Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Many a pilgrim were hurt during the festival.
(1) have been
(2) was
(3) have
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
In this sentence, there is a subject-verb agreement error. The subject many a pilgrim is singular, so the verb should also be in the singular form, which is was.
So, the correct sentence is: "Many a pilgrim was hurt during the festival."
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They have had a real good time.
(1) have had a
(2) have had really
(3) have had a really
The watch is correct by the minute.
(1) to
(2) for
(3) of
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(1) Crowds
(2) Herds
(3) Hoards
Pankaj couldn’t have seen us or he will have waved.
(1) May
(2) Would have
(3) Should have
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
London is one of the oldest towns of England.
(1) in
(2) at
(3) besides
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