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Rewrite the following sentence without changing the meaning.

Crossing the channel, a heavy storm arose.

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Important Questions on Sentence Formation and Correction

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In each of the following questions, choose the alternative which is opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

I asked to repeat the performance by the spectators.

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In each of the following questions, choose the alternative that can be substituted for the given sentence.

A constructor of crossword puzzles; also an enthusiast of word games, especially crossword puzzles

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In each of the following questions, choose the alternative which is opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

He has been living in prosperity right since his childhood.

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In each of these questions choose the alternative which can replace the underlined word without changing the meaning of the sentence.

The sighting of the flying saucer was inexplicable.

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Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence has been underlined. From the given options, choose the correct alternative to the underlined part.

 

When I met the couple yesterday I noticed that the wife was more taller than her husband.

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In each of these questions choose the alternative which can replace the underlined word without changing the meaning of the sentence.

Not even experts could figure out the magician's clever escape.

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In each of the following questions, choose the alternative which is opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

He is of a very affable nature.

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In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternatve which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No improvment".

He began to ask about his enemies who (had been hunting) him.

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In each of these questions choose the alternative which can replace the underlined word without changing the meaning of the sentence.

Many have tried to copy the painter's unique style.

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In each of the following questions, choose the alternative which is opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

The rich fellow saved his money because he has not earned it himself.

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Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

The watchman said"I did not see anyone last night".

 

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Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

The policeman said to the inspector,"I arrested a man who broke the window of a car."

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In the question given below, a part of the sentence has been indicated in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the alternative which makes the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. In case the sentence is correct as it is, choose 'No Improvement' as your option.

The battle had been raging for some time.

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In each of the following questions, choose the alternative that can be substituted for the given sentence.

One filled with excessive and mistaken enthusiasm for a cause.

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In the question given below, a part of the sentence has been indicated in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the alternative which makes the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. In case the sentence is correct as it is, choose 'No Improvement' as your option.

We lost our self-confidence and pride when the marks were read out in class.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvememnt is needed, select "No improvement".

We (had) a horse-shoe shaped platform made of clay, but it was destroyed by the rains.

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In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternatve which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No improvment".

The world we (is living) in is straight out of a dystopian novel.

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In each of these questions choose the alternative which can replace the underlined word without changing the meaning of the sentence.

Don't light matches near inflammable liquids.

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.

"I'll see you later ", she said.

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In the following sentence, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement' as the answer.

My brother and I would enjoy (chasing) the butterflies amidst our own simple, innocuous games.