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Q32013 · 14 Apr 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your response on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
$\underline{Many a boy were happy}$ (a) $\underline{dancing at the victory}$ (b) $\underline{of our cricket team in Australia.}$ (c)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: A
Q42013 · 14 Apr 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your response on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
$\underline{Imagine living}$ (a) $\underline{with someone}$ (b) $\underline{who never stops talk.}$ (c)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: C
Q52013 · 14 Apr 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your response on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
$\underline{I was shocked}$ (a) $\underline{when he told me}$ (b) $\underline{that the old woman died by cancer.}$ (c)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: C
Q62013 · 14 Apr 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your response on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
$\underline{To the men who worked so hard in the project,}$ (a) $\underline{the news was}$ (b) $\underline{profound disappointing.}$ (c)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: C
Q72013 · 14 Apr 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your response on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
$\underline{Even though she lost the beauty contest,}$ (a) $\underline{she was still more prettier}$ (b) $\underline{than the other girls.}$ (c)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: B
Q82013 · 14 Apr 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your response on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
$\underline{The novel is interesting,}$ (a) $\underline{informative}$ (b) $\underline{and it is easy to read.}$ (c)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: C
Q92013 · 14 Apr 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your response on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
$\underline{The differential attractions of the sun and the moon have a direct effect}$ (a) $\underline{in the rising and falling}$ (b) $\underline{of the tides.}$ (c)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: B
Q102013 · 14 Apr 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your response on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
$\underline{Despite of the pills}$ (a) $\underline{which are available,}$ (b) $\underline{many people still have trouble sleeping.}$ (c)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: A

2012 20 questions

Q12012 · 19 Aug 2012
Directions
Directions (For the 10 items which follow): (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.
None of the applicants have turned up (a) for the interview (b) on time. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: A
Q22012 · 19 Aug 2012
Directions
Directions (For the 10 items which follow): (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.
Her mother did not reply (a) when I asked her (b) why was she weeping. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: C
Q32012 · 19 Aug 2012
Directions
Directions (For the 10 items which follow): (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.
The oxygen content of Mars is not (a) sufficient enough to support life (b) as we know it. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: B
Q42012 · 19 Aug 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow): (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.
He told his friends that (a) each of them (b) should be able to carry out the orders oneself. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: C
Q52012 · 19 Aug 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow): (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.
If the police would have worked (a) in time (b) the riot would not have occurred. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: A
Q62012 · 19 Aug 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow): (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.
The flag is risen in the morning (a) and taken down at night (b) by the guards. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: A
Q72012 · 19 Aug 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow): (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.
I have seen him (a) going to the theatre (b) with his friends yesterday evening. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: A
Q82012 · 19 Aug 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow): (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.
He was charged of murder (a) though the evidence did every thing (b) to convince the judge of his innocence. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: A
Q92012 · 19 Aug 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow): (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.
Neither he nor his brother (a) is a good student (b) but both are good players. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: D
Q102012 · 19 Aug 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow): (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.
He has taken charge (a) as principal of our college (b) three years ago. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: A
Q12012 · 15 Apr 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your response on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
$\underline{Let us}$ (a) $\underline{bring this discussion}$ (b) $\underline{to close.}$ (c)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: C
Q22012 · 15 Apr 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your response on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
$\underline{Each of them}$ (a) $\underline{have a different version}$ (b) $\underline{of the crime.}$ (c)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: B
Q32012 · 15 Apr 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your response on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
$\underline{I and Gopal}$ (a) $\underline{went to the meeting}$ (b) $\underline{together.}$ (c)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: A
Q42012 · 15 Apr 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your response on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
$\underline{Latin is not only hard to write}$ (a) $\underline{but also}$ (b) $\underline{to read.}$ (c)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: A
Q52012 · 15 Apr 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your response on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
$\underline{In most villages}$ (a) $\underline{the roads are rough;}$ (b) $\underline{isn’t it?}$ (c)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: C
Q62012 · 15 Apr 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your response on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
$\underline{Despite of continuing pain}$ (a) $\underline{she worked at her temporary summer job}$ (b) $\underline{most of the week.}$ (c)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: A
Q72012 · 15 Apr 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : (i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your response on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
$\underline{As soon the film started}$ (a) $\underline{I developed}$ (b) $\underline{an irritating headache.}$ (c)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
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Answer: A