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Q802023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Hardik's horoscope says / that the stars / will be exercised/ a benign influence on his life.
1. A.will be exercised
2. B.Hardik's horoscope says
3. C.that the stars
4. D.a benign influence on his life
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Answer: A
Q782023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error. I hadgone to Siliguri before I go to Raiganj.
1. A.go
2. B.before
3. C.had
4. D.gone
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Answer: A
Q792023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. “Do you want to join us for lunch?” / “I'm sorry / my physics class will start at 1 p.m. / and doesn't finish till 3 p.m.”
1. A.my physics class will start at 1 p.m.
2. B.I'm sorry
3. C.and doesn't finish till 3 p.m.
4. D.Do you want to join us for lunch?
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Answer: A
Q842023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Sky appears blue / as it absorbs / all colours and / reflects only blue.
1. A.reflects only blue
2. B.all colours and
3. C.Sky appears blue
4. D.as it absorbs
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Answer: C
Q922023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. A celestial body or astronomical object is / a naturally occurring physical thing, association, / or configuration that happens in the visible universe.
1. A.No error
2. B.A celestial body or astronomical object is
3. C.or configuration that happens in the visible universe
4. D.a naturally occurring physical thing, association
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Answer: A
Q802023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Pritha will been cooking / the meal of your choice / before you / reach home.
1. A.reach home
2. B.Pritha will been cooking
3. C.the meal of your choice
4. D.before you
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Answer: B
Q872023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
The following sentence has been divided into four parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer. She rarely approached nobody / to talk about the problems / that she was facing.
1. A.No error
2. B.that she was facing
3. C.She rarely approached nobody
4. D.to talk about the problems
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Answer: C
Q782023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error. The Dutta company has not being making new school bags since the lockdown commenced.
1. A.since
2. B.has not
3. C.being
4. D.commenced
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Answer: C
Q902023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Direction: The following sentence has been divided into three segments, A, B, C. One of them may contain a grammatical error. Select the segment that contains the error, from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer. It was (A) / by a chance (B) / he saw a movie in a theatre (C).
1. A.A
2. B.C
3. C.B
4. D.No error
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Answer: C
Q852023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. Sajni had / interfere in / this matter.
1. A.interfere in
2. B.No error
3. C.this matter
4. D.Sajni had
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Answer: A
Q802023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. I fell / asleep while / I read / the book.
1. A.the book
2. B.I read
3. C.asleep while
4. D.I fell
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Answer: B
Q872023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. I can’t talk right now. / I am being really busy. / I'll call you later.
1. A.I can't talk right now
2. B.I am being really busy
3. C.No error
4. D.I'll call you later
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Answer: B
Q762023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
The following sentence has been divided into three segments, A, B, C. One of them may contain a grammatical error. Select the segment that contains the error, from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer. Aniket lives (A) / in the small apartment (B) / in the suburbs (C).
1. A.C
2. B.No error
3. C.B
4. D.A
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Answer: C
Q942023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer. The present-century threats to our environment, / which include interfering species, ailments, pollution and / a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife populations at peril.
1. A.which include interfering species, ailments, pollution, and
2. B.The present-century threats to our environment
3. C.a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife populations at peril
4. D.No error
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Answer: C
Q782023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. My mother said / that Ben will done / the assignment / today.
1. A.today
2. B.My mother said
3. C.that Ben will done
4. D.the assignment
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Answer: C
Q812023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer. Mr. Ram Kumar, the cashier are / on temporary withdrawal / from service.
1. A.on temporary withdrawal
2. B.Mr. Ram Kumar, the cashier are
3. C.from service
4. D.No error
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Answer: B
Q812023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. He promised them / that he would sure repay / the loan urgently.
1. A.No error
2. B.He promised them
3. C.the loan urgently
4. D.that he would sure repay
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Answer: D
Q952023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. Karan call the restaurant / to ask if he could / reserve a table for tomorrow.
1. A.Karan call the restaurant
2. B.reserve a table for tomorrow
3. C.to ask if he could
4. D.No error
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Answer: A
Q922023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. She always / invite me / to / dinner.
1. A.She always
2. B.to
3. C.dinner
4. D.invite me
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Answer: D
Q952023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. I think Jeremy will not / have save enough money/ by the time / the year ends.
1. A.the year ends
2. B.have save enough money
3. C.by the time
4. D.I think Jeremy will not
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Answer: B
Q762023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. Neetu have been / waiting for me / since 10 o’clock / in the morning.
1. A.Neetu have been
2. B.in the morning
3. C.since 10 o’clock
4. D.waiting for me
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Answer: A
Q912023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. After knowing truth, / the jury took the right decision / in the case.
1. A.The jury took the right decision
2. B.In the case
3. C.After knowing truth
4. D.No error
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Answer: C
Q842023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer. Darshan wished he hadn't / went to the theme park / in the first place.
1. A.Darshan wished he hadn't
2. B.in the first place
3. C.went to the theme park
4. D.No error
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Answer: C
Q892023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. An lion is the most ferocious of all animals.
1. A.ferocious of
2. B.all animals.
3. C.An lion
4. D.is the most
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Answer: C
Q762023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer. The availability of funds will be / ensured if they all tried to / submit the proposals on time.
1. A.The availability of funds will be
2. B.No error
3. C.submit the proposals on time
4. D.ensured if they all tried to
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Answer: D