In the following question there are sentences that forms a paragraph.
Identify the sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and
usage.
1). The 21st century may usher in a multi-polar world order 2). catalysed with the staggering economic success of two key regions 3). that are reshaping the global economic paradigm in recent years, 4). much like Japan and the East Asian economics 5). did from the sixties to nineties.
Answer: B Sentence 2 is incorrect because catalysed should be followed by 'by' and not 'with'. Sentence 3 has a tense error. The present perfect tense should be used when we refer to recent years. Hence 'have been shaping' is the correction. Sentence 5 is faulty because of a missing article with nineties. 'The nineties' is the correction. Only sentence 1 and 4 are correct.
Q. No. 8:
In the following question there are sentences that forms a paragraph.
Identify the sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and
usage.
1). Beneath all the frills, 2). an idea's success depends on the answers to two questions. 3). First, what does the idea require the user to do 4). Second, what value does it give the user? 5). This has been a GPL test for many an idea in the corridors of MIT, one of the best research institute in the world.
Answer: A Sentence 3 is faulty because of a missing question mark after 'to do'. Sentence 5 is incorrect 'one of the best' should be followed by a plural noun. Hence 'one of the best institutes' is the correction. Sentence 1,2 and 4 are correct.
Q. No. 9:
In the following question there are sentences that forms a paragraph.
Identify the sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and
usage.
1). Both the main parties now claim to believe in robust and well-funded public services, 2). the need to counter inequality, the importance of reducing child poverty, 3). the centrality of green politics, decentralized in government 4). and taking forcible measures against 5). illicit migration and the threat of terrorism.
Answer: A 1,2 and 3 are grammatically correct. 4 and 5 are incorrect :- 'forcible' refers to carrying out something through physical force. It is wrong because the context suggests just taking steps which require to be carried out. Hence, 'forceful' which means effective or strong is apt. 'illicit' is not right adjective because it suggests breaking a code of conduct apart from meaning breaking a law. Therefore, 'illegal' is the correct adjective that can go with migration.
Q. No. 10:
In the following question there are sentences that forms a paragraph.
Identify the sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and
usage.
1). India having followed the pressure tube failure 2). incident on the pickring-2 reactor in Canada 3). introduced a major programme to ensure the integrity of the pressure tubes 4). in Indian pressurized heavy water reactors by enhancing 5). both the design as well as the service inspection and rehabilitation technologies.
Answer: C Sentence-1 is wrong because the phrase 'having followed........' qualifies the subject 'India' and it usually should come before the subject. However, if its is to be placed after the subject, it should be divided with the commas. Therefore, there should be commas both after the India and after Canada. Sentence 2 is wrong :- We are referring to an incident that happened at the pickring-2 reactor. Hence it should be '..... incident at .....'. Sentence 5 is wrong because 'both' is followed by 'and' not 'as well as'.
Q. No. 11:
In the following question there are sentences that forms a paragraph.
Identify the sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and
usage.
1). Despite being the present economic and social difficulties, the economic potential and favourable geographic location of Eritrea are worth mentioning. 2). Its hospitable tradition and entrepreneurial-fostering environment is expected 3). to play a vita role in accelerating the national economic development. 4). Further Eritrea is gifted with good natural resources and a strategic location 5). in establishing business operations regionally and internationally.
Answer: D Sentences 3,4 and 5 are correct. Sentence 1 is wrong :- 'Being' suggests that the economic potential and ..... 'are the present economic and social .......'. It is wrong. They are all the attributes of Eritrea. Hence, 'being' should be removed. Sentence 2 is wrong :- 'entrepreneurial-fostering' because the context suggests that the environment is conductive to producing more entrepreneurs.
Q. No. 12:
In the following question there are sentences that forms a paragraph.
Identify the sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and
usage.
1). To ensure food security we have to ensure adequate supply as well as intake. 2). Intake by individuals depends on many factors, most important on purchasing power 3). and availability of quality food at affordable prices. 4). India will have to aim at self sufficiency in cereals, while not ruling out occasional imports. 5). Reliance on international trade for basic food requirements, not only entails economic dependence but also cost our political sovereignty.
Answer: A In sentence 2, it must be 'more importantly on purchasing power.........'. In sentence 5, it should be 'but can cost us'. An indirect object is required for the verb cost.