Sentence Correction Level 1
Directions: In each of the following sentences, four options are given. You are required to indentify the best way of writing the sentence in the context of the correct usage of standard written English. While doing so, you have to ensure that the message being conveyed remains the same in all the cases.
- 1.
Anyone interested in flying planes can learn much if you have access to a flight simulation machine.
- A.
Anyone interested in flying planes can learn much if you have access to a flight simulation machine.
- B.
Anyone interested in flying planes can learn much if he has access to a flight simulation machine.
- C.
Anyone interested in flying planes can learn much if access is available to a flight simulation machine.
- D.
Anyone interested in flying planes can learn much from access to a flight simulation machine.
Correct Answer
B. Anyone interested in flying planes can learn much if he has access to a flight simulation machine.Explanation
The correct answer is "Anyone interested in flying planes can learn much if he has access to a flight simulation machine." This answer is correct because it uses the correct pronoun "he" to refer back to the subject "Anyone interested in flying planes." It also maintains parallel structure with the rest of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 2.
No officer had ought to be put into a simulation where he has to choose between his love for his family and the responsibilities accompanying his duty.
- A.
No officer had ought to be put into a simulation where he has to choose between his love for his family and the responsibilities accompanying his duty.
- B.
No officer had ought to be put into a simulation in which he has to choose between his love for his family and the responsibilities accompanying his duty.
- C.
No officer should be put into a simulation where he has to choose between his love for his family and the responsibilities accompanying his duty.
- D.
No officer ought to be put into a simulation in which he has to choose between his love for his family and the responsibilities accompanying his duty.
Correct Answer
C. No officer should be put into a simulation where he has to choose between his love for his family and the responsibilities accompanying his duty.Explanation
The correct answer is "No officer should be put into a simulation where he has to choose between his love for his family and the responsibilities accompanying his duty." This sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the idea that it is not appropriate to place an officer in a situation where they have to make a difficult choice between their personal life and their professional responsibilities.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Being a realist, the detective could not accept the statement of the accused that UFOs had caused the disturbance.
- A.
Being a realist, the detective could not accept the statement of the accused that UFOs had caused the disturbance.
- B.
Since he was a realist, the detective could not accept the statement of the accused that UFOs had caused the disturbance.
- C.
Being that he was a realist, the detective could not accept the statement of the accused that UFOs had caused the disturbance.
- D.
Realist that he was, the detective could not accept the statement of the accused that UFOs had caused the disturbance.
Correct Answer
A. Being a realist, the detective could not accept the statement of the accused that UFOs had caused the disturbance.Explanation
The correct answer is "Being a realist, the detective could not accept the statement of the accused that UFOs had caused the disturbance." This sentence effectively conveys that the detective's realism influenced his inability to believe the accused's claim about UFOs causing the disturbance.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The reason I came late to office today is because my car broke down.
- A.
The reason I came late to office today is because my car broke down.
- B.
Why I came late to office today is because my car broke down.
- C.
The reason I was late to office today is because my car broke down.
- D.
The reason I came late to office today is that my car broke down.
Correct Answer
D. The reason I came late to office today is that my car broke down.Explanation
The correct answer is "The reason I came late to office today is that my car broke down." This answer correctly uses the word "that" to introduce the reason for being late.Rate this question:
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- 5.
If we cooperate together by dividing up the booty, we shall be able to work together smoothly in the future.
- A.
If we cooperate together by dividing up the booty, we shall be able to work together smoothly in the future.
- B.
If we cooperate by dividing up the booty, we shall be able to work together smoothly in the future.
- C.
If we cooperate by dividing up the booty together, we shall be able to work together smoothly in the future.
- D.
If we cooperate with each other by dividing the booty, we shall be able to work together smoothly in the future.
Correct Answer
D. If we cooperate with each other by dividing the booty, we shall be able to work together smoothly in the future.Explanation
The correct answer is "If we cooperate with each other by dividing the booty, we shall be able to work together smoothly in the future." This answer accurately captures the idea that cooperation is necessary for smooth future collaboration, and emphasizes the need for working together by using the phrase "with each other." It also includes the specific action of dividing the booty, which is mentioned in the original statement.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Except for you and I, Everyone brought a present for the little birthday boy.
- A.
Except for him and I, Everyone brought a present for the little birthday boy.
- B.
With the exception of you and I, Everyone brought a present for the little birthday boy
- C.
Except for you and I, Everyone had brought a present for the little birthday boy.
- D.
Except for you and me, Everyone brought a present for the little birthday boy.
Correct Answer
D. Except for you and me, Everyone brought a present for the little birthday boy.Explanation
The correct answer is "Except for you and me, Everyone brought a present for the little birthday boy." This is the correct answer because "you and me" is the correct grammatical form to use in this sentence. When referring to the object of the preposition "for," the pronoun "me" should be used instead of "I." Therefore, "you and me" is the correct choice in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When one reads the Hindi literature of the twentieth century, you find a striking contrast between the writings of Munshi remchan and later day writers of popular Hindi fiction.
- A.
When one reads the Hindi literature of the twentieth century, you find a striking contrast between the writings of Munshi Premchand and later day writers of popular Hindi fiction.
- B.
When you read the Hindi literature of the twentieth century, one finds a striking contrast between the writings of Munshi Premchand and later day writers of popular Hindi fiction.
- C.
When one reads the Hindi literature of the twentieth century, he finds a striking contrast between the writings of Munshi Premchand and later day writers of popular Hindi fiction.
- D.
If one reads the Hindi literature of the twentieth century, you find a striking contrast between the writings of Munshi Premchand and later day writers of popular Hindi fiction.
Correct Answer
C. When one reads the Hindi literature of the twentieth century, he finds a striking contrast between the writings of Munshi Premchand and later day writers of popular Hindi fiction.Explanation
The correct answer is "When one reads the Hindi literature of the twentieth century, he finds a striking contrast between the writings of Munshi Premchand and later day writers of popular Hindi fiction." This answer is correct because it uses the pronoun "he" to refer back to the indefinite pronoun "one" in a grammatically correct and gender-neutral way. It maintains the subject-object agreement and avoids using the second-person pronoun "you" which would be inappropriate in this context.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Except for you and I, Everyone brought a present for the little birthday boy.
- A.
Except for him and I, Everyone brought a present for the little birthday boy.
- B.
With the exception of you and I, Everyone brought a present for the little birthday boy.
- C.
Except for you and I, Everyone had brought a present for the little birthday boy.
- D.
Except for you and me, Everyone brought a present for the little birthday boy.
Correct Answer
D. Except for you and me, Everyone brought a present for the little birthday boy.Explanation
The correct answer is "Except for you and me, Everyone brought a present for the little birthday boy." This is the correct answer because "you and me" is the correct pronoun usage in this context. "You and I" is grammatically incorrect because "I" should be replaced with "me" when it is the object of the preposition "for." Therefore, the correct pronoun usage should be "you and me."Rate this question:
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- 9.
He is a singer of repute, but his yesterday's performance was quite disappointing.
- A.
Performances of yesterday were
- B.
Yesterday performance was
- C.
Yesterday performance were
- D.
Performances about yesterday were
- E.
No correction required
Correct Answer
E. No correction requiredExplanation
The given sentence is grammatically correct as it is. The phrase "yesterday's performance" is used correctly to refer to the performance that took place the day before. Therefore, no correction is required.Rate this question:
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- 10.
He has received no other message than an urgent telegram asking him to rush his village immediately.
- A.
Asked him to rush his village
- B.
Asking him to have rush his village
- C.
Asking him to rush to his village
- D.
Asking him rushing at his village
- E.
No correction required
Correct Answer
C. Asking him to rush to his villageExplanation
The correct answer is "asking him to rush to his village". This is the correct phrasing because it conveys the idea that someone is requesting the person to quickly go to their village. The other options either have incorrect grammar or do not accurately convey the meaning of the original sentence.Rate this question:
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