Question
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any
grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any). Not only did the team (A) / win the championship (B) / but they also (C) / received a standing ovation (D) / for their exemplary sportsmanship. (E)Solution
Rule: The sentence follows the correct correlative conjunction pairing "Not only... but also" and correctly uses inversion ("did the team win") after the negative starter.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select "no substitution ...
Angry residents are up in arms over a proposal to site a giant mobile phone mast near their homes.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the bold idiom.
Despite repeated minor infractions, the regulator decided it was time to put its foot down...
Be glad to see the back of
In each of the following questions, an idiomatic expression/a proverb has been underlined – followed by four alternatives. Choose the one which best ...
His promotion is on the cards.
... Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom.
At the eleventh hour
After the argument, she decided to bury the hatchet and make peace.
In each of the following questions, a sentence is given with an idiom/phrase in bold. Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom. <...
You are required to identify the words that are contextually similar to the phrase given in bold and mark that as your answer. If none of the options ...
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