Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark ‘E’ as the answer. 1. He confidentially asked the crowd if they thought he was right and the crowd shouted that they did. (5)
- 1. that he did
- 2. that they had
- 3. that he is
- 4. that he didn’t
- 5. No correction required
2. Why should the candidates be afraid of English Language is not clear. (1)
- 1. the candidates should be
- 2. do the candidates be
- 3. should be the candidates
- 4. are the candidates
- 5. No correction required
3. He found the gold coin as he cleans the floor. (4)
- 1. as he had cleaned
- 2. while he cleans
- 3. which he is cleaning
- 4. while cleaning
- 5. No correction required
4. He admired the speed with which he completed the work and appreciating the method adopted by him (2)
- 1. appreciate the method being adopted
- 2. appreciated the method adopted
- 3. appreciate the method of adoption
- 4. appreciated the method adopting method
- 5. No correction required
5. Maria unnecessarily picked up a quarrel with Rani and left the party hurried. (3)
- 1. has picked up
- 2. picked on
- 3. picked
- 4. picking up
- 5. No correction required