Question
The problem lies in (A)/ his having swam (B)/ over a
metre at a stretch because (C)/ he ran out of breath (D)/ and his legs cramped from exertion. (E) In the question below, a sentence is given, divided into five parts (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E). One of the parts is grammatically incorrect or has an error in it. You are required to identify the parts that are grammatically correct and choose the option accordingly.Solution
As the error lies in part B. Replace SWAM with SWUM. We need the past participle of SWIM, as indicated by the word HAVING. SWAM is the simple past tense, while SWUM is the past participle.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the Given idiom.
Word of mouth
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom.
BECK AND CALL
In each question below, a sentence is given with an idiom/phrase printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is follo...
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To bear the palm
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
The whole nine yards
Choose the correct replacement for the bold phrase.
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Fill in the blank with an appropriate idiom.
Despite his initial hesitation, John decided to __________ and invest all his savings in the start...
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