Question
In each question below, a sentence is given with a part
of it printed in bold and underlined. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases a), b), c) and d). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required’, mark e) as the answer. The policy was designed not only to improve efficiency but also ensuring greater accountability across administrative levels.Solution
The construction “not only … but also” requires parallel grammatical forms. Since the first part uses the infinitive “to improve”, the second part must also use an infinitive: “to ensure”.
Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence.
Akshay said, “I am making biryani today.”
Select the correct indirect/direct speech for the given sentence.
Sikha said to me, “ I could solve your question.”
The old lady said that the kids were playing.
Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence.
“Have you got a blue scarf”? the customer asked the assistant.
Choose the option that is the direct form of the sentence.
He asked me to wait there until I got my turn.
Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Taru said, “Kavya is going to her grandmother’s house today for the weeken...
He said, "I am coming tomorrow."
He said to the doctor, "How soon will I be able to walk again?"
The teacher told the students that the planets _____________ around the Sun.
“What a nice man Mr Sharma is !” one of the guests at the party said.