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I _______ the patient will die. (Use the correct expression.)

  • hope
  • think
  • see
  • am afraid
  • Correct Option: D  [ am afraid ]

    Remark:

No sooner had the hockey match started(A)/ when it began(B)/ to rain.(C)/ No error(D)

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • Correct Option: B  [ B ]

    Remark: 'than it began' instead of 'when it began'

Sheela has scored a first class (A)/ in her final exams,(B)/ isn't it?(C)/ No error (D). (find error)

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • Correct Option: C  [ C ]

    Remark: correct statement: "Sheela has scored a first-class in her final exams, hasn't she?"

    The phrase "isn't it?" is not suitable in this context. It is commonly used to seek confirmation or agreement, but it doesn't fit well in this statement.

We _________ lunch when you telephoned.

  • was having
  • were having
  • had
  • are having
  • Correct Option: B  [ were having ]

    Remark: "were having" indicates Past Continuous Tense.

We ______ live in a flat.

  • don't
  • haven't
  • doesn't
  • hasn't
  • Correct Option: A  [ don't ]

    Remark: indicates "simple present tense".

The plays of Shakespeare (A)/ are not only studies (B)/ in European countries but also in the Oriental countries. (C)/ No error (D) (find error)

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • Correct Option: B  [ are not only studies ]

    Remark: "The plays of Shakespeare are not only studied in European countries but also in the Oriental countries."

He is well known for both (A)/ his kindness as well as (B)/ his understanding.(C)/ No error(D) (Find error)

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • Correct Option: B  [ his kindness as well as ]

    Remark:

Find the Incorrect (Wrong) sentence.

A) The earth moves around the sun.
B) He didn't yet complete his assignment.
C) I see a van coming.
D) none of these.

  • The earth moves around the sun.
  • He didn't yet complete his assignment.
  • I see a van coming.
  • none of these.
  • Correct Option: B  [ He didn't yet complete his assignment. ]

    Remark: He didn't complete his assignment.

I beg to(A)/ forward myself as a candidate(B)/ for this post.(C)/ no error. (Find error)

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • Correct Option: B  [ forward myself as a candidate ]

    Remark:

Find the Incorrect (Wrong) sentence.

A) five times ten is fifty.
B) One of my friends is leaving for Japan.
C) Neither you or I are to be blamed.
D) none of these.

  • five times ten is fifty.
  • One of my friends is leaving for Japan.
  • Neither you or I are to be blamed.
  • none of these
  • Correct Option: C  [ Neither you or I are to be blamed. ]

    Remark: Neither you or I is to be blamed.
    Rule: two subjects connected by or/nor, either/or, or neither/nor, the verb must agree with the second subject (the subject closer to the verb).

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