Question 71. There are four sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage and choose the most appropriate option.
A. It is sometimes told that democratic.
B. government originated in the city-states
C. of ancient Greece. Democratic ideals have been handed to us from that time.
D. In truth, however, this is an unhelpful assertion.
(CAT 2007)

Question 72. In the question below, the word at the top of the table is used in four different ways, labeled A to E. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.

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Near (CAT 2005)

Question 73. Given are sets of three sentences. One, two or all the sentences may have error(s) of grammar or syntax or Standard English usage. Identify only the sentences that are incorrect.
A. None except her and her father arrived at the venue in time.
B. Either you, or your brother or sister ought to have informed me.
C. Neither the students nor their teacher or the school came forward to tender an apology.

Question 74. In the following questions, there are sentences or parts of sentences labeled A, B, C, D and E . Choose for your answer the fragment that carries an error. Ignore punctuation errors if any.
A. The analyses of data collected shows no evidence
B. that the vaccine increased the risk
C. of any serious complications,
D. according to the federal
E. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Question 75. Given are sets of three sentences. One, two or all the sentences may have error(s) of grammar or syntax or Standard English usage. Identify only the sentences that are incorrect.
A. Everybody spoke up in unison for their rights.
B. One has to reckon with the fact that he is ultimately responsible for his own deeds.
C. Let me tell you this is not simply possible.

Question 76. In each question, there are four sentences: Each sentence has pairs of words / phrases that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted words / phrase(s) select the most appropriate word(s) / phrase(s) to form a correct sentence. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
A. When the Bangalore International Airport gets commissioned, probably in May, the current phase in [A] / of [B] airport infrastructure expansion will be complete [A] / will complete [B].
B. The substance of Hilary Clinton’s proposals on mortgages, like that of her health care plan,suggest [A] / suggests [B] a strong progressive sensibility.
C. The law, which goes into effect on August 1, is intended to strengthen [A] / strengthening [B] an existing set of antitrust regulations.
D. Large format retail stores give [A] / gave [B] enough space to display the entire range of their products that is not possible in small multi-brand outlets.

Question 77. Given are sets of three sentences. One, two or all the sentences may have error(s) of grammar or syntax or Standard English usage. Identify only the sentences that are incorrect
A. What I have been able to imply from this article is that mathematics is at the root of most physicalsciences.
B. Many of the most energetic students end up as under-achievers in life because of the lack offocus on their goals.
C. None of those little naughty boys have turned up today.

Question 78. In each question, there are four sentences: Each sentence has pairs of words / phrases that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted words / phrase(s) select the most appropriate word(s) / phrase(s) to form a correct sentence. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
(A)To argue that military victory bestow [A] / bestows [B] legitimacy is to say that might is right, and that ends justify means[A] / the means [B] to longstanding western taboos.
(B)The credibility of the Anglo – U.S. Media suffered a slow but steady [A] / slow and steady [B] erosion on their Iraq coverage.
(C)Limca Book of Records represents the world record breaking achievements [A] / world record breaking achievements [B] of more than a billion Indians and is the only record book of its kind in India.
(D)Many companies in the segment expect higher proportion of their sales [A] / a higher proportion of their sales [B] to come through the organized retail chains.

Question 79. Given are sets of three sentences. One, two or all the sentences may have error(s) of grammar or syntax or Standard English usage. Identify only the sentences that are incorrect
A. What I have been able to imply from this article is that mathematics is at the root of most physical Sciences.
B. Many of the most energetic students end up as under-achievers in life because of the lack of focus on their goals.
C. None of those little naughty boys have turned up today.

Question 80. In each of the questions below, there are four statements which express the same idea. Choose the alternative that is most concise and clear.
A. On the whole food front one may say that we can enjoy festivals in the consciousness that though some things are dear, the basic foods are better in quality and still low in price.
B. We can enjoy festivals knowing that though some things are dear, the basic foods are of better quality and still low in price.
C. Although we know that some things are dear, we can still enjoy festivals because the basic foods are better in quality and low in price.
D. On the whole food front, although some things are dear, we can still enjoy festivals as the basic foods are of better quality and quite cheap.
E. None of these.