Grammar Knowledge test: 31.10.2018 for PO, Clerk, SO, Insurance Exams

Question 1

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, alternatives to the bold part are given at (A), (B), (C) and (D) which may help improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case the given sentence is correct and needs no improvement, your answer is (E), i.e., 'No correction required'.

The basis of the regulatory was not in dispute, and the impossibility of an exact fit is also not in dispute.

Question 2

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence alternatives to the bold part are given at (A), (B), (C) and (D) which may help improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required.

A defeated candidate who fails to secure more than one sixth of the valid votes polled in the constituency will lost his security deposit.

Question 3

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence alternatives to the bold part are given at (A), (B), (C) and (D) which may help improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required.

He must be hoping there would have been less heat on him now that his party is not aligned with the Congress.

Question 4

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence alternatives to the bold part are given at (A), (B), (C) and (D) which may help improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required.

On the way he came across a bullock cart, which were stuck at the mud and was blocking the way.

Question 5

Direction: In the following question, a part of the sentence is bold. Five alternatives to the bold part are given at (A), (B), (C) and (D) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required.

He at once confessed his part, and explained the village elder what his son had done.

Question 6

Fill in the blank with the suitable option.

A pair of broken glasses ______ on the desk.

Question 7

Fill in the blank with the correct option.

He as well as his brothers _______ fond of sports.

Question 8

Fill in the blank with the correct option.

He will have been in the United States for six years by the time he ______ from the university next year.

Question 9

Direction: A statement with a single blank is given. Choose the most appropriate word from the given options to complete the sentence meaningfully.

____________ Chief Minister helps, we are going to face problem in receiving the fund.

Question 10

Direction: A statement with a single blank is given. Choose the most appropriate word from the given options to complete the sentence meaningfully.

How could she blame you and ____________ for her failure?