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ENGLISH QUIZ ( RULES AND EXAMPLES OF SPOTTING
ERRORS - Part - IV)

1.Than should be used after no other
Example:
I met no other man but Mr. Roy. (Incorrect)
I met no other man than Mr. Roy. (Correct)
2.After the word Know, how, or when should be used before using an infinitive.
Example :
I know to write French . (Incorrect)
I know how to write French. (Correct)
3.A verb may take an infinitive or a gerund according to its implication. If the verb indicates a purpose,
an infinitive should be used and if the verb indicates a cause, a gerund should be used.
Example :
He went to school for seeing the principal.(Incorrect )
He went to school to see the principal. (Correct)
He was turned out to copy answers.(Incorrect)
He was turned out for copying answers.(Correct)
4.Adverb as' is not used with verbs like appointed, elected , considered, called but it is used with
regard.
Example:
He was elected as President of our society.(Incorrect)
He was elected President of our society.(Correct)
I regard Ramesh my friend(Incorrect)
I regard Ramesh as my friend(Correct)
5.Often a mistake is committed is the use of adjectives and adverbs. An adjective is correctly used with
the verb when some quality of the subject, rather than of the action of the verb, is to be expressed.
Example:
The flowers smelt sweetly.(Incorrect)
The flowers smelt sweet.(Correct)
6.It is common practice in conversation to make statement and ask for confirmation; as , it is very
hot, isnt it? Two points are to be kept in mind. If the statement is positive, the pattern will be
Auxiliary + nt + Subject
If the statement is negative, the pattern will be
Auxiliary + subject
Example:
It is raining, is it? (Incorrect)
It is raining isnt it? (Correct)
You are not busy, arent you?(Incorrect)
You are not busy, are you?(Correct)
7.The two first is a meaningless expression for it implies that two things may be first. We should
say the first two.
Example :
The two first chapters of novel are dull. (Incorrect )
The first two chapters of the novel and dull. ( Correct)

8.Only should be placed immediately before the word it qualifies.
Example :
He only lost his ticket in the stampede. ( Incorrect)
Only he lost his ticket in the stampede. (Correct)
9.An infinitive verb should not be split.
Example :
I request you to kindly help me. ( Incorrect)
I request you kindly to help me. (Correct)
10.Care should be taken in the use of verbs
Example :
The doctor saw the pulse of the patient. (Incorrect)
The doctor felt the pulse of the patient. (Correct)
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ENGLISH QUIZ (SOME IMPORTANT RULES OF

CONJUNCTIONS )
1. Rule : When two objects are joined by 'as well/besides/along with /together with / in addition to /
except / including with, the verb agrees with the first subject in number.
(i) He as well as his students have gone there. (Incorrect)
(ii) He as well as his students has gone there. (Correct)
2. Rule : When 'since' is used as a conjunction should be preceded by present perfect tense and
followed by a verb in the past tense to denote point of time.
(i) Many things have happened since I have left the school. (Incorrect)
(ii) Many things have happened since I left the school.( Correct)
3. Rule: With the conjunction 'if' 'then' should not be used.
(i) If you work for 8 hours a day, then you will get through the examination. (Incorrect)
(ii) If you work for 8 hours a day, you will get through the examination (Correct)
4. Rule: The adverb 'Not' should not be used with the connective 'Till/unless/lest/until' in that clause.
(i) Until he does not solve this problem, I will stay with him. (Incorrect)
(ii) Until he solves this problem, I will stay with him. (Correct)
(iii) Unless they do not work sincere, they will not succeed. (Incorrect)
(iv) Unless they work sincerely, they will not succeed.( Correct)
5. Rule:
Until - Denotes Time
Unless - Denotes Condition
(i) You will not succeed until you work hard. (Incorrect)
(ii) You will not succeed unless you work hard. (Correct)
(iii) I want to stay here unless she speaks the truth. (Incorrect)
(iv)I want to stay here until she speaks the truth.( Correct)
(v) You cannot do well until you prepare yourself. (Incorrect)
(vi) You cannot do well unless you prepare yourself. (Correct)
6. Rule: With the word 'such' the connective 'that' may be used.
(i) There was such a noise what we could not hear ourselves. (Incorrect)
(ii) There was such a noise that we could not hear ourselves. (Correct)
7. Rule: After the connective 'because' the words ' so / therefore / as' are not used.
(i) Because he came late so he failed to see her. (Incorrect)
(ii) Because he came late, he fail to see her. (Correct)
8. Rule: With the word 'such' the connective 'that' may be used.
(i) There was such a noise what we could not hear ourselves. (Incorrect)
(ii) There was such a noise that we could not hear ourselves.( Correct)
9. Rule: After the subordinating conjunction 'lest' the auxiliary 'should' is used.
Lest - for fear that / If it is not so.
(i) Work hard lest you fail. (Incorrect)
(ii) Work hard lest you should fail. (Correct)
10. Rule: The connecting word 'that' is used with the adjective phrase 'the same/the only/superlative
adjectives/all
(i) This is the same book which I wanted. (Incorrect)
(ii) This is the same book that I wanted.( Correct)
11. Rule: The conjunction 'or' is used with not / never.
(i) I have never spoken to him nor written to him. (Incorrect)
(ii) I have never spoken to him or written to him.( Correct)
12. Rule: After the adverbs "Hardly / Scarcely", the conjunction 'when or before' should be used.
(i) Hardly had he left the place than the Bomb exploded. (Incorrect)
(ii) Hardly had he left the place when the Bomb exploded. (Correct)
13. Rule: After 'Rather / Other, the subordinating conjunction 'Than should be used.
(i) He has no other object but to get a handsome job. (Incorrect)
(ii) He has no other object than to get a handsome job. (Correct)
(iii) I would rather buy a scooter but not a cycle. (Incorrect)
(iv) I would rather buy a scooter than a cycle. (Correct)
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English : - Rules Pertaining to Usage of Articles

In English there are two types of articles:
(i) The Indefinite Articles
(ii) The Definite Article
The Indefinite Articles : A and An (Please note that An is a variant of A.)
'A' and 'An' are to be used with Nouns that are singular. Singular Nouns are, To simply put, we
can put one, two, ... in front of them.
The Definite Article : The
Notes:
1. The indefinite article a is used before:
(a) a word beginning with a letter having a consonant sound.
Examples: a book, a man, a dinner.
(b) a word that begins with a letter (like O) with the sound like wa
Examples: a one-rupee note, one-eyed man etc.
(c) a word beginning with u or eu giving the consonant of yu.
Examples: a university, a European.
2. The indefinite article an is used before:
(a) a word beginning with a letter like a, e, i, o, u having a vowel sound.
Examples: an apple, an egg, an umbrella, an idiot, etc.
(b) a word beginning with h but the pronunciation starts with a vowel.
Examples: an heir, an hour, an honest man, etc.
(c) an abbreviation, the first letter of which is M
Examples: an M.L.A., an M.P., an M.Com an S.D.O and F.R.C.S., an X-mas gift etc.
RULES REGARDING THE ARTICLES:
We use a or an:
Rule 1: If noun is singular countable, article must be used.
John is teacher (Incorrect))
John is a teacher (correct)
Man came to my house yesterday (Incorrect)
A man came to my house yesterday (Correct)
Rule 2: a or an must be used for noun complement which includes professions.
He was great man. (Incorrect)
He was a great man (Correct)
He is actor (Incorrect)
He is an actor (Correct)
Rule 2: If we want to say something about speed or price.
Eg:
I bought these onions Five rupees kilo. (Incorrect)
I bought these onions Five rupees a kilo (Correct)
The speed of the train is fifty miles hour (Incorrect)
The speed of the train is fifty miles an hour (Correct)
Rule 4: In exclamatory sentence before singular and countable nouns
Eg:
What a fine sketch! (Correct)
What a great shot! (Correct)
Rule 5: Before the word most when it is used in the sense of very or much or exceedingly.
Examples:
Sreedhar is most intelligent student. (Incorrect)
Sreedhar is a most intelligent student (Correct)
This is most unfortunate event. (Incorrect)
This is a most unfortunate event. (Correct)
Rule 6: Before a singular countable noun which is used as an example to represent a class.
Examples:
Cow is useful animal (Incorrect)
A cow is useful animal (Correct)
Note : It must be borne in mind that man or woman, when used in a general sense to represent
mankind as a whole, never takes are article.
Examples:
A man is mortal (Incorrect)
Man is mortal (Correct)
A woman is man's better half (Incorrect)
Woman is mans better half (Correct)
Rule 11: With the words a lot of, a couple, a great many, a good deal of, a good many, a great
deal of, a few, a little etc. when they mean 'Some amount' and 'a small number'
Few books were in the library (Incorrect)
A few books were in the library (Correct)
Lot of people have attended the party (Incorrect)
A lot of people have attended the party (Correct)
Rule 5: In certain phrases: a cold, a pain, on an average, make a noise, make an effort, make a
mistake, a fever. etc.
I've got cold (Incorrect)
I've got a cold (Correct)
Rule 6: With certain numbers : a hundred, a thousand, a million etc.
Rule 7: A can be used before Mr. / Miss / Mrs. + name

Examples:
a Mr. Bose, a Mrs, Bose etc.
Note : A Mr. Bose denotes a person who is called Bose, and implies that he is a stranger to
the speaker.
Mr. Bose, without a. implies that the speaker knows Mr. Bose, or knows of his existence.
Rule 8: Before a proper noun to make it a common noun.
Examples:
Mohan is a Newton of our class (Incorrect)
Mohan is the Newton of our class (Correct)
Rule 9: Before certain uncountable nouns preceded by nouns + of
Examples:
a piece of advice, a bit of news, a drop of water etc.
Rule 10:
After the words many, rather, such, quite etc in certain structures.
Examples:
1. Many a friend of mine is attending the party.
2. Such a show cannot be arranged now.
3. He is rather a fool to take such decisions.
A or An is not used before:
(a) Plural nouns: a books, a universities etc. (Incorrect)
(b) Uncountable nouns: an advices, an information etc. (Incorrect)
(c) Names of meals:
Examples:
Let us have a dinner (Incorrect)
Let us have dinner (Correct)
Note: An indefinite article can be used before names of meals when these are preceded by
an adjective.
Example:
She gave me a good breakfast at 8 p.m. (Correct)
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Rules Pertaining to Usage of Article - Part - II ( Advanced )

Article "THE" is used in the following ways:
Rule 1:
Before the names of the historical or public buildings: the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort, the
Rashtrapathi Bhavan, etc
Before the names of rivers: the Krishna, the Ganga, the Yamuna etc.
Before the names of seas: the Arabian Sea, the Red Sea etc.
Before the Oceans: the Indian Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, etc.
Before the names of certain chains of Mountains: the Himalayas, the Alps, etc.
Before the names of deserts: the Sahara, the Thar, etc.
Before the names of newspapers, magazines etc: the Hindustan Times, , the Deccan
Chronicle, etc.
Before groups of islands: the Andamans, the West Indies, etc.
Before the names of certain countries (This is an exception): the Yemen, the Sudan, the
Hague, etc.
Examples:
Rule 2: Before a noun denoting a hospital, temple, school, college, prison etc. If its purpose or
use is not referred to or say if used not in its primary purpose.
Examples: He has gone to the hospital to visit a friend, Where he is employed.
(Here he went to hospital to meet his friend not because of illness)

Rule 3: Before an adjective in the superlative degree.
Examples:
Michael is tallest boy in the class.
Michael is the tallest boy in the class
Rule 4: Before an adjective in the comparative degree, when the selection of one out of only
two persons.
Example:
Nalini is more beautiful of the two girls in the class.
Nalini is the more beautiful of the two girls in the class.
Rule 5: With nouns indicating what is unique. (there is no second one)
Examples: the sun, the moon, the sky, the earth, the equator etc.
Rule 6: Before an abstract noun or a material if it is used with an adjunct (a qualifying clause)
(or when there is a particular reference to the material noun)
Examples: The gold you have brought from the U.S.A. is good quality.
Ornaments are made of The gold
Rule 7: The is used before certain adjectives to give a plural meaning. The rich, The poor, The
dead, The sick, The healthy, The deaf, The blind etc.
The rich = rich people
The poor = poor people
Examples
Rich hate poor
The rich hate the poor
Wise think before they speak
The wise think before they speak
Rule 8: With certain adjectives indicating nationality. The spanish means spanish people
Examples: the English, the Dutch, the Spanish, the Chinese, the Burmese etc.
Rule 9: Before only and ordinal numbers, such first, second, millionth etc. and adjectives of
number.
Examples:
All the students of first year are invited.
All the students of the first year are invited
Second example is not correct
The second example is not correct.
He is only one in the class who got selected for Google.
He is the only one in the class who got selected for Google.
Today is sixth day of the month
Today is the sixth day of the month
Rule 10: Before a noun when special emphasis is needed.
Example:
This is the novel I am talking about. (not any novel, but a particular novel)
Rule 11: Before a common noun to give it the meaning of an abstract noun
Examples: At last the father in him prevailed and excused him.
Rule 12: In special comparatives
Examples:
1. The more you earn, the more you spend
2. The more, the better
3. The higher you go, the cooler you feel.
Rule 13: Before musical instruments.

Examples:
Rajani can play piano very well
Rajani can play the piano very well.
Rule 14: Before the proper names of certain well-known or sacred books.
Examples: the Mahabharat, the Ramayana, the Gita, the Bible, the Quran
Rule 15: Before the names of certain countries each of which is a union of smaller units.
Examples: the U.S.A., the U.A.E., and U.S.S.R etc.
Rule 16: Before north, south etc when these are used as nouns.
Examples: the north of India, the Middle East, the West Asia.
Rule 17: Before some proper nouns consisting of adjectives and noun or noun + of + noun
Examples: the State Bank of India, the National Museum
Rule 18: The + singular noun + clause or phrase can be used to distinguish one person from
another of the same name.
Example:
Q. We have two Reddys, which Reddy you want?
A. I want the Reddy who signed the letter.
Rule 19: Before the names of political parties.
Example: the BJP, the Congress
Rule 20: When it is clear from the context that a particular person, place or thing is meant.
Examples:
1. I talked to the Principal yesterday. (Both speaker and listener knew who is principal)
2. The students are playing in the garden.
Rule 21: Before the dates of months.
Examples:
the 23 October, 1949, the 15th August, 1947, etc.,
Rule 22: "The" is used before the parts of the body which are used in place of possessive Adjectives
Don't strike her on head
Don't strike her on the head
She caught me by hand

She caught me by the hand
He pulled him by leg
He pulled him by the leg.
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Subject and Verb Agreement For SBI PO: 2014

General rule: In English, the verb must agree with its subject in number and person. In other words,
the verb must be of the same number and person as the subject.
Note: In the correction of sentences part of many competitive examinations the S - V concord is
usually tested.
Rule 1: Two or more singular nouns when they are joined by and, require a Verb in the Plural
Examples:
A man and his wife has come here asking for work
A man and his wife have come here asking for work
Exceptions:
(a) When two singular nouns joined by and refer to the same person or thing, the verb is singular.
Examples:
The great scholar and poet are dead
The great scholar and poet is dead
The District Magistrate and Collector are on leave today.
The District Magistrate and Collector is on leave today
Notes:
i. Article The article is used only once when the two nouns refer to the same person or thing.
ii. If the nouns refer to different persons or things, article The is used before each noun. In such
cases, the verb will be in the plural form.
Examples:
The Secretary and the president has been giving warm welcome
The Secretary and the president have been giving warm welcome
(b) If two different singular nouns express one idea, the verb should be in the singular form.
Examples:
Slow and Steady win the race
Slow and Steady wins the race
Rice and curry are my favourite dish
Rice and curry is my favourite dish
(c) When two singular subjects are practically synonymous the verb should be in the singular
form. Power and position, Peace and Prosperity, Law and order etc.
Examples:
The law and order situation in the state are under control
The law and order situation in the state is under control
His power and influence are on the decline
His power and influence is on the decline
Rule 2: When two or more Singular Subjects are connected by or, nor, either ... or, neither ...
nor, the Verb is Singular:
Examples:
Either james or John are to be promoted
Either james or John is to be promoted
Neither the man nor his wife have done much work
Neither the man nor his wife has done much work
No boy or girl are allowed to play in school
No boy or girl is allowed to play in school
Exceptions:
When the subjects joined by either - or neither - nor are of different persons, the verb will agree in
person and number with the nearest one to it. Also, the plural subject must be placed nearest to the
verb. (This is very important)
Neither you nor he are to take up this task
Neither you nor he is to take up this task
Either the Chief Minister or the Cabinet Ministers is responsible for this problem.
Either the Chief Minister or the Cabinet Ministers are responsible for this problem.
Either you or I are responsible for this mistake.
Either you or I am responsible for this mistake.
Rule 3: If two singular subjects (combined by and) are preceded by each or every, the verb
should be in the singular.
Examples:
Every boy and girl were present in the class yesterday.
Every boy and girl was present in the class yesterday.
Rule4: If with, together with, as well as, accompanied by etc are used to combine two subjects the
verb agrees with the subject mentioned first.
Examples:
The President of India together with his personal secretaries are invited to this function
The President of India together with his personal secretaries is invited to this function
The actress, along with her manager and some friends, are invited to the function
The actress, along with her manager and some friends, is invited to the function
Mr. Micheal, accompanied by wife and children are arriving tonight by train
Mr. Micheal, accompanied by wife and children is arriving tonight by train
Note: If the conjunction "and" is used instead, the verb would then be plural.
Compare
(i) Sushma and Rajitha are our professors daughters

(ii) The study of languages and sciences is very important for your study.
Here study is singular so singular verb "is" is used.
Rule 5: When not only ....... but also is used to combine two subject, the verb agrees with the
subject close to it.
Examples:
Not only silver, but also gold are mined in this country
Not only silver, but also gold is mined in this country
Rule 6: None / No. None can take either a singular or plural verb depending on the noun
which follows it
Structure: none + of the + non-count noun + singular verb
Examples:
None of the counterfeit money have been found
None of the counterfeit money has been found
Structure: none + of the + plural count noun + plural verb
Examples:
None of the students has finished the exam yet
None of the students have finished the exam yet
No can take either a singular or plural verb depending on the noun which follows it.
Structure: No + singular noun + singular verb
No example is relevant to this case
Structure: no + plural noun + plural verb
No examples are relevant to this case
Rule 7: Many words indicating a number of people or animals are singular. The following
nouns are usually singular. In some cases they are plural if the sentence indicates that the
individual members are acting separately.
congress, family, group, committee, class, organisation, team, army, club, crowd, government, jury,
minority, public
Examples of collective nouns:
The committee have met and accepted the proposal
The committee has met and accepted the proposal
The family were happy at the news
The family was happy at the news
The crowd was wild with excitement
Congress has initiated a new plan to combat inflation
Our team is certain to win the match
The family living next door often quarrel among themselves
Rule 8: Majority can be singular or plural. If it is alone it is usually singular, if it is followed by
a plural noun, it is usually plural.
The majority believe that the country can progress
The majority believes that the country can progress

The majority of the lecturers believes that the student has not copied in the examination
The majority of the lecturers believe that the student has not copied in the examination
Rule 9: A number of / the number

Observe the two structures:
(i) a number of + plural noun + plural verb.
(ii) the number of + plural noun + singular verb.
Examples:
A number of students is going to the class picnic
A number of students are going to the class picnic
The number of days in a week are seven
The number of days in a week is seven
The number of residents who have been residing in this colony is quite small
A number of the applicants have already been interviewed
Rule 10: Collective nouns indicating time, money, and measurements used as a whole are
singular and take a singular verb.
Examples:
Twenty-five rupees are not such big amount for him
Twenty-five rupees is not such big amount for him
Two miles are too much for this man to run
Two miles is too much for this man to run
Rule 11: When a lot of, a great deal of, plenty of, most of, and some of refer to number, a plural
verb is used.
Examples:
A lot of people was present in the gallery some of the students were absent
A lot of people were present in the gallery some of the students were absent
Note : If these expressions refer to an amount, the verb is in the singular number.
A lot of work has to be completed before we go
A great deal of work has been finished
Rule 12: When the percentage or a part of something is mentioned with plural meaning the
plural verb is used.
Examples:
30% of Indian women is literate
30% of Indian women are literate
Rule 13: Barracks, headquarters, whereabouts alms etc. take a singular verb, as well as the plural
verb.
Examples:
The headquarters of the UNO is / are New York
Rule 14: In sports, while referring to the players, the name of the country is followed by plural verb.
Examples:
England has won the World Cup
England have won the World Cup.
Rule 15: When the enemy is used in the sense armed forces of a nation with which ones country
is at war, we have to use the plural verb.
Examples:
The enemy were forced to retreat.
Rule 16: Whenever a number of adjectives qualify the same person or thing, then these may be
placed after the noun and the verb must quality immediately preceding subject. who, which, that are
relative pronouns. You simply substitute the noun in this place and read the question.
It is I who has to learn a lesson.
It is I who am to learn a lesson.
It is they who has to leave this place.
It is they who have to leave this place.
One of the songs that has been broadcast is really marvelous.
One of the songs that have been broadcast is really marvelous.
A girl or a boy who do not strive to gain their objectives, is bound to fail.
A girl or a boy who doesn't strive to gain his or her objectives, is bound to fail.
There is not a single book out of the lot that are not interesting.
There is not a single book out of the lot that is not interesting.
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ENGLISH QUIZ FOR IBPS CLERK - III

Directions (1-5): Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence
to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.
(A) According to the national Policy of Education, it is 6 percent of the GDP.
(B) India spends a little less than 4 percent, as did countries like South Korea and Japan that
achieved high literacy post World War II.
(C) The quality of expenditure is more important than the quantity.
(D) The center spends Rs 1000 per year on a child while in cities like Mumbai; its higher than Rs
6300.
(E) Yet independent studies have found that an average four years of schooling generates two years
of learning levels across country.
(F) How much government should the government spend on education?
(G) China spends only 2.6 percent.
1. Which one of the following can be the FIRST sentence of the passage in the rearranged sentences?
(1) A
(2) D
(3) C
(4) F
(5) G
2. Which one of following can be the SECOND sentence of the passage in rearranged sentences?
(1) A
(2) B
(3) C
(4) D
(5) E
3. Which one of the following can be the THIRD sentence of the passage in the rearranged sentences?
(1) A
(2) B
(3) C
(4) D
(5) E
4. Which one of the following can be the FOURTH sentence of the passage in the rearranged
sentences?
(1) A
(2) B
(3) C
(4) D
(5) E
5. Which one of following can be the FIFTH sentence of the passage in the rearranged sentence?
(1) A
(2) B
(3) C
(4) G
(5) E
Directions (6-15): In each of the following passages there are blanks, each of which has been
numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are
suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately in the context of the passage. Find out the
appropriate words.
On the first morning when the new Managing Director took charge, he (6) on his desk a long
letter from a (7) It was an angry letter, full of specific (8) it gave a dozen incidents of (9) service. It
ended with this announcement You have received the (10) order that you will (11) get from me.
The new Managing Director was a man of sense. He appreciated the (12) of this letter. He wrote at
once to true customer and (13) him for it. Then he took up the complaints of the letter, one-by-one.
They (14) him to (15) Out at once many of the weak points of the organization.
6. (1) put
(2) found
(3) Kept
(4) threw
(5) read
7. (1) rival
(3) preacher
(2) well-wisher
(4) customer
(5) grumbler
8. (1) matters
(3) complaints
(2) admiration
(4) orders
(5) praise
9. (1) bad
(3) prompt
(2) excellent
(4) timely
(5) regular
10. (1) last

(3) first
(2) best
(4) important
(5) largest
11. (1) never

(3) seldom
(2) always
(4) often
(5) ever
12. (1) price

(3) anger
(2) depth
(4) complaint
(5) value
13. (1) scolded

(3) reprimanded
(5) alerted
(2) explained
(4) thanked
14. (1) prevented
(2) enabled
(3) wanted
(4) forced
(5) insisted
15. (1) leave
(2) sell
(3) find
(4) cut
(5) thrash
ANSWERS:
11
12
13
14
15
10
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Use of "Get" in English Grammar.

Get is a very challenging word in English--because it has many very different meanings and
because it is used in many expressions--particularly phrasal verbs and verb +
preposition combinations.
Now we are going to tell you how to use get
TO GET + direct object = to obtain, to receive, to buy:
To obtain
Examples
(i) She got her driving license last week.
(ii) They got permission to live in Switzerland.
To receive
Examples
(i) I got a letter from my friend in Nigeria.
(ii) He gets $1,000 a year from his father.
To buy
Examples
(i) She got a new coat from Zappaloni in Rome.
(ii) We got a new television for the sitting room.
TO GET + place expression = reach, arrive at a place:

Examples
(i) We got to London around 6 p.m.
(ii) What time will we get there?
(iii) When did you get back from New York?
TO GET + adjective = to become, show a change of state:

Examples
(i) It's getting hotter.
(ii) By the time they reached the house they were getting hungry.
(iii) I'm getting tired of all this nonsense.
(iv) My mother's getting old and needs looking after.
(v) It gets dark very early in the winter.
(vi) Don't touch the stove until is gets cool.
TO GET + preposition / adverb is used in many phrasal verbs. Here are some of the most common
one
Examples
Phrasal Verb
Meaning
get at
try to express
get away with
escape punishment for a crime or bad action
get by
manage (financially)
get down
descend; depress
get off
leave a form of transport (train, bus, bicycle, plane)
get on
enter/sit on a form of transport
(train, bus, bicycle, plane); have a relationship

with someone; manage
get out of
avoid doing something, especially a duty
get over
recover (from an illness, a surprise)
get through
use or finish the supply of something
get up
leave your bed
get up to
do - usually something bad
Examples
He got on his bicycle and rode down the street.
He gets up at 6.00 a.m. every morning.
She got out of the washing-up every day, even when it was her turn.
We got off the train just before the bomb exploded.
We've got through all the sugar - can you buy some more?
The children are very quiet - I wonder what they're getting up to.
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English Quiz On close Test

Directions (1-10): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find
out the appropriate word in each case.
The constitution of Independent India and various laws ___(1) to meet the constitution obligations
have fortified the position of woman vis-a vis the man. But it is ___(2) on paper only. The myth that
more and more women are getting higher education and are occupying position of responsibility in all
walks of life is falsified by the ____(3) of dowry deaths and divorce cases filed in the ___ (4) courts.
One look at the national dailies will tell the__(5) tale of Indian
women ,women who___(6) a child is bargained for bridal price or when she grows up serves as a
supplier of dowry for her husbands family or who as a widow immolates herself on
husbands ___(7) to be ___(8) sati.Our study about womans place in Indian society is mainly based
on urban professional and educated Indian women. Deep in the rural heartland of the country, the
rapidly changing world has not even touched the ___(9) of life of a woman. Most men of orthodox
families take ___ (10) in revealing that their women folk stay in purdah a shield that deprives a
woman of the joys of free nature.
1. (A) Drawn
(B) Enacted
(C) Created
(D) Crafted
(E) Manufactured
2. (A) Just
(B) All
(C) Something
(D) Anything
(E) Any body
3. (A) Many
(B) Rise
(C) Number
(D) Numerical
(E) Much
4. (A) Civil
(B) Social
(C) Criminal
(D) Company
(E) Public
5. (A) Horrifying
(B) Sordid
(C) Painful
(D) Critical
(E) Satirical
6. (A) Since
(B) as
(C) being
(D) former
(E) for
7. (A) corpse
(B) woods
(C) pyre
(D) incineration
(E) extinguish
8. (A) appreciated
(B) acclaimed
(C) marked
(D) notify
(E) mix
9. (A) end
(B) edge
(C) fringe
(D) plain
(E) deep
10. (A) fame

(B) Pride
(C) Boast
(D) Proclaim
(E) Promote
Answers :
1. (B)
2. (B)
3. (C)
4. (A)
5. (C)
6. (A)
7. (C)
8. (C)
9. (C)
10. (B)
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English Quiz on Cloze Test !

Directions (1-10): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find
out the appropriate word in each case.
The constitution of Independent India and various laws ___(1) to meet the constitution obligations
have fortified the position of woman vis-a vis the man.
But it is ___(2) on paper only. The myth that more and more women are getting higher education and
are occupying position of responsibility in all walks of life is falsified by the ____(3) of dowry deaths
and divorce cases filed in the ___ (4) courts. One look at the national dailies will tell the__(5) tale of
Indian women ,women who___(6) a child is bargained for bridal price or when she grows up serves as
a supplier of dowry for her husbands family or who as a widow immolates herself on husbands
___(7) to be ___(8) sati.
Our study about womans place in Indian society is mainly based on urban professional and educated
Indian women. Deep in the rural heartland of the country, the rapidly changing world has not even
touched the ___(9) of life of a woman. Most men of orthodox families take ___ (10) in revealing that
their women folk stay in purdah a shield that deprives a woman of the joys of free nature .
1. (1) Drawn
(2) Enacted
(3) Created
(4) Crafted
(5) Manufactured
2.
(1) Just
(2) All
(3) Something
(4) Anything
(5) Any body
3.
(1) Many
(2) Rise
(3) Number
(4) Numerical
(5) Much
4.
(1) Civil
(2) Social
(3) Criminal
(4) Company
(5) Public
5.
(1) Horrifying
(2) Sordid
(3) Painful
(4) Critical
(5) Satirical
6.
(1) Since
(2) as
(3) being
(4) former
(5) for
7.
(1) corpse
(2) woods
(3) pyre
(4) incineration
(5) extinguish
8.
(1) appreciated
(2) acclaimed
(3) marked
(4) notify
(5) mix
9. (1) end
(2) edge
(3) fringe
(4) plain
(5) deep
10.
(1) fame
(2) Pride
(3) Boast
(4) Proclaim
(5) Promote
Answers:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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English Quiz On Close Test
Directions (1-13): In the following passages there are blanks each of which has been numbered
these numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words have been suggested, one
of which fits the blanks appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
A) Man has always considered himself to the ruler of his planet. This (1) and the attendant superiority
feeling has made him look down (2).other creatures who co-exist with human on this earth. The so
called civilized human race has (3). and ill treated small and large animal species and birds in an
attempt to prove his (4). It is common knowledge that (5) number of animals have been tortured. For
centuries under the (6). of conducting scientific experiments or for sports. Till recently, in the (7) of
scientific experiments, monkeys and frogs have been (8) to dissection and (9).in the laboratory
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
(1) Pleasure
(2) Fact
(4) Force
(5) Arrogance
(1) In
(2) Upon
(4) For
(5) Into
(1) Criticized
(2) Devalued
(4) Abused
(5) Enlarged
(1) Supremacy
(2) Wisdom
(4) Instinct
(5) Possession
(1) Tall
(2) Plenty
(4) Diverse
(5) Numerous
(1) Projection
(2) Criticism
(4) Game
(5) Study
(1) Matter
(2) Set
(4) Virtue
(5) Name
(1) Confined
(2) Subjected
(3) Achievement
(3) With
(3) Protected
(3) Cleverness
(3) Countless
(3) Pretext
(3) Scheme
(3) Condemned
(4) Allied
9.
(5) Performed
(1) Cruelty
(2) Deformation
(4) Vivisection
(3) Study
(5) Proliferation
B) The world banks warning in its country report that the Indian Economy is a great deal
more (10) than it looks, because of the mounting fiscal deficit, and the manifest instability of Central
and state governments to muster up the political will to tackle it, just in time to puncture the balloon
of (11) since the turnaround in the economy began at the end of this year. It is therefore no surprise
that North Block greeted its underlying pessimism with (12) and (13) Reminders about how, with over
$ 85 billion in foreign exchange reserves, the economy had never had it so good.
10.
11.
12.
13.
(1) fragile
(2) brittle
(4) Fraudulent
(5) Weakling
(3) Soft
(1) complaisance
(2) complacency
(4) Complexity
(5) Simplicity
(1) defiant
(2) forceful
(4) illogical
(5) senseless
(1) sneaking
(2) ill defined
(4) ridiculing
(5) well defined
(3) Complicity
(3) various
(3) tyrant
Answer
QUE
ANS
QUE
ANS
QUE
ANS
11
12
13
10
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English Quiz For SBI -PO

Directions:(1-5) In each sentence there is a blank. To fill up the blank, three words are given below
the sentence, which are denoted by (i), (ii) and (iii) Find out which one or two or three can be used to
fill up the blank and make the sentence meaningfully complete.
1. This is the common.followed by employees in many companies.

(i) sense
(ii) practice
(iii) outcome
(a) Only i
(b) Only ii
(c) Only iii
(d) i or ii only
(e) ii or iii only
2. In such achanging scenario, the outdated methods should be dropped.

(i) fast
(ii) speed
(iii) rapidly
(a) i or ii only
(b) ii or iii only
(c) i or iii only
(d) Any one
(e) Only i
3. He was the first to.this novel method in our factory.

(i) initiate
(a) Only i
(b) Only ii
(c) Only iii
(d) i or ii only
(e) Any one
(ii) start
(iii) implement
4. After spending a small amount on medicines, he refunded the entire..money to his father.
(i) remained
(ii) balance
(iii) residual
(a) Only i
(b) Only ii
(c) Only iii
(d) ii or iii only
(e) i or iii only
5. It happened inadvertently; he didnt do it..

(i) deliberately
(ii) purposefully
(iii) intentionally
(a) Anyone
(b) i or ii only
(c) i or iii only
(d) ii or iii only
(e) None of these
Directions:(6-10) In each sentence below one word has been printed in bold. Below the sentence,
five words/groups of words are suggested, one of which can replace the word printed in bold without
changing the meaning of the sentence. Find out the appropriate word/group of words in each case.
6. A very stubborn attitude in life cannot prove helpful.

(a) uncooperative
(b) rigid
(c) unsuitable
(d) unhelpful
(e) inapplicable
7. Travel will familiarize you with new customs.

(a) adjust
(b) popularize
(c) satisfy
(d) influence
(e) acquaint
8. His appearance was extremely misleading.

(a) attractive
(b) depressing
(c) deceptive
(d) sad
(e) normal
9. He was a cunning businessman.

(a) crafty
(b) successful
(c) dishonest
(d) corrupt
(e) respected
10. The affluence of Hindi film actors has no match.

(a) handsome appearance
(b) brave action
(c) healthy phsique
(d) wealth condition
(e) intelligent deed
ANSWERS:
1. (b)
2. (c)
3. (e)
4. (b)
5. (c)
6. (b)
7. (e)
8. (c)
9. (a)
10. (d)
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English common grammar mistakes sheet

Word(s)
Who/Whom
Which/That
Lay/Lie
Nor/Or
Affect/Effect
Since/Because
Fewer/Less
Whether/If
May/Might
That/Who
Than/Then
Its/Its
There/Their
/Theyre
Complement/ Compliment
Loose/Lose
Exercise on above rules
Use who or whom where appropriate
1. Do you know ______ did this?

2. With ______ are you going with to the dance?
3. ______ made dinner?
4. ______ did you end up hiring?
Lay versus lie:
5. Which is the correct form of the sentence?

(a) The cat lay in the mud yesterday.
(b) The cat lied in the mud.

(a) Steve laid down on the floor.
(b) Steve lay down on the floor.

(a) Yesterday, I laid the towel out in the sun.
(b) Yesterday, i lied the towel out in the sun.
Nor versus or:
8. Which sentence is incorrect?

(a) I dont want that or that.
(b) Neither Alex nor Leslie came to my party.
(c) I want neither pizza or pasta.

(a) I cant feel any side effects from the medicine.
(b) He effects you in a negative way.
(c) The dog makes me happy; he affects my mood in a good way.

(a) Since you left, I have found a new roommate.
(b) Since you left, i needed to find a new roommate.
(c) Because I like you, Im going to buy you flowers.
Common usage:
11. Which sentence is correct?

(a) There is less water in the lake this year.
(b) There is fewer water in the lake this year.
(c ) The water is fewer this year.
12. Which sentence is correct?

(a) I will go to the party with you whether I can finish my homework.
(b) I will only go to the party with you if I can finish my homework.
(c) If I go to the party depends on if I finish my homework.
Fill in the blank with the correct word:
13. ______ will be no time to rest before going to the movies.

(a) Theyre
(b) There
(c) Their
14. The bird flapped ______ wings.

(a) its
(b) its
15. I love rap way more ______ I love country music.

(a) than
(b) then
16. I think you and Billy are a good couple. You really ______ each other.
(a) complement
(b) compliment
17. Jeff is the boy ______ walked me home the other day.
(a) that
(b) who
18. That screw is ______. You should hold on to it so you dont ______ it.
(a) loose/lose
(b) lose/loose
19. Yes, you ______ see me later. I should be able to get my work done in time.
(a) might
(b ) may
20. Make sure to read the second book, ______ is the best one in the series.
(a) which
ANSWERS :
1. who
2. whom
3. who
4. whom
5. a
6. b
7. a
8. c
9. b
10. b
11. a
12. b
13. b
14. a
15. a
16. a
17. b
18. a
19. b
20. a
(b) that
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Sentence Improvement Quiz For SBI - PO

Directions:(1-10) Which of the phrases (a),(b),(c) and (d) given below each sentence should replace
the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct
as it is, mark (e) i.e. No correction required as the answer.
1.
Lift the handset only after paid a one rupee coin.

(a) paying a one-rupee coin
(b) you pay one rupee coin
(c) pay one rupee-coin
(d) you paid one rupee coin
(e) No correction required
2. Good life, according to many people, is to making more and more money.
(a) is making
(b) is made
(c) are made
(d) are making
3. His behavior with all his employees is so pleasing that everyone come forward for helping him.
(a) came towards him for help
(b) comes towards him for help
(c) comes forward to help him
(d) comes forward for help him
4.
A master should never impose his servants too much work.

(a) his servants with too much work
(b) too much work with his servants
(c) too much work on his servants
(d) too much work for his servants

5.
What matter does most is the quality and not the quantity.
(a) What does matter
(b) What does it matter
(c) That matters
(d) What matters
6. The police commissioner burst into rage and ordered immediately suspension of the inspector who
had arrested the innocent boy.
(a) order immediately
(b) order immediate
(c) ordered immediate
(d) ordering immediate
7. He would be like to have some ice-cream.

(a) would like to
(b) would be liked to
(c) was to be liking to
(d) would being liked to
8. Not knowing the language and had no friends in the country, he found it impossible to get job.
(a) has no
(b) with having
(c) with having not
(d) having no
9. She will not attend the meeting until she is asked to.
(a) except
(b) even with
(c) even except
(d) unless
10. Because of his smart work, he is in the best books of his employer.
.
(a) in the better books

(b) in the good book
(c) in the good books
(d) into the good books
Answers:
1 - a,
2 - a,
3 - c,
4 - c,
5 - d,
6 - c,
7 - a,
8 - d,
9 - d,
10 c
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ENGLISH QUIZ
Directions (1-10): Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase
given in bold.
1. The faliure of crops in successive years put the farmer in a tight corner.
(1) in a closed room
(2) in a small field
(3) in a difficult situation
(4) in a meadow
2. The effort to trace the culprit was a wild gosse chase.

(1) a fruitful hunting
(2) futile search
(3) ideal seeking
(4) genuine effort
3. The story does not hold water.

(1) does not deserve appreciation
(2 does not fulfil the reqiurements
(3) Cannot be belived
(4) cannot be valued
4. Raj couldnt pay the bill, so he asked the owner to put it on the cuff.
(1) on credit
(3) in his bank account
(2) against his credit

(4) in his friends account
5. His staement is out and out a lie.

(1) totally
(2) simply
(3) merely
(4) slightly
6. The luxury car that they bought turned out to be a white elephant.
(1) a rare article
(2) useful mode of transport
(3) costly or truoblesome possession
(4) a proud possession
7. If you are fair and square in your work you will definitely prosper.
(1) active
(2) honest
(3) business like
(4) auhtorative
8. There is no love lost between any two neighbouring countries in the world.
(1) stop loving
(2) not on good terms
(3) forming a group
(4) have a good understanding
9. The heavy downpour played havoc in the coastal area.

(1) caused destruciton
(2) caused disease
(3) caused floods
(4) caused hardship
10. To have a green thumb means:

(1) ones nails are painted green
(2) one is articstic
(3) to have a natural intrest in gardening
(4) one has a green tatto on the thumb
Answers:
10
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ENGLISH QUIZ (FILL IN THE BLANKS)

Select the most appropriate word for the blank to make the sentence meaningful.
1. The boy was ______ of cheating in the examination.
(1) Condemned
(2) accused
(3) Charged
(4) punished
2. We have two telephone operators, _______ of them do you want?

(1) who
(2) whom
(3) which
(4) what
3. I have no ____ motive in offering this advice.

(1) Posterior
(2) interior
(3) ulterior
(4) exterior
4. ______
politicians are always respected.
(1) Conscious
(2) Conscientious
(3) Cautious
(4) Carefree
5. We will have to atone _____ our misdeeds.

(1) at
(2) on
(3) for
(4) with
6. I got used ____ on the right when I was in the U.S. for two years.
(1) Driving
(2) to drive
(3) to driving
(4) by driving
7. Had you told me earlier I ______ the meeting.

(1) had attended
(2) have attended
(3) attended
(4) would have attended
8. The climate is not conducive ______ good health.

(1) with
(2) from
(3) in
(4) to
9. A dog lives in a ________

(1) burrow
(2) coop
(3) stable
(4) kennel
10. Many things have happened _____ I met you last.

(1) before
(2) when
(3) from
(4) since
ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATION:

1. (2)
Explanation: The preposition of is used
with accused similarly condemned for, charged with and punishment for are used.
2. (3)
Explanation: Who refers to human being in general which is used instead of who when there is
restriction of choice. i.e. which of you did this?
3. (3)
Explanation: Ulterior means hidden or not obvious and Interior means inner portion in the some
way exterior is the antonyms of interior.
4. (2)
Explanation: Conscientious means taking care to do things carefully and correctly.
5. (3)
Explanation: To atone for means to do something to compensate for some previous misdeed.
6. (3)
Explanation: To get used to doing something means to get accustomed to doing something.
7. (4)
Explanation: Had + V3 requires would have + V3
8. (4)
Explanation: Conducive follows prep. to
9. (4)
Explanation: Burrow is hole in the ground in which rabbits, jackals and foxes live. Coop is a cage for
poultry stable is a place where horses are kept.
10. (4)
Explanation: Present perfect + Since / For _+ Unit of time.
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Directions(Q. 1 to 5) Rearrange the following five sentences (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) in the proper sequence to
form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
(1) What is waste of my tax money, I thought, walking past the people having free Californian Chardonnay.
(2) Speak to her, he said, She's into books.
(3) The friend who had brought me there noticed my noticing her.
(4) In late 2003, I was still paying taxes in America, so it horrified me that the US Consulate was hosting a Gallo
drinking appreciation event.
(5) Behind them, a pianist was playing old film tunes, and a slim short woman was dancing around him.
Which of the following would be the Fourth sentence ?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
(E) 5
Which of the following would be the First sentence ?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
(E) 5
Which of the following would be the Fifth (Last) sentence ?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
(E) 5
Which of the following would be the Second sentence ?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
(E) 5
Which of the following would be the Third sentence ?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
(E) 5
Directions(6 to 10) Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence
to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
1. He immediately acknowledged Mohan's good work and invited him to his home for dinner.
2. One day a wealthy merchant sent his son's bicycle to the shop for repair.
3. The next day the merchant came to claim the bicycle and noticed that it was shiny.
4. After repairing the bicycle, Mohan cleaned it up and made it look new.
5. Once upon a time, there was a boy named Mohan who worked as an apprentice in a bicycle shop.
6. Other apprentices in the shop laughed at Mohan for doing unnecessary work.
6. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ?

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
(E) 6
7. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ?

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
(E) 5
8. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
(E) 5
9. Which of the following should be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence after rearrangement ?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 4
(D) 5
(E) 6
10. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement ?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
(E) 6
Answers:
1
C
10
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ENGLISH QUIZ ( PREPOSITION)

1. ASSENT OF
Meaning: Official agreement e.g. to a proposal
Example: The President has given assent to the Bill.
2. ABHORRENT OF
Meaning: abhor, to hate
Example: He is abhorrent of dowry system
3. ACQUAINT WITH
Meaning: familiar with
Example: I am not acquainted with this lady.
4. ADDICTED TO
Meaning: Be given to something harmful
Example: He is addicted to alcohol.
5. ASSURED OF
Meaning: Positive about
Example: I am assured of his help in need.
6. ATTAIN TO
Meaning: Arrive at a position / post
Example: He attained to this status after hard struggle.
7. ATTRACTION FOR
Meaning: A thing or person
Example: He has attraction for her.
8. ATTRACTED TO
Meaning: Thing or person
Example: He was attracted to her at first sight.
9. AVAIL OF
Meaning: Take advantage of
Example: She availed herself of this opportunity and got success.
10. ALOOF FROM
Meaning: Keep from
Example: Keep aloof from bad boys.
Important Questions on prepositions: Fill up the blanks with suitable prepositions from the alternatives given under each sentence.
1. As a step to renovation he has decided to replace old furniture .. new one.
(1) With
(2) by
(3) for
2. During the course of speech the Principal enlarged the need of improving college
library.
(1) upon
(2) to
(3) in
3. He was in a hurry and just glanced the letter.

(1) over
(2) at
(3) through
4. Now a days the rich persons enjoy influence the police authorities.
(1) with
(2) over
(3) on
5. No body likes anyone to intrude .. his privancy.

(1) in
(2) into
(3) on
6. Think over the matter. Please dont jump .. Conclusions in a hurry.

(1) to
(2) at
(3) for
7. The scheme of Rozgar Yojna originated the Prime Minister.

(1) in
(2) with
(3) by
8. We must not show partiality . Our relatives.

(1) to
(2) for
(3) of
9. The Hindus believe in many rituals to ward .. evils.

(1) against
(2) off
(3) out
10. There is no limit the wants of man.

(1) for
(2) to
(3) in
ANSWERS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
TIME TAKEN
Within 3 Min: Excellent
3-5 Min: You can do better
More than 5 min: you need to work hard
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ENGLISH QUIZ For S.B.I P.O. - 2013

Directions: (1-5): Select the correct alternative from (1), (2), (3) and (4) which represents all those
synonyms.
1. INSTANT
(A) Urgent
(B) Precise
(C) Imperative
(D) A food quickly prepared
(1) A, B & D
(2) B, C & D
(3) A, C & D
(4) A & D
(5) All of the above
2. EXPIRE
(A) Terminate
(B) Exhale
(C) Run Out
(D) Die
(1) A & B
(2) B & C
(3) C & D
(4) A, B & C

3. BIN
(A) Respectable
(B) Box
(C) Chest case
(D) Place in a bin
(1) A, B & C
(2) B, C & D
(3) A, C & D
(4) A, B & D

4. INIQUITOUS
(A) Wicked
(C) Unjust
(B) Nefarious
(D) Askance
(1) A, B & C
(2) B, C & D
(3) A, C & D
(4) A, B & D

5. MEET
(A) To come in notice
(B) Settle
(C) Assemble
(D) A contest
(1) B, C & D
(2) A, B & C
(3) B & D
(4) C & D
Directions (6-10): Choose the option which has correct pair to fill the blank space given in question.
6. Luck is a . happening, or that which happens beyond a person's control, and can be
referred to as "good luck" or "bad luck".
(A) Fate
(B) Chance
(C) Sudden
(D) Unplanned
(E) Unpredictable
(F) Uncontrollable
(1) A & E
(2) C & E
(3) B & C
(4) A & F
(5) C & D
7. Time travel is the concept of moving between different points in time in a manner to
moving between different points in space.
(A) Similar
(B) Analogous
(C) Super impossible
(D) Comparable
(E) Diverse
(F) Convoluted
(1) A & D
(2) C & E
(3) B & D
(4) A & B
(5) C & F
8. A lawmaker first raised the allegations in a letter to the prime minister in early September, and the
complaint was.. passed from one government department to another without action being
taken.
(A) Secondly
(B) Consequently
(C) Subsequently
(E) Sequence
(D) Routinely
(F) Sequentially
(1) A & D
(2) C & F
(3) A & E
(4) C & E
(5) B & D
9. One of the most commonly eaten vegetable across the world, a potato plant is actually.
(A)Harmful
(B) Poisonous
(C) Harmless
(D) Innocuous
(E) Opulent
(F) Lavish
(1) A & B
(2) B & E
(3) A & E
(4) C & F
(5) B & D
10. Ladakh has always been a for bikers and the Manali-Leh highway is indeed the
stairway to this heavenly place.
(A) Heaven
(B) Paradise
(C) Eternity
(D) Death trap
(E) Competitive
(F) Terminal
(1) A & C
(2) C & D
(3) B & F
(4) A & B
(5) B & E
Answers:
1 5 6 3
2 5 7 4
3 2 8 2
4 1 9 1
5 5 1 4
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ENGLISH QUIZ ON VOCAB

For each of the option select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning of the following
given bold word.
1.
TURBULENCE:
(1) Treachery
(2) Triumph
(3) Commotion
(4) Overflow
2.
DEFER:
(1) Discourage
(2) Minimize
(3) Postpone
(4) Estimate
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
ADAGE:
(1) Proverb
(2) Youth
(3) Supplement
(4) Hardness
ENSUE:
(1) Compel
(2) Plead
(3) Remain
(4) Follow
ZENITH:
(1) Lowest Point
(2) Middle
(3) Compass
(4) Summit
HYPOTHETICAL:
(1) Magical
(2) Theoretical
(3) Visual
(4) Two -faced
SUPERFICIAL:
(1) Shallow
(2) Aged
(3) Unusually fine
(4) Proud
DISPARAGE:
(1) Separate
(2) Belittle
(3) Compare
(4) Imitate
PROTAGONIST:
(1) Prophet
(2) Convert
(3) Explorer
(4) Champion
10. LUDICROUS:
(1) Profitable
(2) Ridiculous
(3) Excessive
(4) Undesirable
Answers: 1. (3)
2. (3)
3. (1)
4. (4)
5. (4)
6. (2)
7. (1)
8. (2)
9. (4)
10. (2)
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ENGLISH QUIZ ON CLOZE TEST

CLOZE TEST: Find out the appropriate words in the blanks of the following passage.
Speculation and opinions on accidents (1) to (2) them as part of natural (3). This is a very convenient
way of (4) all are concerned of their responsibility, accountability, and even culpability.
Thus, over, the years, the genera; public and the media have begun to (5) accidents as natural
disasters. Most of the investigations (6) on the (7) that some natural phenomenon has (8) the
accident. Thus, concrete (9) are by-passed, proper modeling and analysis of the process ignored and
ridiculous but convenient conclusions (10) at.
1. (1) mean
(3) are
(2) offer
(4) tend
(5) define
2. (1) project
(3) simplify
(2) notify
(4) sustain
(5) surround
3. (1) Calamity
(3) Chaos
(2) disaster
(4) certainty
(5) phenomenon
4. (1) resolving
(3) discerning
(2) absolving
(4) releasing
(5) accounting
5. (1) Deviate
(3) consider
(2) doubt
(4) raise
(5) rethink
6. (1) approach
(2) succeed
(3) avail
(4) proceed
(5) pursue
7. (1) theory
(3) criteria
(2) basic
(4) principle
(5) assumption
8. (1) magnified
(2) triggered
(3) managed
(4) surrounded
(5) inspired
9. (1) evidences
(3) solution
(2) analysis
(4) verifying
(5) nature
10. (1) signaled
(3) arrived
(2) called
(4) managed
(5) strived
Answers:
10
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ENGLISH VOCAB.
1. WHITTLE
(1) Decrease
(2) Avoid
(3) Renounce
(4) Conceal
2. ERSATZ
(1) Inferior
(2) Imitation
(3) Genuine
(4) Original
3. OSTENTATIOUS
(1) Noisy
(2) Talkative
(3) Showy
(4) Wealthy
4. ENERVATE
(1) Energise
(2) Lure
(3) Weaken
(4) Calm
5. CONTRITE
(1) Repentant
(2) Shy
(3) Uncertain
(4) Serious
6. TUTELAGE
(1) Perfection
(2) Dejection
(3) Rejection
(4) Protection
7. EBULLIENT
(1) Gilted
(2) Enthusiastic
(3) Luscious
(4) Arrogant
8. POW- WOW
(1) Gossip
(2) Meeting
(3) Elite
(4) Discussion
9. TRUCULENT
(1) Servile
(3) Ferocious
(2) Trashy
(4) Juicy
10. REQUITE
(1) Spare
(2) Repay
(3) Favour
(4) Punish
ANSWERS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What is gerund and How to use it in English
6.
What is GERUND
7.
8.
9.
This looks exactly the same as a present participle, and for this reason it is now
common to call both forms 'the -ing form'. However it is useful to understand the
difference between the two. The gerund always has the same function as a noun
(although it looks like a verb), so it can be used:
10.
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RULES:
Rule 1 : As the subject of the sentence:
Eating people is wrong.
Hunting tigers is dangerous.
Flying makes me nervous.
Rule 2: As the complement of the verb 'to be':

One of his duties is attending meetings.
The hardest thing about learning English is understanding the gerund.
One of life's pleasures is having breakfast in bed.
Rule 3: after prepositions. The gerund must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:
Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
She is good at painting.
They're keen on windsurfing.
She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
Note : This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point
in..:
There's no point in waiting.
In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.
Rule 4: . After a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb
Example: to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:
I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
When are you going to give up smoking?
She always puts off going to the dentist.
He kept on asking for money.
NOTE: There are some phrasal verbs and other expressions that include the word 'to' as a
preposition, not as part of a to-infinitive: - to look forward to, to take to, to be accustomed to, to be
used to. It is important to recognise that 'to' is a preposition in these cases, as it must be followed by
a gerund:
We are looking forward to seeing you.
I am used to waiting for buses.
She didn't really take to studying English.
Note : It is possible to check whether 'to is a preposition or part of a to-infinitive: if you can put a
noun or the pronoun 'it' after it, then it is a preposition and must be followed by a gerund:
I am accustomed to it (the cold).
I am accustomed to being cold.
Rule 5 : in compound nouns

Example:
a driving lesson, a swimming pool, bird-watching, train-spotting
It is clear that the meaning is that of a noun, not of a continuous verb.
Example:
the pool is not swimming, it is a pool for swimming in.
Rule 6 : After the expressions:

can't help, can't stand, it's no use/good, and the adjective worth:
Examples :
She couldn't help falling in love with him.
I can't stand being stuck in traffic jams.
It's no use/good trying to escape.
It might be worth phoning the station to check the time of the train.
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How to use Present Participle in English Grammar.

Dear readers we are providing you Rules of Present Participle in English which can be helpful in your
upcoming exams.
THE PRESENT PARTICIPLE
The present participle is often used when we want to express an active action.
In English ,The '-ing' form of the verb may be a present participle or a gerund.
Rules of Present Participle :

Rules 1 : The present participle of most verbs has the form base+ing and is used in the following
ways:
Example:
I am working
he was singing
they have been walking
Rule 2 : After verbs of movement/position in the pattern: verb + present participle

Example
She went shopping
He lay looking up at the clouds
She came running towards me
Note : This construction is particularly useful with the verb 'to go', as in these common expressions :
to go shopping, to go fishing, to go swimming, to go running, to go dancing, to go surfing
Rule 3 : After verbs of perception in the pattern:
verb + object + present participle
Example
I heard someone singing.
He saw his friend walking along the road.
I can smell something burning!
NOTE: There is a difference in meaning when such a sentence contains a zero-infinitive rather than a
participle. The infinitive refers to a complete action, but the participle refers to an incomplete action,
or part of an action.
Compare:
I heard Joanna singing (= she had started before I heard her, and probably went on afterwards)
I heard Joanna sing (= I heard her complete performance)
Rule 4 : as an adjective
Examples:
amazing, worrying, exciting, boring.
It was an amazing film.
It's a bit worrying when the police stop you
Dark billowing clouds often precede a storm.
Racing cars can go as fast as 400kph.
He was trapped inside the burning house.
Many of his paintings depict the setting sun.
Rules 5 : With the verbs spend and waste, in the pattern:

verb + time/money expression + present participle
Example:
My boss spends two hours a day travelling to work.
Don't waste time playing computer games!
They've spent the whole day shopping.
Rule 6: With the verbs catch and find, in the pattern:

verb + object + present participle
With catch, the participle always refers to an action which causes annoyance or anger:
Examples:
If I catch you stealing my apples again, there'll be trouble!
Don't let him catch you reading his letters
This is not the case with find, which is unemotional:
We found some money lying on the ground.
They found their mother sitting in the garden.
Rule 7 : To replace a sentence or part of a sentence:

When two actions occur at the same time, and are done by the same person or thing, we can use a
present participle to describe one of them:
Examples:
They went out into the snow. They laughed as they went. They went laughing out into the snow.
He whistled to himself. He walked down the road. Whistling to himself, he walked down the road
.
Rule 8 : When one action follows very quickly after another done by the same person or thing, we
can express the first action with a present participle:
Examples:
He put on his coat and left the house. Putting on his coat, he left the house.
She dropped the gun and put her hands in the air. Dropping the gun, she put her hands in the
air.
Rule 9 : The present participle can be used instead of a phrase starting as, since, because, and it
explains the cause or reason for an action:
Examples:
Feeling hungry, he went into the kitchen and opened the fridge. (= because he felt hungry...)
Being poor, he didn't spend much on clothes.
Knowing that his mother was coming, he cleaned the flat.
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What are Adverbs and How to use it in English Grammar

What are Adverbs?
An adverb is a word that tells us more about a verb. It "qualifies" or "modifies" a verb. Lets try to
understand this with a small example.
Examples :
The bus moved slowly
The bears ate greedily.
Sometimes they tell us more about adjectives

Examples :
You look absolutely fabulous
They can also modify other adverbs

Examples :
She played violin extremely well.
You re speaking too quietly.
Adverbs: Comparative & Superlative

Rule
In general, comparative and superlative forms of adverbs are the same as for adjectives:
add -er or -est to short adverbs:
Adverb
Comparative
hard
harder
hardest
late
later
the latest
fast
faster
the fastest
Example:
Jim works harder than his brother.
Superlative
Everyone in the race ran fast, but John ran the fastest of all.
Rule
With adverbs ending in -ly, use more for the comparative and most for the superlative:
Adverb
Comparative
Superlative
quietly
slowly
more quietly
more slowly
most quietly
most slowly
seriously
more seriously
most seriously
Example:
The teacher spoke more slowly to help us to understand.
Could you sing more quietly please?
Rule
Some adverbs have irregular comparative forms:
Adverb
Comparative
Superlative
badly
worse
worst
far
little
farther/further
less
farthest/furthest
least
Example:
The little boy ran further than his friends.
You're driving worse today than yesterday !
BE CAREFUL! Sometimes 'most' can mean 'very':

We were most grateful for your help
I am most impressed by this application.
ADVERBS OF MANNER
Rule
Adverbs of manner tell us how something happens. They are usually placed after the main
verb or after the object.
Examples:
He swims well, (after the main verb)
He ran... rapidly, slowly, quickly..
She spoke... softly, loudly, aggressively..
James coughed loudly to attract her attention.
He plays the flute beautifully. (after the object)
He ate the chocolate cake greedily.
BE CAREFUL!
The adverb should not be put between the verb and the object:
Examples
He ate greedily the chocolate cake [incorrect]
He ate the chocolate cake greedily [correct]
Rule
If there is a preposition before the object, e.g. at, towards, we can place the adverb either before the
preposition or after the object.
Examples
The child ran happily towards his mother.
The child ran towards his mother happily.
Rule
Sometimes an adverb of manner is placed before a verb + object to add emphasis:
Examples:
He gently woke the sleeping woman.
Some writers put an adverb of manner at the beginning of the sentence to catch our attention and
make us curious:
Examples:
Slowly she picked up the knife.
Rule
(We want to know what happened slowly, who did it slowly, why they did it slowly)
However, adverbs should always come AFTER intransitive verbs (=verbs which have no object).
Examples
The town grew quickly
He waited patiently
Also, these common adverbs are almost always placed AFTER the verb:
well, badly, hard, fast
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Paragraph jumbles, or as they are fondly called, para jumbles, are sets of
connected statements in some random order, which when unjumbled, create a
meaningful paragraph. There arent any straight-forward approaches to solving Para
Jumbles. With as many approaches as you can possibly think of, each Para jumble has a
unique solution.
There are many myths on Para Jumbles that make them mind-boggling!
Myth1: Para jumbles are the most difficult questions in the English section.
The truth: They really arent! We hope these tips will help you believe it.
Myth2: Oh, options are the only saving grace!
The truth: Para Jumbles can very well be solved without options.
Myth3: You dont need to be good in vocabulary for Para Jumbles.
The truth: Sorry, vocabulary can actually help go a long way in solving the Para
Jumble.
Each Para Jumble can make use of one or more of these tips for solving. Do note that
these tips should be applied depending on the unique Para Jumble question posed to
you. Some problems can be solved by taking articles as a cue, while some may need
pronouns as a guide.
Here are a few tips to successfully solve Para Jumbles:
1. Look for the sentence that clearly introduces a person, place,
committee, or concept in the Para Jumble. That will most likely be the
opening sentence.
Here is an example:
1. He was looking forward to opening up the presents in the solitude of his room.
2. Sanjays birthday was celebrated with a big bash.
3. But the guests insisted he open them up right there.
4. Several people arrived at his home bearing gifts, both big and small.
Introductory Line: Clearly the first line must be statement B. This is
because the whole passage talks about gifts and guests and what happens
at birthdays. So the first sentence must necessarily introduce the person
whose birthday it is. He is referred to by his name in this sentence whereas
the remaining sentences refer to him as he. This is another indication that
sentence B is the opening line.
2. Always spot the central theme of each Para Jumble. The flow of the
story/dialog goes a long way in piecing together the paragraph in the
correct order.
3. Follow the activities:
At times, the Para Jumble will have sentences talking about activities. In such cases by
just analyzing which activity happens when, the question can be solved very easily. Take
this case for example:
1. He accumulates some capital and goes into a business venture with his sons.
2. In order to increase his salary he works through the night.

3. They open a shop to create mens garments.
4. Later he takes the garments and sells it on New York streets.
5. He takes garments from the sweatshop to finish at home with the help of his
wife and older children at night.
6. A Russian tailor artisan comes to America, takes to the needle trade, works in
sweatshop for small salary.
Central theme: The struggle of a tailor and his steps to success
Activity Tracking:
Finding the opening sentence here is cakewalk. Sentence F clearly specifies the person
and his work, so its the opening statement.
Now a sequence unfolds.
A man works in a shop to earn his daily bread. He then goes home and works again with
his familys help. He then starts working through the night to earn more. Only after
having worked day and night does his work get ready for sale.
The sequence just shown should give you hints for part of the answer. After F, the order
is E-B-D.
Sentence C speaks of a shop that the man opens. So he has to arrange for the capital first.
Hence A will come before C.
Therefore, the logical order is F-E-B-D-A-C.
If the sentences are too lengthy, do not spend a lot of time reading every
detail of it. Be vigilant and quick in spotting special words like connectives,
articles, pronouns and adjectives.
4. Connectives:
There will be sentences having connectives like although, though, if, until, since, but,
after, alternatively, besides, then, yet, because, consequently, notwithstanding, and,
when, meanwhile, so, however, for, whoever, whatever, whenever, nevertheless,
therefore, furthermore, whereas, moreover etc.
These sentences are almost never the opening ones. They always refer to people or
events mentioned in previous sentences.
For example:
1. Friendly wash by many other smaller brands have challenged the giants by
offering prices which attracted the value-conscious Indian consumer.
2. In fact unbranded players are offering packs which are twice the size of a
branded product with similar or better quality at cheaper prices.
Central theme: The tough competition given to FMCG companies by
smaller brands
Here the connective in fact clearly indicates that sentence B should follow A.
Hence the correct order is A-B.
5. Articles:
Even articles can help to some extent in these questions. The is a definite article,
whereas a and an are indefinite articles. The is used to denote something or someone
specific or when the person or thing for which the article has been used has already been
introduced. A or an are used while introducing something for the first time and also for
stating general facts. Like, A hit-and-run case usually has a ten year jail term as
punishment in India.
For example:
1. A boy and his friend played all day in the garden near our house.
2. The next day, I didnt see the boy in the garden, though his friend was there.
Central theme: Boy playing in the garden
In the second sentence, the has been used along with boy because he has already been
introduced to the reader in another sentence. Also here we are talking specifically about
that boy. Hence, the correct order is A-B.
6. Pronouns:
Pronouns like he, she, they, it, them, their, him, her etc. are used when the person being
talked about has already been introduced. Some Para Jumbles can be tackled by taking
pronouns as a guide.
For example:
1. They gathered together the death certificates from residents of the town, going
back to as many years as they could.
2. Wolf decided to investigate.
3. He enlisted the support of his students and colleagues from Oklahoma.
Central theme: An act of investigation
Since the sentence B clearly states the person, Wolf, it is undoubtedly the opening
sentence.
Next comes sentence C where pronoun he refers to Wolf.
It would make no sense if sentence C came before B. Only after Wolf has been
introduced, should we use he to refer to Wolf.
After Wolf has enlisted the support of his friends, we can refer to them as they. So
sentence A is the final one in the passage. Clearly sentence A cannot be used before this
because the only one introduced in the first sentence is Wolf and the group of people has
only been introduced in the second sentence. So we can refer to the group as they only
after this second introduction.
The complete answer is thus B-C-A.
However, in case of pronouns in the first person like I, taking cues from them can get
baffling. Such Para Jumbles have to be solved using other approaches.
For example:
1. A. I am a student preparing for the SBI PO
2. B. I request you to provide some helpful tips to solve the logical reasoning
questions.
Central theme: An SBI PO aspirant and his request
Here, pronouns can be of no help. It is best to think of it this way: only after introducing
yourself can you talk about your need for some helpful tips.
Hence, the order is A-B.
7. Adjectives:
Adjectives like simpler, better, cleverer etc are comparative. Hence they always hold a
relation to other things. Such adjectives can also be of good help in solving Para Jumbles.
For example:
1. The solution that you had put up was good.
2. Riya had posted her solution that I found to be better.
Central theme: Solutions posted by two people
Here, of course, sentence B has to come after A due to the comparative adjective better.
Below are a few confusing Para Jumbles specially crafted keeping in mind the tips
discussed.
Para Jumble 1:
1. Post offices and Public sector banks could supplement micro-credit institutions in
this regard.
2. They are trusted institutions, and have already built up credit and savings
channels for the poor.
3. In a recent paper, Wouter Van Ginneken of the International Labor Organization

has argued that micro-finance institutions could play an important role in
providing social security.
4. To overcome this weakness, Ginneken suggests that micro-credit organizations
should outsource the insurance part of their business.
5. But one problem is that most micro-credit institutions are small and lack
expertise in the insurance business.
Central theme: Micro-finance institutions, how they benefit people,
problems faced by them and solution to their problems.
Sentence C should be the opening sentence because it clearly mentions the name of the
person, Wouter Van Ginneken and his argument.
It is essential to note that the Para Jumble is about the institutions, not Ginneken.
Hence sentence B with pronoun they referring to the institutions should come after C.
They go on to give more information about micro-finance institutions.
Sentences A and D talk about some solutions.
So sentence E which poses the problem should come before them.
Between A and D, statement D will clearly come first, because it is a suggestion for
solving the problem and the method of solving it is in sentence A.
Therefore the order is C-B-E-D-A.
Para Jumble 2:
1. The former Act imposed severe restrictions on the freedom of the press and the
latter forbade the possession of arms by Indians.
2. Many measures of the government provoked widespread agitation.
3. The British government consistently followed a policy of repression after 1857.
4. Two of these were the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 and the Arms Act of 1897.
Central theme: The repressive policy of the British government.

Sentence C specifies the people (i.e. the British government) and their policy most
clearly.
Hence it is the opening one.
Sentence B should follow C as it talks about the measures adopted in the policy.
Sentence D should follow B as these in D refers to the measures taken by the
government which are Draconian Acts.
Sentence A again talks about the Acts and uses the words former and latter. These
words refer to the Acts mentioned in D.
Therefore, logically, A will come after D.
The logical arrangement of the above Para Jumble is C-B-D-A.
Para Jumble 3:
1. Here I would like to echo the words of former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul
Kalam, A nations progress depends about how its people think.
2. We have to act with conviction to realize our dream.
3. We Indians have to think as a nation and dream to transform our country into a
super power.
4. It is very unfortunate that economically resurgent India still remains home to the
worlds largest population of poor, hungry and illiterate people.
5. Besides these, rapidly increasing population, rampant corruption, exploitation of
women, child labour, communalism are some of the issues which need to be
worked upon.
6. Tragically, hunger remains Indias biggest lingering problem with an estimated
7000 Indians dying of hunger every single day.
7. Along with chronic hunger, deep poverty and high illiteracy also continue to
blight the lives of millions of our people.
Central theme: Problems faced by Indians
Locating the opening sentence here is a bit tricky. But on close inspection of some special
words, sentence D seems most apt for the opening sentence. That is because of the
following:
Sentence A has here implying in this situation.
Sentences B and C cant be the opening sentence as we dont give solutions before
discussing problems.
Sentence E has the connective besides these.
Sentences F and G give detailed views on hunger and illiteracy as problems in India.
Sentence D hence should be the opening sentence.
Notice how the process of elimination has been used to spot the opening sentence.
Sentences F and G should follow next. G after F as it has the connective along with
chronic hunger.
Sentence E again with a connective besides these implying besides hunger, poverty and
illiteracy should come after G.
Sentence A with here meaning in this situation of problems should follow E. Also Dr.
Kalams quote tells that Indias progress depends on how its people think.
Therefore, Sentence C gives the response to A that we have to think as a nation.
Sentence B, the only one left, is the concluding one.
Therefore, the correct order is D-F-G-E-A-C-B
Up next is a Para Jumble that was asked in SBI PO 2014. Try applying the tips discussed
above to solve it!
Para Jumble 4 (SBI PO 2014):
1. It is obvious from the above that the Commission has accorded the highest
priority to securing speedy justice to women.
2. These members continue to pursue their mandated activities, namely review of
legislation, intervention in specific individual complaints of atrocities and denial
of rights.
3. The functions assigned to the Commission, as per the Act, are wide and varied
covering almost all facts of issues relating to safeguarding womens rights and
promotion.
4. The National Commission for Women was set up on 31st January, 1992 in
pursuance of the National Commission for Women Act 1990.
5. Towards the end of speedy justice to women, the Commission is organizing
Parivarik Mahila Lok Adalats offering counseling in family disputes and
conducting training programmes for creating legal awareness among women.
6. They also suggest remedial action to safeguard the interest of women to the
appropriate authorities.
7. To carry out these functions the Commission has a Chairman, five members and a
Member Secretary, all nominated by the Central Government.
Central theme: The Commission, its functions, members and their
procedures for securing speedy justice to women.
Sentence D is undoubtedly the opening sentence here as it clearly mentions the name of
the Commission being talked about.
Sentence C will come next because it talks about the functions performed by the
Commission, according to the Women Act 1990.
Now this question can get a little tricky. One might feel that as C talks about the
functions, sentence F, again talking about functions should follow C. But thats where the
catch of the question is!
Going by the tips discussed until now, we have to look for special words. Sentence G has
the words these functions and a phrase to carry out. Clearly, they are linked to
sentence C. hence, G will come after C.
Now since G has introduced us to the members, naturally B will come next as it has the
word these to refer to members.
The sentences left are A, E and F. Sentence F seems most apt to follow due to the
pronoun they referring again to the members.
Well now its pretty obvious that E will follow F; A being the concluding sentence. This is
because sentence E introduces the issue of speedy justice for women. And sentence A
talks about how it is obvious from the above that speedy justice for women is a priority
for the commission.
So the complete order is D-C-G-B-F-E-A
Even those of us who are well-versed with English end up making the silliest of errors in
grammar. It is a very natural tendency but error-spotting is not an art that one cant
master. It is just a matter of swearing by some guidelines and practice! Here are 26 tips
for error spotting in English:
1. Certain nouns possess a singular form but still represent plurality and thus, take a
plural verb when used in a sentence.
E.g. Cattle, peasantry, people, clergy, police.
Thus,
The Police has come (Incorrect)
The Police have come (Correct)
2. Certain nouns always take the plural verb because their form is always plural.
E.g. Scissors, trousers, spectacles, thanks, premises.
Thus,
The scissors is kept on the table. (Incorrect)
The scissors are kept on the table. (Correct)
3. When a number is followed by a noun denoting measure, length, money, number

or weight, the form of the nouns does not change so long as they are followed by
another noun or pronoun.
E.g. Million, pair, metre, year, dozen, foot, head.
Thus,
This is a nine-metres cloth. (Incorrect)
This is a nine-metre cloth. (Correct)
4. When a number is followed by a noun denoting measure, length, money, number

or weight, but these are not followed by another noun or pronoun, then they take
the plural form.
E.g. Million, pair, metre, year, dozen, foot, head.
Thus,
This sari is nine yard long. (Incorrect)
This sari is nine yards long. (Correct)
5. Certain nouns, especially of the collective category, are used as singular when
they specify a unit.
E.g. Public, team, committee, government, audience, orchestra, company, jury.
Thus,
The public were unanimous in their opinion. (Incorrect)
The public was unanimous in its opinion. (Correct)
6. Certain nouns, especially of the collective category, are used in plural when they
specify a difference of opinion or class.
E.g. Public, team, committee, government, audience, orchestra, company, jury.
Thus,
The jury was divided in its opinion. (Incorrect)
The jury were divided in their opinion. (Correct)
7. If the pronoun one is used, it must be maintained throughout the sentence.

Thus,
One must respect his elders. (Incorrect)
One must respect ones elders. (Correct)
8. The word whoseis used for living people and which is used for non-living things
or ideas.
Thus,
Which box is kept on the table? (Incorrect)
Whose box is kept on the table? (Correct)
9. Less is used to denote quantity while fewer is used to denote number.

Thus,
No less than twenty people were (Incorrect)
No fewer than twenty people were (Correct)
10. One ofis always followed by noun in the plural form.

Thus,
She is one of the least important person in the office. (Incorrect)
She is one of the least important people in the office. (Correct)
11. Only than should be used after no other

Thus,
I like no other movie but Titanic. (Incorrect)
I like no other movie than Titanic. (Correct)
12. After the word Know, how, what or when should be used before using the
infinitive.
Thus,
I know to speak English. (Incorrect)
I know how to speak English. (Correct)
13. If the verb indicates a purpose, an infinitive must be used and if the verb indicates
a cause, a gerund must be used.
Thus,
He went to the mall for watching a movie. (Incorrect)
He went to the mall to watch a movie. (Correct)
He was suspended to show indiscipline. (Incorrect)
He was suspended for showing indiscipline.(Correct)
14.As is not used with verbs like appointed, elected , considered, called but it is used
with the word regard.
Thus,
He was elected as Secretary of the organisation. (Incorrect)
He was elected Secretary of the organisation. (Correct)
I regard Sahil my best friend. (Incorrect)
I regard Sahil as my best friend. (Correct)
15. Adverbs should not be confused for adjectives. An adjective describes the
characteristic of the subject while an adverb describes the action of the verb.
Thus,
The horse looked beautifully. (Incorrect)
The horse looked beautiful. (Correct)
16. Question tags are always the opposite of the sentence which means that if the
sentence is positive, the question tag is negative and vice versa.
Thus,
You were dancing, were you? (Incorrect)
You were dancing, werent you? (Correct)
17. An infinitive verb should never be split.

Thus,
I request you to kindly tell me. (Incorrect)
I request you kindly to tell me. (Correct)
18. A pronoun after like, unlike and let takes an objective case.
Thus,
You will never find a woman like she. (Incorrect)
You will never find a woman like her. (Correct)
Let I do it. (Incorrect)
Let me do it. (Correct)
19. The relative pronoun thatis used instead of who or which after adjectives in
the superlative degree.
Thus,
This is the best which she could do. (Incorrect)
This is the best that she could do. (Correct)
20. To show equality asis used both before and after the adjective.
Thus,
I can run as fast, if not faster than you. (Incorrect)
I can run as fast as, if not faster than you. (Correct)
21. Even thoughMore than oneindicates a plural sense, it agrees with a singular
noun and takes a singular verb.
Thus,
More than one students completed their project. (Incorrect)
More than one student completed his project. (Correct)
22. Scarcelyand hardly are followed by when and not by than.

Thus,
Hardly had the teacher left the room than the pupils started enjoying. (Incorrect)
Hardly had the teacher left the room when the pupils started enjoying. (Correct)
23. Though is followed by yetand not by but.

Thus,
Though he is poor but he is honest. (Incorrect)
Though he is poor, yet he is honest. (Correct)
24. Lestmust be followed by should or by nothing at all and Such must be followed
by as.
Thus,
Work hard lest you will fail. (Incorrect)
Work hard lest you should fail. (Correct)
Work hard lest you fail. (Correct)
He is such a writer that everybody should read his books. (Incorrect)
He is such a writer as everybody should read his books. (Correct)
25. Unless expresses a condition and is always used in the negative sense. Thus
not is never used with unless.
Thus,
Unless you do not work hard, you will not excel in the examination. (Incorrect)
Unless you work hard, you will not excel in the examination. (Correct)
26. Whendenotes a general sense and while implies a time duration of doing
something.
Thus,
When learning how to sing, technique is of utmost importance. (Incorrect)
While learning how to sing, technique is of utmost importance. (Correct)
After reading these amazing Error spotting techniques, do practice some exercises on the
same to get a good grip on the topic. Keep looking this space as we would be coming up
with more related articles to make your preparation journey easy.
error spotting or phrase replacement question.

1. Some nouns always use a singular verb.
Eg: Advice, scenery, stationery, mathematics, news
Mathematics are a difficult subject. (Incorrect)
Mathematics is a difficult subject. (Correct)
2. Who denotes the subject and whom denotes the object.
Whom do you think won the competition? (Incorrect)
Who do you think won the competition? (Correct)
Who did you talk to? ( Incorrect)
Whom did you talk to? ( Correct)
3. The verb and pronoun in case of two nouns joined by eitheror or neither nor
or by or take the form of the latter noun.
Either my father or my sister will use their credit card. (Incorrect)
Either my father or my sister will use her credit card. (Correct)
4. The verb and pronoun are plural when there is one singular noun and one plural
noun and is joined by the conjunction and.
The teacher and her students donated her money. (Incorrect)
The teacher and her students donated their money. (Correct)
5. When there are two nouns joined by a preposition like with or along with, the
verb and pronoun take the form of the main (first) noun.
Mansi, along with her students, were on their way to the movies. (Incorrect)
Mansi, along with her students, was on her way to the movies. (Correct)
6. If the plural subject indicates a definite amount or quantity taken as a

whole, it takes the verb in the singular form.
Eighty kilometres are a good distance.( Incorrect)
Eighty kilometres is a good distance. (Correct)
7. When two or more adjectives show the qualities of the same person or thing, all
the adjectives must be in the same degree.
Bhanu is more intelligent and wise than Manu. (Incorrect)
Bhanu is more intelligent and wiser than Manu. (Correct)
8. When two singular nouns are joined by and are preceded by each or every the
pronoun used is singular.
Each man and each boy must be rewarded for their good deeds. ( Incorrect)
Each man and each boy must be rewarded for his good deeds. (Correct)
9. No sooner is always followed by than.
No sooner had the bell rung when the students started leaving the classroom.
(Incorrect)
No sooner had the bell rung than the students started leaving the room.( Correct)
10. No sooner is always followed by does/do or has/have in the present tense and
by did or had in the past tense.
No sooner are the boys marching than the whistle blows. (Incorrect)
No sooner do the boys march than the whistle blows.( Correct)
11. A great many is always followed by a plural noun and a plural verb.
A great many invention has been declared successful. (Incorrect)
A great many inventions have been declared successful. (Correct)
12. Some is used in affirmative sentences to express quantity or degree. Any is to be

used in negative or interrogative sentences.
I shall buy some books. (Correct)
I shall not buy any books. (Correct)
Have you bought any books? (Correct)
But some might be used in interrogative sentences which are requests.
Will you please give me some water? (Correct)
13. Since indicates a point of time and for stands for the length of time.
He has been reading the book since three hours. (Incorrect)
He has been reading the book for three hours. (Correct)
It has been raining heavily for Monday. (Incorrect)
It has been raining heavily since Monday. (Correct)
14. When we use everybody everyone, anybody, and each the pronoun of the
masculine or the feminine gender is used with respect to the content.
I shall be willing to help each of the girls in her practice. (Incorrect)
But when the gender is not mentioned, we use the pronoun of the masculine gender.
Anyone can do this job if he tries. (Correct)
Each of the boys in the class has finished their tasks. (Incorrect)
Each of the boys in the class has finished his task. (Correct)
15. A singular pronoun is used for a collective nouns, and should be in the neuter
gender if the collective noun is viewed as a whole.
The pride gave away their location by roaring loudly. (Incorrect)
The pride gave away its location by roaring loudly. (Correct)
16. When pronouns of different persons are to be used together in a sentence, the
sequence of persons should be as follows: second person + third + first person in
a normal sentence.
Raju, I and you have finished the work. (Incorrect)
You, Raju and I have finished our studies. (Correct)
17. Older refers to persons as well as things and is usually followed by than.
Raju is elder than all other boys of this class. (Incorrect)
Raju is older than all other boys of this class. (Correct)
Elder is used for members of the family.
Suyash is my older brother. (Incorrect)
Suyash is my elder brother. (Correct)
18. Than is used in the comparative degree usually , but with words like superior,
inferior, senior, junior, prior, anterior, posterior and prefer to is used.
Gandhi is preferred than Nehru. (Incorrect)
Gandhi is preferred to Nehru. (Correct)
19. Many a is always followed by the singular verb.
Many a man were influenced by the speech. (Incorrect)
Many a man was influenced by the speech. (Correct)
20. The singular verb is used when the subject is the number of.
The number of buildings are very low. (Incorrect)
The number of buildings is very low. (Correct)
21. Since, because, as, for are often used alternatively, however there is a
difference in their degree. Stronger cases use since and because and as and
for are used in weak cases.
I respect him as he is the best teacher. (Incorrect)
I respect him because he is the best teacher. (Correct)
22. A pronoun is sometimes incorrectly used where it is not required at all. Eliminate
the redundant ones.
He, being an M.A., he is over qualified for the position. (Incorrect)
He, being an M.A., is over qualified for the position. (Correct)
23. The relative pronoun that is used instead of who or which after adjectives in
the superlative degree.
This is the best which the doctors could do. (Incorrect)
This is the best that the doctors could do. (Correct)
24. When as if is used in the sense of pretension, were is used in all cases, even with
third person singular.
She behaves as if she was a queen. (Incorrect)
She behaves as if she were a queen. (Correct)
25. A pronoun takes an objective case after let.
Let I show it. (Incorrect)
Let me show it. (Correct)
26. Pronouns joined by and are in the same case.
He and me are friends. (Incorrect)
He and I are fri

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The first two chapters of the novel and dull. ( Correct)

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Rule 7: A can be used before Mr. / Miss / Mrs. + name

Rules Pertaining to Usage of Article - Part - II ( Advanced )

Before the names of deserts: the Sahara, the Thar, etc.

Before groups of islands: the Andamans, the West Indies, etc.

(Here he went to hospital to meet his friend not because of illness)

Rule 13: Before musical instruments.

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10. (1) last

11. (1) never

12. (1) price

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(vi) Don't touch the stove until is gets cool.

get away with

escape punishment for a crime or bad action

leave a form of transport (train, bus, bicycle, plane)

enter/sit on a form of transport

(train, bus, bicycle, plane); have a relationship

avoid doing something, especially a duty

recover (from an illness, a surprise)

use or finish the supply of something

leave your bed

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1. This is the common.followed by employees in many companies.

2. In such achanging scenario, the outdated methods should be dropped.

3. He was the first to.this novel method in our factory.

5. It happened inadvertently; he didnt do it..

6. A very stubborn attitude in life cannot prove helpful.

7. Travel will familiarize you with new customs.

8. His appearance was extremely misleading.

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Use who or whom where appropriate