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Grammar - 1
 Grammar Questions in CAT
Sample Grammar question from CAT 2002

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1. In the question below, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated.
Choose the best way of writing the sentence.

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A. A symbiotic relationship develops among the contractors, bureaucracy and the
politicians, and by a large number of devices costs are artificially escalated and

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black money is generated by underhand deals.
B. A symbiotic relationship develops among contractors, bureaucracy and

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politicians, and costs are artificially escalated with a large number of devices
and black money is generated through underhand deals.

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C. A symbiotic relationship develops among contractors, bureaucracy and the
politicians, and by a large number of devices costs are artificially escalated and
black money is generated on underhand deals.
D. A symbiotic relationship develops among the contractors, bureaucracy and
politicians, and by large number of devices costs are artificially escalated and
black money is generated by underhand deals.

(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D

Answer (2)

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You generate money through deals, and not by deals or on deals. The two
factors — escalated costs and black money — are lucidly given in option (2).

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Sample Grammar question from CAT 2003

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(Re-test)

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2. In the question given below, the word at the top of the table is used in four different
ways, numbered (1) to (4). Choose the option in which the usage of the word is
INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.

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Paper

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(1) Your suggestions look great on the paper, but are
absolutely impractical.
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(2) Do you know how many trees are killed to make a
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(3) So far I have been able to paper over the
disagreements among my brothers.
(4) Dr. Malek will read a paper on criminalization of
politics.
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It’s always ‘suggestions look great on paper’.

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Sample Grammar question from CAT 2004

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3. Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences.
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A. Harish told Raj to plead guilty.

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B. Raj pleaded guilty of stealing money from the shop.

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C. The court found Raj guilty of all the crimes he was charged with.

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D. He was sentenced for three years in jail

(1) A and C
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(2) B and D
(3) A, C, and D
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Sentence B is wrong because you don’t plead ‘guilty of’ but plead ‘guilty to’ a
crime. Sentence D is wrong because one gets ‘sentenced to’ prison.

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Sample Grammar question from CAT 2005

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The following question consists of four sentences on a topic. Some sentences are

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grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically
correct and appropriate sentence(s).

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A. When virtuoso teams begin their work, individuals are in and group consensus is out.
B. As project progresses, however, the individual stars harness themselves to the
product of the group.

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C. Sooner or later, the members break through their own egocentrism and become a
plurality with single-minded focus on the goal.

(1) A & C
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D. In short, they morph into a powerful team with a shared identity.

(2) A & D
(3) B & D (4) A, C & D
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The second sentence does not use the article. It should be ‘As a/the project
progresses”. In sentence C there should be the indefinite article ‘a’ before single-

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minded which leaves us with option (2) as the correct answer.

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 Parts of Speech

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“Parts of speech” are the building blocks of grammar. They are broadly defined

eight parts of speech:

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categories of words which help in the formation of a sentence. In English there are

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Nouns are the words used for naming animals, places, people and things.

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Running is the best form of exercise but one must be regular to get the best out of

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Adjectives are the words that qualify a noun.

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e.g. Fat Jacob killed thin John with a big gun.
Slow running is good for health.
Pronouns are words used to replace a noun.
e.g. Your father gave me this book and it is now mine.
You should seek only that which is yours and not things belonging to others.
Verbs are words that express an action or a state of being.
e.g. John is a young man who has an exam tomorrow and there fore studies hard.
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Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives and other adverbs. We can recognize

e.g. John kills utterly ruthlessy any really dangerous animal.

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denoted by a noun or a pronoun are related to another element.
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Prepositions are words that govern a noun or a pronoun and describe how the objects

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e.g. Dennis sat on the TV and ate his porridge with a spoon made of steel.
Conjunctions are used to join clauses, sentences or words.

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e.g. You can have jam and bread or you can have a pastry.

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Interjections are used to express sudden feelings. However, they have no real
grammatical value, we often use them more in speaking than in writing.

e.g. Oh! Brutus, you too.

Nouns, articles, determiners and prepositions
It is very important for you to understand the rules pertaining to nouns, articles,
prepositions and determiners as it will help you in quickly solving the majority of the
grammar based questions. Try and solve the following questions in not more than 15
minutes.
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Correct the following sentence keeping in mind the countable and uncountable noun.

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Rohini was sitting on wooden stool.
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Question – 1
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I need to read book.
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Question – 2
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That’s friend of Bill’s
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Question – 3
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We put a milk in the refrigerator.
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Question – 4
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I have pictures in my album.
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Question – 5
needed.
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There is ____ big tree near ____ lake.

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Question – 6
needed.
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There is ____ modern skiing center in ____ Manali.

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Question – 7
needed.
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We get moderate rain in ____ winter.

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Question – 8
needed.
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How many days are there in ____ week?

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Question – 9
needed.
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How many players are there in ____ cricket team?

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Question – 10
needed.
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____ venue remains ____ same every year.

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Question – 11
needed.
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____ venue was chosen for the function.

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Question – 12
needed.
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____(a/the) kangaroo is not at all ____(a/the) dangerous animal.

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Question – 13
needed.
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She plays ____ (the/no article) piano really well.

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Question – 14
needed.
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In modern times, life can be very tough for ____ (the/no article) young.

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Question – 15
needed.
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____ (a/the) man must love his country.

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Question – 16
needed.
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I have ____(a/no article) headache.

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Question – 17
needed.
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He is ____ (a/the) Shakespeare in the making.

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Question – 18
needed.
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____ (the/no article) shot ____ (the/no article) coach suggested was ineffective.

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Question – 19
needed.
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He is always on time for ____ (the/no article) class.

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Question – 20
needed.
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I am not ____(a/the) same person I was ten years ago.

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Question – 21
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate determiner.

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______ of the snow has already melted.
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(1) Few (2) Some

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Question – 22
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate determiner.

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There is ______ food to feed everyone.
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(1) enough (2) little

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Question – 23
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate determiner.

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There is ______ sunshine falling on the floor.
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(1) many (2) no

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Question – 24
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate determiner.

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My wife has spent ______ my salary.
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(1) much (2) all

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Question – 25
up the blanks in the following sentences.
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(out of, regardless of, according to, as for, apart from, as to, among, by means of,

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besides, but for, concerning, except for, instead of, notwithstanding, on account of )

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_____________ Sanjana, the class has been cancelled.
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Question – 31
up the blanks in the following sentences.
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(out of, regardless of, according to, as for, apart from, as to, among, by means of,

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besides, but for, concerning, except for, instead of, notwithstanding, on account of )

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____________ that, she has done nothing significant.
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Question – 32
up the blanks in the following sentences.
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(out of, regardless of, according to, as for, apart from, as to, among, by means of,

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besides, but for, concerning, except for, instead of, notwithstanding, on account of )

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I don’t mind Ankush, but _______ Anita, she has been very rude to me.

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Question – 33
up the blanks in the following sentences.
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(out of, regardless of, according to, as for, apart from, as to, among, by means of,

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besides, but for, concerning, except for, instead of, notwithstanding, on account of )

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No decision was made ________ how the project should be done.

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Question – 34
up the blanks in the following sentences.
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(out of, regardless of, according to, as for, apart from, as to, among, by means of,

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besides, but for, concerning, except for, instead of, notwithstanding, on account of )

This should be included _________ his best plays.

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Question – 35
up the blanks in the following sentences.
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(out of, regardless of, according to, as for, apart from, as to, among, by means of,

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besides, but for, concerning, except for, instead of, notwithstanding, on account of )

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________ the main character, there are several lovely roles.

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Question – 36
up the blanks in the following sentences.
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(out of, regardless of, according to, as for, apart from, as to, among, by means of,

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besides, but for, concerning, except for, instead of, notwithstanding, on account of )

________ that accident, we would have got there.

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Question – 37
up the blanks in the following sentences.
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(out of, regardless of, according to, as for, apart from, as to, among, by means of,

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besides, but for, concerning, except for, instead of, notwithstanding, on account of )

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For years radar was operated __________ pressing buttons and using dials.

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Question – 38
up the blanks in the following sentences.
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(out of, regardless of, according to, as for, apart from, as to, among, by means of,

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besides, but for, concerning, except for, instead of, notwithstanding, on account of )

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I want to ask several questions __________ this point.

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Question – 39
up the blanks in the following sentences.
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(out of, regardless of, according to, as for, apart from, as to, among, by means of,

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besides, but for, concerning, except for, instead of, notwithstanding, on account of )

We didn’t go _______________ the bad weather.

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Question – 40
up the blanks in the following sentences.
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(out of, regardless of, according to, as for, apart from, as to, among, by means of,

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besides, but for, concerning, except for, instead of, notwithstanding, on account of )

___________ Mani, all students passed the exam.

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Question – 41
up the blanks in the following sentences.
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(out of, regardless of, according to, as for, apart from, as to, among, by means of,

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besides, but for, concerning, except for, instead of, notwithstanding, on account of )

I’ve got a mango today __________ an apple.

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Question – 42
up the blanks in the following sentences.
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(out of, regardless of, according to, as for, apart from, as to, among, by means of,

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besides, but for, concerning, except for, instead of, notwithstanding, on account of )

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They seem to get on well ________________ their differences in cultural background.

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Question – 43
up the blanks in the following sentences.
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(out of, regardless of, according to, as for, apart from, as to, among, by means of,

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besides, but for, concerning, except for, instead of, notwithstanding, on account of )

She is ________ breath.

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Question – 44
up the blanks in the following sentences.
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(out of, regardless of, according to, as for, apart from, as to, among, by means of,

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besides, but for, concerning, except for, instead of, notwithstanding, on account of )

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We have to go to work, _____________ personal problems.

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Question – 45
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate option.

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We did not arrive ____ (at/in) the venue until sunset.
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Question – 46
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate option.

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Adults resent being treated ____ (as/like) children.
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Question – 47
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate option.

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India’s commitment ____ (to/of) reducing carbon dioxide.
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Question – 48
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate option.

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I am better ____ (of/off) not knowing that man.
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Question – 49
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate option.

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Aman explored the Himalayas ____ (on/by) foot.
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Question – 50
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate option.

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I would like to congratulate you ____ (for/on) your wedding.
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Question – 51
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate option.

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A manager is superior ____ (to/than) an assistant manager.
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Question – 52
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate option.

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I am very frustrated ____ (over/by) this persisting issue.
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Question – 53
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate option.

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The Brazilian bicycle rider is closing the gap ____ (to/with) the leader of the race.

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Question – 54
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate option.

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Modern psychology is dominated ____ (with/by) one idea.
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Question – 55
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate option.

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The terrorist managed to board the train bound____ (to/for) Bombay.

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Question – 56
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate option.

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This alarm will guard your house ____ (from/against) thieves.
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Question – 57
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate option.

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Although an introvert, she is not averse ____ (to/from) meeting new people.

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Question – 58
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate option.

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John has been charged ____ (for/with) cheating an old man.
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Question – 59
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate option.

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I am going to the Himalayas to get absolved ____ (of/from) my sins.

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Question – 60
 Pronouns

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Pronouns are an integral part of grammar. If you analyse the past CAT papers carefully,

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you would see that many errors in grammar questions revolve around pronouns.
Therefore, as a student, you must have a thorough understanding of the concepts

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applied while solving pronoun questions.

It is very important to identify the subject and the object in a sentence. Let us solve the

the accusative case.

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following exercise to have a better idea of how pronouns function in the nominative and

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 Exercise - 1

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Use the correct form of the pronouns to fill up the blank in the following sentence.

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We scored as many runs as ________.
[they, them]

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Question – 1
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Ankur and ________ were present.
[ I, me]

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Question – 2
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Can you sing as well as ________ ?
[they, them]

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Question – 3
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Let you and ________ try what we can do.
[I, me]

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Question – 4
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Wait for Preeti and ________.
[I, me]

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Question – 5
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You know that as well as ________.
[ I, me]

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Question – 6
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It was ________ that gave you the alarm.
[ I, me]

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Question – 7
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Between you and ________, I do not believe him.
[ I, me ]

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Question – 8
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We are not so rich as ________.
[they, them ]

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Question – 9
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Paritosh is as old as ________.
[I, me]

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Question – 10
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The three members, ________ the Board of Directors chooses, should be present for
the annual General meeting.
[whom, whomever]

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Question – 11
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The city ________ is not very large.
[itself, it ]

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Question – 12
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None so blind as ________ that will not see.
[they, them]

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Question – 13
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Whom can I trust, if not ________?
[He, him]

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Question – 14
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The director ________ won the Oscar studied in UCLA.
[who, whom]

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Question – 15
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Who did the job? It could have been____ (they/them).

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Question – 16
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The women each gave ____ (her/their) approval.

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Question – 17
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Both of you work hard, but you work harder than ____(she/her).

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Question – 18
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Did you like the movie? ____ (its/it’s) wonderful.

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Question – 19
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Someone has to do the work, and ____(they/he) has to do it well.

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Question – 20
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In the match, no one realised ____ (their/his) time was up.

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Question – 21
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Many a girl wishes ____(she/they) could swim faster than the boys.

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Question – 22
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The doctor ____(whom/who) you recommended is not available for tomorrow.

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Question – 23
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He is the man ____ (who/whom) we were discussing last week.

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Question – 24
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Saif will talk about Kareena with ____ (whoever/whomever) asks him.

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Question – 25
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The dogmatic principles led to an ideological conflict between____ (him/he) and the
leader.

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Question – 26
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Because they have been taught these principles in their childhood, no one objects
more than ____ (they/them) to the changes taking place.

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Question – 27
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One can do ___ (one’s/his) best when no one is watching.

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Question – 28
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No one can do ____ (one’s/his) best when no one is watching.

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Question – 29
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In each question given below, five sentences or parts of sentences that form a
paragraph are given. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are

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For questions 26 to 30
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India stands on the threshold of potentially largest step towards food justice the
world has ever seen.
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“Threshold”, because the National Food Security Bill is working its way through the

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parliament with a view of being passed during its current term-period.
C. “Largest” because the Bill will cover approximately 70% of all Indian households.
D.

t C
“Justice” because improved access to food has been catalysed, monitored and
ordered by the courts.
E.
gh
“Potential” because having a Bill on books is quite different from having it
implemented.

Ni
(1) A only (2) B and C
(3) A, D and E (4) C, D and E

Question – 26
A.
s
The plant manufactures Maruti’s most popular models like the Swift and A Star
hatchbacks and the Swift Dzire and SX4 sedans.
e
B. It also has a history of labour unrest.
ss
C.

la
Last year, the plant experienced 21 days of worker sit-ins and 33-day lockout that
cost the company $500 million in lost production.

C
t
D. On Friday, Mr. Nakanishi dispelled rumours that company would shut down the
plant and shift production to Gujarat.
E.
gh
He stated that the Gujarat plant would open on schedule by the 2015-2016.

(1) A, C and E
Ni
(2) B and C
(3) A and D (4) A, C, D and E

Question – 27
A.
s
The Myanmar has long faced tension with many of its ethnic minorities, who usually
live in border regions.
e
B.
ss
Although new government has concluded ceasefires with many, there are still

la
unresolved issues.
C. Ambassador Derek Mitchell announced that the $3 million food aid donation for

D.
t C
displaced people would be delivered through the U.N. World Food Program.
It was Mr. Mitchell’s first press briefing since he took his post earlier this month as

h
first U.S ambassador to the Myanmar in two decades.

g
E.
i
Washington restored full diplomatic relations with the Myanmar and eased
sanctions in response to reforms initiated after long-ruling military ceded power last
year.
N
(1) B and D (2) B only
(3) A and C (4) A, B, D and E

Question – 28
A.
s
But question remains whether the duo from Siliguri would be able to make a mark
at the Olympics.
e
B.
ss
Even as both know that it would be next to impossible for them to make the podium

la
they expressed confidence of coming up with good show.
C. They want to make their country proud by causing few upsets and going as far as

D.
possible in the competition.

t C
They know what to expect from themselves but are not limiting themselves.
E.
gh
They really want to make their country proud by bettering the record of their female
counterparts at Games.

Ni
(1) A and C (2) B only
(3) B, C and D (4) A, B, C and E

Question – 29
A.
s
Finance ministers from the 17 countries that use euro unanimously approved on
Friday the terms for a bailout loan.
e
B.
ss
The agreement came as investor concerns on the stability of Spain’s economy sent

la
the country’s borrowing costs soaring.
C. In early afternoon trading, Spain’s main IBEX index was down 3.6 per cent.
D.

t C
The document, signed off by the “eurogroup” of finance ministers, calls for a strict
monitoring of banks that receive aid.
E.
gh
It also requires the Spanish government to present this month’s plans to reduce its

i
budget deficit to under 3 percent of GDP.

N
(1) A and D (2) B and C
(3) C and D (4) C, D and E

Question – 30
 es
In each question given below, five sentences or parts of sentences that form a
paragraph are given. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are

s
incorrect in terms of grammar and usage. Then, choose the most appropriate option.

s
C la
h t
ig
N

For questions 61 to 67
A.
s
Kumar alongwith Modi have been positioned as rivals for the big prize.

e
B.

s
The truth is, both of them are setting themselves up to a contest in which neither of
them may end up qualifying for the ultimate shoot-out.

s
la
C. It may be attractive for the media to pit a Kumar versus a Modi.
D.
C
The reality is, both Kumar and Modi are rather similar individuals and, for many

t
ways, represent an identical trend in Indian politics.
E.
h
The regional satrap as an independent power centre.

g
(1) Only A
(3) C, D and E Ni
(2) A, B and D
(4) Only D

Question – 61
A.
s
For instance, he had no authorisation to attend religious meetings organised by
Abhinav Bharat.
e
B.
ss
These were outside his area in responsibility especially since he was doing a

la
course with the army.
C. Therefore, as an officer-student, he wasn’t supposed to be performing intelligence

D.
duties.

t C
Despite many officers speaking up for him, army brass say his direct association to
Abhinav Bharat goes against him.

gh
E.
i
Purohit’s admission is that he was a trustee within the Abhinav Bharat Trust.

N
(1) A and C (2) Only B
(3) B, D and E (4) A, C,D and E

Question – 62
A.
s
The ACB today arrested another judge in connection for the cash-for-bail case.

e
B.
s
K Lakshminarasimha Rao, chief judge with city small causes court, was arrested by
the ACB officials.
s
C.
D.
Rao also worked as the registrar of the High Court.

C la
Lakshminarasimha Rao is the sixth person and second judge with service, arrested

t
in the case by the ACB.
E.
h
ACB Director General B Prasada Rao said the arrested judge will be produced in
the court today.
g
(1) A and D
Ni
(2) B, C and D
(3) A, B, C and D (4) B, C, D and E

Question – 63
A.
s
Lawyers on all the six district court complexes in the capital boycotted the court
proceedings yesterday.
e
B.
ss
Only the proxy counsel appeared off courts to get the next date of hearing in their

la
cases.
C. Even attestation and photocopying work behind the Tis Hazari complex was

D.
affected today.

t C
HRD Minister Kapil Sibal had last week sought to reach out to the legal community
to quell their doubts.

gh
E.
i
Attendance of advocates was thin at the Dwarka court but the CBI courts
functioned through the day.

N
(1) A and C (2) B and D
(3) A, B and C (4) A, D and E

Question – 64
A.
s
He was replying a query on whether he felt that Raisina Hill was a dumping ground.

e
B.

s
Meanwhile, Mukherjee disapproved of Sangma’s view that Rashtrapati Bhavan was
being used as a “dumping ground”.

s
la
C. Mukherjee told reporters that these sort phrases should not be used.
D.
C
He felt that there were several “differences of opinion” among the UPA, the NDA

t
and the Left Front over the choice in candidates.
E.
h
So this election result perhaps will be an unexpected one.

g
(1) A, C and D
(3) C and D Ni
(2) B, C and E
(4) C, D and E

Question – 65
A.
s
Delhi High Court lawyers today joined the protest towards a bill, which seeks to
regulate legal education and profession.
e
B.
ss
The high court lawyers, who had not joined the stir yesterday, abstained from work

la
today as part of the two-day nation-wide protest called in by the Bar Council of
India (BCI).
C.
C
The BCI has accused the government of trying to usurp its power to regulate the
legal education and profession in the country.
t
D.
h
Proceedings in the 2G spectrum scam case at Patiala House court were held for

g
i
half-an-hour in the morning after which they were adjourned.

N
E. This was not the only high-profile case to be hit by the lawyers’ agitation.

(1) Only B (2) A and D

(3) B, C and E (4) A, B and D

Question – 66
A.
s
The Enforcement Directorate has questioned former Telecom Minister A Raja in

e
connection to its money laundering probe in the 2G spectrum case.
B.
ss
This is the first time that the ED has questioned Raja in the case.

la
C. During questioning, ED investigators grilled Raja about various issues related to
spectrum allocation under his ministership.
D.

t C
Raja was also questioned on his Ministry associates and their role in the grant of
telecom licences.
E.

gh
The ED also took possession over financial documents that it had asked Raja to

Laundering Act (PMLA).

Ni
bring along with him for questioning, under provisions of the Prevention of Money

(1) A, C and E (2) A, B and D

(3) C, D and E (4) A, C, D and E

Question – 67
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C la
t
ADVANCED APPLICATIONS 2
h
g
06
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N
 es
By solving the previous questions, you must have got an idea of how to identify the
nominative and the accusative case in a sentence. Now let us look at some more
questions based on pronouns.

ss
C la
h t
ig
N
 Exercise - 2

option.
es
In the question given below, replace the given sentence with the most appropriate

ss
la
All the students except I are going for a walk.
(1) All the students except myself are going for a walk.
(2) All the students but myself are going for a walk.
t C
h
(3) All the students except oneself are going for a walk.

g
Ni
(4) All the students except me are going for a walk.
(5) All the students however I are going for a walk.

Question – 30
option.
es
In the question given below, replace the given sentence with the most appropriate

ss
la
Vatsal and Rahul will never find each another at this crowded fair.

t C
(1) Vatsal and Rahul will never find one another at this crowded fair.
(2) Vatsal and Rahul will never find himself at this crowded fair.

h
(3) Vatsal and Rahul will never find themselves at this crowded fair.

g
Ni
(4) Vatsal and Rahul will never find each other at this crowded fair.
(5) Vatsal and Rahul will never find other at this crowded fair.

Question – 31
option.
es
In the question given below, replace the given sentence with the most appropriate

ss
la
The baby fell and hurt his leg.
(1) The baby fell and hurt it’s leg.
(2) The baby fell and hurt its leg.
t C
(3) The baby fell and hurt her leg.

gh
(4) The baby fell and hurt herself .
(5) The baby fell and hurt a legs.
Ni

Question – 32
option.
es
In the question given below, replace the given sentence with the most appropriate

ss
la
My father approves of me studying in Australia.
(1) My father approves of my studying in Australia.
(2) My father approves of him studying in Australia.
t C
h
(3) My father approves of myself studying in Australia.

g
(5) No change is required.
Ni
(4) My father approves of me studies in Australia.

Question – 33
option.
es
In the question given below, replace the given sentence with the most appropriate

ss
la
The jaw structure of the snake permits it to eat and digest animals much larger than it.

C
(1) The jaw structure of the snake permits itself to eat and digest animals much larger
than it.

h t
(2) The jaw structure of the snake permits it to eat and digest animals much larger than

g
oneself.

itself.
Ni
(3) The jaw structure of the snake permits it to eat and digest animals many larger than

(4) The jaw structure of the snake permits it to eat and digest animals most large than
itself.
(5) The jaw structure of the snake permits it to eat and digest animals much larger than
itself.

Question – 34
option.
es
In the question given below, replace the given sentence with the most appropriate

ss
la
If I cannot trust Tripti to do the work, who can I trust?

t C
(1) If me cannot trust Tripti to do the work, whom can me trust?
(2) If I cannot trust Tripti to do the work, whom can I trust?

h
(3) If I cannot trust Tripti to do the work, whom can we trust?

g
Ni
(4) If I cannot trust Tripti to do the work, whose can I trust?
(5) If I cannot trust Tripti to do the work, whom can she trust?

Question – 35
option.
es
In the question given below, replace the given sentence with the most appropriate

ss
la
Who is the student which asked Mrs. Smith so many questions?

t C
(1) Who is the student whom asked Mrs. Smith so many questions?
(2) Who is the student he asked Mrs. Smith so many questions?

h
(3) Who is the student that asked Mrs. Smith so many questions?

g
Ni
(4) Whom is the student that asked Mrs. Smith so many questions?
(5) Who is the student she asked Mrs. Smith so many questions?

Question – 36
option.
es
In the question given below, replace the given sentence with the most appropriate

ss
la
Heamoglobin is derived from the entire population of red blood cells, all with a lifespan of
approximately 120 days.

t C
(1) Heamoglobin is derived from the entire population of red blood cells, everyone with
a lifespan of approximately 120 days.

gh
(2) Heamoglobin is derived from the entire population of red blood cells, someone with
a lifespan of approximately 120 days.

Ni
(3) Heamoglobin is derived from the entire population of red blood cells, each with a
lifespan of approximately 120 days.
(4) Heamoglobin is derived from the entire population of red blood cells, every with a
lifespan of approximately 120 days.
(5) Heamoglobin is derived from the entire population of red blood cells, not none with
a lifespan of approximately 120 days.

Question – 37
 es
In each question given below, five sentences or parts of sentences that form a
paragraph are given. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are

s
incorrect in terms of grammar and usage. Then, choose the most appropriate option.

s
la
A. Representative democracies around the world have searched for solutions to these
structural flaw.

Initiative.
t C
B. One innovative solution tried in numerous countries is the Referendum and the

h
C. These are instruments whereby some decisions of policy and law-making are

g
i
‘referred’ to a direct vote by the electorate, rather than solely being decided by his
representatives.
D.
N
They provide a formal, institutional channel for the voice of the citizens.
E. Switzerland was the first country to introduce them instruments, as far back as
1848.
(1) A and D (2) B and E
(3) C only (4) A, C and E

Question – 38
 es
In each question given below, five sentences or parts of sentences that form a
paragraph are given. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are

s
incorrect in terms of grammar and usage. Then, choose the most appropriate option.

s
la
A. The construction of the fifth-generation complex is reported to have cost China over
14 million Yuan.

t C
B. The decision to invest in constructing and renovating logistics facilities of high-
altitude companies including them, began way back in 2007.

h
C. Moreover, the newly constructed and commissioned barracks of the Biedieli frontier

g
i
defence company are reportedly equipped with “ten major systems”.
D. Which includes direct-drinking water purification system, solar-powered and boiler

N
bathing system and a solar heating system.
E. Besides, they have been reported by the PLA that all grassroots companies have
been equipped with satellite televisions and availability of internet.
(1) A only (2) B and C
(3) A and C (4) B, D and E

Question – 39
 es
In each question given below, five sentences or parts of sentences that form a
paragraph are given. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are

s
incorrect in terms of grammar and usage. Then, choose the most appropriate option.

s
la
A. Saina Nehwal’s documentary has been filmed during the Li Ning China Masters
Super Series Event in Changzhou, China.

facilitated the shoot.

t C
B. Badminton World Federation (BWF) and Chinese Badminton Association (CBA)

h
C. They gave complete access to film Saina during their practice sessions, warm up

g
i
and cool down sessions prior and after the match.
D. Even those matches were filmed from close quarters.

N
E. Saina was also filmed outside of the arena going about her daily routine while on
the tour.
(1) A and E (2) B only
(3) C and D (4) D and E

Question – 40
 es
In each question given below, five sentences or parts of sentences that form a

s
paragraph are given. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are

s
incorrect in terms of grammar and usage. Then, choose the most appropriate option.

la
A. Natco has admitted that it is selling dasatinib, a generic version of BMS’s cancer
drug, though it did not infringe its patent.

t C
B. The problem, however, is that Natco had told the court that it was challenging the
validity of BMS’s patent on this drug and did not plan to launch them in the local market.
C.

gh
But in June this year, Natco did in fact launch a generic version of the drug.
D.
i
Since the case is in court, Natco did not want to comment on the development.

N
E. Intellectual property experts say the unfortunate development on their part could
lead to an interim set-back, both for the company and for public health.
(1) A, C and E (2) A, B and E
(3) C only (4) B, C and D

Question – 41
 es
In each question given below, five sentences or parts of sentences that form a
paragraph are given. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are

s
incorrect in terms of grammar and usage. Then, choose the most appropriate option.

s
la
A. It probably needs to double the current power generation to sustain the country’s
modernisation drive.

clearly felt.
t C
B. But the difficulty involved in further expanding electricity production has been

bottleneck.
gh
C. India and China are stuck in a dilemma and it is also facing a developing

Ni
D. It’s per capita electricity consumption is still much lower than the level of developed
countries, but the public is demanding the same living standards enjoyed by rich
countries.
E. China and India were at about the same development stage in the 1950s but today,
India’s per capita GDP is less than one-third of it.
(1) A only (2) B only
(3) A and E (4) C, D and E

Question – 42
 es
In each question given below, five sentences or parts of sentences that form a
paragraph are given. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are

s
incorrect in terms of grammar and usage. Then, choose the most appropriate option.

s
la
A. The real horse-trading, if and when their comes, may involve Turkey and Iran.
B. Turkey wants to replace the entire regime structure; Iran wants the opposite.

t C
C. That’s why both Ankara and Tehran will need to compromise, identifying high-
ranking Syrians, whom will protect each country’s interests.

gh
D. If Turkey and Iran can reach some sort of agreement, it can then be blessed by
both the United States and Russia.

Ni
E. The Obama administration can play a role in this process, but to do so effectively
will require more diplomatic realpolitik than has demonstrated thus far in any crisis.
(1) A and C (2) A, C and E
(3) B and E (4) B, C, D and E

Question – 43
 es
In each question given below, five sentences or parts of sentences that form a
paragraph are given. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are

s
incorrect in terms of grammar and usage. Then, choose the most appropriate option.

s
la
A. India’s foray into AWACS began in 2004 with the signing of a tripartite agreement
among India, Israel and Russia.

them.
t C
B. Russia was to provide the IL-70 aircrafts and Israel the Phalcon radar systems to

2014.
gh
C. Three such Phalcon AWACS are already in service and three will be operational by

Ni
D. The delays have caused a great deal of unease in our security establishment, as a
vulnerability window has been provided to their adversaries for exploitation.
E. The procurement of eight P8I maritime reconnaissance aircraft by India from the
US is also another example to extend our safety net to maritime borders and coastlines
of us.
(1) A and C (2) B only
(3) C and D (4) B, D and E

Question – 44
 es
ss
C la
t
VERBS and TENSES
h
ig
N
management examinations’ perspective.
es
In this class we will study tenses and moods. These concepts are important from the

ss
But first we must understand what a verb does. We must also learn to distinguish

la
between

C
– Transitive and Intransitive verbs
–
–
Finite and Infinite verbs
Regular and Irregular verbs
h t
– Gerunds and participles
ig
– The various moods of verbs
N
We must also look at the meaning of conjugation and conjugate a regular verb.

Now we look at the role of tenses.

 Tenses

es
Tenses are used to denote time in speech and writing. It is imperative for you to

ss
understand the fine nuances of tenses, as questions based on tenses have been
appearing time and again in CAT and other management entrance examinations.

la
You might not use some tenses while speaking colloquially. The examiners take
advantage of this and frame complex questions on tenses to catch you on the wrong

C
foot. Therefore, you must get your fundamentals correct while studying tenses. English

h t
uses three categories of tenses (past, present and future) which are further divided into
various sub-categories: simple, continuous, perfect and perfect-continuous. You would

focus on the rules governing tenses.

ig
attain more clarity on these concepts as you delve deeper into the questions. You must

N
correct. Mark the correct sentence as the answer.
es
Each sentence is given in five different forms. Only one of these is grammatically

ss
(1) I didn’t knew this would happen.
(2) I hadn’t knew this would happen.
C la
(3) I didn’t knows this would happen.

h t
(4) I did knew this would happen.
(5) I didn’t know this would happen.
ig
N

Question – 1
correct. Mark the correct sentence as the answer.
es
Each sentence is given in five different forms. Only one of these is grammatically

ss
opposition activist, two months ago.

C la
(1) Mr Yuda will have decided to speak out after the murder of his uncle, an

h
an opposition activist, two months ago.
t
(2) Mr Yuda will have been deciding to speak out after the murder of his uncle,

ig
(3) Mr Yuda has been deciding to speak out after the murder of his uncle, an
opposition activist, two months ago.

N
(4) Mr Yuda will decide to speak out after the murder of his uncle, an opposition
activist, two months ago.
(5) Mr Yuda decided to speak out after the murder of his uncle, an opposition
activist, two months ago.

Question – 2
correct. Mark the correct sentence as the answer.
es
Each sentence is given in five different forms. Only one of these is grammatically

ss
think Ashish knows that since they grow up together.

C la
(1) Ashish told me that he found out that Sanjay had a learning disability, but I

t
(2) Ashish tells me that he finds out that Sanjay had a learning disability, but I

h
think Ashish knows that since they grow up together.

ig
(3) Ashish told me that he found out that Sanjay had a learning disability, but I
think Ashish knew that since they grew up together.

N
(4) Ashish told me that he will find out that Sanjay will have a learning disability,
but I think Ashish will know that since they have been growing up together.
(5) Ashish told me that he found out that Sanjay has a learning disability, but I
think Ashish knows that since they grew up together.

Question – 3
correct. Mark the correct sentence as the answer.
es
Each sentence is given in five different forms. Only one of these is grammatically

ss
first half and needed a doctor’s aid.

C la
(1) During halftime, the announcer told the spectators that a player was injured in the

t
(2) During halftime, the announcer told the spectators that a player had been injured

h
in the first half and needed a doctor’s aid.

ig
(3) During halftime, the announcer told the spectators that a player had been injured
in the first half and will have needed a doctor’s aid.

N
(4) During halftime, the announcer told the spectators that a player has been injured
in the first half and needed a doctor’s aid.
(5) During halftime, the announcer told the spectators that a player will be injured in
the first half and needed a doctor’s aid.

Question – 4
correct. Mark the correct sentence as the answer.
es
Each sentence is given in five different forms. Only one of these is grammatically

ss
la
(1) On Saturday, we will be living in this house for a year.
(2)
(3)
t C
On Saturday, we will have been living in this house for a year.
On Saturday, we will live in this house for a year.
(4)

gh
On Saturday, we will have lived living in this house for a year.
(5)
i
On Saturday, we had lived in this house for a year.

Question – 5
correct. Mark the correct sentence as the answer.
es
Each sentence is given in five different forms. Only one of these is grammatically

ss
the artist was.

C la
(1) We had looked at the photograph for about ten minutes before we realised who

t
(2) We will have been looking at the photograph for about ten minutes before we

h
realised who the artist was.

who the artist was.

ig
(3) We had been looking at the photograph for about ten minutes before we realised

realise who the artist was. N

(4) We had been looking at the photograph for about ten minutes before we will

(5) We were looking at the photograph for about ten minutes before we realised who
the artist was.

Question – 6
correct. Mark the correct sentence as the answer.
es
Each sentence is given in five different forms. Only one of these is grammatically

ss
la
(1) The clients stopped in front of each design, studied each one, and then will take
notes.

t C
(2) The clients stopped in front of each design, studied each one, and then will have
been taking notes.

gh
(3) The clients had stopped in front of each design, studied each one, and then will
take notes.
(4)
Ni
The clients stopped in front of each design, studied each one, and then took notes.
(5) The clients will stop in front of each design, studied each one, and then took notes.

Question – 7
 es
Each sentence is given in five different forms. Only one of these is grammatically
correct. Mark the correct sentence as the answer.

ss
C la
(1) A request for more help has been coming from aid workers this morning. We will
therefore be sending more food and had need to see if they also require medical help.

h t
(2) A request for more help comes from aid workers this morning. We will therefore be
sending more food and had need to see if they also require medical help.

ig
(3) A request for more help came from aid workers this morning. We will therefore be
sending more food and will need to see if they also require medical help.

N
(4)A request for more help will come from aid workers this morning. We had therefore
sent more food and needed to see if they also require medical help.
(5) A request for more help might come from aid workers this morning. We will
therefore be sending more food and had seen if they also required medical help.

Question – 8
correct. Mark the correct sentence as the answer.
es
Each sentence is given in five different forms. Only one of these is grammatically

ss
accept their relationship.

C la
(1) Maharishi’s Burmese girlfriend knew that the society of her country would never

t
(2) Maharishi’s Burmese girlfriend knew that the society of her country will never be

h
accepting their relationship.

accepted their relationship.

ig
(3) Maharishi’s Burmese girlfriend knew that the society of her country will never have

accept their relationship. N

(4) Maharishi’s Burmese girlfriend will know that the society of her country had never

(5) Maharishi’s Burmese girlfriend will be knowing that the society of her country will
never had accepted their relationship.

Question – 9
correct. Mark the correct sentence as the answer.
es
Each sentence is given in five different forms. Only one of these is grammatically

ss
shock.

C la
(1) Then, something incredible happened; she and her sister had fainted from the

shock.

h t
(2) Then, something incredible will happen; she and her sister had fainted from the

(3)

ig
Then, something incredible happened; she and her sister will faint from the shock.
(4) Then, something incredible have happened; she and her sister had fainted from
the shock.
(5)
N
Then, something incredible happened; she and her sister fainted from the shock.

Question – 10
correct. Mark the correct sentence as the answer.
es
Each sentence is given in five different forms. Only one of these is grammatically

ss
(1)
(2)
If you had called him, he would come.
If you would called him, he would come.
C la
(3) If you had called him he would have come.

h t
g
(4) If you will be calling him, he will have come.
(5)
i
If you have called him he would have come.

Question – 11
correct. Mark the correct sentence as the answer.
es
Each sentence is given in five different forms. Only one of these is grammatically

ss
(1)
(2)
The doctor asked me to lie on the bed.
The doctor asked me to lay on the bed.
C la
(3) The doctor asked me to be laid on the bed.

h t
g
(4) The doctor asked me to lied on the bed.
(5)
i
The doctor asked me to lying on the bed.

Question – 12
correct. Mark the correct sentence as the answer.
es
Each sentence is given in five different forms. Only one of these is grammatically

ss
(1)
(2)
Sameer’s parents have been married in 25 years.
Sameer’s parents are married in 25 years.
C la
(3)
t
Sameer’s parents have been married for 25 years.

h
g
(4) Sameer’s parents have been married about 25 years.
(5)
i
Sameer’s parents have been married into 25 years.

Question – 13
correct. Mark the correct sentence as the answer.
es
Each sentence is given in five different forms. Only one of these is grammatically

ss
to keep a close watch on the team’s overall performance.

C la
(1) Since the manager was doubting the subordinate’s leadership abilities he decided

t
(2) Since the manager had been doubting the subordinate’s leadership abilities he

h
decided to keep a close watch on the team’s overall performance.

ig
(3) Since the manager will be doubting the subordinate’s leadership abilities he
decided to keep a close watch on the team’s overall performance.

N
(4) Since the manager was to be doubting the subordinate’s leadership abilities he
decided to keep a close watch on the team’s overall performance.
(5) Since the manager doubted the subordinate’s leadership abilities he decided to
keep a close watch on the team’s overall performance.

Question – 14
correct. Mark the correct sentence as the answer.
es
Each sentence is given in five different forms. Only one of these is grammatically

ss
(1)
(2)
C la
Tonight I am going to check that Sanjay will do his homework correctly.
Tonight I am going to check that Sanjay does his homework correctly.
(3)
t
Tonight I am going to check that Sanjay would do his homework correctly.

h
g
(4) Tonight I will be checking that Sanjay will be do his homework correctly.
(5)
i
Tonight I am checking that Sanjay will do his homework correctly.

Question – 15
 Tense, Mood and Voice

options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.
es
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given

ss
C la
Fifteen months earlier, Placente drove through a red light and neglected to answer the
summons, an offence that Corral was going to punish with a heavy dose of techno-
Kafkaesque.
(1)

h t
Placente drove through a red light and neglected to answer the summons,
(2)

ig
Placente drives through a red light and neglects to answer the summons,

N
(3) Placente had driven through a red light and neglected to answer the summons,
(4) Placente had driven through a red light and had neglected to answer the
summons,
(5) Placente drove through a red light and then neglected to answer the summons
that came later,

Question – 16
 e
options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.s
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given

ss
benefits deeply offends Greene.

C la
Although she voluntarily repaid her housing allowance, the criticism over her pay and

and benefits deeply offends Greene

h t
(1) Although she voluntarily repaid her housing allowance, the criticism over her pay

ig
(2) Although she voluntarily repaid her housing allowance, Greene said she was
deeply offended by the criticism over her pay and benefits.

N
(3) The housing allowance being repaid, the criticism over Greene’s pay and benefits
were deeply offensive for her.
(4) Despite repaying her housing allowance, Greene’s pay and benefits continued to
receive criticism that was deeply offensive.

(5) Although the housing allowance was repaid voluntarily, the criticism over her pay
and benefits that Greene received was deeply offensive.

Question – 17
options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.
es
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given

ss
C la
I’ve seen plumbers, construction workers and janitors driving their own sedans, which
was quite difficult for me to digest at first since I come from a country where
construction workers and plumbers lived hand to mouth.
(1)

h t
which was quite difficult for me to digest at first since I come
(2)

ig
which is quite difficult for me to digest at first since I come

N
(3) which will be quite difficult for me to digest at first since I come
(4) which was quite difficult for me to digest at first since I came

(5) which was quite difficult for me to digest at first since I do come

Question – 18
 es
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given
options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.

ss
C la
Choose from a slew of superb bars in Bangalore where you could do just about
anything from drinking and dancing to live music performances and karaoke.

anything

h t
(1) Choose from a slew of superb bars in Bangalore where you could do just about

ig
(2) Choose from a slew of superb bars in Bangalore where you could have done just
about anything

N
(3) Having chosen from a slew of superb bars in Bangalore, you can do just about
anything
(4) Choose among a slew of superb bars in Bangalore you could do just about
anything

(5) Choose from a slew of superb bars in Bangalore where you can do just about
anything

Question – 19
options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.
es
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given

ss
la
Online retail giant Amazon found itself facing the wrath of devout Hindus who objected to
the Seattle corporation’s sale of women’s leggings emblazoned with images of various

parts of the body.

t C
Hindu deities and assert that religious sentiments were hurt by these deities adorning

h
(1) emblazoned with images of various Hindu deities and assert that religious

g
i
sentiments were hurt by these deities adorning parts of the body.

N
(2) emblazoned with images of various Hindu deities and asserts that religious
sentiments were hurt by these deities adorning parts of the body.
(3) emblazoned with images of various Hindu deities and asserted that religious
sentiments were hurt by these deities adorning parts of the body.
(4) emblazoned with images of various Hindu deities and that assert that religious
sentiments were hurt by these deities adorning parts of the body.
(5) emblazoned with images of various Hindu deities and who assert that religious
sentiments were hurt by these deities adorning parts of the body.
Question – 20
 e
options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.s
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given

ss
la
Attempting to quell the alarm over the spread of Ebola, a senior official of the Union
Health and Family Welfare Ministry said the health departments and the concerned

C
agencies are pulling out all stops to screen passengers at all ports of entry to the
country.

h t
(1) said the health departments and the concerned agencies are pulling out all stops to

g
screen passengers at all ports of entry to the country.

Ni
(2) said the health departments and the concerned agencies pulled out all stops to
screen passengers at all ports of entry to the country.
(3) said the health departments and the concerned agencies have pulled out all stops
to screen passengers at all ports of entry to the country.
(4) has said the health departments and the concerned agencies will pull out all stops
to screen passengers at all ports of entry to the country.
(5) said that the concerned departments and agencies will pull out all stops to screen
passengers at all ports of entry to the country.

Question – 21
options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.
es
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given

ss
la
The OMCs are understood in making around Rs. 2 to 3 per litre profit on diesel and as it
is not a de-regulated commodity, it is not incumbent upon the government or the OMCs

markets.

t C
to revise the prices according to the movement of crude oil prices in international

as it is not a de-regulated commodity

gh
(1) The OMCs are understood in making around Rs. 2 to 3 per litre profit on diesel and

Ni
(2) The OMCs make Rs. 2 to 3 per litre profit on diesel and as it is not a de-regulated
commodity takes away from the fact that it is an ongoing activity.
(3) The OMCs continue for making Rs. 2 to 3 per litre profit on diesel and as it is not a
de-regulated commodity
(4) Around Rs. 2 to 3 per litre profit on diesel is made by the OMCs and as it is not a
de-regulated commodity
(5) The OMCs are understood to be making around Rs. 2 to 3 per litre profit on diesel
and as it is not a de-regulated commodityand agencies will pull out all stops to screen
passengers at all ports of entry to the country.

Question – 22
options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.
es
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given

ss
For the Serbian government it is a chance to curry favour with an important friend and

la
energy supplier at a time of chronic economic crisis with winter approaching, and to
counter rightwing criticism that it is leaning too far towards the west in the hope of
eventual EU membership.

t C
(1) and to counter rightwing criticism that it is leaning too far towards the west in the
hope of eventual EU membership.

gh
the hope of eventual EU membership.

Ni
(2) and to counter rightwing criticism that it will have leant too far towards the west in

(3) while countering rightwing criticism that it had leaned too far towards the west in
the hope of eventual EU membership.
(4) countering rightwing criticism that it is leaning too far towards the west in the hope
of eventual EU membership.
(5) and to counter rightwing criticism that the west has been given undue advantage in
the hope of eventual EU membership.

Question – 23
options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.
es
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given

ss
C la
As Nehru was India’s longest serving Prime Minister, and both triumph as well as
tragedy had accompanied his tenure, this is a fit occasion for a public debate on what
had been attempted in the Nehru era and the extent of its success.

h t
(1) this is a fit occasion for a public debate on what had been attempted in the Nehru

g
era and the extent of its success.

era and the extent of its success.

Ni
(2) this was a fit occasion for a public debate on what had been attempted in the Nehru

(3) they were fit for a public debate on triumphs and tribulations of the Nehru era.
(4) this is fit for a public debate on the goings on in the Nehru era and the extents of
their success.
(5) this was a fit occasion for a public debate on what had been happening in the
Nehru era and the extent of its success.

Question – 24
options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.
es
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given

ss
C la
The results of the trial should serve as a painful reminder that not only should there be
emphasis on high toilet coverage but also ensuring very high usage that will lead to
improvement in health indicators.

h t
(1) not only should there be emphasis on high toilet coverage but also ensuring very

g
high usage that will lead to improvement in health indicators.

Ni
(2) should not only there be emphasis on high toilet coverage but also assuring of very
high usage that will lead to improvement in health indicators.
(3) not only should there be emphasis on high toilet coverage but also ensuring very
high usage that will lead to improvement in health indicators.
(4) one should not only emphasise on high toilet coverage but also ensure very high
usage that will lead to improvement in health indicators.
(5) not only should there be emphasis on high toilet coverage but also ensuring very
high usage that will lead to improvement in health indicators.

Question – 25
options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.
es
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given

ss
Further, with the intensive utilisation of train formations, trains are often kept on station

la
platforms for a long time and had turned back after “dry” cleaning, with some unintended
benefits for the rodent population.

t C
(1) trains are often kept on station platforms for a long time and had turned back after
“dry” cleaning, with some unintended benefits for the rodent population.

gh
(2) trains are kept at station platforms for a long time and have to be turned back after

population.

Ni
“dry” cleaning, that will eventually result in some unintended benefits for the rodent

(3) trains are often kept on station platforms for a long time and turned back after “dry”
cleaning, with some unintended benefits for the rodent population.
(4) trains are often kept on station platforms and turned back after “dry” cleaning due
to some unintended benefits for the rodent population.
(5) station platforms are used for a long time and then turn back after “dry” cleaning,
with some unintended benefits for the rodent population.

Question – 26
options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.
es
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given

ss
Ankara had asked for the creation of a Turkish controlled buffer zone, which would

la
include Kobani and essentially end the autonomous canton system that the Kurds have
been governing themselves with.

t C
(1) Ankara had asked for the creation of a Turkish controlled buffer zone, which would
include Kobani and essentially end the autonomous canton system

gh
(2) Ankara has asked for the creation of a Turkish controlled buffer zone, which would

Ni
include Kobani and essentially end the autonomous canton system
(3) Ankara has asked for creating of a Turkish controlled buffer zone, including Kobani
and essentially end the autonomous canton system
(4) Ankara had asked to create a Turkish controlled buffer zone, which would include
Kobani and essentially end the autonomous canton system

(5) Ankara has asked for the creating of a Turkish controlled buffer zone, with the
inclusion of Kobani and essentially end the autonomous canton system

Question – 27
 e
options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.s
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given

ss
No other World Cup has seen the sensation and controversies as did the one in 2011.
(1) sensation and controversies as did the one in 2011.
(2) sensation and controversies as the one of 2011.
C la
t
(3) sensation and controversies as did the one of 2011.

h
ig
(4) sensation and controversies as the one in 2011 did.
(5) sensation and controversies as in 2011.

Question – 28
options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.
es
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given

ss
Robin Williams was the kind of celebrity who faces severe criticism in his early years but

la
goes on to receive acclaim later, declining popularity and experience a despair that he
finally succumbs to.

that he finally succumbs to.

t C
(1) but goes on to receive acclaim later, declining popularity and experience a despair

gh
(2) but goes on to receive acclaim later, decline in popularity and a despair that he
finally succumbs to.

Ni
(3) but goes on to receive acclaim later, endure a decline in popularity and experience
a despair that he finally succumbs to.
(4) but goes on to acclaim later, declining popularity and a despair that he finally
succumbs to.

(5) but goes on to acclaim later, experience a declining popularity and a despair that
he finally succumbs to.

Question – 29
options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.
es
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given

ss
If you wanted to give the East End set designers a route to high-skilled, high-paid work,

la
you would need a different kind of private sector.

C
(1) If you wanted to give the East End set designers a route to high-skilled, high-paid
work, you would need a different kind of private sector.

h t
(2) If you want to give the East End set designers a route to high-skilled, high-paid

g
work, you would need a different kind of private sector.

Ni
(3) By giving the East End set designers a route to high-skilled work, the opportunity
for a different kind of private sector will be created.

(4) Giving the East End set designers a route to high-skilled, high-paid work, a different
kind of private sector will be created.
(5) High-skilled, high-paid work for the East End set designers indicate the need for a
different kind of private sector.

Question – 30
options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.
es
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given

ss
Particular to the tech industry, though, was a bald sexism that will make your eyes pop

la
out of your head, ranging from casual insult to death threat, from things you can count to
an atmosphere to which you must pretend to be oblivious.

t C
(1) Particular to the tech industry, though, was a bald sexism that will make your eyes
pop out of your head, ranging from casual insult to death threat,

gh
(2) Particular to the tech industry, though, is a bald sexism that will make your eyes

Ni
pop out of your head, ranging from casual insult to death threat,
(3) There was a bald sexism in the tech industry, that will make your eyes pop out of
your head, ranging from casual insult to death threat
(4) In the tech industry is a bald sexism that makes eyes pop out and it ranges from
casual insult to death threat,

(5) The tech industry had a bald sexism, that would make your eyes pop out, ranging
from casual insult to death threat,

Question – 31
 e
options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.s
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given

ss
Russell Hobby said that the system is about to cause confusion among heads and the

la
guidance allowed for absences for funerals, weddings, religious events and even for
seeing parents returning from duty with the armed forces.
(1)
C
Russell Hobby said that the system is about to cause confusion among heads

t
h
(2) Russell Hobby said that the system was about to have caused confusion among

g
heads
(3)
(4)
Ni
Russell Hobby says that the system is about to cause confusion among heads
Russell Hobby said that the system caused confusion among heads

(5) Russell Hobby said that the system would be about to cause confusion among
heads

Question – 32
options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.
es
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given

ss
If the Ukip candidate, who defected from the Tories last month, wins the byelection, the

la
Conservatives will be fearing a rush of defections as MPs conclude that their chances of
re-election are higher under Ukip colours.

C
(1) wins the byelection, the Conservatives will be fearing a rush of defections

t
h
(2) wins the byelection, the Conservatives fear there could be a rush of defections

ig
(3) won the byelection, the Conservatives will fear a rush of defections

N
(4) won the byelection, the Conservatives fearing defections
(5) wins the byelection, the Conservatives would be fearing a rush of defections

Question – 33
options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.
es
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given

ss
la
The organist Graham Bond was another of the key figures of the early British R&B
scene that also sees some of the era’s most talented musicians pass through its ranks.
(1)

t C
that also sees some of the era’s most talented musicians pass through its ranks.

ranks.

gh
(2) that also experiences some of the era’s most talented musicians pass through its

(3)
i
that also saw some of the era’s most talented musicians pass through its ranks.

N
(4) that has also seen some of the era’s most talented musicians pass through its
ranks.
(5) that continues to see some of the era’s most talented musicians pass through its
ranks.

Question – 34
options, select the one that best replaces the underlined part.
es
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. From the given

ss
la
If I would have had enough money, I would have bought a mansion and gifted it to my
parents so that they could fulfil their dream of living in style.

t C
(1) If I would have had enough money, I would have bought a mansion and gifted it

h
(2) If I would have enough money, I would buy a mansion and gift it

g
i
(3) If I had enough money, I would buy a mansion and gift it

N
(4) If enough money were available, I would have bought a mansion and gifted it
(5) With enough money, I would buy a mansion and gift it

Question – 35
In the following sentences identify the mood of the verbs.

es
God bless you
ss
C la
h t
ig
N

Question – 36
In the following sentences identify the mood of the verbs.

es
Do sit down
ss
C la
h t
ig
N

Question – 37
In the following sentences identify the mood of the verbs.

es
The river flows past the village
ss
C la
h t
ig
N

Question – 38
In the following sentences identify the mood of the verbs.

es
She told me that she had finished dinner
ss
C la
h t
ig
N

Question – 39
In the following sentences identify the mood of the verbs.

es
Behave yourself
ss
C la
h t
ig
N

Question – 40
In the following sentences identify the mood of the verbs.

es
The landlord prayed that the tenant be turned out
ss
C la
h t
ig
N

Question – 41
In the following sentences identify the mood of the verbs.

es
It is essential that you be home before dark
ss
C la
h t
ig
N

Question – 42
In the following sentences identify the mood of the verbs.

es
I wish that I were an emperor
ss
C la
h t
ig
N

Question – 43
In the following sentences identify the mood of the verbs.

es
George must study tonight
ss
C la
h t
ig
N

Question – 44
In the following sentences identify the mood of the verbs.

es
The grass is green, the rose is red
ss
C la
h t
ig
N

Question – 45