Dear PaGaLGuY readers,
As we all know, Verbal Aptitude is an
important component of a number of competitive examinations such as the UPSC
Civil Services Examination, Banking Entrance Examinations, SSC CGL/CHSL
Examination, MBA Entrance Examination, Combined Defence Services Examination, etc.
In order to help you practise and improve your verbal ability, we provide you
this English Quiz.
Given below are a few questions from
SSC examinations held in the last few years. Leave your answers/ responses in
the comments section below and soon we’ll let you know the correct answers!
Directions (Q. Nos. 1-5) A sentence
or bold part thereof is given which may need improvement. Alternatives are
given at (a), (b) and (c) below, which may be a better option. In case no
improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
1.
We generally select one of the most
intelligent student of the school for this award.
(a)
one of the most intelligent students of the school
(b)
one of the intelligent most students of the school
(c)
one of the intelligent most student of the school
(d)
No improvement
2.
My friend lives in a nearby street whose
name I have forgotten.
(a)
the name of which
(b)
which name
(c)
of which name
(d)
No improvement
3. He both won a medal and a scholarship.
(a)
He won a medal and a scholarship both
(b)
Both he won a medal and a scholarship
(c)
He won both a medal and a scholarship
(d)
No improvement
4. He has for good left India.
(a)
He has left for good India
(b)
He has left India for good
(c)
Good he has left India
(d)
No improvement
5. We are credibly informed that the
murderer has given himself up.
(a)
We are informed that the murderer has credibly given himself up
(b)
We are informed that the murderer has given credibly himself up
(c)
We are informed that credibly the murderer has given up himself
(d)
No improvement
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