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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’.

Question : 1

The priest describes expectations as the root cause of all miseries

a) the root cause as expectation

b) expectations are the root causes

c) expectations are the root cause

d) expectation is the root cause

e) No correction required

Answer: (e)

Question : 2

This is a matter I’d rather not talk about.

a) than I’d rather not talk about it

b) of which I’d rather not talk about

c) I’d rather not talk about it

d) No improvement

Answer: (d)

No improvement.

Question : 3

During my school days I never had the courage to stand my own.

a) for my own

b) by my own

c) on my own

d) No improvement

Answer: (b)

The verb ‘stand’ is followed by ‘on’. Therefore, the bold part should be replaced with option (b), ie ‘on my own.’

Question : 4

Police said that basis on secret information, a trap was laid and the criminal was arrested near the station.

a) that base in

b) as base on

c) that based on

d) as basis of

e) No correction required

Answer: (c)

Question : 5

A person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions

a) Adherent

b) Sceptic

c) Zealot

d) Disciple

Answer: (b)

A sceptic is a person inclined to questions or doubt accepted opinions

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