Sentence Correction Questions & Answers - Page 5

21.

Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.

The tea-estate administration is in such mess there is no leader to set the things right.

A.

in such a mess here

B.

in a such mess that here

C.

in such a mess that there

D.

with such a mess that there

E.

No correction required

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

22.

Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.

Though we have kept in mind to try and maintain most facilities, we would like to request you to kindly bear with us any inconvenience that may be caused.

A.

must keep in mind to try and maintain

B.

have kept in mind trying and maintain

C.

would keep in mind to try and to maintain

D.

should have kept in mind to try and to maintain

E.

No correction required

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

23.

Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.

By such time you finish that chapter, I will write a letter.

A.

The time when

B.

By the time

C.

By that time

D.

The time

E.

No correction required

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

24.

Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.

I earnestly believe that you will visit our relatives during your forthcoming trip to Mumbai.

A.

had hardly believe that

B.

sincerely would believe

C.

certainly believing that

D.

could not believe

E.

No correction required

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

25.

Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.

They failed in their attempt to repair the demolished portion of that building.

A.

for their attempt to repair

B.

in their attempting to repair

C.

with their attempt to repair

D.

in their attempt for repairs

E.

No correction required

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.