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1371AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required". We were asked by (Jane's aunt where she was last night.)
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Correct option: A — No substitution required
No substitution required The given sentence is grammatically correct.
1372AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.
This has sharp decreased the cases of water-borne diseases.
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Correct option: B — sharply decreased
sharply decreased The phrase ‘sharp decreased’ will be replaced with ‘sharply decreased’ because an adverb is required before a verb to modify its meaning. Hence, ‘sharply decreased’ is the most appropriate answer.
1373AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select "no substitution required’ (Beside myself the only English people) there were Keith and Doreen.
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Correct option: C — Besides myself, the only English people
Besides myself, the only English people ‘Beside’ must be replaced with ‘besides’. The preposition ‘besides’ is used to indicate in addition to or apart from someone or something. Hence, ‘besides myself, the only English people’ is the most appropriate answer.
1374AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.
There has been a spate of some unfortunately events in Madurai.
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Correct option: A — unfortunate events
unfortunate events The phrase ‘unfortunately events’ will be replaced with ‘unfortunate events’ as we need an adjective before the noun ‘events’ to qualify its meaning, not an adverb. Hence, ‘unfortunate events’ is the most appropriate answer.
1375AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.
Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the sentence is correct as given. I received word that you (were attempting) to contact me.
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Correct option: A — No correction required
No correction required The sentence is grammatically correct.
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1376AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required". (Plots to dispose him came) to nothing.
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Correct option: C — Plots to dispose of him came
Plots to dispose of him came The phrase "dispose of" means to get rid of or eliminate someone or something. In this sentence, the sentence suggests that there were plots or plans to eliminate or get rid of him, but those plans ultimately failed or had no result. Hence, ‘plots to dispose of him came’ is the most appropriate answer.
1377AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required'. The Bank of New York has increased (interest rates four times from last January.)
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Correct option: A — interest rates four times since last January.
Interest rates four times since last January. ‘From’ will be replaced with ‘since’ because the preposition ‘since’ is used to denote point of time. Hence, ‘interest rates four times since last January’ is the most appropriate answer.
1378AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.
Drive two blocks and turn right at the traffic lights.
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Correct option: B — No improvement
No improvement The sentence is grammatically correct.
1379AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required". (Because he has been in custody from last July.) Pickard will now be released in four months.
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Correct option: B — Because he has been in custody since last July,
Because he has been in custody since last July “Since” is used to denote a point of time and for depicting an activity that is happening from a long time like since time immemorial/since ancient times. “For” is used for a fixed period of time(countable) like 2 years/3 months/4 days/8 hours and for an activity that happened in a recent time. Hence, ‘Because he has been in custody since last July’ is the most appropriate answer.
1380AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.
Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required’ if the sentence is correct as given. He lost his temper (by a driver) flashed her headlights as he overtook.
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Correct option: D — after a driver
after a driver The phrase ‘by a driver’ will be replaced with ‘after the driver’ as we use the preposition ‘after’ to show that something happens at a later time than the other thing. The action of flashing happened first and then the action of losing temper. It is to be noted that ‘after’ is used at the beginning of the first action. Hence, ‘after a driver’ is the most appropriate answer.

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English Language MCQ practice free online · page 138

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required". We were asked by (Jane's aunt where she was last night.)

This has sharp decreased the cases of water-borne diseases.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select "no substitution required’ (Beside myself the only English people) there were Keith and Doreen.

There has been a spate of some unfortunately events in Madurai.

Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the sentence is correct as given. I received word that you (were attempting) to contact me.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required". (Plots to dispose him came) to nothing.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required'. The Bank of New York has increased (interest rates four times from last January.)

Drive two blocks and turn right at the traffic lights.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required". (Because he has been in custody from last July.) Pickard will now be released in four months.

Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required’ if the sentence is correct as given. He lost his temper (by a driver) flashed her headlights as he overtook.

English Language practice — common questions