Question
In each of the questions below four words are
highlighted in the sentences. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark option ‘All are correct’ as your answer. The report emphasised the need for prudence , foresight , decentralisation , and sustainibility in long-term agricultural planning.Solution
The word “sustainibility” is incorrectly spelt. Correct spelling: sustainability Common trap: replacing a with i Other words: Prudence → careful judgement Foresight → ability to anticipate Decentralisation → distribution of authority
It is best (A) / to be silent (B) / than speak in anger (C) / No Error (D)
In the following questions each sentence is divided into four parts. Read each sentence to find out if there is any error in it. The error, if any, wi...
The Modi government had earlier (A)/refuses to hold bilateral talks on (B)/any issue other than the boundary (C).
Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.
The box of paper clips are kept in the drawer.
Find the appropriate answer.
- In the question given below, a sentence is given, divided into parts. One of the parts may contain an error. Identify the part that contains the error, and...
It is what Buddhists and various (A)/other doctrines aim to severe (B)/in an effort to transcend (C)/samsaric rebirth and needless suffering (D).
Beside giving 1)/ a long and rude scolding 2)/ the lady also gave 3)/ a harsh punishment to the boy 4)/ No Error 5).
Two lakhs of people (a) / attended the meeting (b) / held in Parade grounds (c) / No error (d)
Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Craze for a thing that are not ea...
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