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PHRASE SUBSTITUTION AND VERBS MCQs
Phrase Substitution, Verbs
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Question 31.
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.
Though his actions were severe criticism, he didn’t lose his temper.
Answer: Option A. -> were severely criticised
Question 32.
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.
Yogic exercises and meditation seems to be of help modern men and women deal effectively with anxiety.
Answer: Option A. -> seem to help
Question 33.
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.
Despite all the complaints against him, we must admit that his behaviour with other has always courteous.
Answer: Option C. -> has always been courteous
Answer: Option E. -> No correction required
Question 35.
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 always behaves as if she has not care at all about my feelings.
Answer: Option B. -> as it she doesn’t
Question 36.
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 given to understand that there is a vacancy of an assistant in the firm, an application was submitted by me.
Answer: Option C. -> I submitted an application.
Answer: Option A. -> an hour
Answer: Option C. -> they start their journey
Question 39.
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.
After a six-hour marathon session, the two political parties are united together.
Answer: Option C. -> united
The phrase "united together" is redundant as the word "united" itself implies being together or in agreement. Therefore, the phrase "united together" should be replaced with the word "united" to make the sentence grammatically correct. The revised sentence would read, "After a six-hour marathon session, the two political parties are united."
To understand the explanation in a better way, let's take a look at the meanings of the options:
Therefore, the correct answer is Option C, united.
The phrase "united together" is redundant as the word "united" itself implies being together or in agreement. Therefore, the phrase "united together" should be replaced with the word "united" to make the sentence grammatically correct. The revised sentence would read, "After a six-hour marathon session, the two political parties are united."
To understand the explanation in a better way, let's take a look at the meanings of the options:
- Joined: To come together or bring together in a group, association, or relationship. Example: "The two companies have joined together to form a new conglomerate."
- Together: In or into a single group, mass, or place. Example: "The students sat together in the cafeteria."
- United: To come together or bring together in a group, organization, or relationship. Example: "The two countries united to fight against terrorism."
- Fixed: To make something stable or stationary. Example: "I fixed the chair by tightening the screws."
Therefore, the correct answer is Option C, united.
Question 40.
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 gave my niece a children s very colorfully illustrated encyclopedia.
Answer: Option A. -> a very colorfully illustrated children’s encyclopedia
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