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  • Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer. The trees shed his leaves every time autumn approaches but a healthy tree always gets its leaves back in the spring, which explains the point that fighting spirit is enough to keep one afloat. i. Has shed their leaves every time autumn approaches ii. shed their leaves every time autumn approaches iii. shed its leaves every time autumn approaches


  • Options
  • A. A. Only i
  • B. B. Only ii
  • C. C. Only iii
  • D. D. i and iii

  • Correct Answer
  • B. Only ii 

    Explanation

    Ans. B.
    A- The subject is ?trees?, which is plural, so the use of ?has? is incorrect as a helping verb.
    B- The fragment makes the sentence structurally and grammatically correct.
    D- The subject is plural and therefore ?its? can?t be used to address the subject.

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    • 1. Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer. My father told me that all the labor and effort one puts in to the professional front is meant to make life easier and therefore any professional success coming at the cost of personal happiness is pointless. i. one puts at the professional front is meant to make life ii. one puts onto the professional front is meant to make life iii. one who puts into the professional front is meant to make life

    • Options
    • A. A. Only i
    • B. B. Only ii
    • C. C. Only iii
    • D. D. ii and iii
    • Discuss
    • 2. Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer. The co-production agreement has already resulted in several film ventures being signed, and this would hopefully open up the market for more Indian films and television programs. i. and this hopefully open up the market ii. and this hopefully opened up the market iii. and this is hopefully opening up the market

    • Options
    • A. A. Only i
    • B. B. Only ii
    • C. C. Only iii
    • D. D. i and ii
    • Discuss
    • 3. Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer. The political masters of health care system have not listened to professional health planners because it has not been profitable for them to do so. i. Has not been profitable for them to do that things. ii. Has been unprofitable for the professionals to do so. iii. Has been not profitable for them to do so.

    • Options
    • A. A. Only i
    • B. B. Only ii
    • C. C. Only iii
    • D. D. ii and iii
    • Discuss
    • 4. In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If asentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. The two men were(1)/ quarrelling with one another(2)/ claiming the same watch as their own.(3)/ No Error(4)

    • Options
    • A. 1
    • B. 2
    • C. 3
    • D. 4
    • Discuss
    • 5. In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. Everybody knows(1)/ that Bhutan is the most peaceful(2)/ of all other countries of the world.(3)/ No Error(4)

    • Options
    • A. 1
    • B. 2
    • C. 3
    • D. 4
    • Discuss
    • 6. Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer. The vilest of the thing that can be done by a person is to ill-treat dogs and other defenseless animals. i. vile things that can be done by persons. ii. vilest things that can be done by a person. iii. vilest thing that can be done by a person.

    • Options
    • A. A. Only i
    • B. B. Only ii
    • C. C. Only iii
    • D. D. ii and iii
    • Discuss
    • 7. Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer. Insurance is a contract, represented for a policy, in which an individual or entity receives financial protection. i. Represented in a policy ii. Represented by a policy iii. Represented with a policy

    • Options
    • A. A. Only i
    • B. B. Only ii
    • C. C. Only iii
    • D. D. i and ii
    • Discuss
    • 8. Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer. The government cannot realize good price from certain assets but their disposal will helped in stop the drain. i. Help in stoppage in the drain ii. Help stop the drain iii. Be helping in draining

    • Options
    • A. A. Only i
    • B. B. Only ii
    • C. C. Only iii
    • D. D. i and iii
    • Discuss
    • 9. Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer. Despite the abuse and insults that were hurled at him, he really sticks on his guns and showed the protesters how to be calm. i. he really stuck onto his guns and showed the protesters ii. he really stuck to his guns and showed the protesters iii. he really is sticking his guns onto the protesters

    • Options
    • A. A. Only i
    • B. B. Only ii
    • C. C. Only iii
    • D. D. ii and iii
    • Discuss
    • 10. In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required. For the people living below the poverty line, it is important to find jobs that had provided enough money to attain a minimum standard of living. i. will have provided ii. has provided iii. provide

    • Options
    • A. A. Only i
    • B. B. Only ii
    • C. C. Only iii
    • D. D. i and ii
    • Discuss


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