There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors: —
While I was going to market yesterday I met a boy begging in the street on being asked to tell the reason of begging the boy with a sad mind and tearful eyes said oh sir I have a sad tale to tell you would you please hear my story yes I would like to I said to him Instead of telling the story the boy simply began to cry.
While I was going to market yesterday, I met a boy begging in the street. On being asked to tell the reason of begging, the boy with a sad mind and tearful eyes said, "Oh! Sir, I have a sad tale to tell you. Would you please hear my story?" "Yes, I would like to," I said to him. Instead of telling the story the boy simply began to cry.
- There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.Rats : Stop StopMonkey: Why? Why should I stopRats : Stop! Youre eating all our breadMonkey: Well Im trying my level best individe the bread equallyRats : No you are not, youre just eating it.Monkey: Its difficult, I've told you at the beginning Haven't I?Rats : yes, you haveMonkey: I've also told you that itll cost you a lot.Rats : That doesn't mean you'll have all our bread!Monkey: Let me try again
- Everyone who (A) visits Singapore is impressed {B) by its cleanliness, which (C) is mainly a result. of rigorous implementation of their (D) strict laws.
- Identify lexical, grammatical or stylistic language errors (A,B,C,D or E) from the following underlined and lettered expressionsIt is essential that the temperature is not(A) raised to a point (B) where the substance formed (C) may become (D) unstable and decompose (E) into its constituent elements.
- Shoes of those kind are bad for the feet : low heels are better.
- Identify the incorrect underlined part of the sentences.That (A) shirt which (B) he bought (C) is blue in (D) colour
- Identify the underlined part in the following sentences that requires correction The scholarly professor (A) told the students (B) to don't (C) discuss the take-home examination (D) with each other.
- each sentence has four underlined words or phrases (A, B, C and D). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct:The food (A) that she is cooking (B) in the kitchen is smelling (C) delicious (D)
- Identify the faulty part (A, B, C or D) in the following questionsThe progress (A) made (B) in space (C) travel for (D) the early 1960s is remarkable.
- There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors: —The traveller said to the peasant "Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn" The peasant said "Yes I can Do you want one in which you can spend the night" The traveller said, " I dont wish to stay there i only want a meal" Follow me and I will take you to a nice onE-
- Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context.Most of the students of our country (a)---- (be) experts in (b)--- (memorize) answers. They (c) ---_ (prepare) notes themselves. They get them (d)--- (prepare) by their tutors. Their tutors exercise their brain for the students. So, the (e) ---(think) power of the students (f)---(develop). They (g)--- (have) any command over the language. They, of course, (h) ---(do) well in the examination. But, for this they can (i)--- (claim) no credit of their own. This result (j) ----(help) them in their later life. It only (k)----(add) to their false perception of their ability. What could (l)---- (do) really to overcome the situation is that an emphasis (m)---- (give) on improving the basic knowledge of a subject, instead of (n) ---_ (memorize), the students learn to ask, "Why?" This approach will be helpful to them.
- Identify the faulty part (A, B, C or D) in the following questionNeither of the (A) scout leaders know (B) how to trap wild animals or (C) how to prepare them for mounting (D).
- There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.He said i can chop some wood today, you but youre small said I. Size dont matter chopping wood some of the big boys dont chop good, ive been chopping wood at the orphanage a long timE-
- Each of the following sentences has five underlined words or phrases marked as A, B, C, D or E. Identify the one underlined expression that must be changed in order to correct the sentence.A feeding (A) animal will unusually allow competitors approaching (B) only within (C) a certain distance, the boundaries of which are called (D) its (E) feeding territory.
- Identify lexical, grammatical or stylistic language errors (A,B,C,D or E) from the following underlined and lettered expressionsOur English professor would(A) like us(B) spending(C) more time in the(D) language lab practising(E) our pronunciation.
- Choose the incorrect underlined part of the sentence belowThey are constantly worried about these as they know that unless they can perform their duties properly they have to face strong criticize.
- This sentence has four underlined words marked a, b, c, or d. Identify the one that must be changed to make the sentence correct.To help and guide the courts, modern statutes (A) often includes (B) an interpretation sections (C) with definitions (D) of words and expressions used.
- There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.Student :Excuse me sir I want to discuss with you some grammatical problems.Teacher :What class are you inStudent :Sir I am in class XI I am a newly admitted student herE-Teacher :Okay tell me your problemsStudent : I want to understand the difference between a phrase and a clausE-Teacher :Dont worry. Ill help you understand the differencE-
- Identify the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that must be changed in order to make the sentence correctMina said she would borrow (A) me (B) her new movie camera if I wanted (C) to use it (D)
- The apostrophe (') is placed correctly in -
- Identify the faulty part (A, B, C or D) in the following questionThe prime minister emphasized the need (A) for justice (B) and equality between (C) his/her people (D).
- Which underlined part of the following sentence is incorrect?She heard (A) him laugh (B) and, unable to (C) restrain himself a moment longer, to (D) open the door.
- Identify the incorrect underlined part of the sentences Writers (A) like (B) Rabindranath and Nazrul are(C) not only prolific but too interesting (D)
- Having received your letter this morning, we are writing to thank you for the same.
- each sentence has four underlined words or phrase(A,B,C & D).identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct :With special enzymes that are call restriction enzymes, it is possible to split off segments of DNA from the donor organism.
- This sentence has four underlined word or phrase marked a ,b ,c or d, identify the one that must be changed to make the sentence correct:Parents have a prior right to choice the kind of education that shall be given to their children.