In the following question, few sentences are given. Choose and mark the…
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In the following question, few sentences are given. Choose and mark the sentence which contains no grammatical or contextual error in it. If all the sentences are grammatically and contextually incorrect, mark “All are incorrect” option as the answer choice.
Answer: B. She congratulated him on his promotion to the post of manager. — Ans.(b) Sol. (a) If I was you, I would accept the offer immediately. Incorrect. Rule: In hypothetical condition, use were with I/he/she/it. Correct form: If I…
- A.
If I was you, I would accept the offer immediately.
- B.
She congratulated him on his promotion to the post of manager.
- C.
Each of the boys are responsible for cleaning the classroom.
- D.
The results of the survey has been published in today’s newspaper.
- E.
All are incorrect.
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Correct answer: B
Ans.(b) Sol. (a) If I was you, I would accept the offer immediately. Incorrect. Rule: In hypothetical condition, use were with I/he/she/it. Correct form: If I were you, I would accept the offer immediately.
(b) She congratulated him on his promotion to the post of manager. Correct. Rule: Congratulate someone on something is the correct expression.
(c) Each of the boys are responsible for cleaning the classroom. Incorrect. Rule: Each of is singular, so verb should be singular. Correct form: Each of the boys is responsible for cleaning the classroom.
(d) The results of the survey has been published in today’s newspaper. Incorrect. Rule: Results is plural, so verb should be have. Correct form: The results of the survey have been published in today’s newspaper.
(e) All are incorrect. Incorrect because (b) is correct.