English Questions: Sentence Correction Set – 11

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Which of the option (1), (2) (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replaced the words in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? if the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark (5) as the answer.

1. To characterise the foreign policy of the most perpatetic Indian Prime Minister as ‘nationalist’ may appear contradictory.All correct
   1. A
   2. B
   3. C
   4. D
   5. E All correct
   
   Answer

   3. C – the correct spelling is peripatetic
   peripatetic – traveller,घुमक्कड़
   contradictory – in disagreement,विरोधी
   
   
2. He has abandoned internationalism, genuine in the case of some of his predecessors and a cloak in the case of some others.All correct
   1. A
   2. B
   3. C
   4. D
   5. E All correct
   
   Answer

   3. C – the correct spelling is predecessors
   abandoned – leave,छोडना
   predecessors – former,पूर्वज
   
   
3. It doesn’t help the PM to have such a rabble of intellectual lightweights in his Cabinet. All correct
   1. A
   2. B
   3. C
   4. D
   5. E All correct
   
   Answer

   5. E All correct
   rabble – mob,crowd,भीड़
   vim – energy,शक्ति
   
   
4. This has been refreshing when his focus is spot on. His consolidation of India’s alliance with the US, for instence, has been a marvel to behold.All correct
   1. A
   2. B
   3. C
   4. D
   5. E All correct
   
   Answer

   4. D – the correct spelling is instance
   consolidation – strengthen,सुदृढ़ीकरण
   
   
5. As India confronts a marauding and mercantilast China — with its disdain for international law — the US is an invaluable strategic partner.All correct
   1. A
   2. B
   3. C
   4. D
   5. E All correct
   
   Answer

   2. B – the correct spelling is mercantilist
   marauding – raiding,predatory,लूट मार करने वाला
   mercantilist – commerce,वाणिज्य
   disdain – contemn,scorn,उपेक्षा करना
   
   
6. The recent India-Africa summit, too, was an acknowldgement by India that global heft involves more than a wild-goose after a permanent seat at the Security Council.All correct
   1. A
   2. B
   3. C
   4. D
   5. E All correct
   
   Answer

   2. B – The correct spelling is acknowledgement
   heft – heavy,भारी
   wild-goose chase – The fruitless pursuit of something unattainable,निरर्थक खोज
   
   
7. I refer to the suddenly calametous state of relations with Nepal. Modi, an avowedly Hindu politician, has managed to lose the love of a Hindu country, the only neighbouring country with which India has open borders.All correct
   1. A
   2. B
   3. C
   4. D
   5. E All correct
   
   Answer

   1. A – the correct spelling is calamitous
   avowedly – true,clearly,स्पष्ठ
   calamitous – disastrous,unfortunate,अनर्थकारी
   
   
8. The toughest battle is being fought by the young leaders of our armed forces – the Liautenants, Captains, and Majors. All correct
   1. A
   2. B
   3. C
   4. D
   5. E All correct
   
   Answer

   4. D – the correct spelling is “Lieutenants”
   
   
9. In confirmation of this understanding, Gen. Hamid Gul sent a GHQ Survey of Pakistan map where the new line of LoC north of NJ9842 and the western foot of Saltoro was clearly demarcated.All correct
   1. A
   2. B
   3. C
   4. D
   5. E All correct
   
   Answer

   5. E All correct
   
   
10. the Indian government was unstinting in its support of our Nepalese brithren in their time of distress.All correct
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E All correct
    
    Answer

    3. C – the correct spelling is – brethren
    unstinting – generous,उदार
    brethren – brothers,भाइयो