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English grammar covers how words, phrases and clauses combine to form correct sentences. It includes tenses, parts of speech, prepositions, articles, voice, reported speech, agreement, infinitives, gerunds, adverb position, transitions, punctuation, sentence structure and inversion, with special attention to distinctions such as phrases versus clauses and active versus passive voice.
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2921. Spot the error.This piece of advice is only for you, for you pay heed to wise and smartly words.
- A. Piece of
- B. For you
- C. For you pay
- D. Smartly words
Explanation: The correct phrase should be "smart words" or "wise and smart words". "Smartly words" is incorrect because "smartly" is an adverb, and it…
Correct answer: Smartly words- A. Speaks
- B. Were
- C. And also
- D. Some
Explanation: The phrase "and also" is redundant. "Also" is unnecessary because "and" already serves to connect the two clauses.
Correct answer: And also- A. Takes
- B. Yet mosquitoes
- C. And
- D. Their king
Explanation: The verb "takes" should be "take" because "bath" is used as an uncountable noun in this context, and the correct form is "takes a bath" or…
Correct answer: Takes- A. Don't beg
- B. Freely
- C. On individual
- D. As well as
Explanation: This phrase is redundant. The word "both" already implies two levels: individual and collective.
Correct answer: As well as- A. Are much
- B. Hardworking
- C. To those
- D. Were hired
Explanation: This is incorrect. The phrase should be "than those" for a proper comparison. "To those" is not suitable for making comparisons.
Correct answer: To those2926. Spot the error.The horse no sooner went on a strut, the jockey lost his control and fell down.
- A. Horse no
- B. Went on
- C. Strut than
- D. His control
Explanation: This is incorrect. The correct phrase should be "strut than" to properly use "no sooner... than" for comparisons in time.
Correct answer: Strut than- A. The plumbers
- B. And
- C. Moreover
- D. Not able
Explanation: This is incorrect. The correct term here should be "but" to show contrast. "Moreover" is used to add information rather than contrast.
Correct answer: Moreover- A. Any
- B. My old
- C. Which
- D. Built
Explanation: The phrase "an any" is incorrect. It should be simply "any." The correct phrase is "I didn't have any refuge.
Correct answer: Any2929. Spot the error. Those individuals as one can find in corrupt societies are not loyal to anyone.
- A. Those
- B. One can
- C. Societies
- D. Not loyal
Explanation: It is correct option as "The" is a definite article used to refer to a specific group of individuals in this context.
Correct answer: Those- A. Are not
- B. And
- C. Demand
- D. Never fades
Explanation: This is incorrect. The use of "and" is inappropriate here because it creates a comma splice.
Correct answer: And- A. No one
- B. As
- C. As a fool who
- D. Or
Explanation: This is partially correct but redundant. The phrase "as a fool" is correct, but "who can never make right or apt decisions" is better…
Correct answer: As a fool who- A. By
- B. Yet
- C. In
- D. Or
Explanation: This is incorrect. The word "yet" is not the right conjunction here; it should be replaced with "and" to properly connect the ideas.
Correct answer: Yet- A. For
- B. As
- C. Cheaper
- D. Can
Explanation: This is incorrect. The correct comparative form should be "as cheaply as possible" instead of "as cheaper as.
Correct answer: As- A. Javed remains too busy that he cannot grab any time even for his own self.
- B. Javed remains so busy that he cannot grab any time even that his own self.
- C. Javed remains to busy too grab any time even for his own self.
- D. Javed remains too busy to grab any time even for his own self.
Explanation: This is correct. "Too busy to" is the right phrase, and the sentence is grammatically accurate.
Correct answer: Javed remains too busy to grab any time even for his own self.- A. They will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character.
- B. They will neither be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character.
- C. They will not be judged by the colour of their skin except by the content of their character.
- D. They will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of there character.
Explanation: This sentence is correct. It clearly states that judgment should be based on character rather than skin colour, using "but" to contrast…
Correct answer: They will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character.- A. If my mother had been alive, I would have taken care of.
- B. If my mother had alive, I would have been taken care of.
- C. If my mother had been alive, I would have been taken care of.
- D. If my mother has been alive, I would have been taken care of.
Explanation: This sentence is correct. It uses the past perfect tense ("had been") to indicate a hypothetical condition in the past, and "would have…
Correct answer: If my mother had been alive, I would have been taken care of.- A. Golden wrist watches are not made of pure gold but of artificial stuff.
- B. Golden wrist watches are not made of pure gold but artificial stuff.
- C. Golden wrist watches are no made of pure gold but artificial stuff.
- D. Golden wrist watches are not made of pure gold except of artificial stuff.
Explanation: This sentence is correct and concise. It effectively contrasts the materials used in golden wrist watches without unnecessary repetition.
Correct answer: Golden wrist watches are not made of pure gold but artificial stuff.- A. New land lords would rather fire their peasants than to beat them severely.
- B. New land lords would rather fire their peasants than beat them severely.
- C. New land lords had rather fire their peasants than to beat them severely.
- D. New land lords had rather fired their peasants than beated them severely.
Explanation: This is the most concise and grammatically correct option. It follows the idiomatic use of "would rather" and avoids redundancy.
Correct answer: New land lords would rather fire their peasants than beat them severely.- A. Because he failed and because he lied, that was the reason his father disinherited him.
- B. Because he failed and because he lied, his father disinherited him.
- C. Because he failed and because he lied, so his father disinherited him.
- D. Because he failed and because he lied; therefore, his father disinherited him.
Explanation: This is the most straightforward and grammatically correct option. It clearly states the reasons for the father's action without…
Correct answer: Because he failed and because he lied, his father disinherited him.- A. Although Pakistan tries to reduce tension on boarders, but India never cooperates.
- B. Although Pakistan tries to reduce tension on boarders, hence, India never cooperates.
- C. Although Pakistan tries to reduce tension on boarders, hence, India never cooperate.
- D. Although Pakistan tries to reduce tension on borders, India never cooperates
Explanation: This option is correct and clear. It correctly uses "although" to set up a contrast without redundant conjunctions.
Correct answer: Although Pakistan tries to reduce tension on borders, India never cooperates