Verbal Ability - Sentence Correction - Test 1

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Verbal Ability - Sentence Correction - Test 1 - Quiz

In each of the following sentences, a part of the sentences is underlined. Beneath each sentence, four different ways of phrasing the underlined part are indicated. Choose the best alternative and mark its number as your answer.

Questions and Answers

1.

Of the many technological advances that took place during the 19^th century, none other was to have quite such an enormous impact as the invention of the steam train.
- A.
  
  None was to have quite such enormous impact as inventing.
- B.
  
  None was to have quite such an enormous impact as the invention
- C.
  
  None was to have quite such enormous impact like inventing
- D.
  
  None was to have quite such an enormous impact like the invention
Correct Answer
B. None was to have quite such an enormous impact as the invention

Explanation
Options A and C are ruled out because, the word enormous in the statement should be preceded by ‘an’. Further the word ‘inventing’ is wrongly used here, the correction is ‘------ as the invention’, because the sentence talks about the technological advances which took place in the 19th century and the invention of the steam engine is one of those. Besides, in option C and D the word ‘like’ is incorrectly used to bring out the comparison, which is best expressed by the conjunction ‘such…….as’. Therefore only option B is the right answer.

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2.

There can be few obsessions so eccentric, unrewarding and at times downright futile as shareholder activism in Germany, a land where the idea that companies should be run for their owner’s benefit is often seen as dangerous Anglo-American dogma.
- A.
  
  A few obsessions as eccentric, unrewarding and at times downright futile like
- B.
  
  Few obsessions so eccentric, unrewarding and at times downright futile like
- C.
  
  A few obsessions so eccentric, unrewarding and at times downright futile as
- D.
  
  Few obsessions as eccentric, unrewarding and at times downright futile as
Correct Answer
D. Few obsessions as eccentric, unrewarding and at times downright futile as

Explanation
shareholder activism hence the word few should not be preceded by the article ‘a’, which implies that there are a few obsessions, thus distorting the meaning intended. Hence options A and C can be ruled out. Option B is incorrect because of the incorrect conjunction. The comparison is best brought out by the conjunction ‘as……..as’. Therefore only Choice D is grammatically consistent.

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3.

As much as we might dislike the aggressive and obsessive nature of the 24-hour news channels, it is clear that they are setting the news agenda.
- A.
  
  As much as we may dislike the aggressive and obsessive nature of
- B.
  
  As much as we might dislike the aggressive and obsessive nature in
- C.
  
  Much as we might dislike the aggressive and obsessive nature of
- D.
  
  Much as we may dislike the aggressive and obsessive nature in
Correct Answer
C. Much as we might dislike the aggressive and obsessive nature of

Explanation
‘As much as’ indicates equality whereas ‘much as’ implies though. Here, the intentions is to state that though we dislike the aggressive and obsessive nature ……… Option 4 is incorrect because the word nature should be followed by ‘of’ and not ‘in’.

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4.

Judicial activism, is admirable on such occasions as when it comes to the rescue of ill-treated undertrials or bonded labour or child workers, at times turn problematical
- A.
  
  Admirable on such occasions when it comes to the rescue of ill-treated undertrials and
- B.
  
  Admirable on such occasions when it comes to the rescue of ill-treated undertrials or
- C.
  
  Admirable on those occasions when it comes to the rescue of ill-treated undertrials and
- D.
  
  Admirable on such occasions as when it comes to the rescue of ill-treated undertrials or
Correct Answer
D. Admirable on such occasions as when it comes to the rescue of ill-treated undertrials or

Explanation
Option A and B are incorrect because the usage of the conjunction is incomplete here ‘……..such……as’ is the correct conjunction. Further, in option ‘A’ and C the word ‘and’ is incorrectly used. Ideally and should be replaced by ‘or’ to link the alternatives. In option C the word ‘and’ is correctly used. Ideally and should be replaced by ‘or’ to link the alternatives. In option C the word occasions should be preceded by such and followed by as. Therefore only option D is grammatically consistent.

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5.

One of the most fashionable clichés is the one which holds that America is a highly materialistic nation, a nation which exalts the money-grubber and has a minimum of respect for thins of the mind and the spirit.
- A.
  
  One of the most fashionable is that
- B.
  
  One of the most fashionable of the clichés is the one
- C.
  
  One of the most fashionable cliché is the one
- D.
  
  One of the most fashionable of the cliché is that
Correct Answer
B. One of the most fashionable of the clichés is the one

Explanation
Option A is incorrect because we have two ‘that’ s – so the one in the underlined part should be altered. Hence it is stated as ‘one of the most fashionable of the clichés is the one (as mentioned in option B). Option C and D are incorrect because the word cliché should be in plural. And option B is the grammatically correct option it is the right answer.

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Verbal Ability - Sentence Correction - Test 1

Of the many technological advances that took place during the 19th century, none other was to have quite such an enormous impact as the invention of the steam train.

There can be few obsessions so eccentric, unrewarding and at times downright futile as shareholder activism in Germany, a land where the idea that companies should be run for their owner’s benefit is often seen as dangerous Anglo-American dogma.

As much as we might dislike the aggressive and obsessive nature of the 24-hour news channels, it is clear that they are setting the news agenda.

Judicial activism, is admirable on such occasions as when it comes to the rescue of ill-treated undertrials or bonded labour or child workers, at times turn problematical

One of the most fashionable clichés is the one which holds that America is a highly materialistic nation, a nation which exalts the money-grubber and has a minimum of respect for thins of the mind and the spirit.

Of the many technological advances that took place during the 19^th century, none other was to have quite such an enormous impact as the invention of the steam train.