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PHRASE SUBSTITUTION AND VERBS MCQs

Phrase Substitution, Verbs

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Question 21.

Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.


He behaved though it was his fault, but we knew he was not responsible for it

  1.    even though it was
  2.    though it was not
  3.    as if it was
  4.    despite it was not
  5.    No correction required
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> as if it was
Question 22.

Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.


She never felt that it was not of her business to get involved in somebody else’s family matter.

  1.    were not of her business
  2.    was none of her business
  3.    was of not her business
  4.    was not of her businesses
  5.    No correction required
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> was none of her business
Question 23.

Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.


Being born in a certain family is not in our control.

  1.    Be born
  2.    Taking born
  3.    By birth
  4.    Being borned
  5.    No correction required
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Answer: Option E. -> No correction required
Question 24.

Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.


I was taken back by his sudden comment on this issue.

  1.    would be taken back by
  2.    was taken backwards by
  3.    was taken back for
  4.    was taken aback by
  5.    No correction required
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> was taken aback by
Question 25.

Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.


In a matter of seconds, we came to know of what is happening anywhere in the world.

  1.    came to know of
  2.    come to be known of
  3.    come to know off
  4.    are coming to know of
  5.    No correction required
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> are coming to know of
Question 26.

Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.


It is true that there has been a considerable decline in rural poverty.

  1.    has been considerably declining
  2.    was considerably a decline
  3.    have been considered decline
  4.    has a considerable decline
  5.    No correction required
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> No correction required
Question 27.

Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.


They have been attending classes since the term began.

  1.    would attend
  2.    had attended
  3.    would be attending
  4.    should attend
  5.    No correction required
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> No correction required
Question 28.

Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.


He considers the new assignment as more challenging than much of the other assignments.

  1.    none for the other's      
  2.    most of the other
  3.    more of the other
  4.    rest of the other
  5.    No correction required
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> most of the other
Question 29.

Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.


Resolutions must be introducing quickly to repeal the outdated laws.

  1.    be introducing to quick repeal
  2.    have to be introduced to quick repealing
  3.    be quickly introduced to repeal
  4.    be quick introducing to repeal
  5.    No correction required
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> be quickly introduced to repeal
Question 30.

Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.


The driver didn’t accede at the demand of the people as he was aware of the risk involved in it.

  1.    was not accede at the demand
  2.    didn’t accede at demanding
  3.    was not acceded by the demand
  4.    didn’t accede to the demand
  5.    No correction required
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> didn’t accede to the demand

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