In these questions read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

Due to (A)/ a misunderstanding (B)/ I did not meet him. (C)/ No error (D).

In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and mark your answer.

I don't think I can _____with him any longer.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

The speeding car knocked down the pedestrian.

Directions : Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and 'No correction is required', mark (E) as the answer.

Last week the committee summarily rejected their proposal for acquisition of the investment bank.

Directions: In the following passage some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternative given. Mark your answer in the Answer-sheet.

The library, if used properly, is invaluable in helping you develop discernment. It is rich . . . ( 1 ) . . . information that goes far beyond the . . . ( 2 ) . . . of any one text book or course . . . ( 3 ) . . . your text book author does not make a particular . . . ( 4 ) . . . clear and you feel the need . . . ( 5 ) . . . another description in greater detail . . . ( 6 ) . . . in other words , go to the library and . . . ( 7 ) . . . other books on the subject . By calling . . . (8) . . . two or three writers dealing with the . . . (9) . . . topic, you will find some . . . . (10) . . . of certain facts. In seeking additional sources, you will have gained immeasurably, for you will have seen what several experts perceive as being particularly important on a common subject.
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Directions : In these questions , a part of the sentence is given in bold . Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (A) , (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence . Choose the correct alternative . In case no improvement is needed you answer is (D ) .

As soon as I saw the ferocious dog than I ran away.

In these questions read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

Every man in this world (a)/ wishes to live long (b)/ but nobody wanted to grow old.(c)/ No error (d).

In the following sentence, a word has been emboldened. Select the best alternative for the bold word from the given options.

I was shocked at the audacity and brazenness of the gangsters.