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Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the given sentence is correct as it is, the answer is ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.

It must be noted that/ decentralization should be applied/ along with caution as it can/ lead to organizational disintegration.

A) It must be noted that B) Decentralization should be applied
C) Along with caution as it can D) Lead to organizational disintegration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Along with caution as it can

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The error lies in the third part of the sentence. The word 'along' is unnecessary and must be omitted. Along denotes accompaniment. The context of the sentence doesn't talk about accompaniment.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

to depart from an established course.

 

A) to deviate B) to whirl
C) to err D) to wander
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to deviate

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

The authorities are mistreating the prisoners.

A) The prisoners will be mistreated by the authorities. B) The authorities mistreat the prisoners.
C) The prisoners are being mistreated by the authorities. D) Mistreating of the prisoners will be done by the authorities.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The prisoners are being mistreated by the authorities.

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Pravin sat up on the (1)/ sofa, with his legs (2)/ tucked down him. (3)/No Error (4)

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

The study of skin

A) Dermatology B) Dermatoglyphics
C) Stratigraphy D) Oncology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dermatology

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

That summer, elections were(A)/held at many a place(B)/without any untoward incident.(C)/No error

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Consequent

A) Inception B) Ensuing
C) Dawn D) Creation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ensuing

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Mountain climbing

A) Alienisms B) Alpinism
C) Albinism D) Algorism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Alpinism

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