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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If there is no error, theanswer is (E), ie ‘No error’. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)

The reason why he failed/ to attend the meeting/ with a complete presentation/ was because he was unwell./ No error

A) The reason why he failed	B) to attend the meeting
C) with a complete presentation	D) was because he was unwell.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) was because he was unwell.

Explanation:

The group of words “the reason why" already indicates the reason. There is no need to use the word “because". The word connecting the two clauses should be “that".

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Sphalerite is an ore/mineral of

A) Mercury	B) Molybdenum
C) Silver	D) Zinc

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Zinc

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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’.

Gratitude is one of the more essential virtues for real (1)/ inner prosperity and happiness, because it (2)/ can connect us to the Divine. (3)/ No error (4)

A) 1	B) 2
C) 3	D) 4

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

to bite off more than you can chew

A) to take on a commitment one cannot fulfil	B) to grab a share more than what one rightfully deserves
C) to hog more than what one needs	D) a greedy person can easily be identified from the way one eats

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to take on a commitment one cannot fulfil

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

The weather disrupted the final match.

A) The final match has been disrupted by the weather.	B) The final match had been disrupted by the weather.
C) The final match was disrupted by the weather.	D) The final match was being disrupted by the weather.

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The final match was disrupted by the weather.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

The professor always answers my questions.

A) My questions were always answered by the professor.	B) My questions are always answered by the professor.
C) My questions were always being answered by the professor.	D) My questions had always been answered by the professor.

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) My questions are always answered by the professor.

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Without habit, personality could not exist; for we could never do a thing twice alike, and ___________ would be a new person each succeeding moment. The acts which give us our own peculiar _____________ are our habitual acts--the little things that do themselves moment by moment without care or attention, and are the truest and best expression of our real selves. Probably _______ one of us could be very sure which arm he puts ________ the sleeve, or which foot he puts into the shoe, first; and yet each of us ____________ formed the habit long ago of doing these things in a certain way.

which arm he puts ________ the sleeve

A) into	B) on
C) upon	D) to

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) into

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Meticulous

A) Perfectionist	B) Sloppy
C) Inaccurate	D) Faulty

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