Practice Section 7 question answer - general english mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams
Directions:
Below each sentence, some phrases are given which can substitute the bold part of the sentence. Find out the phrase which can correctly substitute that part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, the answer is ‘No correction required’ or ‘No improvement’.
Q-1) My elder brother was a British citizen since 1980 and is now living a retired life in London.
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The use of ‘since 1980 and is now living’ suggests the given sentence to be in Present Perfect Continuous Tense. Therefore, ‘was’ should be replaced with ‘has been’.
Directions:
Below each sentence, some phrases are given which can substitute the bold part of the sentence. Find out the phrase which can correctly substitute that part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, the answer is ‘No correction required’ or ‘No improvement’.
Q-2) In case if it rains, I shall not visit you.
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Directions:
Below each sentence, some phrases are given which can substitute the bold part of the sentence. Find out the phrase which can correctly substitute that part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, the answer is ‘No correction required’ or ‘No improvement’.
Q-3) I'm having to too much fun.
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“Having to” implies that one has to do something. In the given sentence, “to” is superfluous. Hence, having to should be replaced by having.
Directions:
Below each sentence, some phrases are given which can substitute the bold part of the sentence. Find out the phrase which can correctly substitute that part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, the answer is ‘No correction required’ or ‘No improvement’.
Q-4) The T.V. news is doctored by non professionals and whetted by political higher-ups.
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Directions:
Below each sentence, some phrases are given which can substitute the bold part of the sentence. Find out the phrase which can correctly substitute that part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, the answer is ‘No correction required’ or ‘No improvement’.
Q-5) Not able to produce children
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Sterile is the inability to produce children
Directions:
Below each sentence, some phrases are given which can substitute the bold part of the sentence. Find out the phrase which can correctly substitute that part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, the answer is ‘No correction required’ or ‘No improvement’.
Q-6) Will you help me wash away after the meal?
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(b)
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To decide the correct option first of all, we must understand the meaning of all the phrases given under different options as well as the phrase used in bold.
Wash away = to carry away something; or to destroy and carry away something by rain or floods.
Wash off = to remove something from the surface of something or from clothes by washing.
Wash out = (of a dirty mark) to be removed from clothes by washing.
Wash up = to wash dishes after a meal.
Now, it is clear that the bold part should be replaced with ‘wash up’, ie option (c).
Directions:
Below each sentence, some phrases are given which can substitute the bold part of the sentence. Find out the phrase which can correctly substitute that part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, the answer is ‘No correction required’ or ‘No improvement’.
Q-7) The government plans to take up the construction project soon.
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Take up means to begin something. The government here is beginning with the construction project
Directions:
Below each sentence, some phrases are given which can substitute the bold part of the sentence. Find out the phrase which can correctly substitute that part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, the answer is ‘No correction required’ or ‘No improvement’.
Q-8) We do not agree on certain things.
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No improvement because when two people agree with each other on certain terms the “agree on” is used appropriately.
Directions:
Below each sentence, some phrases are given which can substitute the bold part of the sentence. Find out the phrase which can correctly substitute that part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, the answer is ‘No correction required’ or ‘No improvement’.
Q-9) You called on me when I was not at home, don’t you ?
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Directions:
Below each sentence, some phrases are given which can substitute the bold part of the sentence. Find out the phrase which can correctly substitute that part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, the answer is ‘No correction required’ or ‘No improvement’.
Q-10) The driver was dazzled by the bright light of approaching .
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