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Directions:

Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as 'No error'. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.

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The following question based on SBI PO topic of previous year question answers

Questions : Although butter contains high (1)/ levels of calories and (2)/ fat, yet it may not encourage (3)/ long-term weight gain. (4)

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 3

(d) 4

e) No Error

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (c)

The error is in the third part of the sentence.

We need to remove 'yet'. The word "although" starts a two-clause statement. The word "although" already includes the meaning "but/yet" for the second clause.

So adding "but/yet" will be redundant.

So, the correct answer is option C.

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Question : 1

The path to success not only (1)/ requires a great deal of (2)/ creativity but also demands (3)/ vision, flexible, and integrity. (4)

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

e) No Error

Answer: (d)

The error is in the fourth part of the sentence.

We need to replace ' flexible' (adjective) with 'flexibility' (noun). We need a noun to maintain a parallel structure.

So, the correct answer is option D.

Question : 2

Over the past two decades, (1)/ the country have emerged (2)/ as one of Africa’s most (3)/ successful and liberal economies. (4)

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

e) No Error

Answer: (b)

The error is in the second part of the sentence.

We need to replace 'have' with 'has'. The subject ‘country’ is singular, so we need singular auxiliary verb ‘has’ in place of plural form ‘have’.

So, the correct answer is option B.

Question : 3

Have knowledge is one (1)/ thing but being able to (2)/ communicate it to others (3)/ is another kettle of fish. (4)

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

e) No Error

Answer: (a)

The error is in the first part of the sentence.

We need to replace 'have' with 'having'.

So, the correct answer is option A.

Question : 4

Leaders do value inquisitive (1)/ minds, but he often stifle (2)/ curiosity, fearing it will (3)/ increase risk and inefficiency. (4)

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

e) No Error

Answer: (b)

The error is in the second part of the sentence.

We need to replace 'he' with 'they'. The antecedent being referred to by the pronoun is ‘leaders’ which is a plural noun. So, the use of singular pronoun ‘he’ will be incorrect.

So, the correct answer is option B.

Directions:

In this question, two columns I and II and three sentences are given, which are divided into two parts. Column I (A, B and C) consists of first half of each sentence and Column II (D, E and F) consists of second half of each sentence. Match column I with column II, so that the sentences formed are both meaningful and grammatically correct. Choose the correct option as your answer.

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Question : 5

    I.
  1. The objective of the exercise is to
  2. The problems of poverty, homelessness
  3. The villagers are furious about the
  4. II.
  5. and unemployment are all interconnected.
  6. decision to close the railway station.
  7. nurture the imagination of children.

a) B-D

b) A-F

c) C-E

d) All of the above

e) None of the above

Answer: (d)

All A & F, B & D and C & E can be joined to make grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentences.

The correct sentences are:

The problems of poverty, homelessness and unemployment are all interconnected.

The objective of the exercise is to nurture the imagination of children.

The villagers are furious about the decision to close the railway station.

Question : 6

    I.
  1. The national unemployment rate
  2. The policy emphasizes on
  3. We need to teach children to
  4. II.
  5. increasing farmer’s income.
  6. make peace with your body.
  7. be gentle towards fellow citizens.

a) C-D

b) B-F

c) A-E

d) All of the above

e) None of the above

Answer: (e)

B-D and C-F can be joined to make grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentences, but the combinations have not been provided in the options. So, the correct option is E.

The policy emphasizes on increasing farmer’s income.

We need to teach children to be gentle towards fellow citizens.

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