Question
In the following question, a part of the sentence is
underlined. Below the sentence are three alternatives to the underlined part. Select the alternative that improves the sentence grammatically and contextually. If the sentence is correct as it is, select "No improvement." Despite working hard, he failed in clearing the exam .  ÂSolution
The phrase 'failed in clearing' is incorrect. The correct structure is 'failed to + verb' when expressing an inability to achieve something. Therefore, the sentence should read: 'Despite working hard, he failed to clear the exam.'
It should worry us that the lives of Indians seem to in belittle value.
When I saw the dress (a) / I knew it was exactly (b) / what I had looked for (c) / No error (d)
Women were strong (A) / and wise and living (B) / shoulder to shoulder with the men. (C)/No error(D)
In each of the questions, a sentence is divided into five parts A, B, C, D and E in which two of the parts have some grammatical errors in them. You ha...
He is one of those rare politicians (1)/ who does not compromise (2)/ on his principles and stands firm (3)/ for the rights of the people. (4)
While a picnic he (a)/ suddenly came across many (b)/ of his friends who had lived there. (c) / No Error (d)
With raising greenhouse gases, their impact can only intensify. Heatwaves may become more frequent ; good action plans can help prepare for the worst. <...
In Iran, at least eight people killed (A)/and twelve others were (B)/injured after four (C)/train carriages derailed (D)/between the towns of Mashhad an...
The concept of conservation (1)/ should be a way of life as has been practiced (2)/ in India by the Adivasis - tribals who live on the periphary(3)/ of ...
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. If there is no error, select No error.
No one i...
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