What is the meaning of Banana republic?
The poem “Ode to a Grecian Urn” ____ the more modern poem, “The Weary Blues”.
a) differs with
b) differs from
with reason..
FIND THE ERROR, IF ANY
"Imagination is not only the uniquely human capacity to envision that which is not, and therefore the fount of all invention and innovation."
Usage of words : UNLESS ,UNTIL , SINCE ,FOR
(1) UNLESS expresses a condition .It is ALWAYS used in NEGATIVE sense.'NOT" is never used with "UNLESS".
UNLESS you do NOT labour hard,you will not pass. (INCORRECT)
UNLESS you labour hard ,you will not pass. (CORRECT)
(2)UNTIL express TIME.It has NEGATIVE sense.Hence never be used with "NOT".
Wait here UNTIL I do NOT return .(WRONG)
Wait here UNTIL I return.(CORRECT)
(3) SINCE indicates a point of time.
FOR stands for the length of time.
He has been reading the book SINCE two hours. (WRONG)
He has been reading the book for two hours.(CORRECT)
Two hours is a length of time hence "FOR" is correct.
It has been raining FOR Monday last.(WRONG)
It has been raining SINCE Monday last.(CORRECT)
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Is it ambiguous to use pronouns in this way-
The government took strict action against the doctors but *they* refused to work.
I think here they could be ambiguous, but it might be possible that pronoun represents the noun just before that ??
here is a pdf of phrasal words.
I hope it may be useful to you..
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plz tell me the book for practicing the English grammer , fill in the blanks , para jumble etc at CAT Level ....
correct the underlined:
My friend asked me when had i completed my work
A) when i will have complete my work
B) when had i completed my work
C) when i had completed my work
D) i would have my work completed
can anybody tell me when do we use the pronoun WHO and WHOM?
According to a recent research study, more than 90% percent of graduates of private high schools in a certain
county continue their education in college. By contrast, only 65% of graduates of public high schools subsequently
pursue college education. Therefore, if parents in the county wish to increase the likelihood that their children will
attend college, they should send them to private rather than public schools. Which of the following statements
would most seriously weaken the argument above?
• Graduates of private schools typically score higher on standardized tests and other tests of academic achievement.
• While private schools are typically very expensive, attendance of public school is free for the residents of the
county.
• In comparison with graduates of private schools, a substantially greater proportion of public school graduates
receive need-based financial aid for their college education.
• In comparison with private schools, public schools provide more opportunities for student involvement in sports
and other athletic activities, which almost always increase the likelihood of students' acceptance to colleges.
• Since most public schools are located in rural areas of the county populated primarily by farmers, nearly 30% of
students from public high schools choose to pursue farming occupations rather than apply to colleges.
Word : ACT In the question, the word at the top is used in four different ways, numbered 1 to 4. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
1) Accidents caused by tornadoes, perils of the sea, extraordinary floods, and severe ice storms are usually considered acts of God, but fires are not so considered unless they are caused by lightning.
2) But then I would rather be truthful than to put an act on all the time
3) The governor should act on the new energy bill
4) The veteran artist was asked to get his act together for a more realistic portrayal of a man in trouble.
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I can reproduce this lesson word for word
Guys one doubt here:
we say "'let him speak"' if we want to use it for a girl , shall we say 'let her speak'' or "'him"' is used for both gender?
Although I consider myself to be a cynical person, __ I believe in true love.
- whereas
- even
- even though
- rather
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The two buildings are the largest structures standing during the 10th century BC to have been found.
OR
The two buildings were the largest structures standing during the 10th century BC to have been found.
please suggest which one is correct..
I can't remember _ it was.
- who
- for who
- whom
- for which
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No one but _ ever made a perfect score on the test.
- him
- she
- her
- i
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is there some website, were one could systematically learn the english grammar specific to CAT related questions. Solving questions in pagalguy is good, but somehow, not sequential or systematic to assimilate the information learnt from here. @EnglishGrammar I do go through your site for Grammar though.
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Q.155 – 164. You are given 3 sentences in each question below, with alternatives a, b, c, d. Mark the alternative which corresponds to the correct sentence grammatically.
155.
I. Standing at the gate, a scorpion stung him.
II. Standing at the gate, he was stung by a Scorpion.
III. While he was standing, at the gate, a scorpion stung him.
(a) I (b) II and III (c) I and III (d) I, II and III
156.
I. Sword in hand, he rushed on the jailor.
II. Breakfast over, we went out for a walk.
III. Entering the room, the light was quite dazzling.
(a) I and II (b) II and III (c) I and III (d) I, II and III
157.
I. The wind being favourable, they embarked.
II. Considering his abilities, he should have done better.
III. Taking pity on the mouse, the magician killed it.
(a) I and II (b) II and III (c) I and III (d) I, II and III
158.
I. The road runs over hill and plain.
II. Owing to his ill health, he retired from business.
III. That is the boy I was speaking of.
(a) I, II and III (b) I and II (c) II and III (d) III and I
159.
I. There was not a woman present but wept to hear such news.
II. We will follow Brutus than whom Rome knows no noblerson.
III. He is the man whom we all respect.
(a) I and II (b) II and III (c) III and I (d) I, II and III
160.
I. The reason why I did it is obvious.
II. The time when the boat leaves is not yet fixed.
III. I was being taken to prison by my captors.
(a) I and II (b) II and III (c) only III (d) I, II and III
161.
I. Abdul is strong as his brother.
II. This church is the bigger in Mumbai.
III. This pony is better trained than yours.
(a) I (b) II (c) III (d) I, II and III
162.
I. He said that he was innocent.
II. He prospered by the help he got from his friends.
III. The place where they live is very unhealthy.
(a) I and II (b) I only (c) I, II, III (d) III only
163.
I. The news is true.
II. The Arabian Nights is still a great favourite.
III. Fifteen minutes is allowed to all speakers.
(a) I and II (b) II and III (c) III and I (d) I, II and III
164.
I. Either he or me are mistaken.
II. He is mistaken, or else I am.
III. Neither of the two men were very strong.
(a) I (b) II (c) III (d) none of these.