Directions (1-10): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is ‘No error’, the answer is (e). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).
Q1. Pricing regulation is particular (A)/ important for addressing a broader (B)/ challenge in the domestic (C)/ device manufacturing sector (D)/. No Error (E)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q2. The policy envisages the creation (A)/ of a dedicated Export Promotion (B)/ Council for the sector in the (C)/ Department of Health (D)/. No Error (E)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q3. South Western Railway (SWR) has updated the (A)/ Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) app focusing on simplify (B)/ the process of switching handsets and ensuring (C)/ a seamless transition from one device to another (D)/. No Error (E)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q4. By casting a shadow on the (A)/ public’s perception of what is (B)/ legal tender, the RBI destabilize (C)/ confidence in the rupee (D)/. No Error (E)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q5. Social media is especially (A)/ unsparing, with its relentless (B)/ updates hogging our attention (C)/ and shrink its span (D)/. No Error (E)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q6. AI chatbots are prone to a phenomenon (A)/ known as “hallucination,” in which they generate results (C)/ that sound realistic and accurate, but (C)/ are revealed to be fiction above verification (D)/. No Error (E)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q7. The inauguration of a new (A)/ Parliament building present an (B)/ opportunity for us to seriously introspect on (C)/ our parliamentary conduct (D)/. No Error (E)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q8. The first and foremost thing that comes (A)/ to mind when speaking of the value of a (B)/ currency is the exchange rate it commands (C)/ in international transactions (D)/. No Error (E)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q9. The pleasure of (A)/ visiting the library has became (B)/ alien to the (C)/ younger generation (D)/. No Error (E)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q10. India is not the first country (A)/ to have constructing a new Parliament (B)/ building due to paucity of space and (C)/ to meet the changing needs (D)/. No Error (E)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Solutions
S1. Ans. (a)
Sol. The word “particular” should be replaced with “particularly”. “Particular” is an adjective, while “particularly” is an adverb. The word “particularly” is an adverb that means “especially” or “in a special way”. Adjectives modify nouns, while adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. The word “particular” is an adjective that means “specific” or “individual”. In this sentence, the word “particularly” is needed to modify the adjective “important”.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: “Pricing regulation is particularly important for addressing a broader challenge in the domestic device manufacturing sector.”
Key Points:
- The word “particular” is an adjective that is used to describe something that is specific or special. For example, you might say “I am looking for a particular book” or “I have a particular interest in history.”
- The word “particularly” is an adverb that is used to describe something that is more than usual or to a greater degree. For example, you might say “I am particularly interested in history” or “I am particularly fond of chocolate.”
S2. Ans. (c)
Sol. The word “in” should be replaced with “under”.
In the sentence “The policy envisages the creation of a dedicated Export Promotion Council for the sector in the Department of Health,” the word “in” is used incorrectly. The word “under” should be used instead because it is indicating that the Export Promotion Council will be under the authority of the Department of Health.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: “The policy envisages the creation of a dedicated Export Promotion Council for the sector under the Department of Health.”
Key Points:
- The word “in” is a preposition that is used to indicate location or position. For example, you might say “I am in the house” or “The book is in the library.”
- The word “under” is a preposition that is used to indicate position below or beneath something. For example, you might say “The cat is under the table” or “The ball is under the bed.”
S3. Ans. (b)
Sol. The verb “simplify” should be in the gerund form, “simplifying,” to agree with the preposition “on.” Therefore, the correct sentence would be: “South Western Railway (SWR) has updated the Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) app focusing on simplifying the process of switching handsets and ensuring a seamless transition from one device to another.”
Key Points:
The gerund form of a verb is used when the verb acts as a noun. In this case, the verb “simplify” is acting as the object of the preposition “on.” Therefore, the gerund form, “simplifying,” is the correct form to use.
S4. Ans. (c)
Sol. The word “destabilize” should be “destabilizes.”
The sentence is in the simple present tense, so the verb should be in the simple present form.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: “By casting a shadow on the public’s perception of what is legal tender, the RBI destabilizes confidence in the rupee.”
The simple present tense is used to describe actions that happen regularly or repeatedly. In this sentence, the simple present tense is used to describe the RBI’s actions. The RBI’s actions are happening regularly, and they are causing confidence in the rupee to become unstable. Therefore, the correct form of the verb is “destabilizes.” The verb “destabilize” means to make something less stable or to cause something to become unstable.
Key Points:
The simple present form of a verb is formed by adding -s or -es to the base form of the verb. In this sentence, the base form of the verb is “destabilize.” Therefore, the simple present form of the verb is “destabilizes.”
S5. Ans. (d)
Sol. The phrase “shrink its span” is incorrect. The correct phrase is “shrinking its span”. The verb “shrink” is in the present tense, so it needs to be followed by a present participle. The present participle of “shrink” is “shrinking.”
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: “Social media is especially unsparing, with its relentless updates hogging our attention and shrinking its span”
Key Points:
- The word “shrink” is a verb that means to become smaller or to make something smaller.
- The word “span” is a noun that means the length of time between two points.
- In this sentence, the word “span” refers to the length of time that someone can pay attention to something.
- The phrase “shrinking its span” means that social media is making our attention spans shorter.
S6. Ans. (d)
Sol. The phrase “above verification” should be replaced with “upon verification”.
The phrase “above verification” is incorrect because it does not make sense. Verification is the process of checking something to make sure it is true. If something is “above verification”, it means that it is so true that it does not need to be checked. This is not the case with the results generated by AI chatbots. These results may sound realistic and accurate, but they can often be wrong. This is why it is important to verify the results of an AI chatbot before using them.
The correct phrase to use in this sentence is “upon verification”. This means that the results are revealed to be fiction after they have been checked. This is a more accurate description of what happens when the results of an AI chatbot are verified.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: “AI chatbots are prone to a phenomenon known as “hallucination,” in which they generate results that sound realistic and accurate, but are revealed to be fiction upon verification.”
S7. Ans. (b)
Sol. The subject of the sentence is “the inauguration of a new Parliament building”, which is singular. Therefore, the verb should be “presents”, not “present”.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: “The inauguration of a new Parliament building presents an opportunity for us to seriously introspect on our parliamentary conduct.”
Points to remember:
The error in the sentence is a common one. It is often difficult to remember that the subject of a sentence is not always the first noun or pronoun in the sentence. In this case, the subject is “the inauguration of a new Parliament building”, which is a singular noun phrase. Therefore, the verb should be “presents”, not “present”.
S8. Ans. (a)
Sol. The phrase “first and foremost” is redundant because the word “first” already implies that something is the most important. Therefore, there is no need to use the word “foremost” as well. Therefore, the correct sentence would be: “The first thing that comes to mind when speaking of the value of a currency is the exchange rate it commands in international transactions.”
Key Points:
- The phrase “first and foremost” is a compound adverb that means “most important.”
- The word “first” is also an adverb that means “at the beginning.”
- When used together, the words “first” and “foremost” mean the same thing. Therefore, there is no need to use both words.
S9. Ans. (b)
Sol. The word “became” should be replaced with “become”. The verb “become” is in its past participle form “became” when used in the past tense. However, in this sentence, the present perfect tense is used, and the correct form is “has become.” The verb “became” should be in the past participle form, “become,” to agree with the subject “the pleasure.”
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: “The pleasure of visiting the library has become alien to the younger generation.”
Key Points:
- The verb “became” is in the simple past tense. This form of the verb is used to describe actions that happened in the past.
- The subject of the sentence, “the pleasure,” is singular. This means that the verb should also be singular.
- The past participle form of the verb “became” is “become.” This form of the verb is used to describe actions that have already happened or that are completed.
S10. Ans. (b)
Sol. The phrase “to have constructing a new Parliament” is incorrect. The correct phrase is “to have constructed a new Parliament”.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: “India is not the first country to have constructed a new Parliament building due to paucity of space and to meet the changing needs.”
Points to remember: The error in the sentence is a common one. It is often difficult to remember that the perfect infinitive (to have + past participle) is used to express an action that has been completed before the time of speaking. In this case, the action of constructing the new Parliament building has been completed before the time of speaking. Therefore, the perfect infinitive should be used.
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