Directions (52): Which of the following phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence meaningfully correct. Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark “No Error” as your answer.
The concept of an institutional mechanism, or an anti-corruption ombudsman, has be around for over 50 years.

Pick out the correct sentence from those given below: 

(A) He’ll probably say no, and it's worth asking.
(B) He’ll probably say no, though it's worth asking.
(C) He'll probably say no, or it's worth asking.
(D) He’ll probably say no, while it’s worth asking.

Identify the best way to improve the Bold part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no improvement’-

He is quick-tempered and circumspect.

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 ) .

When the party ended, the band pack up its equipment and left. 

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 ) .

She wondered if the children were as lonely as she was.

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.

It is the crippling losses suffered by US banks have led to the current economic slump.

Pick out the correct sentence from those given below: 

(A) A number of students is absent today.
(B) A number of students are being absent today.
(C) A number of students are absent today.
(D) A number of students been absent today. 

Directions ( Q 126 - 130) Which of the phrases (1), ( 2 ) , ( 3 ) and ( 4 ) 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 (5) as the answer.

Came what may, she never missed a single sermon.