Question

    Directions : In each of the questions given below, four words are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it is, select ‘E’ as your option.

    The number of view (A) participating in the

    Republic Day camp (B) has been reduced (C) to half in cadets (D) of the COVID-19 pandemic this year and last year.
    A A-B and C-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A-C and B-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only A-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only B-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The sentence is correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘view’ is grammatically and contextually incorrect. It should be exchanged. The only word that is grammatically correct at A is ‘cadets’. So, A-D should be exchanged. B and C are at their correct places. The number of cadets participating in the Republic Day camp has been reduced to half in view of the COVID-19 pandemic this year and last year.

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