Sentence Improvement MCQ Set 2
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MCQ Set: 2
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Question No: 6
Choose one word which can meaningfully replace the underlined words in both the sentences without changing the meaning of original sentences.
I. In the last over, the cricketer managed to get his hands to the ball and hold it.
II. She doubted that her new hairstyle would attract everyone's attention.
- garb
- catch
- pull
- draw
Answer and Explanation
Answer: B
Explanation
I. In the last over, the cricketer managed to get his hands to the ball and catch it.
II. She doubted that her new hairstyle would catch everyone's attention.
Option (a) 'garb' means 'hold' and 'garb attention' means 'forcefully arrest attention'. However, 'garb' is incorrect.
Option (c) and (d) 'pull' and 'draw' means 'attract' and can be replaced in II sentence, but these words do not mean 'hold', hence cannot be used in I sentence.
Option (b) 'catch' means 'hold' and 'catch his attention' means 'attract his attention'. Hence, catch is the appropriate word which replaces both the underlined words in sentences I and II, without changing the meaning of original sentences.
Question No: 7
Choose one word which can meaningfully replace the underlined words in both the sentences without changing the meaning of original sentences.
I. As a fearless defender, he always inspired confidence in his goalkeeper.
II. The party shall win if you support my candidature.
- prop
- back
- crutch
- endorse
Answer and Explanation
Answer: B
Explanation
I) As a fearless defender, he always inspired confidence in his goalkeeper.
II) The party shall win if you support my candidature.
Here, 'defender' is a noun and 'support' is a verb.
Option (a) 'prop' means 'support' but it does not mean 'defender'.
Option (b) 'back' as noun means 'defender' (in football, hockey etc.) and as a verb means 'support'.
Hence, the correct option is 'back.
Option (c), (d) crutch and endorse cannot replace the underlined words in both the sentences.
Question No: 8
Choose one word which can meaningfully replace the underlined words in both the sentences.
I. Dr. John's fees as a general practitioner, are quite affordable.
II. Smith described his rival's accusations as baseless and malicious.
- recrimination
- attacks
- prices
- charges
Answer and Explanation
Answer: D
Explanation
Options (a) and (b) 'recrimination' and 'attacks' mean 'accusations' but do not mean 'fees'.
Options (c) 'prices' mean 'fees' but do not mean 'accusations'.
Option (d) 'charges' means both 'fees' and 'accusations'. Hence, one word which can meaningfully replace the underlined words is charges.
Question No: 9
In the sentence given below, replace the phrase underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) i.e. “No correction required” as the answer.
At an early age, she had made her mark as a criminal lawyer.
- made her mark
- makes her mark
- has been making her mark
- No correction required
Answer and Explanation
Answer: A
Explanation
'At an early age, she made her mark as a criminal lawyer.' is the correct form. In the sentence, 'At an early age' stands for a uncertain period which is signifying her age. Thus, here the past perfect cannot be used, the simple past should be used.
Question No: 10
pIn the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part.
If he had time, he will refer you to the next doctor coming after his shift is over. /p
- have
- would have
- has
- No improvement
Answer and Explanation
Answer: C
Explanation
To ensure the correct tense form (has-will) you have to choose answer (c) as the right response. All other options do not match with the verb of the second action . i.e. he will refer you.