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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 will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement isneeded, select "no improvement".

LPG quickly (gain) popularity as it was easy to use and did not tarnish vessels

A) gaining B) will gain
C) gained D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) gained

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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'.

 

Candidates present in the examination hall (A)/ should make use (B)/ with such opportunities. (C)/ No Error (D)

 

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) Ditheering B) Dethering
C) Dithering D) Detheering
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dithering

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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.

flea market

A) a market for semi-precious stones and jewellery B) a market where stolen goods are sold
C) a street market selling second-hand goods D) a small but crowded and noisy place
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) a street market selling second-hand goods

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

Why you (A) / copying your homework (B) / from someone else? (C) / No Error (D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A

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

 

I said to my friend, "Be careful, my dog may bite you."

A) I warned my friend to have been careful and that my dog might be biting him. B) I warned my friend to be careful and that my dog might bite him.
C) I warn my friend to be careful and that my dog may bite him. D) I warned my friend for being careful and that my dog might be biting him.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) I warned my friend to be careful and that my dog might bite him.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

With bated breath

A) In dispute B) In anxiety
C) In full detail D) In happy mood
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) In anxiety

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