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  1. 461AIIMSEnglish 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.

    She is enough wise not to interfere in their matter, once being insulted publicly by them.

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    Correct option: C — She is enough wise

    She is enough wise The adverb ‘enough’ is always used after the adjective. Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘enough’ will be used after the adjective ‘wise’. Hence, ‘She is wise enough’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 462AIIMSEnglish 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.

    Generally, a cycle has an seat and handle along with two pedals and a bell, sometimes a carrier too.

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    Correct option: D — Generally, a cycle has an

    Generally, a cycle has an Article ‘a’ is used before words beginning with consonant sound. For example:- a car, a man, a cycle, etc. Similarly, in the given sentence, the word ‘seat’ begins with a consonant sound. Hence, ‘Generally, a cycle has a seat’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 463AIIMSEnglish 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.

    Netaji, a hero of Modern India, is remembered for his contribution in the establishment of Indian Army.

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    Correct option: C — Netaji, a hero of Modern

    Netaji, a hero of Modern Article ‘the’ is used before the title given to an important personality. ‘Hero of Modern India’ is a title given to ‘Netaji’. Hence, ‘Netaji, the Hero of Modern’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 464AIIMSEnglish 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.

    Sincere students / like you and he should study / regularly to pass the examination.

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    Correct option: C — No error

    No error. The given sentence is grammatically correct.

  5. 465AIIMSEnglish 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.

    While astrology has/ a long history / it is generally/ considered pseudoscience.

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    Correct option: D — considered pseudoscience

    considered pseudoscience The ‘pseudoscience’ mentioned in the given sentence is not specific and we generally use the indefinite article ‘a’ before a non-specific noun. Hence, ‘considered a pseudoscience’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 466AIIMSEnglish 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.

    I have three sisters: / Meera is the elder / and Charu is the youngest.

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    Correct option: D — Meera is the elder

    Meera is the elder ‘Elder’ must be replaced with ‘eldest’. The definite article ‘the’ is used before a superlative degree. Hence, ‘Meera is the eldest’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 467AIIMSEnglish 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 man who has been accused of fraud / in an earlier job, he will never be / welcome in any other organisation.

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    Correct option: D — in an earlier job, he will never be

    in an earlier job, he will never be ‘A man’ is already mentioned as a subject of this sentence. We cannot use ‘he’ in the sentence as it becomes the case of superfluousness(not necessary). Therefore, ‘he’ must be removed from the sentence. Hence, ‘in an earlier job, will never be’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 468AIIMSEnglish 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.

    It is a well-known fact/ that the Monarchy is / not the best form /of governance.

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    Correct option: A — that the Monarchy is

    that the Monarchy is Article ‘the’ must be removed. No article is used before the forms of government such as democracy, plutocracy, dictatorship, monarchy. Hence, ‘that Monarchy is’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 469AIIMSEnglish 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.

    Specialists say that this method speeds up language learning tremendously.

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    Correct option: C — No error

    No error. The given sentence is grammatically correct.

  10. 470AIIMSEnglish 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.

    Two elderly gentlemen told the rather improbable story to mislead the police personnel.

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    Correct option: B — told the rather improbable

    told the rather improbable ‘The’ must be replaced with ‘a’. Article ‘the’ is used for specific or particular nouns but the ‘story’ mentioned in the sentence is not specific. Hence, ‘told a rather improbable’ is the most appropriate answer.

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