Q1. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "Liza, Anna and I were working on computers when the light had gone."Correct Option D … Explanation: In the sentence, the first action is in the past continuous form, so it should be followed by the simple past. The correct sentence is: Liza, Anna and I were working on computers when the light went out. Hence, option D.Q2. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "Jeff said his friend that he would not be able to join him during vacations."Correct Option A … Explanation: The verb 'say' cannot normally take a person directly as its object. We use 'said to + person' or 'told + person'. So, the correct sentence is: Jeff told his friend that he would not be able to join him during vacations. Hence, option A.Q3. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "Several polls on this particular problem has been taken by them yesterday morning."Correct Option C … Explanation: In the sentence, the subject (several polls) is plural, so the verb should also be plural. Hence, the correct form is 'have been taken'. Hence, option C.Q4. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "The boss of the company shared a document that is strictly between Mathew and I."Correct Option D … Explanation: 'I' is incorrect because it is a subject pronoun being used in an object position. Always use objective-case pronouns as objects of 'between' or any other preposition. The correct phrase is 'between Mathew and me'. Hence, option D.Q5. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "These trousers are so big for him now, but he should grow in it by next year."Correct Option D … Explanation: The correct phrasal verb is 'grow into', which means to grow big enough to fit. Hence, option D.Q6. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "The new movie made by the upcoming director is both interesting and better than the previous one."Correct Option C … Explanation: The sentence compares the new movie with the previous one, so the positive degree 'interesting' is wrong. Instead, it should be the comparative 'more interesting'. Hence, option C.Q7. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "If scientists develop species of plants that can withstand adverse conditions, they can be used to provide food to drought-hit areas."Correct Option C … Explanation: The pronoun 'they' is incorrectly used for a species. Here we are talking about a special kind of species, which is singular, and 'it' should be used to represent a singular noun. Hence, option C.Q8. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "In ancient China, rearing silkworms for silk production is a closely held secret."Correct Option C … Explanation: The sentence talks about the past (ancient China). Hence, 'was' should be used instead of 'is'. Hence, option C.Q9. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "We need to keep putting our brain to work to make sure it stays fit for a long time."Correct Option E … Explanation: The sentence is grammatically correct and none of the underlined parts needs to be changed. Hence, option E.Q10. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "Kuchipudi is a classic dance from Andhra Pradesh that combines graceful movements, expressive gestures, and dramatic storytelling."Correct Option A … Explanation: 'Classic' means of the highest quality. 'Classical' means representing a standard within a traditional and long-established form or style. Since the sentence talks about a particular dance form, 'classical dance' is correct. Hence, option A.Q11. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "The two most important numbers that the mandarins of an economy have to watch are inflation and unemployment."Correct Option E … Explanation: The sentence is grammatically correct and none of the underlined parts needs to be changed. Hence, option E.Q12. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "In this restaurant, customers are supposed to service themselves instead of waiting for the staff to bring their food to the table."Correct Option B … Explanation: Customers cannot 'service' themselves. The correct form is 'serve themselves'. Hence, option B.Q13. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "Each of the candidates were instructed to carry a valid identity card and two recent passport-sized photographs to the examination centre."Correct Option A … Explanation: 'Each' is singular and must take a singular verb. Therefore, 'were' should be changed to 'was'. Hence, option A.Q14. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "The bank has introduced a new system under which customers can transfer funds from one account to another without having to visit the branch physically."Correct Option E … Explanation: The sentence is grammatically correct and none of the underlined parts needs to be changed. Hence, option E.Q15. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "The government has taken several measures to ensure that the benefits of the scheme reaches the people who need them the most."Correct Option C … Explanation: The subject of the clause is 'the benefits', which is plural. Therefore, the verb should be 'reach', not 'reaches'. Hence, option C.Q16. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "He made it appear to the police as if his condition was very serious."Correct Option D … Explanation: The sentence is an example of the subjunctive mood, because it describes a hypothetical situation using the phrase 'as if'. So, 'was' should be replaced with 'were'. Hence, option D.Q17. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "I spent six years after high school trying to find a job for me but could not succeed."Correct Option C … Explanation: When the subject is 'I', the grammatically correct expression is 'find a job for myself', since the reflexive pronoun is needed. Hence, option C.Q18. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "My mother speaks in so a low voice that it is difficult to understand what she is saying."Correct Option A … Explanation: The correct structure is 'such a + adjective + noun', not 'so a + adjective + noun'. So, the correct sentence is: My mother speaks in such a low voice that it is difficult to understand what she is saying. Hence, option A.Q19. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "Her sister lives in Pune, one of the major city in Maharashtra, where she works for a reputed multinational company."Correct Option B … Explanation: The phrase 'one of the' is always followed by a plural noun, so it should be 'major cities'. Hence, option B.Q20. In the given sentence, identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Mark E for no error. Sentence: "After giving up his worldly possessions, he parted from them and went on a pilgrimage to seek peace."Correct Option C … Explanation: 'Part with' something means to give up, relinquish or let go of something. 'Part from' someone or something means to separate or move away from someone or something. Here, the person has given up his worldly possessions, so the correct expression is 'parted with'. Hence, option C.
