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Answer : 1. "A"

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The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Residents should keep an / eye out for strangers / acting suspecting in their areas

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    eye out for strangers
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    No error
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    Residents should keep an
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    acting suspecting in their areas
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Answer : 4. "acting suspecting in their areas"

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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

If you plant a seed, / you will be noticed / that it takes some / time to grow.

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    that it takes some
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    If you plant a seed
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    you will be noticed
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    time to grow
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Answer : 3. "you will be noticed"

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Answer : 1. "1"

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Directions: The following question has four different sentences. Select the most preferable sentence with respect to grammar, meaning, and usage. If all four sentences are correct or all of them are incorrect, mark option 5" as your answer.

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    He was dressed in black, and had a very pleasant face.
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    He, therefore, put the finances in the best order he could, and set himself to mitigate the evil effects to the war by obtaining an early peace.
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    I've have a miserable cold for the past week.
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    They're afraid which we might aggravate an already bad situation.
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    All are incorrect
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Answer : 1. " He was dressed in black, and had a very pleasant face. "

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Answer : 1. "1"

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Answer : 2. "2"
Explanation :

away will not be used because– to pass away (Phr. V.) : to die; end to pass time : to spend time, especially when you are bored or waiting for something/someone to pass (Verb) means to move past Look at the examples given below : The road was so narrow that cars were unable to pass. They passed the time until dinner talking and playing cards. My aunt passed away last month. The years of famine passed away and were followed by years of prosperity. Hence, to pass the time is the right usage.

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