Question
In the following questions, a sentence is divided into
four parts. Choose the part(s) of the sentence which may contain a grammatical error in it. If all the parts of the sentence are grammatically correct and contextually meaningful, choose option (e) i.e. “no error” as your answer choice. Despite tapering of its use of fossil fuels, (a)/ the industrialised West remains dependent on natural gas and (b)/ continues to lag behind on fulfilling its promises of technology transfer (c)/ and financial assistance to the developing world for cleaner energy adoption. (d)Solution
(a) "Despite tapering of its use of fossil fuels," Error: Incorrect phrase — "tapering of" The correct construction is "tapering off", which is a phrasal verb meaning to gradually reduce.
Words given on the left side of ( ∷ ) are related with each other by some Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the missing word/word pair on the right sid...
Which of the given options would be a logical sequence of the following words?
1. Decameter
2. Millimeter
3. Hectometer
4. Centimeter
5. Decimeter
After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come at the ‘Third’ position?
1. Series
2. Serious
...Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?
CAE, EYG, HVJ, ?, QMS
From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden.
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Six M, N, O, P, Q and R are sitting in a row facing north (not necessarily in the same order). Only three person are sitting between P and N. P is not a...
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Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.
1. Dermat...
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