreed to see me. To talk about my financial problems.

B The Dean finally agreed to see me, to talk about my financial problems.

C The Dean, finally agreed to see me to talk about my financial problems.

D The Dean finally agreed to see me to talk about my financial problems.

Answer: D

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Explanation:
This sentence has only one clause. Therefore, a comma is not required.

Option D is the correct answer.

Question 50

Choose the statement that expresses the idea most correctly.

A The people of this company, have always been aware, of the needs for products of better quality and lower price.

B The people of this company, have always been aware of the need for products of better quality and lower price.

C The people of this company have always been aware of the need for products of better quality and lower price.

D The people of this company, have always been aware of the need for products of better quality, and lower price.

Answer: C

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Explanation:

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A comma is not required after the phrase "The people of this company". Only option C satisfies this.

Question 51

Choose the statement that expresses the idea most correctly.

A The fact that Raghu was a good student he had many offers for good jobs.

B The fact that Raghu was a good student resulted in his having many offers for good jobs.

C The fact Raghu was a good student resulted in him having offers for good jobs.

D The fact that Raghu was a good student resulted in him having many offers for good jobs.

Answer: B

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Explanation:
Option A contains two independent clauses without a semicolon or a conjunction.

"The fact that ..." is the correct usage. Hence, option C is wrong.

"Resulted in his having ...." is the correct usage. Option B is the correct answer.

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Question 52

Choose the statement that expresses the idea most correctly.

A Gopal and Ramesh have not finished his work.

B Gopal and Ramesh has not finished his work.

C Neither Gopal nor Ramesh have finished their work.

D Neither Gopal nor Ramesh has finished his work.

Answer: D

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Explanation:
In the first two sentences, "their" must replace "his" as there are 2 persons.

"Either ... or" and "Neither .... nor" are followed by the verb that agrees with the noun nearest to it. "Ramesh" is the nearest noun to the
verb and therefore, the correct verb is "has". Option D is the correct answer.

Question 53

Choose the statement that expresses the idea most correctly.

A Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow older they judge them; sometimes they forgive them.

B Children begin by loving their parents, as they grow older they judge them, sometimes they forgive them.

C Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow older they judge them, sometimes they forgive them.

D Children begin by loving their parents, as they grow older they judge them; sometimes they forgive them.

Answer: A

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  Video Solution

Explanation:
There are three independent clauses in the sentence. Indepenent clauses can be joined by a conjunction or by using a semicolon.

Only option A satisfies this rule.

Question 54

Choose the statement that expresses the idea most correctly.

A Either you or he have to be here.

B Either you or he has to be here.

C Neither you nor he have to be here.

D Neither you nor they has to be here.

Answer: B

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Explanation:
"Either ... or" and "Neither .... nor" are followed by the verb that agrees with the noun nearest to it.

In sentences A, C and D, the verbs do not agree with the nound nearest to it. Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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Question 55

Choose the statement that expresses the idea most correctly.

A When you have good health, one should feel fortunate.

B When you have good health, you should feel fortunate.

C When one have good health, you should feel fortunate.

D When one has good health, he should feel fortunate.

Answer: B

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Explanation:
If "one" is used to refer a person in the dependent clause, the same word must also be used in the independent clause. Options A, C and
D violate this rule.

Option B is the correct answer.

Question 56

Choose the statement that expresses the idea most correctly.

A He was unwilling to testify, he was afraid of the defendant.

B Because he was afraid of the defendant, he was unwilling to testify.

C He was unwilling to testify: he was afraid of the defendant.

D Because he was afraid of the defendant he was unwilling to testify.

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Explanation:
Option A is wrong because two independent clauses are not joined by a conjunction.

In option C, the sentence after colon is an independent clause. But, the sentence after colon must be a dependent clause. So, option C is
incorrect.

The sentence in option D must have a comma after the completion of the dependent clause. Hence it is incorrect.

Option B is the correct answer.

Question 57

Choose the statement that expresses the idea most correctly.

A The professor, as well as the students, was pleased with their results.

B The professor, as well as the students, were pleased with their results.

C The professor as well as the students was pleased with their results.

D The professor as well as the students were pleased with their results.

Answer: A

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Explanation:
The usage of the phrase "as well as" is preceded by a comma.

In a sentence where "as well as" is used, the verb must agree with the noun before the "as well as" phrase. Here, the verb was/were
refers to the noun 'professor'. As professor is singular, the correct verb to be used here is 'was'.

Hence, option A is correct.

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Question 58

Choose the statement that expresses the idea most correctly.

A The best part of the programme is the dances.

B The best part of the programme are the dances.

C The best part of the programme are the dance.

D The best parts of the programme is the dances.

Answer: A

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Explanation:
The verb is/are refers to the noun "best part". As the phrase "best part" is singular, 'is' must be used here.

Hence, option A is correct.

Question 59

Which amongst the four alternatives given below, is the most concise and clear?

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A Looking back, our inability to confirm speakers gave us the maximum headaches.

B Looking at it with hindsight our inability to confirm speakers gave us the maximum headaches.

C On hindsight we find that our inability to confirm speakers gave us the maximum headaches.

D On hindsight, our inability to confirm speakers gave us the maximum headaches.

Answer: A

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Explanation:
The proper usage is 'in hindsight...'. Also, 'looking with hindsight' is incorrect usage. We can rule out options b), c) and d). The sentence
in option a) is the most concise and clear construction of the sentence.

Question 60

Which amongst the four alternatives given below, is the most concise and clear?

A I am sorry, a prior engagement prevents me from joining you at dinner on Monday.

I regret to say that I am very sorry that a previous engagement will prevent me from joining you at dinner on
B
Monday.

I regret to inform you that because of a previous engagement I will be prevented from joining you at dinner on
C
Monday.

D I am sorry to say that I am unable to join you at dinner on Monday because of a prior engagement.

Answer: A

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Explanation:
The sentences in options b) and c) are verbose and can be ruled out. Similarly, between options a) and d), a) is more concise and to-the-
point. It is the best possible choice.

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Question 61

Which amongst the four alternatives given below, is the most concise and clear?

A I should be very much obliged if you could be kind enough to send me the required material.

B I should be much obliged if you could send me the required material.

C I should be very much obliged if you could kindly send me the required material.

D I should be grateful and very much obliged if you could kindly send me the required material.

Answer: B

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Explanation:
The word 'very' is redundant. We can rule out options a), c) and d). The sentence in option b) is the most concise of the lot.

Question 62

Which amongst the four alternatives given below, is the most concise and clear?

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 His definition of reality has first to be made coincident with the point of view adopted by the author whom he is
A
discussing.

His definition of reality has first to be made coincident with the point of view adopted by the author who he is
B
discussing.

C His definition has to first agree with the point of view adopted by the author he is discussing.

D His definition of reality has first to coincide with the point of view adopted by the author he is discussing.

Answer: C

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Explanation:
The correct option is C. The agreement of someone else's point of view is correct rather than the coincidence or coincide with the point
of view.

Question 63

Which amongst the four alternatives given below, is the most concise and clear?

Finally, there will be unexpected, unanticipated implicational consequences of this development concerning
A
human life.

B This development concerning human life will finally have unanticipated consequences.

C This development concerning human life will finally have unexpected and unanticipated implications.

D This development concerning human life will finally have unexpected implications.

Answer: B

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Explanation:
The use of the word unexpected in option c) is redundant. Similarly, the use of the word in the sentence in option a) is also redundant.
Between b) and d), option b) is better. The development will lead to unexpected/unanticipated results i.e., consequences and not
implications. Option b) is the correct answer.

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Question 64

Which amongst the four alternatives given below, is the most concise and clear?

A There is no question of it not being possible to freeze you to death and wake you up as and when you want.

B There is no question of it not being possible to freeze you to death and wake you up whenever you want.

C Undoubtedly, it should be possible to freeze you to death and wake you up whenever you want.

D Undoubtedly, it should be possible to freeze you to death and wake you up when you want.

Answer: C

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Explanation:
Options a) and b) are verbose and can be ruled out in comparison with options c) and d). In d), the mistake is the usage of the word
'when'. It should be 'whenever' as used correctly in c). The use of 'whenever' conveys the meaning that the process is repetitive. So,

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Question 65

Which amongst the four alternatives given below, is the most concise and clear?

A I request you to kindly deliver to me a tin of milk powder.

B Could you please send me a tin of milk powder?

C May I request you to please send me a tin of milk powder?

D Can I have milk powder sent to me please?

Answer: B

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Explanation:
A request for milk powder is being made. In option c), the word 'please' is redundant after the use of the word 'request'. The sentence in
option d) is incorrect because of the use of the word 'can'. The word 'may' should replace it. Between options a) and b), b) is a better
construction. It is concise and clear.

Question 66

Which amongst the four alternatives given below, is the most concise and clear?

A The dull are likely to have a limited conceptual grasp.

B It is unlikely that the dull would have adequate conceptual grasp.

C The dull are not likely to grasp concepts easily.

D It is unlikely that the dull can grasp concepts easily.

Answer: C

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Explanation:
The use of phrases like 'limited conceptual grasp' is unnecessary to convey the meaning of this sentence. We can rule out options a)
and b). Both c) and d) convey the same meaning but c) is more concise and clear. Option c) is the correct answer.

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Question 67

Which amongst the four alternatives given below, is the most concise and clear?

On the whole food front one may say that we can enjoy festivals in the consciousness that though some things are
A
dear, the basic foods are better in quality and still low in price.

We can enjoy festivals knowing that though some things are clear, the basic foods are of better quality and still low
B
in price.

Although we know that some things are dear, we can still enjoy festivals because the basic foods are better in
C
quality and low in price.

On the whole food front, although some things are dear, we can still enjoy festivals as the basic foods are of better
D
quality and quite cheap.

Answer: C

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Explanation:
Option A and B are incorrectly framed grammatically as well as contextually. Among Options C and D, C is the best fit. The construction
of D is little ambiguous and does not convey the full meaning of the sentence.

Question 68

Which amongst the four alternatives given below, is the most concise and clear?

The History of Modern Industry's performance, which is marginal at best, may be an indication of solvency
A
problems that will occur in the future.

B Modern industry's History of marginal performance may indicate solvency problems in the future.

C The History of marginal performance of Modern Industry may indicate future solvency problems.

D Modern Industry's History of performance, which is marginal at best, may indicate future solvency problems.

Answer: C

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Explanation:
Option A and D are incorrectly framed. Among B and C, C is correct as we want to highlight the history of performance of the industry. C
is correctly framed in this context.

Question 69

Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?

A Neither the king nor his ministers desires war.

B Neither king nor his ministers desires war.

C Neither the king nor his ministers desire war.

D Neither king nor his ministers desire war.

Answer: C

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Explanation:
When the construct 'neither...nor' is used, the verb should be in agreement with the subject that is placed after 'nor'. In this case, it is
'ministers', which is a plural subject. So, the verb should be singular - 'desire'. Also, the definite article 'the' should be used before 'king'.
Option c) is the correct answer.

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Question 70

Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?

A None of us were comfortable with what was happening.

B None of us was comfortable with what was happening.

C None among us were comfortable with what was happening.

D None amongst us were comfortable with what was happening.

Answer: B

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Explanation:
The phrase 'none of us' takes a singular verb. The grammatically correct sentence should read "None of us was comfortable with what
was happening". Option b) is the correct answer.

Question 71

Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?

A Each of the students has done well.

B Each of the student has done well.

C Each of the students have done well.

D Each of the student have done well.

Answer: A

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Explanation:
The verb used with the word 'each' should be in the singular form. Also, the group to which 'each' refers should be a plural noun. Option
a) satisfies both the criteria and it is the answer.

Question 72

Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?

A Cannot one do what one likes with one's own?

B Cannot one do that one likes to do with his own?

C Cannot one do that one likes with his own?

D Cannot one do what he likes with his own?

Answer: A

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Explanation:
Since 'one' is used in the sentence, it's pronoun form should be one's. So, the correct sentence is "Cannot one do what one likes with
one's own?". Option a) is the correct answer.

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Question 73

Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?

A The state of his affairs were such as to cause anxiety to his creditors.

B The state of his affairs was such as to cause anxiety to his creditors.

C The state of his affair were such as to cause anxiety to his creditors.

D The state of his affairs are such as to cause anxiety to his creditors.
Answer: B

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Explanation:
The correct option is B. All other options have subject verb disagreement. The state of his affairs is the main subject which is singular.
The correct usage would be "The state of affairs was/is such" which is only mentioned in B.

Question 74

Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?

A The Board of Directors will hold its next meeting in July.

B The Board of Directors will hold it's next meeting in July.

C The Board of Directors shall hold the next meeting in July.

D The Board of Directors shall hold it's next meeting in July.

Answer: A

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Explanation:
'The Board of Directors' is a collective noun. So, it takes the singular verb 'its'. It's is an incorrect usage in this context because it actualy
means 'it is'. Option a) is the correct answer.

Question 75

Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?

A I am not one of those who believe everything they hear.

B I am not one of those who believes everything I hear.

C I am not one of those who believes everything he hears.

D I am not one of those who believes in everything one hears.

Answer: A

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Explanation:
Here the author mentions the category of people who believe everything they hear. The people in this category are plural. Hence
"believe" should be the correct usage rather than "believes."

Question 76

Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?

A There's Mr. Som, whom they say is the best singer in the country.

B There's Mr. Som, who they say is the best singer in the country.

C There is Mr. Som, whom they say is the best singer in the country.

D There is Mr. Som who, they say is the best singer in the country.

Answer: B

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Explanation:
A comma is needed after the name of the person. Also, 'who' is used while referring to the subject of the sentence. Both these
requirements are satisfied in option b).

Question 77

Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?

Today we love, what tomorrow we hate; today we seek, what tomorrow we shun, today we desire, what tomorrow
A
we fear.

Today, we love what tomorrow we hate, today, we seek what tomorrow we shun, today, we desire what tomorrow
B
we fear.

Today we love what tomorrow we hate, today we seek what tomorrow we shun, today we desire what tomorrow we
C
fear.

Today we love what tomorrow we hate; today we seek what tomorrow we shun; today we desire what tomorrow
D
we fear.

Answer: D

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Explanation:
The sentence is talking about three things. There is no need of commas within each part of the sentence. We can rule out options a)
and b). The three parts of the sentence are independent clauses, so they are best separated by a semi-colon. Option d) is the correct
answer.

Question 78

Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?

A The Excel Company has greatly enhanced it's advertising expense.

B The Excel Company has greatly increased its advertising expense.

C The Excel Company has greatly enhanced its advertising expense.

D The Excel Company has greatly increased it's advertising expense.

Answer: B

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Explanation:
It's is a concise way of writing 'it is'. We can rule out options a) and d) because of this. The meaning of 'enhance' is 'increase the quality
of'. However, in this sentence, there is only an increase in expense. So, 'increase' is a more suitable word in this context. Option b) is the
correct answer.

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Question 79

Choose the best way of writing the sentence.

A. Any action of government to reduce the systemic risk inherent in financial markets will also reduce the risks that private operators
perceive and thereby encourage excessive hedging.

B. Any action by government to reduce the systemic risk inherent in financial markets will also reduce the risks that private operators
perceive and thereby encourage excessive gambling.

C. Any action by government to reduce the systemic risk inherent in financial markets will also reduce the risks that private operators
perceive and thereby encourages excessive gambling.

D. Any action of government to reduce the systemic risk inherent in financial markets will also reduce the risks that private operators
perceive and thereby encourages excessive gambling.

A A

B B

C C

D D

Answer: B

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Explanation:
The correct preposition to be used before government is 'by' and not 'of'. So, options a) and d) are incorrect.

In the second part of the sentence, which is in simple future tense, the grammatically correct form is "thereby encourage" and not
"thereby encourages". So, option b) is the correct answer.

Question 80

Choose the best way of writing the sentence.

A. The distinctive feature of tariffs and export subsidies is that they create difference of prices at which goods are traded on the world
market and their price within a local market.

B. The distinctive feature of tarriffs and export subsidies is that they create a difference of prices at which goods are traded with the
world market and their prices in the local market.

C. The distinctive feature of tariffs and export subsidies is that they create a difference between prices at which goods are traded on
the world market and their prices within a local market.

D. The distinctive feature of tarriffs and export subsidies is that they create a difference across prices at which goods are traded with
the world market and their prices within a local market.

A A

B B

C C

D D

Answer: C

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Explanation:
There are two prices that are being compared - prices at which goods are traded on the world market and prices at which goods are
sold in the local market. So, the difference is created 'between' the two prices. Also, goods are traded 'on' the world market and not
'with' the world market. So, the grammatically correct sentence is option c).

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Question 81

Choose the best way of writing the sentence.

A. A symbiotic relationship develops among the contractors, bureaucracy and the politicians, and by a large number of devices costs
are artificially escalated and black money is generated by underhand deals.

B. A symbiotic relationship develops among contractors, bureaucracy and politicians, and costs are artificially escalated with a large
number of devices and black money is generated through underhand deals.

C. A symbiotic relationship develops among contractors, bureaucracy and the politicians, and by a large number of devices costs are
artificially escalated and black money is generated on underhand deals.

D. A symbiotic relationship develops among the contractors, bureaucracy and politicians, and by large number of devices costs are
artificially escalated and black money is generated by underhand deals.

A A

B B

C C

D D

Answer: B

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Explanation:
Contractors, bureaucracy and politicians are being talked about for the first time in the sentence. So, the definite article 'the' should not
be placed before any of them. Option b) is the grammatically correct sentence.

Question 82

Choose the best way of writing the sentence.

A. The main problem with the notion of price discrimination is that it is not always a bad thing, but that it is the monopolist who has
the power to decide who is charged what price.

B. The main problem with the notion of price discrimination is not that it is always a bad thing, it is the monopolist who has the power
to decide who is charged what price.

C. The main problem with the notion of price discrimination is not that it is always a bad thing, but that it is the monopolist who has
the power to decide who is charged what price.

D. The main problem with the notion of price discrimination is not it is always a bad thing, but that it is the monopolist who has the
power to decide who is charged what price.

A A

B B

C C

D D

Answer: C

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Explanation:

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The idiom used in these sentences is “not __, but __”. So, the two phrases that follow ‘not’ and ‘but’ must be parallel.

In sentence A, the phrase after ‘but’ starts with the subject but the phrase after ‘not’ doesn’t. Hence, sentence A has a parallelism error.
There are no other errors in sentence A. Option A is wrong.

All the options that have the same error can be eliminated. In sentence B, “not that it is” and “but it is” are not parallel. Hence, option B is
wrong.

Similarly, option D is also wrong because the phrases “not it is” and “but that it is” are not parallel.

This error is corrected in option C. “Not that it is” and “but that it is” are parallel and hence option C is the correct answer.

Question 83

Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically correct and
appropriate sentence(s).

A. People have good reason to care about the welfare of animals.

B. Ever since Enlightenment, their treatment has been seen as a measure of mankind's humanity.

C. It is no coincidence that William Wilberforce and Sir Thomas Foxwell Buxton, two leaders of the movement to abolish the slave
trade, helped found the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 1820s.

D. An increasing number of people go further: mankind has a duty not to cause pain to animals that have the capacity to suffer.

A A&D

B B

C A&C

D C&D

Answer: A

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Explanation:
Statements A and D are correct.
Statement B should be "Ever since the Enlightenment..."
Statement C should be "...in the 1820s"
Hence, option a) is the correct answer.

Question 84

Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically correct and
appropriate sentence(s).

A. The balance of power will shift to the East as China and India evolve.

B. Rarely the economic ascent of two still relatively poor nations has been watched with such a mixture of awe, opportunism, and
trepidation.

C. Postwar era witnessed economic miracles in Japan and South Korea, but neither was populous enough to power worldwide growth
or change the game in a complete spectrum of industries.

D. China and India, by contrast, possess the weight and dynamism to transform the 21st-century global economy.

A A,B&C

B A&D

C C

D C&D

Answer: B

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Explanation:
Statements B and C are incorrect.
Statement B should be "Rarely has the economic...been watched".
Statement C should be "The post war era".
Hence option b) is the correct answer.

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Question 85

Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically correct and
appropriate sentence(s).

A. Large reductions in the ozone layer, which sits about 15-30 km above the Earth, take place each winter over the polar regions,
especially the Antarctic, as low temperatures allow the formation of stratospheric clouds that assist chemical reactions breaking
down ozone.

B. Industrial chemicals containing chlorine and bromine have been blamed for thinning the layer because they attack the ozone
molecules, making them to break apart.

C. Many an offending chemicals have now been banned.

D. It will still take several decades before these substances have disappeared from the atmosphere.

A D

B B&D

C A&D

D A&C

Answer: C

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Explanation:
Statements A and D are correct.
Statement B should be "...making them break apart".
Statement C should be "...many an offending chemical.." or "many offending chemicals"

Question 86

Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically correct and
appropriate sentence(s).

A. When virtuoso teams begin their work, individuals are in and group consensus is out.

B. As project progresses, however, the individual stars harness themselves to the product of the group.

C. Sooner or later, the members break through their own egocentrism and become a plurality with single-minded focus on the goal.

D. In short, they morph into a powerful team with a shared identity.

A A&C

B A&D

C B&D

D A,C&D

Answer: B

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Explanation:
Statement B should be: "As the project progresses..."
Statement C should be:"...a plurality with a single-minded focus..."
Statements A and D are correct. Option b)

Question 87

Fill in the Blanks: Archaeologists believe that the pieces of red-ware pottery excavated recently near Bhavnagar and ______ shed light
on a hitherto dark 600-year period in the Harappan history of Gujarat.

A estimated with a reasonable certainty as being about 3400 years old,

B are estimated reasonably certain to be about 3400 years old,

C estimated at about 3400 years old with reasonable certainty,

D estimated with reasonable certainty to be about 3400 years old,

Answer: D

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Explanation:
Option b) is wrong because because of the use of the word "are". Option c) is wrong because it implies that the pieces are "3400 years
old with reasonable certainity". Option a) is incorrect because of the use fo the phrase "as being about". Option d) is grammatically
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Question 88

Fill in the Blanks: The ancient Egyptians believed ______ so that when these objects were magically reanimated through the correct
rituals, they would be able to functions effectively.

A that it was essential that things they portrayed must have every relevant feature shown as clearly as possible

B it was essential for things they portray to have had every relevant feature shown as clearly as possible,

C it was essential that the things they portrayed had every relevant feature shown as clearly as possible.

D that when they portrayed things, it should have every relevant feature shown as clearly as possible

Answer: C

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Explanation:
Options a), b) and d) are grammatically incorrect.

Option A - In the sentence, "that it was essential that things they portrayed" ,definite article (the) should be used in front of the
noun(things).

Option B- This sentence implies that having every relevant detail shown as clearly as possible is important for the things that Egyptians
portray. However, having every detail shown was important for the effective functioning of the things Egyptians portray. Hence this is
grammatically incorrect.

Option D - Consider the phrase "that when they portrayed things, it should have". The correct phrasing would be "that when they
portrayed things, they should have" or "that when they portrayed a thing, it should have". There is a singular plural mismatch occurring
here. Hence this option is incorrect as well.

The correct sentence is "The ancient Egyptians believed it was essential that the things they portrayed had every relevant feature
shown as clearly as possible, so that when these objects were magically reanimated through the correct rituals, they would be able to
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functions effectively."

Question 89

Fill in the Blanks: Many people suggest _______ and still other would like to convince people not to buy pirated cassettes.

to bring down audiocassette prices to reduce the incidence of music piracy, others advocate strong legal action
A
against the offenders,

bringing down audiocassette prices to reduce the incidents of music piracy, others are advocating strong legal
B
action against offenders,

bringing down audiocassette prices to reduce the incidents of music piracy, others advocate strong legal action
C
against offenders,

audiocassette prices to be brought down to reduce incidents of music piracy, others advocate that strong legal
D
action must be taken against offenders,

Answer: C

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Explanation:
The structure of the sentence should be "suggest bringing down...". This eliminates options a) and d). In the second part of the
sentence, the structure should be "others advocate" and not "others are advocating". So, option c) is the correct answer.

Question 90

Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences

A. Last Sunday, Archana had nothing to do.

B. After waking up, she lay on the bed thinking of what to do.

C. At 11 o'clock she took shower and got ready.

E. She spent most of the day shopping

A B and C

B C

C A and B

D B, C, and D

Answer: A

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Explanation:
Sentences B and C are incorrect.
​Sentence B should be "...thinking what to do".
Sentence C should be "..took a shower...".

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Question 91

Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences

A. Harish told Raj to plead guilty.

B. Raj pleaded guilty of stealing money from the shop.

C. The court found Raj guilty of all the crimes he was charged with.

D. He was sentenced for three years in jail

A A and C

B B and D

C A, C, and D

D B, C, and D

Answer: B

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Explanation:
Sentences B and D are incorrect.

B should be "plead guilty to..."

D should be "sentenced to three years..."

Question 92

Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences

A. It was a tough situation and Manasi was taking pains to make it better.

B. Slowly her efforts gave fruit and things started improving.

C. Everyone complemented her for her good work.

D. She was very happy and thanked everyone

A A

B D

C B and C

D A and C

Answer: C

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Explanation:
Sentence B should be "Her efforts bore fruit..."
The word in sentence C should be "complimented" instead of "complemented".
The correct answer choice is c).

Question 93

Choose the option that conforms most closely to Standard English usage.

If precision of thought had facilitated precision of behaviour, and if reflection had preceded action, it would be
A
ideal for humans.

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 It would be ideal for humans if reflection preceded action and precision of thought facilitated precision of
B behaviour.

It would be ideal for humans if precedence of reflection was followed by action and precision of thought, by precise
C
behaviour.

D It would have been ideal for humans, if precise action and behaviour preceded precise reflection.

Answer: B

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Explanation:
In this sentence, the ideal situation is satisfactory. "Reflection" should precede action and thought should facilitate behaviour.

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Question 94

Choose the option that conforms most closely to Standard English usage.

A Creativity in any field is regarded not only as valuable for itself but also as a service to the nation.

B Creativity in any field is not regarded only as valuable on its own, but also as a service to the nation.

C Creativity, in any field, is not only regarded as valuable, but also as a service to the nation.

D Creativity in any field is regarded not only as valuable in itself but also as a service to the nation.

Answer: D

 Video Solution

Explanation:
The correct usage would be "The creativity is regarded not only as"
Or in order to infer the correct usage we would break the sentence into 2 parts "Creativity in any field is regarded as valuable in itself
and also regarded as a service to the nation".

Question 95

Choose the option that conforms most closely to Standard English usage.

A We are forced to fall back on fatalism as an explanation of irrational events.

B We are forced to falling back on the fatalism as an explanation of irrational events.

C We are forced to fall back on fatalism as explanations of irrational events.

D We are forced to fall back to fatalism as an explanation of irrational events.

Answer: A

 Video Solution

Explanation:
Option d is incorrect as "to fatalism" is incorrect, option b is incorrect as the usage of "falling back" is incorrect. Option c is incorrect as
"falling back on fatalism" is singular and hence the correct usage should be "explanation" rather than "explanations."

Question 96

Choose the option that conforms most closely to Standard English usage.

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A From the sixteenth century onwards, people started feeling disdainful and self-conscious about their body and its
products that led to a heightened focus on emotional and bodily regulations.

The heightened focus on controlling the body and emotions comes from disdain and selfconsciousness about the
B
body and its products, found in the sixteenth century.

From the sixteenth century onwards, a growing disdain for and self-consciousness about the body and its products
C
took hold, leading to a heightened focus on emotional and bodily regulation.

The heightened focus on emotional and bodily regulations started from the sixteenth century onwards, when
D
people felt disdain and self-consciousness about the body and its products.

Answer: C

 Video Solution

Explanation:
Option a is incorrect as the usage of "feeling disdainful" is incorrect. Option d is also incorrect due to the usage of "felt disdain." Option
b is having a tense error as there is a present form used in the sentence.

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Question 97

Choose the option that conforms most closely to Standard English usage.

The running of large businesses consist of getting somebody to make something that somebody else sold to
A
somebody else for more than its cost.

The running of a large business consists of getting somebody to make something that somebody else will sell to
B
somebody else for more than it costs.

The running of a large business consists of getting somebody to sell something that somebody else made for more
C
than it cost.

The running of large businesses consist of getting somebody to make something else that somebody else will sell
D
to somebody else for more than it costs.

E None of the above

Answer: B

 Video Solution

Explanation:
Option a and d are gramatically incorrect as "The running of large business" is singular and hence should be followed by "consists."
Option c doesn't make any sense as it is contextually incorrect. Option b is the most appropriate.

Instructions

Directions for the following four questions: In each of the following questions there are sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the
sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage (including spelling, punctuation and logical
consistency). Then, choose the most appropriate option.

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Question 98

A. I did not know what to make of you.

B. Because you had lived in India, I associate you more with my parents than with me.

C. And yet you were unlike my cousins in Calcutta, who seem so innocent and obedient when I visited them.

D. You were not curious about me in the least.

E. Although you did make effort to meet me.

[CAT 2008]

A A only

B A and B

C A and E

D D only

E A and D

Answer: E

 Video Solution

Explanation:
Statements A and D have no errors. Statement B is wrong because it is in present tense whereas the passage as a whole is in the past
tense. Similarly, C is wrong because of the use of present tense in the word 'seem'. The correct usage in this context is 'seemed'. In
statement E, the article 'an' should precede the word 'effort'.

Question 99

A. Charges and countercharges mean nothing

B. to the few million who have lost their home.

C. The nightmare is far from over, for the government

D. is still unable to reach hundreds who are marooned.

E. The death count have just begun.

[CAT 2008]

A A only

B C only

C A and C

D A, C and D

E D only

Answer: D

 Video Solution

Explanation:
Statements A,C and D are correct. Statement B should be 'who have lost their homes'.
Statement E should be 'The death count has just begun'.

So, the answer is option d).

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Question 100

A. In response to the allegations and condemnation pouring in,

B. Nike implemented comprehensive changes in their labour policy.

C. Perhaps sensing the rising tide of global labour concerns,

D. from the public would become a prominent media issue,

E. Nike sought to be a industry leader in employee relations.

[CAT 2008]

A D and E

B D only

C A and E

D A and D

E B, C and E

Answer: D

 Video Solution

Explanation:
Statement A is correct. Statement B is wrong because of the use of the word 'their'. It should've been ' its'. Statement C is wrong
because of the presence of a comma after the word concerns. There is no need for a comma there. Also, Sentence C should be
‘Perhaps sensing that the rising tide…’ as without ‘that’ the sentence structure is incomplete. Statement D is correct. Statement E is
wrong because of the wrong article before the word 'industry'. It should've been 'an industry leader'.

Question 101

A. In 1849, a poor Bavarian imigrant named Levi Strauss

B. landed in San Francisco, California,

C. at the invitation of his brother-in-law David Stern

D. owner of dry goods business.

E. This dry goods business would later became known as Levi Strauss & Company.

[CAT 2008]

A B only

B B and C

C A and B

D A only

E A, B and D

Answer: A

 Video Solution

Explanation:
Statement A is incorrect because of the wrong spelling 'imigrant'. The correct spelling is 'immigrant'.
Statement B is correct.

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Statement C is incorrect because of the absence of commas after brother-in-law and David Stern.
Statement D is incorrect because of the absence of the article 'a' before 'dry goods business'.
The error in statement E is 'would later became'. It should be 'would later become'.

Instructions

DIRECTIONS for the following three questions:

In each question, there are five sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s)
that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage. Then, choose the most appropriate option.

Question 102

In each question, there are five sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of
sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage. Then, choose the most appropriate option.

A. It is sometimes told that democratic

B. government originated in the city-states

C. of ancient Greece. Democratic ideals have been handed to us from that time.

D. In truth, however, this is an unhelpful assertion.

E. The Greeks gave us the word, hence did not provide us with a model.

A A, B & D

B B, C & D

C B&D

D B only

E D only

Answer: C

 Video Solution

Explanation:
In sentence A, the word "said" must be used instead of "told". Sentence B is correct.

In sentence C, 'handed to us' should be replaced with 'handed down to us'. Sentence D is correct.

In sentence E, 'hence' should be replaced with 'but' or some other conjunction that is similar in meaning to 'but'.

So, only B and D are correct.

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Question 103

In each question, there are five sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of
sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage. Then, choose the most appropriate option.

A. So once an economy is actually in recession,

B. The authorities can, in principle, move the economy

C. Out of slump - assuming hypothetically

D. That they know how to - by a temporary stimuli.

E. In the longer term, however, such policies have no affect on the overall behaviour of the economy.

A A, B & E

B B, C & E

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C C&D

D E only

E B only

Answer: E

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Explanation:
The usage of the word "so" is inappropriate; additionally, the phrase should be " into recession" => A is wrong

"Assuming hypothetically" is redundant; additionally, the phrase should be "out of a slump" => Only one of the words can be used
here.=> C is wrong.

"a temporary stimulus" is the correct phrase => D is wrong.

The term "effect" should be used instead of "affect" => E is wrong.

Hence, only B is correct

Question 104

In each question, there are five sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of
sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage. Then, choose the most appropriate option.

A. When I returned to home, I began to read

B. everything I could get my hand on about Israel.

C. That same year Israel’s Jewish Agency sent

D. a Shaliach a sort of recruiter to Minneapolis.

E. I became one of his most active devotees.

[CAT 2007]

A C&E

B C only

C E only

D B, C & E

E C, D & E

Answer: A

 Video Solution

Explanation:
Statements C and E are correct.
There is no need of the word 'to' between 'returned' and 'home' in sentence A.
In statement B, the correct use of the phrase is 'hands on' and not 'hand on'.
In statement D, there should be a hyphen or comma after the word Shaliach ( a Shaliach - a sort of recruiter to Minneapolis.).

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