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Question 1

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E), i.e., 'No correction required'.
Raghu’s and Ram’s college are known for the best results and has every facility that is required for the development of students.
i. colleges are known for the best results and have every facility
ii. college is known for best results and have every facility
iii. colleges are known for the best result and has every facility

Question 2

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E), i.e., 'No correction required'.
People consider the trains as their best medium of transportation because their tickets are cheaper when compared with airlines.
i. People consider the train as theirs best medium
ii. People consider trains as the best medium
iii. People consider the trains as its best medium

Question 3

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E), i.e., “No correction required”.
Intelligent design advocates claim that the eye is a perfect example of an irreducibly complex structure due to its many elaborate and interlocking parts.

i. Intelligent design advocates claims that the eye is a perfect example
ii. Intelligent design advocates claims that the eyes are a perfect example
iii. Intelligent design advocate claim that the eye is a perfect example

Question 4

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E), i.e. 'No correction required'.
A number of his products was in demand last year when the vintage styles were in fashion, but this year he is seeing a great bereavement in business.
i. The number of his products was in demand
ii. A number of his products were in demand
iii. The number of his products were in demand

Question 5

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E), i.e., 'No correction required'.
Why he left the house or where he is living now are not known to anyone except his servant who was very faithful to him.
I. where he is living now is not known
II. where he lives now are not known
III. where does he live now are not known
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