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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

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. i and iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B. Only ii

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

A) A complete failure B) A successful event
C) Changed one completely D) Twisted around
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A complete failure

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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.


Technical skill ____________ to the ability and knowledge to use the pedagogy, tools and techniques involved in the teaching and research of a specific subject. Ability in programming or software designing and operating a computer is, ___________ instance, a technical skill. There are two things a teacher should understand __________ transformational technical skills. In the first place, he must know __________ skill and what level of skill should be applied on a particular student. He should be ____________ enough with their potential to ask discerning questions. Secondly, a teacher must understand the role of each event organised and the transformational skill applied, and the inter-relationships between the events and skills.

 

understand __________ transformational technical skills.

A) about B) at
C) among D) upon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) about

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

It is nothing less than magic which (will transformed) tiny teeny seeds into fruits of life.

A) transform B) transforms
C) transforming D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) transforms

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

I should (has to be) with them tonight.

A) has been B) have been
C) been D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) have been

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

 

From stem to stern

 

A) all the way from the front of a ship to the back. B) from the beginning to the end.
C) top of a plant to its roots. D) loose pleasantness to become strict.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) all the way from the front of a ship to the back.

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

 

Have you finished the task?

A) Has finishing of the task been done by yourself? B) Has the task been finished by you?
C) Have the task been finished by you? D) Had the task been finished by yourself?
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Has the task been finished by you?

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

 

Writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place

 

A) Splotch B) Smudge
C) Graffiti D) Streak
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Graffiti

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