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During his long discourse, he did not touch that point.- a)touch upon
- b)touch on
- c)touch of
- d)No improvement
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
During his long discourse, he did not touch that point.
a)
touch upon
b)
touch on
c)
touch of
d)
No improvement
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Meera Rana answered |
As per the given sentence in above question , we can say that
Replace the word touch :- touch on
Replace the word touch :- touch on
No one could explain how a calm and balanced person like him could penetrate such a mindless act on his friends.- a)perpetuate
- b)perpetrate
- c)precipitate
- d)No improvement
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
No one could explain how a calm and balanced person like him could penetrate such a mindless act on his friends.
a)
perpetuate
b)
perpetrate
c)
precipitate
d)
No improvement
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Nipun Tuteja answered |
Perpetrate (Verb) : to commit a crime or do something wrong or evil
penetrate (Verb) : to go into/through something
perpetuate (Verb) : to make something such as a bad situation, a belief, etc. continue for a long time
⇒ This system perpetuated itself for several centuries.
precipitate (Verb) : to make something, especially something bad, happen suddenly or sooner than it should
⇒ His resignation precipitated a leadership crisis
Here, perpetrate is the right usage.
penetrate (Verb) : to go into/through something
perpetuate (Verb) : to make something such as a bad situation, a belief, etc. continue for a long time
⇒ This system perpetuated itself for several centuries.
precipitate (Verb) : to make something, especially something bad, happen suddenly or sooner than it should
⇒ His resignation precipitated a leadership crisis
Here, perpetrate is the right usage.
While crossing the highway a five year old child was knocked out by a passing car.- a)away
- b)up
- c)down
- d)No improvement
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
While crossing the highway a five year old child was knocked out by a passing car.
a)
away
b)
up
c)
down
d)
No improvement
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Meera Rana answered |
While crossing the highway a five year old child was knocked down by a car.
Five years ago today, I am sitting in a small Japanese car, driving across Poland towards Berlin.- a)was sitting
- b)sat
- c)have been sitting
- d)No improvement
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Five years ago today, I am sitting in a small Japanese car, driving across Poland towards Berlin.
a)
was sitting
b)
sat
c)
have been sitting
d)
No improvement
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Lavanya Menon answered |
Let’s examine the sentence: “Five years ago on this date, I am sitting in a small Japanese car, driving across Poland towards Berlin.” The sentence mentions an event that happened five years ago. Hence, it would use the verbs of past tense. So, the verbs “am sitting” would become “was sitting” to correct the sentence. Hence, Option A is the correct answer.
I took the cycle which he bought yesterday.- a)that he bought yesterday
- b)that which he had bought yesterday
- c)that he had bought yesterday
- d)No improvement
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
I took the cycle which he bought yesterday.
a)
that he bought yesterday
b)
that which he had bought yesterday
c)
that he had bought yesterday
d)
No improvement
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Lavanya Menon answered |
Of the two past events, the event that happened earlier, .... should be expressed in Past Perfect.
“ had bought yesterday”
“ had bought yesterday”
He could not look anything in the dark room.- a)look at
- b)see
- c)see through
- d)No improvement
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
He could not look anything in the dark room.
a)
look at
b)
see
c)
see through
d)
No improvement
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Meera Rana answered |
He could not see anything in the dark room.
More than one person was killed in accident.
- a)were killed
- b)are killed
- c)have been killed
- d)No improvement
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
More than one person was killed in accident.
a)
were killed
b)
are killed
c)
have been killed
d)
No improvement
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Maitri Ahuja answered |
Although the phrase "more than one person" seems singular, it actually implies a plural subject when it comes to describing the event collectively. Therefore, "were killed" is the appropriate form.
So the sentence should be:
"More than one person were killed in the accident."
A sentence or a part of the sentence is highlighted. Four alternatives marked as (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given as substitutions for the highlighted part, one of which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option “No improvement is required” i.e. (e).The manager has come and armed with three security personnel, which prompted Sharma to flee from the store.- a)can’t came with arming to
- b)came armed with
- c)will come and armed with
- d)won’t come for arming to
- e)No improvement is required.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
A sentence or a part of the sentence is highlighted. Four alternatives marked as (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given as substitutions for the highlighted part, one of which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option “No improvement is required” i.e. (e).
The manager has come and armed with three security personnel, which prompted Sharma to flee from the store.
a)
can’t came with arming to
b)
came armed with
c)
will come and armed with
d)
won’t come for arming to
e)
No improvement is required.
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Talent Skill Learning answered |
`armed with ……. Personnel’ is an adverbial. It has to be directly linked with verb come. So the highlighted phrase is wrong.
We do not have an option `has come armed with’
Option a) is wrong because a modal auxiliary has to be followed by basic form of verb.
c) is wrong because action indicated in the second part of the sentence which is in the past tense after the action in the first part. So first part should be in the past tense.
d) is wrong because it will make the first part in the future tense. Moreover the verb `arming’ will take its object without the preposition.
The commercial cases where evidence has not been concluded will be listed before the courts upon their conclusion.- a)has concluded
- b)for the case has concluded
- c)had been concluding it
- d)was concluded
- e)No improvement is required.
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
The commercial cases where evidence has not been concluded will be listed before the courts upon their conclusion.
a)
has concluded
b)
for the case has concluded
c)
had been concluding it
d)
was concluded
e)
No improvement is required.
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EduRev GMAT answered |
`evidence’ is singular and the highlighted phrase is correct.
Which of the following is not a seed surface fiber-- a)Kapok
- b)Silk cotton
- c)Cotton
- d)Dhaincha
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following is not a seed surface fiber-
a)
Kapok
b)
Silk cotton
c)
Cotton
d)
Dhaincha
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Harsh Chauhan answered |
The legume Sesbania bispinosa, also known as Sesbania aculeata is a small tree in the genus Sesbania. It is an annual shrub which can grow to seven metres in height but usually only reaches one to two metres. It sends out fibrous, pithy stems with long leaves and bears purple-spotted yellow flowers. It produces pods which contain light brown beans. It can be used like industrial hemp for rope, fishnets, sackcloth and sailcloth. Its fibers are similar to those of birch trees and show promise as a source of paper fiber. Fibres can be obtained from stem of the plant. Kapok (ceiba), red Silk cotton (Salmalia) and cotton (Gossypium) are seed surface fibres.
A sentence or a part of the sentence is highlighted. Four alternatives marked as (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given as substitutions for the highlighted part, one of which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option “No improvement is required” i.e. (e).She says that when experienced bikers heard what she was going to do, they ridiculed her and did not think it was possible to pull off.- a)experienced bikers that
- b)experience bikers are
- c)while experienced bikers are
- d)while experienced bikers were
- e)No improvement is required.
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
A sentence or a part of the sentence is highlighted. Four alternatives marked as (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given as substitutions for the highlighted part, one of which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option “No improvement is required” i.e. (e).
She says that when experienced bikers heard what she was going to do, they ridiculed her and did not think it was possible to pull off.
a)
experienced bikers that
b)
experience bikers are
c)
while experienced bikers are
d)
while experienced bikers were
e)
No improvement is required.
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Pranav Das answered |
Explanation:
No improvement is required:
The original sentence is already grammatically correct and does not need any improvement. The verb tense "heard" is in the past simple, which is appropriate for the context of the sentence. The use of "when" correctly indicates the time relationship between the actions of the experienced bikers and the woman's statement.
Therefore, the correct answer is option (e) No improvement is required.
No improvement is required:
The original sentence is already grammatically correct and does not need any improvement. The verb tense "heard" is in the past simple, which is appropriate for the context of the sentence. The use of "when" correctly indicates the time relationship between the actions of the experienced bikers and the woman's statement.
Therefore, the correct answer is option (e) No improvement is required.
The Committee sought the presence of Public Works Department before it since the civic agency finally take over the project.- a)will be finally taking over
- b)would take over finally
- c)has finally take it over
- d)was finally took over
- e)No improvement is required.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The Committee sought the presence of Public Works Department before it since the civic agency finally take over the project.
a)
will be finally taking over
b)
would take over finally
c)
has finally take it over
d)
was finally took over
e)
No improvement is required.
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Sahana Mehta answered |
Explanation:
Subject-Verb Agreement:
- In this sentence, the subject 'Public Works Department' is singular.
- Therefore, the verb should also be singular, which is 'will be finally taking over' in option 'A'.
Correct Option:
- The correct option is 'A) will be finally taking over'.
- This option maintains subject-verb agreement and is grammatically correct.
Subject-Verb Agreement:
- In this sentence, the subject 'Public Works Department' is singular.
- Therefore, the verb should also be singular, which is 'will be finally taking over' in option 'A'.
Correct Option:
- The correct option is 'A) will be finally taking over'.
- This option maintains subject-verb agreement and is grammatically correct.
A sentence or a part of the sentence is highlighted. Four alternatives marked as (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given as substitutions for the highlighted part, one of which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option “No improvement is required” i.e. (e).According to officials, the department conducts a survey every year for details of that the pensioner is alive and stays in the city.- a)to ensure that
- b)to assured that
- c)to claiming that
- d)to detailed of that
- e)No improvement is required.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
A sentence or a part of the sentence is highlighted. Four alternatives marked as (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given as substitutions for the highlighted part, one of which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option “No improvement is required” i.e. (e).
According to officials, the department conducts a survey every year for details of that the pensioner is alive and stays in the city.
a)
to ensure that
b)
to assured that
c)
to claiming that
d)
to detailed of that
e)
No improvement is required.
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EduRev GMAT answered |
In the highlighted phrase `of ‘ is wrong because `that’ links the additional info to the sentence. So it has to be replaced. This eliminates option e
Options b, c, d are wrong because `to’ is not followed by base form of verb.
Independent district-wise surveys too form part of exercise is to build in local narratives of the past to arrive at the larger picture.
- a)the duty to be build across
- b)exercise to built across
- c)the exercise to build
- d)duty to be built in
- e)No improvement is required.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Independent district-wise surveys too form part of exercise is to build in local narratives of the past to arrive at the larger picture.
a)
the duty to be build across
b)
exercise to built across
c)
the exercise to build
d)
duty to be built in
e)
No improvement is required.
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Tejas Gupta answered |
Explanation:
Independent District-Wise Surveys:
- The exercise includes conducting surveys at the district level to gather local narratives of the past.
- These surveys help in creating a detailed understanding of the historical context of each district.
Building Local Narratives:
- By incorporating local narratives, a richer and more accurate picture of the past can be developed.
- This approach ensures that the broader historical narrative is grounded in the specific experiences of different regions.
Arriving at the Larger Picture:
- By combining the insights from district-wise surveys, a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of history can be achieved.
- This process allows for a more holistic interpretation of past events and their significance.
Conclusion:
- The exercise of conducting independent district-wise surveys is essential for building local narratives and ultimately arriving at a more comprehensive understanding of history.
Independent District-Wise Surveys:
- The exercise includes conducting surveys at the district level to gather local narratives of the past.
- These surveys help in creating a detailed understanding of the historical context of each district.
Building Local Narratives:
- By incorporating local narratives, a richer and more accurate picture of the past can be developed.
- This approach ensures that the broader historical narrative is grounded in the specific experiences of different regions.
Arriving at the Larger Picture:
- By combining the insights from district-wise surveys, a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of history can be achieved.
- This process allows for a more holistic interpretation of past events and their significance.
Conclusion:
- The exercise of conducting independent district-wise surveys is essential for building local narratives and ultimately arriving at a more comprehensive understanding of history.
A sentence or a part of the sentence is highlighted. Four alternatives marked as (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given as substitutions for the highlighted part, one of which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option “No improvement is required” i.e. (e).A truck driver whose vehicle was suffered damages in the subsequent incident said many motorists abandoned their vehicles because of the miscreants.- a)suffering from the damages
- b)affected by the damages
- c)has affected by damages
- d)suffered damages
- e)No improvement is required.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
A sentence or a part of the sentence is highlighted. Four alternatives marked as (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given as substitutions for the highlighted part, one of which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option “No improvement is required” i.e. (e).
A truck driver whose vehicle was suffered damages in the subsequent incident said many motorists abandoned their vehicles because of the miscreants.
a)
suffering from the damages
b)
affected by the damages
c)
has affected by damages
d)
suffered damages
e)
No improvement is required.
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EduRev GMAT answered |
The highlighted phrase is wrong makes vehicles as subject of the verb suffered in the passive voice.
a) is wrong because there is no linking verb for `suffering’. Moreover suffering is not used for inanimate things.
b) has no linking verb.
c) is in passive form but `been’ is missing after `has’.
After the tenders, the contractor will have to order the bearings, following which they were manufactured.- a)manufactured
- b)are to manufacturing
- c)had manufactured
- d)will be manufactured
- e)No improvement is required.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
After the tenders, the contractor will have to order the bearings, following which they were manufactured.
a)
manufactured
b)
are to manufacturing
c)
had manufactured
d)
will be manufactured
e)
No improvement is required.
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EduRev GMAT answered |
The relative clause ` which they ….manufactured’ should be in the future tense as per the logical flow of sentence. So the highlighted phrase is wrong. It should be `will be manufactured’
As an incentive, the regulator has decide to offers 20 per cent rebate to the complying industrial or commercial connections.- a)had decided to give a
- b)has decided to offer
- c)had deciding to give
- d)was decided the offer of
- e)No improvement is required.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
As an incentive, the regulator has decide to offers 20 per cent rebate to the complying industrial or commercial connections.
a)
had decided to give a
b)
has decided to offer
c)
had deciding to give
d)
was decided the offer of
e)
No improvement is required.
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Talent Skill Learning answered |
The sentence is in the present perfect tense. Moreover, the infinitive form should be `to offer’. So the highlighted phrase is wrong. It should be `has decided to offer’
Static concept of species is given by -- a)Linnaeus
- b)Bentham
- c)Koch
- d)Mayr
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Static concept of species is given by -
a)
Linnaeus
b)
Bentham
c)
Koch
d)
Mayr
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Shalini Shalu..... answered |
The "static concept of species" was put forward by 'Carolus Linnaeus'..
A sentence or a part of the sentence is highlighted. Four alternatives marked as (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given as substitutions for the highlighted part, one of which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option “No improvement is required” i.e. (e).The station is one of most congests in the city and caters to more than 300 trains and sees a footfall of more than three lakh each day.- a)a most crowd area
- b)the most congested
- c)the more crowded
- d)the more congested
- e)No improvement is required.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
A sentence or a part of the sentence is highlighted. Four alternatives marked as (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given as substitutions for the highlighted part, one of which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option “No improvement is required” i.e. (e).
The station is one of most congests in the city and caters to more than 300 trains and sees a footfall of more than three lakh each day.
a)
a most crowd area
b)
the most congested
c)
the more crowded
d)
the more congested
e)
No improvement is required.
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Talent Skill Learning answered |
The highlighted phrase has an implied noun `places’. So we should have the adjective form `congested’. `most’ is superlative and should be preceded by the definite article.
hoping not to be disturbed, I sat down in my easy chair to read the book. I won as a prize.- a)I had won as a prize
- b)I have won as prize
- c)I had to win as a prize
- d)No improvement
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
hoping not to be disturbed, I sat down in my easy chair to read the book. I won as a prize.
a)
I had won as a prize
b)
I have won as prize
c)
I had to win as a prize
d)
No improvement
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Sohini Das answered |
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'A': "I had won as a prize."
In the given sentence, the verb "won" is used to indicate an action that occurred before another action in the past. This requires the use of the past perfect tense. Let's break down the sentence and analyze each option:
a) I had won as a prize.
This option correctly uses the past perfect tense by using "had won" to indicate that the action of winning the book as a prize occurred before the action of sitting down to read. This is the correct answer.
b) I have won as prize.
This option uses the present perfect tense ("have won") which indicates an action that started in the past and continues into the present. However, in this context, the past perfect tense is more appropriate since the action of winning the book as a prize has already been completed.
c) I had to win as a prize.
This option changes the meaning of the sentence by introducing the phrase "had to" which implies a necessity or obligation to win the book as a prize. This does not align with the original sentence, which simply states that the book was won as a prize without any indication of necessity or obligation.
d) No improvement.
This option suggests that there is no error or improvement needed in the original sentence. However, as explained above, the correct tense to use is the past perfect tense ("had won") to indicate the sequence of actions.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A': "I had won as a prize." This choice accurately reflects the past action of winning the book as a prize before sitting down to read.
The correct answer is option 'A': "I had won as a prize."
In the given sentence, the verb "won" is used to indicate an action that occurred before another action in the past. This requires the use of the past perfect tense. Let's break down the sentence and analyze each option:
a) I had won as a prize.
This option correctly uses the past perfect tense by using "had won" to indicate that the action of winning the book as a prize occurred before the action of sitting down to read. This is the correct answer.
b) I have won as prize.
This option uses the present perfect tense ("have won") which indicates an action that started in the past and continues into the present. However, in this context, the past perfect tense is more appropriate since the action of winning the book as a prize has already been completed.
c) I had to win as a prize.
This option changes the meaning of the sentence by introducing the phrase "had to" which implies a necessity or obligation to win the book as a prize. This does not align with the original sentence, which simply states that the book was won as a prize without any indication of necessity or obligation.
d) No improvement.
This option suggests that there is no error or improvement needed in the original sentence. However, as explained above, the correct tense to use is the past perfect tense ("had won") to indicate the sequence of actions.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A': "I had won as a prize." This choice accurately reflects the past action of winning the book as a prize before sitting down to read.
He found a wooden broken chair in the room.- a)wooden and broken chair
- b)broken wooden chair
- c)broken and wooden chair
- d)No improvement
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
He found a wooden broken chair in the room.
a)
wooden and broken chair
b)
broken wooden chair
c)
broken and wooden chair
d)
No improvement
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Quest Eduglobalhub answered |
Explanation:
- Identifying the error: The original sentence "He found a wooden broken chair in the room" uses the adjective order incorrectly. Adjectives should generally follow a specific order: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, purpose. In this case, "wooden" describes the material of the chair, while "broken" describes the condition. The correct order should be "broken wooden chair."
- Correcting the error: Option B, "broken wooden chair," correctly places the adjectives in the right order, making it the best choice among the given options.
- Explanation of other options:
- Option A, "wooden and broken chair," does not follow the correct adjective order and is therefore not the best choice.
- Option C, "broken and wooden chair," also does not follow the correct order and is less preferable compared to Option B.
- Option D, "No improvement," is incorrect as it does not address the error in the original sentence.
The greatest thing in style is to have a use of metaphor.- a)command
- b)knowledge
- c)need
- d)No improvement
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The greatest thing in style is to have a use of metaphor.
a)
command
b)
knowledge
c)
need
d)
No improvement
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Learning Education answered |
- The correct word is command, as the phrase should be "to have a command of metaphor."
- Command means a strong understanding or skill in using metaphors, which fits best in the context of style.
- Other options like "use," "knowledge," or "need" do not express the same sense of mastery or control.
Therefore,Correct Answer - Option A
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