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English Grammar Test 126
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English Grammar Test 126

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  • Question 1/10
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    Choose the correct alternative for the given sentence:

    Non-smokers usually live______ than smokers.

    Solutions
    The given sentence is based on the use of correct degree of comparison of adjective. Here, for given sentence is in comparative degree. And the comparison of non-smokers is being done with smokers. Use of ‘than’ is also being done before the comparative adjective. All the other given options are inappropriate. So, the correct sentence will be: Non-smokers usually live longer than smokers.

  • Question 2/10
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    Fill in the gap with suitable preposition.

    Ranu died _____ fatigue.

    Solutions
    The correct preposition to be filled in the above sentence is ‘from’ .

    We use ‘from’ to show the time or point in time when something starts.

  • Question 3/10
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    Directions: In each of the questions the given sentences are divided into four parts marked as A. B, C. and D. One part has an error in it. Identify the part for answering.
    Neither he nor his sister (A)/  were there (B)/ in the house(C) /  when the census people came. (D)

    Solutions

    The error lies in part B. When neither nor is used, the verb is placed according to the closest noun.

  • Question 4/10
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    Questions have been divided into four parts as A, B, C and D. One of the four parts has an error. Find the error part.
    I didn’t knew (1) /about (2) /the staff meeting (3) /today.(4)
    Solutions
    After ‘didn’t’. the base form of the verb, i.e, know should be used in the sentence..
  • Question 5/10
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    In letters to the editor the salutation should be
    Solutions
     A salutation is a greeting used in a letter or other written communication. Greetings can be formal or informal and the most common way to greet the English character is to marry the name or title of the recipient. For each style of greeting, there is corresponding style of comfortable closure, known as a valediction. The salutation can be interpreted as a sign in which the recipient of the greeting is received, honoured or thanked. Hence D is the correct answer.

  • Question 6/10
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    In the given questions, answer by choosing the correct/most appropriate options :

    A postscript is a

    Solutions
    The postscript is an additional remark at the end of a letter, after the signature and introduced by ‘PS’ which is used by many professional to include an additional message at the bottom of their emails or handwritten correspondence, which states additional information that either doesn’t apply to or emphasizes the topic addressed in the main body of their message. Hence B is the correct answer.

  • Question 7/10
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    Change the sentence from passive to active:

    Two cakes were baked by Aryan for her birthday.

    Solutions

    Format for an active sentence: Subject+Verb+Object.

    Format for a passive sentence: Object+Verb+Subject.

    The correct active sentence from the given options is: Aryan baked two cakes for her birthday.

  • Question 8/10
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    Choose the correct verb.

    This paper… twice weekly.

    Solutions
    In the given sentence, subject 'paper' is a singular noun. So, ‘appears’, singular verb form will come in the blank, per the subject agreement.

    So, ‘this paper appears twice weekly.’

    In other options,

    ‘Is appearing’ is in tense disagreement with the sentence.

    ‘Appearing’ is the gerund form which is a noun.

  • Question 9/10
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    I________________ give him an answer if he had asked me.
    Solutions

    Could is a modal auxiliary verb. We use ‘could’ to talk about past possibilities or abilities or to make requests.

  • Question 10/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: Complete the following sentence with an appropriate article:

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    It is sad to hear that ______ Chairman was removed so abruptly, she was a hardworking woman.

    Solutions
    The correct answer is option C, i.e., ‘the’. The complete sentence with appropriate article is: It is sad to hear that the Chairman was removed so abruptly. The article ‘the’ is used to refer to a particular person or thing.

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