ENGLISH : ODD ONE OUT & SENTENCE CORRECTION

D.1-5): Below there are five sentences, out of which four are related to the same theme/concept. Find out the odd sentence which is irrelevant to the theme.

1) a) A powerful earthquake measuring up to nine on the Richter scale could strike japan this week potentially bringing a huge tsunami.

b) At the Earth’s surface, earthquakes manifest themselves by shaking and sometimes displacement of the ground.

c) Tectonic earthquakes occur anywhere in the earth where there is sufficient stored elastic strain energy to drive fracture propagation along a fault plane.

d) Reverse faults, particularly those along convergent plate boundaries are associated with the most powerful earthquakes.

e) Earthquakes can range in size from those that are so weak that they cannot be felt to those violent enough to toss people around and destroy whole cities.

3) a) Avoid looking directly into the glare from the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, keep your eyes on the road in front of you.

b) Make sure your car's headlights and tail lights are in proper working order.

c) You can even use the beam of the approaching car to scan for obstacles that your headlight beam hasn't reached yet.

d) It may not be obvious when driving that your car’s tyres are unevenly worn, but worn tyres can be dangerous due to their reduced grip on the road.

e) Visibility goes down considerably after dark and the only light source you have is your own car.

4) a) National symbols of India depict the country’s image and have been chosen very carefully.

b) These symbols have been chosen from India’s unique flora and fauna, and its culture and civilisation.

c) Indians of all demographics backgrounds across the world are proud of these National Symbols as they instil a sense of pride and patriotism in every Indian's heart.

d) India has conquered the podium when it comes to the game of hockey. Our nation has an excellent record with eight Olympic gold medals.

e) India has many national symbols with which it identifies itself and takes pride in them.

Q.5) a) When Dylan made his move from acoustic folk and blues music to a rock backing, the mix became more complex.

b) Since 1994, Dylan has published seven books of drawings and paintings, and his work has been exhibited in major art galleries.

c) Dylan's lyrics incorporate a wide range of political, social, philosophical, and literary influences.

d) The rough edge of Dylan's singing was unsettling to some but an attraction to others.

e) Nevertheless, Dylan's performance provoked a hostile response from the folk music establishment.

D.6-8): In the following questions, each sentence is written in different structures (a),(b),(c),(d) and has an error. Choose the option which is grammatically and structurally correct. If all the sentences are incorrect then Choose (e) as your answer.

6) The Chief Minister said acceptance of deposits/repayment of loans be strictly based on the instructions issued earlier.

a) The Chief Minister said acceptance of deposits/repayment for loan shall be strictly based on the instructions issued earlier.

b) The Chief Minister said acceptance of deposits/repayment of loans be strictly based on the instructions issues earlier.

c) The Chief Minister said acceptance of deposits/repayment of loans shall be strictly based on the instructions issued earlier.

d) The Chief Minister said acceptance of deposits/repayment for loans shall be strictly based on the instructions issues earlier.

e) No improvement is required.

7) South Africa’s decision to walking out of the Hague court in October symbolises its abdication of a regional leadership role.

a) South Africa’s decision to walk out of the Hague court in October symbolises it abdication of a regional leadership roles.

b) South Africa’s decision to walk out of the Hague court in October symbolises its abdication of a regional leadership role.

c) South Africa’s decision to walking out of the Hague court in October symbolises its abdication of a regional leadership roles.

d) South Africa’s decision to walk out of the Hague court on October symbolises it abdication of a regional leadership role.

e) No improvement is required.

8) What electoral dividends this new sensitivity will bring the hustings or in foisting party alliances is difficult to anticipate at present.

a) What electoral dividends this new sensitivity will bring at the hustings or in foisting party alliances is difficult to anticipate at present.

b) What electoral dividends this new sensitivity will bring the hustings or in foisting party alliances is difficulties to anticipate at present.

c) What electoral dividends the new sensitivity will bring at the hustings or in foisting party alliances is difficult to anticipate at presents.

d) What electoral dividends the new sensitivity will bring at the hustings or in foisting party alliances is difficulties to anticipate at present.

e) No improvement is required.

Q.9) If there is one takeaway here, it is the futility of pursuing measure to preserve feudal traditions in the teeth of reasoned judicial opinion.

a) If there is one takeaway here, is the futility of pursuing measures to preserve feudal traditions in the teeth of reasoned judicial opinions.

b) If there is one takeaway here, it is the futility of pursuing measure to preserve feudal traditions in the teeth of reasoned judicial opinions.

c) If there is one takeaway here, it is the futility of pursuing measures to preserve feudal traditions in the teeth of reasoned judicial opinion.

d) If there is one takeaway here, is the futility of pursuing measures to preserve feudal traditions on the teeth of reasoned judicial opinion.

e) No improvement is required.