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Directions:

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

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Questions : I do not think that (A)/ I can cope up (B)/ with this problem. (C)/ No error (D)

(a) (A)

(b) (B)

(c) (C)

(d) (D)

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (b)

cope with (Phr., V.) : to deal successfully with something difficult ; manage.

Hence, I can cope is the right usage.

The use of Preposition-up is superfluous.

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Question : 1

Every member of the committee (1)/ have been present (2)/at all the meetings. (3)/ No error (4)

a) (1)

b) (2)

c) (3)

d) (4)

Answer: (b)

Here, Every member .... is a singular subject.

Hence, has been present should be used.

Question : 2

(P) The old man (Q) told his sons (R) that there was no such thing like luck. (S) No error

a) P

b) Q

c) R

d) S

Answer: (c)

The part (R) has an error.

Here, that there is no such thing as luck is the right usage.

The sentence is showing a Universal Truth. Hence, Simple Present Tense will be used.

Question : 3

(P) No country can long endure (Q) if its foundations (R) are not laid deep in the material prosperity. (S) No error

a) P

b) Q

c) R

d) S

Answer: (a)

P has an error.

Here, No country can endure long (Adverb) is the right usage.

Question : 4

If you turn the corner, (A)/ you will found a house (B)/ built of stone. (C)/ No error (D)

a) (A)

b) (B)

c) (C)

d) (D)

Answer: (b)

Found = establish

Hence, you will find (get) a house .... should be used.

Question : 5

You better (1)/ consult a doctor (2)/ immediately. (3)/ No error (4)

a) (1)

b) (2)

c) (3)

d) (4)

Answer: (a)

had better Þ used to tell somebody what you think they should do.

Hence, You had better is the right usage.

Question : 6

I remember him as (1)/ someone who was a lot nicer (2)/ than circumstances warranted. (3)/ No error (4)

a) (1)

b) (2)

c) (3)

d) (4)

Answer: (d)

No error

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