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  1. 561AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    The space agency wanted / to test with a chimp / before orbiting a astronaut / in a Mercury capsule.

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    Correct option: C — before orbiting a astronaut

    before orbiting an astronaut Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound - (a conversation, a story). Whereas, the article ‘An’ is used before the words starting with a vowel sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘astronaut’ is a noun starting with a vowel sound. Hence, ‘an astronaut’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 562AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    If he had paid / attention to the announcement, / he had not / missed the train.

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    Correct option: B — he had not

    he had not The given sentence is an example of a third conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure is “If + past perfect(had + V3)…….. Would have + V3”. Hence, ‘he would not have’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 563AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    He is the better-looking hero in the entire film industry.

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    Correct option: A — He is the best-looking hero in the entire film industry.

    He is the best-looking hero in the entire film industry.(Correct) (b) He is the good-looking hero than the entire film industry.(Incorrect Degree) (c) He is the best-looking hero more than the entire film industry.(Incorrect Word) (d) He is the good-looking hero in the entire film industry.(Incorrect Degree)

  4. 564AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    When Nisha will have finished her task?

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    Correct option: B — When Nisha will

    when Nisha will ‘Nisha will’ must be replaced with ‘will Nisha’ as the correct grammatical structure to form interrogative sentences is “Wh. Word + Helping Verb + Subject + Main Verb”. Hence, ‘when will Nisha’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 565AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    My daughter was / invited to lunch / hosted by the Governor / at his residence.

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    Correct option: B — invited to lunch

    invited to lunch When we talk about a meal(lunch/dinner/breakfast) as a special event, we use the article 'the' before the meal. For ex- the lunch with the president of India. Hence, ‘invited to the lunch’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 566AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    The new software / consists from /several features / and tools.

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    Correct option: A — consists from

    consists from ‘Of’ is a fixed preposition used after the verb ‘consist’. Hence, ‘consists of’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 567AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    If you work hard, you secure good marks.

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    Correct option: D — you secure

    you secure The given sentence is an example of the first conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure is “if + simple present…….will +V1”. Hence,‘you will secure’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 568AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    The cholera is a frightful disease.

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    Correct option: B — The cholera

    The cholera Article ‘the’ must be removed before ‘cholera’ as we generally don’t use the definite article ‘the’ before the names of illnesses or diseases. Hence, ‘cholera’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 569AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    (a) The twins are / (b) often told that / (c) they are resembling / (d) each other.

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    Correct option: A — C

    C We generally use Simple Present Tense(Plural Sub. + V1) for generally held beliefs or opinions. Similarly, the given sentence states an opinion about twins. Hence, 'they resemble(V1)' is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 570AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    He / lives / in 45 Church Street / with his family.

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    Correct option: A — in 45 Church Street

    in 45 Church Street ‘In’ must be replaced with ‘at’ as we generally use the preposition ‘at’ for smaller or specific locations. Hence, ‘at 45 Church Street’ is the most appropriate answer.

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