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2010 18 questions

1. Q192010 · 22 Aug 2010
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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 separate Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter (d) will signify a 'No error' response. (ii) You are to indicate only one response for each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you indicate more than one response, your answer will be considered wrong.) 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.

   Let us congratulate him (a) for his success (b) in the examination. (c)

   1. A.(a)
   2. B.(b)
   3. C.(c)
   4. D.No error
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   Answer: B

2. Q202010 · 22 Aug 2010
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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 separate Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter (d) will signify a 'No error' response. (ii) You are to indicate only one response for each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you indicate more than one response, your answer will be considered wrong.) 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.

   Many people prefer to travel (a) by the road (b) because it is less expensive. (c)

   1. A.(a)
   2. B.(b)
   3. C.(c)
   4. D.No error
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   Answer: B

3. Q212010 · 22 Aug 2010
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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 separate Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter (d) will signify a 'No error' response. (ii) You are to indicate only one response for each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you indicate more than one response, your answer will be considered wrong.) 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.

   She was beside herself in joy (a) when she came to know (b) that she had been selected for the job. (c)

   1. A.(a)
   2. B.(b)
   3. C.(c)
   4. D.No error
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   Answer: A

4. Q222010 · 22 Aug 2010
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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 separate Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter (d) will signify a 'No error' response. (ii) You are to indicate only one response for each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you indicate more than one response, your answer will be considered wrong.) 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.

   Mother tongue is as natural (a) for the development of man's mind (b) as mother's milk is for the development of the infant's body. (c)

   1. A.(a)
   2. B.(b)
   3. C.(c)
   4. D.No error
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   Answer: D

5. Q232010 · 22 Aug 2010
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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 separate Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter (d) will signify a 'No error' response. (ii) You are to indicate only one response for each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you indicate more than one response, your answer will be considered wrong.) 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 Prime Minister as well as his secretary were expected to (a) arrive in Chennai (b) on Saturday morning. (c)

   1. A.(a)
   2. B.(b)
   3. C.(c)
   4. D.No error
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   Answer: A

6. Q242010 · 22 Aug 2010
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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 separate Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter (d) will signify a 'No error' response. (ii) You are to indicate only one response for each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you indicate more than one response, your answer will be considered wrong.) 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 speaker was (a) not only slow (b) but also inaudible as well. (c)

   1. A.(a)
   2. B.(b)
   3. C.(c)
   4. D.No error
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   Answer: C

7. Q252010 · 22 Aug 2010
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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 separate Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter (d) will signify a 'No error' response. (ii) You are to indicate only one response for each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you indicate more than one response, your answer will be considered wrong.) 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 crowd surged forward (a) to have a glimpse (b) of their favourite leader. (c)

   1. A.(a)
   2. B.(b)
   3. C.(c)
   4. D.No error
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   Answer: D

8. Q262010 · 22 Aug 2010
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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 separate Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter (d) will signify a 'No error' response. (ii) You are to indicate only one response for each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you indicate more than one response, your answer will be considered wrong.) 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.

   There is a distinctive possibility (a) that he will leave the job (b) once the investigation is over. (c)

   1. A.(a)
   2. B.(b)
   3. C.(c)
   4. D.No error
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   Answer: A

9. Q272010 · 22 Aug 2010
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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 separate Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter (d) will signify a 'No error' response. (ii) You are to indicate only one response for each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you indicate more than one response, your answer will be considered wrong.) 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.

   Many a star (a) are (b) twinkling in the sky. (c)

   1. A.(a)
   2. B.(b)
   3. C.(c)
   4. D.No error
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   Answer: B

10. Q282010 · 22 Aug 2010
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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 separate Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter (d) will signify a 'No error' response. (ii) You are to indicate only one response for each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you indicate more than one response, your answer will be considered wrong.) 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.

    We discussed the problem (a) so thoroughly that (b) I found it easy to work it out. (c)

    1. A.(a)
    2. B.(b)
    3. C.(c)
    4. D.No error
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    Answer: D

11. Q172010 · 18 Apr 2010
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    Directions (For the 8 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 separate Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter (d) will signify a 'No error' response. (ii) You are to indicate only one response for each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you indicate more than one response, your answer will be considered wrong.) 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.

    $\underline{\text{Whenever a person lost anything}}$ (a) $\underline{\text{the poor folk around}}$ (b) $\underline{\text{are suspected.}}$ (c) $\underline{\text{No error}}$ (d)

    1. A.(a)
    2. B.(b)
    3. C.(c)
    4. D.No error
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    Answer: A

12. Q182010 · 18 Apr 2010
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    Directions (For the 8 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 separate Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter (d) will signify a 'No error' response. (ii) You are to indicate only one response for each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you indicate more than one response, your answer will be considered wrong.) 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.

    $\underline{\text{Still impressive is that}}$ (a) $\underline{\text{we achieve this selective attention}}$ (b) $\underline{\text{through our latent ability to lip-read.}}$ (c) $\underline{\text{No error}}$ (d)

    1. A.(a)
    2. B.(b)
    3. C.(c)
    4. D.No error
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    Answer: A

13. Q192010 · 18 Apr 2010
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    Directions (For the 8 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 separate Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter (d) will signify a 'No error' response. (ii) You are to indicate only one response for each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you indicate more than one response, your answer will be considered wrong.) 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.

    $\underline{\text{As I entered the famous gallery}}$ (a) $\underline{\text{my attention was at once drawn}}$ (b) $\underline{\text{to the large sculpture in the corner.}}$ (c) $\underline{\text{No error}}$ (d)

    1. A.(a)
    2. B.(b)
    3. C.(c)
    4. D.No error
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    Answer: D

14. Q202010 · 18 Apr 2010
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    Directions (For the 8 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 separate Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter (d) will signify a 'No error' response. (ii) You are to indicate only one response for each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you indicate more than one response, your answer will be considered wrong.) 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.

    $\underline{\text{Everyday before}}$ (a) $\underline{\text{I start work for my livelihood}}$ (b) $\underline{\text{I do my prayer.}}$ (c) $\underline{\text{No error}}$ (d)

    1. A.(a)
    2. B.(b)
    3. C.(c)
    4. D.No error
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    Answer: A

15. Q212010 · 18 Apr 2010
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    Directions (For the 8 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 separate Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter (d) will signify a 'No error' response. (ii) You are to indicate only one response for each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you indicate more than one response, your answer will be considered wrong.) 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.

    $\underline{\text{Pooja went to her friend’s house at the appointed hour; but}}$ (a) $\underline{\text{she was told}}$ (b) $\underline{\text{that her friend left half an hour earlier.}}$ (c) $\underline{\text{No error}}$ (d)

    1. A.(a)
    2. B.(b)
    3. C.(c)
    4. D.No error
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    Answer: C

16. Q222010 · 18 Apr 2010
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    Directions (For the 8 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 separate Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter (d) will signify a 'No error' response. (ii) You are to indicate only one response for each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you indicate more than one response, your answer will be considered wrong.) 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.

    $\underline{\text{Rekha is}}$ (a) $\underline{\text{enough old}}$ (b) $\underline{\text{to get married.}}$ (c) $\underline{\text{No error}}$ (d)

    1. A.(a)
    2. B.(b)
    3. C.(c)
    4. D.No error
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    Answer: B

17. Q232010 · 18 Apr 2010
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    Directions (For the 8 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 separate Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter (d) will signify a 'No error' response. (ii) You are to indicate only one response for each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you indicate more than one response, your answer will be considered wrong.) 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.

    $\underline{\text{As far as I am concerned,}}$ (a) $\underline{\text{I shall do everything}}$ (b) $\underline{\text{possible to help you.}}$ (c) $\underline{\text{No error}}$ (d)

    1. A.(a)
    2. B.(b)
    3. C.(c)
    4. D.No error
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    Answer: D

18. Q242010 · 18 Apr 2010
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    Directions (For the 8 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 separate Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter (d) will signify a 'No error' response. (ii) You are to indicate only one response for each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you indicate more than one response, your answer will be considered wrong.) 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.

    $\underline{\text{The person in the seat of justice}}$ (a) $\underline{\text{should be absolutely partial}}$ (b) $\underline{\text{and not treat his nearest and dearest with favour.}}$ (c) $\underline{\text{No error}}$ (d)

    1. A.(a)
    2. B.(b)
    3. C.(c)
    4. D.No error
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    Answer: B