Question
In each sentence below four words have been printed in
bold which are numbered (1), (2), (3) and (4) One of these words may be misspelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the wrongly spelt or inappropriate word. The number of that word is the answer. If all the words are correctly spelt and are appropriate the answer is (5) i.e. ‘All correct.' In an attempt to curb the raising (1)/ cost of living, the government (2)/ has proposed a series of measures (3)/ that could potentially (4)/impact the economy in the short term. All correct (5)Solution
The word "raising" is incorrect in this context. The correct word should be "rising", as it refers to something increasing in level or amount, such as the cost of living. "Raising" is a verb, meaning to lift or elevate something, which doesn't fit here.
Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
She said, “I am in no mood to work now.”
Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
The professor said to Piyush, “Will you clean the data and get back to me to...
The teacher advised me that I should practice as much as I can if I wanted to score 100% marks in Mathematics.
The teacher said to me, "Stand here next to the podium."
The saint prayed that God might pour all his blessings on the newly married couple.
Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
Anurag says that he would like to be an electronics engineer when he grows up.
Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence.
“Please bring me a cup of coffee,” Shakila said to the waiter.
Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The commander said to the soldiers, “Don’t think twice. Jump off the plane now.”
Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
The air hostess said that the passengers must wear face masks during the flight.
The police asked the thief whether he has killed the tourists.
Relevant for Exams:
