11. The Copernican principle states that the cosmos is the same ‘whenever you went’.
A. wherever you went
B. any which way you went
C. whichever way you want
D. wherever you go
E. No correction is required
Correct answer: D. wherever you go
The sentence given is:
“The Copernican principle states that the cosmos is the same ‘whenever you went’.”
To make this grammatically correct, “wherever you go” is the appropriate phrase. “Wherever you go” refers to any place you may be, fitting the meaning of the Copernican principle that the cosmos is the same everywhere.
Option A: “wherever you went”
This is incorrect because “went” is in the past tense, while the sentence should be in the present tense to align with the general statement of the Copernican principle.
Option B: “any which way you went”
This is incorrect because the phrase is overly informal and doesn’t fit the formal tone of the sentence.
Option C: “whichever way you want”
This is incorrect because “want” changes the meaning and introduces an element of choice that doesn’t align with the general nature of the Copernican principle.
Option E: “No correction is required”
This is incorrect because “whenever you went” uses the past tense, and the correct form is “wherever you go.”
Therefore, D. wherever you go is the correct answer.
12. One of the chief emotional differences between man and other animals is that some human desires, ‘unlikely that of animals’, are essentially boundless and incapable of complete satisfaction.
A. unlike that of animals,
B. unlike those of animals,
C. unlikely those in animals
D. unlikeable in animals,
E. No correction is required
Correct answer: B. unlike those of animals
The sentence given is:
“One of the chief emotional differences between man and other animals is that some human desires, ‘unlikely that of animals,’ are essentially boundless and incapable of complete satisfaction.”
To make this grammatically correct, “unlike those of animals” is the appropriate phrase. “Those” refers to the desires of animals, making the comparison clear.
Option A: “unlike that of animals,”
This is incorrect because “that” is singular, but “desires” is plural, so “those” is the correct word to use.
Option C: “unlikely those in animals”
This is incorrect because “unlikely” does not fit the context of the comparison, and “in animals” is not the correct preposition to use here.
Option D: “unlikeable in animals,”
This is incorrect because “unlikeable” is not the correct word to use in this context. The correct word is “unlike.”
Option E: “No correction is required”
This is incorrect because “unlikely that of animals” is not the grammatically correct structure. The correct phrase is “unlike those of animals.”
Therefore, B. unlike those of animals is the correct answer.
13. Compared to most other diseases, in which bacteria or parasites take over the body, in cancer, the forces to ‘destruct is closer to’ be entwined with the fundamental mechanisms of life.
A. of destructing is mostly to be
B. of destruction is closer and
C. in destruction are most close to be
D. of destruction are more closely
E. No correction is required
Correct answer: D. of destruction are more closely
The sentence given is:
“Compared to most other diseases, in which bacteria or parasites take over the body, in cancer, the forces to ‘destruct is closer to’ be entwined with the fundamental mechanisms of life.”
To make this grammatically correct, “of destruction are more closely” is the appropriate phrase. This correctly expresses that the forces of destruction in cancer are more closely related to the fundamental mechanisms of life.
Option A: “of destructing is mostly to be”
This is incorrect because “destructing” is not the correct form, and “is mostly to be” is awkward and doesn’t fit the sentence structure.
Option B: “of destruction is closer and”
This is incorrect because “is closer” should be followed by a comparison or clearer structure, and “closer and” is incomplete.
Option C: “in destruction are most close to be”
This is incorrect because “in destruction” does not fit as well as “of destruction,” and the phrasing “most close to be” is awkward.
Option E: “No correction is required”
This is incorrect because “destruct is closer to” is grammatically incorrect. The correct phrase is “of destruction are more closely.”
Therefore, D. of destruction are more closely is the correct answer.
14. As a child, she ‘was looking plainly’ but now she has turned out remarkably pretty.
A. looked plainly
B. is looking plain
C. looked plain
D. had looked plainly
E. No correction is required
Correct answer: C. looked plain
The sentence given is:
“As a child, she ‘was looking plainly’ but now she has turned out remarkably pretty.”
To make this grammatically correct, “looked plain” is the appropriate phrase. The sentence describes her appearance in the past, and “looked plain” accurately conveys that her appearance as a child was simple or unremarkable. “Plain” is the correct adjective to describe her appearance, while “plainly” would be the adverb modifying the verb “look,” but here, “plain” fits better in context.
Option A: “looked plainly”
This is incorrect because “plainly” is an adverb, and while it modifies “look,” it is not the most natural phrasing in this context. “Looked plain” is more natural when referring to her appearance.
Option B: “is looking plain”
This is incorrect because it uses the present continuous tense (“is looking”) when the sentence refers to her past appearance as a child.
Option D: “had looked plainly”
This is incorrect because the past perfect tense (“had looked”) is unnecessary in this context. The simple past tense (“looked”) is sufficient.
Option E: “No correction is required”
This is incorrect because “was looking plainly” is not the best phrasing. The correct phrase is “looked plain.”
Therefore, C. looked plain is the correct answer.
15. They asked ‘that how much long’ I had been learning French.
A. for how long
B. for how much long
C. how much long
D. that long
E. No correction is required
Correct answer: A. for how long
The sentence given is:
“They asked ‘that how much long’ I had been learning French.”
To make this grammatically correct, “for how long” is the appropriate phrase. “For how long” is the correct expression used to inquire about the duration of an action.
Option B: “for how much long”
This is incorrect because “much long” is not a grammatically correct phrase. “How long” is the proper structure.
Option C: “how much long”
This is incorrect for the same reason as Option B. “How long” should be used to ask about duration.
Option D: “that long”
This is incorrect because “that long” doesn’t fit in this context when asking about the duration of learning French.
Option E: “No correction is required”
This is incorrect because “that how much long” is not grammatically correct. The correct phrasing is “for how long.”
Therefore, A. for how long is the correct answer.
16. Denizens of the Madras Zoo, on October 15, joined in the country-wide celebrations of the Wild-Life-Week, when some of them ‘were taking out in’ a six-mile-long procession through the prominent fares of the city.
A. were taken out in
B. are taken out on
C. was taken out on
D. were taken out on
E. No correction is required
Correct answer: D. were taken out on
The sentence given is:
“Denizens of the Madras Zoo, on October 15, joined in the country-wide celebrations of the Wild-Life-Week, when some of them ‘were taking out in’ a six-mile-long procession through the prominent fares of the city.”
To make this grammatically correct, “were taken out on” is the appropriate phrase. “Taken out” is the correct passive form here, and “on” is the appropriate preposition when referring to a procession or event.
Option A: “were taken out in”
This is incorrect because “in” is not the appropriate preposition to use in this context. “On” is the correct preposition for this sentence.
Option B: “are taken out on”
This is incorrect because the sentence is referring to an event in the past, so the past tense “were” should be used, not the present tense “are.”
Option C: “was taken out on”
This is incorrect because the subject (“some of them”) is plural, so “were” should be used instead of “was.”
Option E: “No correction is required”
This is incorrect because “were taking out in” is not grammatically correct. The proper phrasing is “were taken out on.”
Therefore, D. were taken out on is the correct answer.
17. It might be located right in the capital’s posh area but the moment you step into this famous restaurant, ‘cozy and warm enfolding you’.
A. cozy and warm enfolds you
B. cozy and warmth enfolds you
C. coziness and warmth enfold you
D. coziness and warmth is enfolding you
E. No correction is required
Correct answer: C. coziness and warmth enfold you
The sentence given is:
“It might be located right in the capital’s posh area but the moment you step into this famous restaurant, ‘cozy and warm enfolding you’.”
To make this grammatically correct, “coziness and warmth enfold you” is the appropriate phrase. Using the nouns “coziness” and “warmth” in combination with “enfold” correctly conveys the intended meaning of the environment wrapping or embracing you.
Option A: “cozy and warm enfolds you”
This is incorrect because “cozy and warm” are adjectives, and they don’t work as well with “enfolds.” The nouns “coziness” and “warmth” in Option C fit better in this context.
Option B: “cozy and warmth enfolds you”
This is incorrect because “cozy” is an adjective, and “warmth” is a noun. The parallelism is broken, making it less grammatically appropriate.
Option D: “coziness and warmth is enfolding you”
This is incorrect because “coziness and warmth” are plural, so the verb should be “are,” not “is.” However, Option C uses “enfold,” which is more natural and fitting.
Option E: “No correction is required”
This is incorrect because “cozy and warm enfolding you” is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is “coziness and warmth enfold you.”
Therefore, C. coziness and warmth enfold you is the correct answer.
18. ‘To be overweighed’ is not the same as being obese.
A. Being overweighed
B. To be overweight
C. Being overweight
D. Being overweight
E. No correction is required
Correct answer: D. Being overweight
The sentence given is:
“‘To be overweighed’ is not the same as being obese.”
To make this grammatically correct, “Being overweight” is the appropriate phrase. “Being overweight” is the correct phrase for describing the condition of having excess body weight.
Option A: “Being overweighed”
This is incorrect because “overweighed” is not a standard word. The correct term is “overweight.”
Option B: “To be overweight”
This is correct but uses “to be” in a way that makes the sentence less natural. “Being overweight” is more fluid in this context when comparing the two conditions.
Option C: “Being overweight”
This is grammatically correct but is the same as Option D. Both options convey the intended meaning, but “Being overweight” works better for clarity and flow.
Option E: “No correction is required”
This is incorrect because “overweighed” is not a proper word in this context. The correct term is “overweight.”
Therefore, D. Being overweight is the correct answer.
19. Unless I have a peaceful environment, ‘I will be not able’ to complete my work.
A. will not be able
B. am not able
C. would be not able
D. was not able
E. No correction is required
Correct answer: A. will not be able
The sentence given is:
“Unless I have a peaceful environment, ‘I will be not able’ to complete my work.”
To make this grammatically correct, “will not be able” is the appropriate phrase. The phrase “will not” should be used to express a future possibility or condition, and “be able” is the correct form to indicate capability.
Option B: “am not able”
This is incorrect because “am not able” uses the present tense, which does not fit with the future context of the sentence.
Option C: “would be not able”
This is incorrect because “would be not able” suggests a hypothetical situation that is not appropriate here. The sentence is referring to a real, future condition.
Option D: “was not able”
This is incorrect because “was not able” is in the past tense, which does not fit the context of a future situation.
Option E: “No correction is required”
This is incorrect because “I will be not able” is awkward and grammatically incorrect. The correct form is “I will not be able.”
Therefore, A. will not be able is the correct answer.
20. If ‘I were you’ I would not speak to that lady again.
A. I am you
B. I be you
C. I were to be you
D. I was you
E. No correction is required
Correct answer: E. No correction is required
The sentence given is:
“If ‘I were you’ I would not speak to that lady again.”
This is grammatically correct. The phrase “I were you” is using the subjunctive mood, which is appropriate for hypothetical or unreal situations, especially with the verb “were” when referring to a condition contrary to fact.
Option A: “I am you”
This is incorrect because “I am you” refers to a present, real situation, whereas the sentence is a hypothetical scenario.
Option B: “I be you”
This is incorrect because “I be you” is not grammatically correct in the subjunctive mood for this sentence.
Option C: “I were to be you”
This is incorrect because “I were to be you” is more convoluted and less natural than the original phrasing “I were you.”
Option D: “I was you”
This is incorrect because “I was” is in the past tense, and in a hypothetical situation, the subjunctive “were” should be used.
Therefore, E. No correction is required is the correct answer.
