Improvement Questions 01 - Interactive Quiz
Take this interactive quiz with 20 questions. Improvement Questions 01
Question 1: The candidate was praised for her ability to analyze data, drafting reports, and working collaboratively…
- analyze data, draft reports, and work collaboratively
- analyze data, drafting reports, or working collaboratively
- analyzing data, drafting reports, and working collaboratively
- analyzing data, to draft reports, and to working collaboratively
- No correction required
Question 2: The manager's responsibilities include reviewing reports, to conduct meetings, and supervising staff on a daily…
- reviewing reports, conducting meetings, and supervising staff
- to review reports, to conducting meetings, and supervising staff
- to review reports, conduct meetings, and supervise staff
- reviewing reports, conducting meetings, and supervise staff
- No correction required
Question 3: She was in a rush, but I had to keep herself from entering the restricted…
- Turned herself to
- Stop her from
- Qualify to herself
- Hide herself from
- No improvement required
Question 4: To succeed in this field, you must learn to avoid to make the same mistakes…
- from making the same errors
- making the same mistakes
- to have committed the same mistakes
- the making by the same mistakes
- No correction required
Question 5: Residents ask why are authorities targeting us now after being oblivious for years.
- why authorities are targeting them
- why do authorities target us
- why are authorities targeting them
- why have authorities been targeting us
- No correction required
Question 6: The philosophy of cooperative federalism is to protect the all communities, languages, and cultures.
- to protects the many communities, languages, and cultures.
- to protect the many communities, languages, and cultures.
- to protect the much communities, languages, and cultures.
- to protect the many community, language, and culture.
- No correction required
Question 7: There are days when I feel like throwing up in the towel, but I just…
- Throwing up the towel
- Throwing the towel
- Throwing in the towel
- Throwing the towel out
- No correction required
Question 8: Since the 1990s India is in a 'low epoch' meaning that average rainfell has been…
- Average rainfall had been below
- Average rainfall has been below
- Average rainfall was below
- Average rainfall is below
- No correction required
Question 9: Though the blackbucks and chinkara look like sisters they actually may have very difference evolutionary…
- different evolutionary histories
- different evolutionary history
- different evolutions histories
- different evolutionarily histories
- No correction required
Question 10: From give presentations to clients, he developed excellent public speaking skills.
- From been gave presentations
- From given presentations
- From giving presentations
- From gives presentations
- No improvement required
Question 11: If you send me a letter of love, I would gift you a free painting…
- I would gifted
- I would have gifted
- I will gift
- I would be gifting
- No correction required
Question 12: If you want to improve your health, you should consider taken in regular exercise.
- take in
- takes in
- taking up
- taking in
- No correction required
Question 13: The comprehensive list of new recruits and their assigned departments are now being finalized by the…
- is now been finalizing
- were now decided
- is now being finalized
- have now been decided
- No correction required
Question 14: To protect the local ecosystem, the park's new regulations strictly prohibit visitors to feed the…
- visitors from feeding the animals
- visitor's feeding the wildlife
- visitor's to feed the wildlife
- that visitors would fed any animal
- No correction required
Question 15: If a person was to exercise more caution, many common household accidents could easily be…
- were to exercise more caution
- was exercise more precautions
- should had to be more cautious
- have exercise much caution
- No correction required
Question 16: Despite of the heavy rain, the dedicated marathon runners continued the race toward the finish…
- In despite of the heavy rain
- Despite the heavy rain
- In spite the storm
- Although the cloudy weather
- No correction required
Question 17: Having arrived late for the concert, the gates were already locked and barred by the…
- Because of arriving late for the show
- To have arrived late at the games
- By arriving late for the concert
- When we arrived late for the show
- No correction required
Question 18: The new intern, to whom the task was assigned, asked a lot of clarifying questions.
- to whom was the task assigned
- who the task was assigned to
- to who the task was assigned
- who the task was assigned
- No correction required
Question 19: On Wednesday last week, India has sent the first batch of relief materials to the quake-hit…
- had been sent the first batch
- had send the first batch
- sent the first batch
- No correction required
- sent a first batch
Question 20: Population inclines of butterflies have been so dramatic in California recently as this decrease is not…
- No correction required
- decimation of butterflies have been so amazing
- declines of butterflies have been so dramatic
- incentives of butterflies have been so dramatic
- inclination of butterflies have been so suspecting
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Question 1
The candidate was praised for her ability to analyze data, drafting reports, and working collaboratively during the project.
Correct! The phrase “her ability to” should be followed by parallel gerund phrases. Since “drafting reports” and “working collaboratively” are gerunds, “analyze data” must also be a gerund: “analyzing data.” Example: “She has a talent for singing, dancing, and acting.” (Not: “She has a talent for sing, dancing, and acting.”)
Question 2
The manager’s responsibilities include reviewing reports, to conduct meetings, and supervising staff on a daily basis.
Correct! The verb “include” should be followed by parallel gerund phrases. Since “reviewing reports” and “supervising staff” are gerunds, “to conduct meetings” must also be a gerund: “conducting meetings.” Example: “Her duties include answering calls, scheduling appointments, and managing files.” (Not: “Her duties include answering calls, to schedule appointments, and managing files.”)
Question 3
She was in a rush, but I had to keep herself from entering the restricted area.
Correct! The phrase “keep herself from” is incorrect because the subject is “I,” so the reflexive pronoun “herself” does not agree. The correct phrase is “keep her from” or “stop her from,” where “her” is the object pronoun. Example: “I had to stop him from making a mistake.” (Not: “I had to keep himself from making a mistake.”)
Question 4
To succeed in this field, you must learn to avoid to make the same mistakes repeatedly.
Correct! The verb “avoid” is followed by a gerund (verb + ing), not an infinitive. Therefore, “to make” should be replaced with “making.” Example: “You should avoid eating junk food.” (Not: “You should avoid to eat junk food.”)
Question 5
Residents ask why are authorities targeting us now after being oblivious for years.
Correct! In reported speech, the word order changes from question form to statement form, and pronouns shift according to the subject. “Why are authorities targeting us” should become “why authorities are targeting them.” Example: “They asked why the government was imposing new rules.” (Not: “They asked why was the government imposing new rules.”)
Question 6
The philosophy of cooperative federalism is to protect the all communities, languages, and cultures.
Correct! The phrase “the all” is grammatically incorrect. The correct determiner to use with plural countable nouns like “communities” is “all the” or “the many,” not “the all.” Therefore, “the all communities” should be replaced with “the many communities” or “all the communities.” Example: “The policy aims to protect all the diverse groups in society.” (Not: “The policy aims to protect the all diverse groups in society.”)
Question 7
There are days when I feel like throwing up in the towel, but I just keep hoping that things get better.
Correct! The correct idiomatic expression is “throwing in the towel,” which means to give up or admit defeat. “Throwing up in the towel” is incorrect and changes the meaning entirely. Example: “After months of struggling, he decided to throw in the towel and quit.” (Not: “After months of struggling, he decided to throw up in the towel and quit.”)
Question 8
Since the 1990s India is in a ‘low epoch’ meaning that average rainfell has been below normal and hasn’t recovered.
Correct! The word “rainfell” is incorrect; the correct noun is “rainfall.” Additionally, the present perfect tense “has been” is correctly used with “Since the 1990s” to indicate an action that began in the past and continues to the present. Example: “Since 2000, the average temperature has been rising steadily.” (Not: “Since 2000, the average temperature had been rising steadily.”)
Question 9
Though the blackbucks and chinkara look like sisters they actually may have very difference evolutionary histories.
Correct! The word “difference” is a noun, but the sentence requires the adjective “different” to modify the noun phrase “evolutionary histories.” Therefore, “difference” should be replaced with “different.” Example: “They have very different life experiences.” (Not: “They have very difference life experiences.”)
Question 10
From give presentations to clients, he developed excellent public speaking skills.
Correct! The preposition “from” must be followed by a gerund (verb + ing). Therefore, “give” should be replaced with “giving.” Example: “From working long hours, she gained valuable experience.” (Not: “From work long hours, she gained valuable experience.”)
Question 11
If you send me a letter of love, I would gift you a free painting in the medium of your choice.
Correct! This is a Type 1 conditional sentence expressing a real possibility. The “if” clause uses the simple present tense (“send”), so the main clause should use “will + base verb,” not “would.” Therefore, “I would gift” should be replaced with “I will gift.” Example: “If you come to the party, I will introduce you to my friends.” (Not: “If you come to the party, I would introduce you to my friends.”)
Question 12
If you want to improve your health, you should consider taken in regular exercise.
Correct! The verb “consider” is followed by a gerund (verb + ing). Additionally, the correct phrasal verb for beginning an activity is “take up,” not “take in.” Therefore, “taken in” should be replaced with “taking up.” Example: “You should consider taking up yoga for better health.” (Not: “You should consider taken in yoga for better health.”)
Question 13
The comprehensive list of new recruits and their assigned departments are now being finalized by the HR team.
Correct! The subject of the sentence is “list,” which is singular. Therefore, the verb must also be singular. “Are” should be replaced with “is.” Example: “The list of participants is being finalized.” (Not: “The list of participants are being finalized.”)
Question 14
To protect the local ecosystem, the park’s new regulations strictly prohibit visitors to feed the wildlife.
Correct! The verb “prohibit” is followed by the structure “prohibit + object + from + gerund.” Therefore, “visitors to feed” should be replaced with “visitors from feeding.” Example: “The rules prohibit students from using mobile phones in class.” (Not: “The rules prohibit students to use mobile phones in class.”)
Question 15
If a person was to exercise more caution, many common household accidents could easily be avoided.
Correct! In a Type 2 conditional expressing an unreal or hypothetical situation, the subjunctive “were” is used instead of “was” after “if” for all persons. Therefore, “was to exercise” should be replaced with “were to exercise.” Example: “If she were to arrive early, we could start the meeting.” (Not: “If she was to arrive early, we could start the meeting.”)
Question 16
Despite of the heavy rain, the dedicated marathon runners continued the race toward the finish line.
Correct! The preposition “despite” is never followed by “of.” It is used directly before a noun or gerund. Therefore, “Despite of” should be replaced with “Despite.” Example: “Despite the challenges, they succeeded.” (Not: “Despite of the challenges, they succeeded.”)
Question 17
Having arrived late for the concert, the gates were already locked and barred by the security team.
Correct! The phrase “Having arrived late for the concert” is a dangling participle because it incorrectly modifies “the gates.” The gates did not arrive late; people did. The sentence must be restructured so the subject of the main clause matches the participle phrase. “When we arrived late for the show” correctly provides a subject for the action. Example: “Having finished the assignment, she went to bed.” (Not: “Having finished the assignment, the bed was comfortable.”)
Question 18
The new intern, to whom the task was assigned, asked a lot of clarifying questions.
Correct! The phrase “to whom the task was assigned” is grammatically correct. “Whom” is the correct object pronoun after the preposition “to,” and the word order follows proper relative clause structure. Example: “The person to whom the letter was addressed has moved away.” (similar correct usage).
Question 19
On Wednesday last week, India has sent the first batch of relief materials to the quake-hit region.
Correct! The specific past time reference “On Wednesday last week” requires the simple past tense, not the present perfect tense. Therefore, “has sent” should be replaced with “sent.” Example: “Yesterday, she completed the project.” (Not: “Yesterday, she has completed the project.”)
Question 20
Population inclines of butterflies have been so dramatic in California recently as this decrease is not normal.
Correct! The phrase “Population inclines of butterflies” is incorrect. “Inclines” means upward slopes or tendencies and does not fit the context of a population decrease. The correct word is “declines,” which means reductions or decreases. Example: “The declines in bee populations are alarming.” (Not: “The inclines in bee populations are alarming.”)
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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishThe candidate was praised for her ability to analyze data, drafting reports, and working collaboratively during the project.
0:00Correct
Correct! The phrase “her ability to” should be followed by parallel gerund phrases. Since “drafting reports” and “working collaboratively” are gerunds, “analyze data” must also be a gerund: “analyzing data.” Example: “She has a talent for singing, dancing, and acting.” (Not: “She has a talent for sing, dancing, and acting.”)
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Incorrect. The phrase “her ability to” should be followed by parallel gerund phrases. Since “drafting reports” and “working collaboratively” are gerunds, “analyze data” must also be a gerund: “analyzing data.” Example: “She has a talent for singing, dancing, and acting.” (Not: “She has a talent for sing, dancing, and acting.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrase “her ability to” should be followed by parallel gerund phrases. Since “drafting reports” and “working collaboratively” are gerunds, “analyze data” must also be a gerund: “analyzing data.” Example: “She has a talent for singing, dancing, and acting.” (Not: “She has a talent for sing, dancing, and acting.”)
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishThe manager’s responsibilities include reviewing reports, to conduct meetings, and supervising staff on a daily basis.
0:00Correct
Correct! The verb “include” should be followed by parallel gerund phrases. Since “reviewing reports” and “supervising staff” are gerunds, “to conduct meetings” must also be a gerund: “conducting meetings.” Example: “Her duties include answering calls, scheduling appointments, and managing files.” (Not: “Her duties include answering calls, to schedule appointments, and managing files.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The verb “include” should be followed by parallel gerund phrases. Since “reviewing reports” and “supervising staff” are gerunds, “to conduct meetings” must also be a gerund: “conducting meetings.” Example: “Her duties include answering calls, scheduling appointments, and managing files.” (Not: “Her duties include answering calls, to schedule appointments, and managing files.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The verb “include” should be followed by parallel gerund phrases. Since “reviewing reports” and “supervising staff” are gerunds, “to conduct meetings” must also be a gerund: “conducting meetings.” Example: “Her duties include answering calls, scheduling appointments, and managing files.” (Not: “Her duties include answering calls, to schedule appointments, and managing files.”)
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishShe was in a rush, but I had to keep herself from entering the restricted area.
0:00Correct
Correct! The phrase “keep herself from” is incorrect because the subject is “I,” so the reflexive pronoun “herself” does not agree. The correct phrase is “keep her from” or “stop her from,” where “her” is the object pronoun. Example: “I had to stop him from making a mistake.” (Not: “I had to keep himself from making a mistake.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The phrase “keep herself from” is incorrect because the subject is “I,” so the reflexive pronoun “herself” does not agree. The correct phrase is “keep her from” or “stop her from,” where “her” is the object pronoun. Example: “I had to stop him from making a mistake.” (Not: “I had to keep himself from making a mistake.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrase “keep herself from” is incorrect because the subject is “I,” so the reflexive pronoun “herself” does not agree. The correct phrase is “keep her from” or “stop her from,” where “her” is the object pronoun. Example: “I had to stop him from making a mistake.” (Not: “I had to keep himself from making a mistake.”)
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishTo succeed in this field, you must learn to avoid to make the same mistakes repeatedly.
0:00Correct
Correct! The verb “avoid” is followed by a gerund (verb + ing), not an infinitive. Therefore, “to make” should be replaced with “making.” Example: “You should avoid eating junk food.” (Not: “You should avoid to eat junk food.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The verb “avoid” is followed by a gerund (verb + ing), not an infinitive. Therefore, “to make” should be replaced with “making.” Example: “You should avoid eating junk food.” (Not: “You should avoid to eat junk food.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The verb “avoid” is followed by a gerund (verb + ing), not an infinitive. Therefore, “to make” should be replaced with “making.” Example: “You should avoid eating junk food.” (Not: “You should avoid to eat junk food.”)
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishResidents ask why are authorities targeting us now after being oblivious for years.
0:00Correct
Correct! In reported speech, the word order changes from question form to statement form, and pronouns shift according to the subject. “Why are authorities targeting us” should become “why authorities are targeting them.” Example: “They asked why the government was imposing new rules.” (Not: “They asked why was the government imposing new rules.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. In reported speech, the word order changes from question form to statement form, and pronouns shift according to the subject. “Why are authorities targeting us” should become “why authorities are targeting them.” Example: “They asked why the government was imposing new rules.” (Not: “They asked why was the government imposing new rules.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. In reported speech, the word order changes from question form to statement form, and pronouns shift according to the subject. “Why are authorities targeting us” should become “why authorities are targeting them.” Example: “They asked why the government was imposing new rules.” (Not: “They asked why was the government imposing new rules.”)
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishThe philosophy of cooperative federalism is to protect the all communities, languages, and cultures.
0:00Correct
Correct! The phrase “the all” is grammatically incorrect. The correct determiner to use with plural countable nouns like “communities” is “all the” or “the many,” not “the all.” Therefore, “the all communities” should be replaced with “the many communities” or “all the communities.” Example: “The policy aims to protect all the diverse groups in society.” (Not: “The policy aims to protect the all diverse groups in society.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The phrase “the all” is grammatically incorrect. The correct determiner to use with plural countable nouns like “communities” is “all the” or “the many,” not “the all.” Therefore, “the all communities” should be replaced with “the many communities” or “all the communities.” Example: “The policy aims to protect all the diverse groups in society.” (Not: “The policy aims to protect the all diverse groups in society.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrase “the all” is grammatically incorrect. The correct determiner to use with plural countable nouns like “communities” is “all the” or “the many,” not “the all.” Therefore, “the all communities” should be replaced with “the many communities” or “all the communities.” Example: “The policy aims to protect all the diverse groups in society.” (Not: “The policy aims to protect the all diverse groups in society.”)
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishThere are days when I feel like throwing up in the towel, but I just keep hoping that things get better.
0:00Correct
Correct! The correct idiomatic expression is “throwing in the towel,” which means to give up or admit defeat. “Throwing up in the towel” is incorrect and changes the meaning entirely. Example: “After months of struggling, he decided to throw in the towel and quit.” (Not: “After months of struggling, he decided to throw up in the towel and quit.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The correct idiomatic expression is “throwing in the towel,” which means to give up or admit defeat. “Throwing up in the towel” is incorrect and changes the meaning entirely. Example: “After months of struggling, he decided to throw in the towel and quit.” (Not: “After months of struggling, he decided to throw up in the towel and quit.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The correct idiomatic expression is “throwing in the towel,” which means to give up or admit defeat. “Throwing up in the towel” is incorrect and changes the meaning entirely. Example: “After months of struggling, he decided to throw in the towel and quit.” (Not: “After months of struggling, he decided to throw up in the towel and quit.”)
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishSince the 1990s India is in a ‘low epoch’ meaning that average rainfell has been below normal and hasn’t recovered.
0:00Correct
Correct! The word “rainfell” is incorrect; the correct noun is “rainfall.” Additionally, the present perfect tense “has been” is correctly used with “Since the 1990s” to indicate an action that began in the past and continues to the present. Example: “Since 2000, the average temperature has been rising steadily.” (Not: “Since 2000, the average temperature had been rising steadily.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The word “rainfell” is incorrect; the correct noun is “rainfall.” Additionally, the present perfect tense “has been” is correctly used with “Since the 1990s” to indicate an action that began in the past and continues to the present. Example: “Since 2000, the average temperature has been rising steadily.” (Not: “Since 2000, the average temperature had been rising steadily.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The word “rainfell” is incorrect; the correct noun is “rainfall.” Additionally, the present perfect tense “has been” is correctly used with “Since the 1990s” to indicate an action that began in the past and continues to the present. Example: “Since 2000, the average temperature has been rising steadily.” (Not: “Since 2000, the average temperature had been rising steadily.”)
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishThough the blackbucks and chinkara look like sisters they actually may have very difference evolutionary histories.
0:00Correct
Correct! The word “difference” is a noun, but the sentence requires the adjective “different” to modify the noun phrase “evolutionary histories.” Therefore, “difference” should be replaced with “different.” Example: “They have very different life experiences.” (Not: “They have very difference life experiences.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The word “difference” is a noun, but the sentence requires the adjective “different” to modify the noun phrase “evolutionary histories.” Therefore, “difference” should be replaced with “different.” Example: “They have very different life experiences.” (Not: “They have very difference life experiences.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The word “difference” is a noun, but the sentence requires the adjective “different” to modify the noun phrase “evolutionary histories.” Therefore, “difference” should be replaced with “different.” Example: “They have very different life experiences.” (Not: “They have very difference life experiences.”)
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishFrom give presentations to clients, he developed excellent public speaking skills.
0:00Correct
Correct! The preposition “from” must be followed by a gerund (verb + ing). Therefore, “give” should be replaced with “giving.” Example: “From working long hours, she gained valuable experience.” (Not: “From work long hours, she gained valuable experience.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The preposition “from” must be followed by a gerund (verb + ing). Therefore, “give” should be replaced with “giving.” Example: “From working long hours, she gained valuable experience.” (Not: “From work long hours, she gained valuable experience.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The preposition “from” must be followed by a gerund (verb + ing). Therefore, “give” should be replaced with “giving.” Example: “From working long hours, she gained valuable experience.” (Not: “From work long hours, she gained valuable experience.”)
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishIf you send me a letter of love, I would gift you a free painting in the medium of your choice.
0:00Correct
Correct! This is a Type 1 conditional sentence expressing a real possibility. The “if” clause uses the simple present tense (“send”), so the main clause should use “will + base verb,” not “would.” Therefore, “I would gift” should be replaced with “I will gift.” Example: “If you come to the party, I will introduce you to my friends.” (Not: “If you come to the party, I would introduce you to my friends.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. This is a Type 1 conditional sentence expressing a real possibility. The “if” clause uses the simple present tense (“send”), so the main clause should use “will + base verb,” not “would.” Therefore, “I would gift” should be replaced with “I will gift.” Example: “If you come to the party, I will introduce you to my friends.” (Not: “If you come to the party, I would introduce you to my friends.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. This is a Type 1 conditional sentence expressing a real possibility. The “if” clause uses the simple present tense (“send”), so the main clause should use “will + base verb,” not “would.” Therefore, “I would gift” should be replaced with “I will gift.” Example: “If you come to the party, I will introduce you to my friends.” (Not: “If you come to the party, I would introduce you to my friends.”)
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishIf you want to improve your health, you should consider taken in regular exercise.
0:00Correct
Correct! The verb “consider” is followed by a gerund (verb + ing). Additionally, the correct phrasal verb for beginning an activity is “take up,” not “take in.” Therefore, “taken in” should be replaced with “taking up.” Example: “You should consider taking up yoga for better health.” (Not: “You should consider taken in yoga for better health.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The verb “consider” is followed by a gerund (verb + ing). Additionally, the correct phrasal verb for beginning an activity is “take up,” not “take in.” Therefore, “taken in” should be replaced with “taking up.” Example: “You should consider taking up yoga for better health.” (Not: “You should consider taken in yoga for better health.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The verb “consider” is followed by a gerund (verb + ing). Additionally, the correct phrasal verb for beginning an activity is “take up,” not “take in.” Therefore, “taken in” should be replaced with “taking up.” Example: “You should consider taking up yoga for better health.” (Not: “You should consider taken in yoga for better health.”)
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishThe comprehensive list of new recruits and their assigned departments are now being finalized by the HR team.
0:00Correct
Correct! The subject of the sentence is “list,” which is singular. Therefore, the verb must also be singular. “Are” should be replaced with “is.” Example: “The list of participants is being finalized.” (Not: “The list of participants are being finalized.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The subject of the sentence is “list,” which is singular. Therefore, the verb must also be singular. “Are” should be replaced with “is.” Example: “The list of participants is being finalized.” (Not: “The list of participants are being finalized.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The subject of the sentence is “list,” which is singular. Therefore, the verb must also be singular. “Are” should be replaced with “is.” Example: “The list of participants is being finalized.” (Not: “The list of participants are being finalized.”)
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishTo protect the local ecosystem, the park’s new regulations strictly prohibit visitors to feed the wildlife.
0:00Correct
Correct! The verb “prohibit” is followed by the structure “prohibit + object + from + gerund.” Therefore, “visitors to feed” should be replaced with “visitors from feeding.” Example: “The rules prohibit students from using mobile phones in class.” (Not: “The rules prohibit students to use mobile phones in class.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The verb “prohibit” is followed by the structure “prohibit + object + from + gerund.” Therefore, “visitors to feed” should be replaced with “visitors from feeding.” Example: “The rules prohibit students from using mobile phones in class.” (Not: “The rules prohibit students to use mobile phones in class.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The verb “prohibit” is followed by the structure “prohibit + object + from + gerund.” Therefore, “visitors to feed” should be replaced with “visitors from feeding.” Example: “The rules prohibit students from using mobile phones in class.” (Not: “The rules prohibit students to use mobile phones in class.”)
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishIf a person was to exercise more caution, many common household accidents could easily be avoided.
0:00Correct
Correct! In a Type 2 conditional expressing an unreal or hypothetical situation, the subjunctive “were” is used instead of “was” after “if” for all persons. Therefore, “was to exercise” should be replaced with “were to exercise.” Example: “If she were to arrive early, we could start the meeting.” (Not: “If she was to arrive early, we could start the meeting.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. In a Type 2 conditional expressing an unreal or hypothetical situation, the subjunctive “were” is used instead of “was” after “if” for all persons. Therefore, “was to exercise” should be replaced with “were to exercise.” Example: “If she were to arrive early, we could start the meeting.” (Not: “If she was to arrive early, we could start the meeting.”)
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Incorrect. In a Type 2 conditional expressing an unreal or hypothetical situation, the subjunctive “were” is used instead of “was” after “if” for all persons. Therefore, “was to exercise” should be replaced with “were to exercise.” Example: “If she were to arrive early, we could start the meeting.” (Not: “If she was to arrive early, we could start the meeting.”)
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishDespite of the heavy rain, the dedicated marathon runners continued the race toward the finish line.
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Correct! The preposition “despite” is never followed by “of.” It is used directly before a noun or gerund. Therefore, “Despite of” should be replaced with “Despite.” Example: “Despite the challenges, they succeeded.” (Not: “Despite of the challenges, they succeeded.”)
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Incorrect. The preposition “despite” is never followed by “of.” It is used directly before a noun or gerund. Therefore, “Despite of” should be replaced with “Despite.” Example: “Despite the challenges, they succeeded.” (Not: “Despite of the challenges, they succeeded.”)
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Incorrect. The preposition “despite” is never followed by “of.” It is used directly before a noun or gerund. Therefore, “Despite of” should be replaced with “Despite.” Example: “Despite the challenges, they succeeded.” (Not: “Despite of the challenges, they succeeded.”)
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishHaving arrived late for the concert, the gates were already locked and barred by the security team.
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Correct! The phrase “Having arrived late for the concert” is a dangling participle because it incorrectly modifies “the gates.” The gates did not arrive late; people did. The sentence must be restructured so the subject of the main clause matches the participle phrase. “When we arrived late for the show” correctly provides a subject for the action. Example: “Having finished the assignment, she went to bed.” (Not: “Having finished the assignment, the bed was comfortable.”)
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Incorrect. The phrase “Having arrived late for the concert” is a dangling participle because it incorrectly modifies “the gates.” The gates did not arrive late; people did. The sentence must be restructured so the subject of the main clause matches the participle phrase. “When we arrived late for the show” correctly provides a subject for the action. Example: “Having finished the assignment, she went to bed.” (Not: “Having finished the assignment, the bed was comfortable.”)
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Incorrect. The phrase “Having arrived late for the concert” is a dangling participle because it incorrectly modifies “the gates.” The gates did not arrive late; people did. The sentence must be restructured so the subject of the main clause matches the participle phrase. “When we arrived late for the show” correctly provides a subject for the action. Example: “Having finished the assignment, she went to bed.” (Not: “Having finished the assignment, the bed was comfortable.”)
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishThe new intern, to whom the task was assigned, asked a lot of clarifying questions.
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Correct! The phrase “to whom the task was assigned” is grammatically correct. “Whom” is the correct object pronoun after the preposition “to,” and the word order follows proper relative clause structure. Example: “The person to whom the letter was addressed has moved away.” (similar correct usage).
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Incorrect. The phrase “to whom the task was assigned” is grammatically correct. “Whom” is the correct object pronoun after the preposition “to,” and the word order follows proper relative clause structure. Example: “The person to whom the letter was addressed has moved away.” (similar correct usage).
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrase “to whom the task was assigned” is grammatically correct. “Whom” is the correct object pronoun after the preposition “to,” and the word order follows proper relative clause structure. Example: “The person to whom the letter was addressed has moved away.” (similar correct usage).
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishOn Wednesday last week, India has sent the first batch of relief materials to the quake-hit region.
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Correct! The specific past time reference “On Wednesday last week” requires the simple past tense, not the present perfect tense. Therefore, “has sent” should be replaced with “sent.” Example: “Yesterday, she completed the project.” (Not: “Yesterday, she has completed the project.”)
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Incorrect. The specific past time reference “On Wednesday last week” requires the simple past tense, not the present perfect tense. Therefore, “has sent” should be replaced with “sent.” Example: “Yesterday, she completed the project.” (Not: “Yesterday, she has completed the project.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The specific past time reference “On Wednesday last week” requires the simple past tense, not the present perfect tense. Therefore, “has sent” should be replaced with “sent.” Example: “Yesterday, she completed the project.” (Not: “Yesterday, she has completed the project.”)
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishPopulation inclines of butterflies have been so dramatic in California recently as this decrease is not normal.
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Correct! The phrase “Population inclines of butterflies” is incorrect. “Inclines” means upward slopes or tendencies and does not fit the context of a population decrease. The correct word is “declines,” which means reductions or decreases. Example: “The declines in bee populations are alarming.” (Not: “The inclines in bee populations are alarming.”)
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Incorrect. The phrase “Population inclines of butterflies” is incorrect. “Inclines” means upward slopes or tendencies and does not fit the context of a population decrease. The correct word is “declines,” which means reductions or decreases. Example: “The declines in bee populations are alarming.” (Not: “The inclines in bee populations are alarming.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrase “Population inclines of butterflies” is incorrect. “Inclines” means upward slopes or tendencies and does not fit the context of a population decrease. The correct word is “declines,” which means reductions or decreases. Example: “The declines in bee populations are alarming.” (Not: “The inclines in bee populations are alarming.”)
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