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English Questions : Sentence Correction(New Pattern) Set 109

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Welcome to Online English Section with explanation in AffairsCloud.com. Here we are creating question sample in sentence correction  which is BASED ON BANK EXAMS 2018 !!!

Sentence Correction

Directions (Q.1-10):Which of the following phrases given below the sentence can replace the words /phrase given in the bold in the sentence grammatically and meaning fully? if none of the phrase can replace the word/phrase given in bold in the sentence, select ‘None’ as the answer . If the sentence is correct as it is , your answer is option (5) i.e No correction required.

  1. Psychoanalysis has had an enormous impact on the practice of psychiatry, particularly within the United States, but today it is being regarded by most sources–medical, academic, governmental, and others–as almost entirely incorrect in its conception of the mind.
    I. but from today it is regarded as
    II. but today it is regarded by
    III. but today it has been regarded by
    1. III
    2. I , II
    3. II , III
    4. II
    5. no correction required
    Answer : 4)

  2. The Cauvery dispute has drag upon for several decades, and it would be unfortunate if the implementation of a final decision arrived at through rigorous adjudication is not monitored by an independent authority.
    I. has dragged on for several decades
    II. has been dragged on at several decades
    III. have been dragging on for several decades
    1. III
    2. I
    3. II , III
    4. I , III
    5. no correction required
    Answer : 2)
    Explanation :
    Option 2 is grammatically correct

  3. The philosophy of the Gita appeals because it combines metaphysical thought and practical living up to enables each one to attain the supreme goal of God realisation.
    I. practically living to be enable each one
    II. practical livings to enabling each one
    III. practical living to enable each one
    1. III
    2. II , III
    3. I , II
    4. I
    5. no correction required
    Answer : 1)
    Explanation :
    Option 1 is grammatically correct

  4. That the monuments of India can become subject to the new provisions of ‘Monument Mitra’ that allow an individual or a corporate house to adopt a monument and render it more ‘tourism friendly’ makes for a radical departure in India’s heritage laws.
    I. from a radical departure in
    II. for a radical departure at
    III. for radically departing in
    1. I
    2. II
    3. II , III
    4. III
    5. no correction required
    Answer : 5)
    Explanation :

  5. It is incongruous that the Centre has been failing to grasp the need for reform in the regulation of pesticides, when it is focussed on growth in both agricultural production and exports.
    I. the Centre has been failing to grasp the
    II. the Centre has failed for grasping the
    III. the Centre was failed to grasped the
    1. II , III
    2. I , II
    3. III
    4. I
    5. no correction required
    Answer : 3)
    Explanation :

  6. The asymmetrical structure made of steel, and large glass walls, allows the play of natural light and shade inside, added drama in the grand sweep of history in the building.
    I. adding drama for the grand sweeping
    II. adding drama to the grand sweep
    III. to add drama to the grandiose sweep
    1. II
    2. I , II
    3. III
    4. III , IV
    5. no correction required
    Answer : 1)
    Explanation :
    Option 1 is grammatically correct

  7. It is vital that any law that is founded on punishing social ostracisation maintains a fine balance between protecting the rights of the individual to a fair trial and enforcing not only the letter but also the spirit of a legislation that was introduced to protect the dignity of the disadvantaged, who has been suffered unspeakably as a result of the abhorrent practice of social discrimination.
    I. who have suffered unspeakably as a result of the
    II. who is suffering unspeakably as a result of the
    III. who has have been suffered unspeakably as a result of the
    1. III
    2. II
    3. I
    4. I , II
    5. no correction required
    Answer : 3)
    Explanation :
    Option 3 is grammatically correct

  8. The process of putting together a regulatory framework for electronic commerce in the country is finally speeding up. A task force of the Union Commerce Ministry has submitted the draft National Policy on Electronic Commerce.
    I. has been submitted the draft National Policy
    II. have been submitted the draft National Policy
    III. is submitting the draft National Policy
    1. I , II
    2. II , III
    3. III
    4. II
    5. no correction required
    Answer : 5)
    Explanation :
    The sentence is correct.

  9. The emphasis on Jerusalem and the promise to promote settlements poses a direct threat to any peace process with the Palestinians.
    I. settlements pose a direct threat to any
    II. settlements posing a direct threat to any
    III. settlements have posed a direct threat to any
    1. III
    2. I
    3. I , II
    4. II
    5. no correction required
    Answer : 2)
    Explanation :
    Option 2 is grammatically correct

  10. Over the last few years, Indian banks have been forced by the Reserve Bank of India to recognise troubled assets on their books, but their resolution has been remained a challenge.
    I. resolution have been remaining a challenge
    II. resolution is remaining as a challenge
    III. resolution has remained a challenge
    1. I , II
    2. II , III
    3. I
    4. III
    5. no correction required
    Answer : 4)
    Explanation :
    Option 4 is grammatically correct