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Sentence Improvement quiz

10 questions drawn at random from 17, marked as in the Prelims: +1 for a right answer, −0.25 for a wrong one, 0 if you leave it.

10 questions

  1. Question 1 of 10
    Directions: Which of the phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make it grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark (e) as the answer.
    Your grandmother is coming to visit today, so don't forget to hang around your clothes when you tidy your room.
  2. Question 2 of 10

    Direction: A part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. If the given sentence is correct as it is, your answer is (E), i.e. No correction required.

    Monu and Sonu attempted to make light their difficulties, but it was obvious that things were going badly for them.

    I. attempted to make their difficulties light
    II. has attempted to make light their difficulties
    III. attempted to make light of their difficulties

  3. Question 3 of 10
    Directions: Which of the phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make it grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark (e) as the answer.
    She went out with her friends every night instead of studying and threw further her chance of a place at university.
  4. Question 4 of 10
    In the question below, three statements are given which may or may not be grammatically correct. Identify the statement/statements that is/are incorrect.
    I. No sooner did I speak than he left.
    II. The patient was accompanied with his friend.
    III. Mr. Sharma may be late but I am sure Mr. Kapoor won't be.
  5. Question 5 of 10

    Direction: A part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. If the given sentence is correct as it is, your answer is (E), i.e. No correction required.

    The only bright spot so far this year for Apple is with its iPhone 8 Plus, which at 0.4% market share, topped early performance for the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 6 Plus, which attracted 0.2% and 0.3% market share, respectively.

    I. Topped the early performance of
    II. Topped to perform early
    III. Topped in earlier performing

  6. Question 6 of 10

    Direction: A part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. If the given sentence is correct as it is, your answer is (E), i.e. No correction required.

    At first glance, it seems implausible that such an intricately engineered bio system such as our could have come about merely as a result of random modifications.

    I. such an intricately engineered bio system as ours
    II. such intricately engineered bio system such as our
    III. such intricately engineered bio system such as ours

  7. Question 7 of 10

    Direction: A part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. If the given sentence is correct as it is, your answer is (E), i.e. No correction required.

    Although I don't have any special bond with the rank and folder of the Labour Union, I know some top engineers.

    I. in the rank and folders of the Labour Union
    II. with the rank and portfolio of the Labour Union
    III. with the rank and file of the Labour Union

  8. Question 8 of 10
    In the question below, three statements are given which may or may not be grammatically correct. Identify the statement/statements that is/are incorrect.
    I. When shall we arrive to our destination?
    II. Neither Rohit nor Mohit were there at the restaurant when I went there.
    III. Ten kilometres is a long distance to walk.
  9. Question 9 of 10
    Directions: Which of the phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make it grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark (e) as the answer.
    The runner was called at home plate, and the manager came out to argue about the call.
  10. Question 10 of 10
    In the question below, three statements are given which may or may not be grammatically correct. Identify the statement/statements that is/are incorrect.
    I. John is working very hardly as the examinations are fast approaching.
    II. I have seen him a couple of times since May.
    III. A short story should not exceed two hundred words.

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