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  • Question 1
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    Transform the below sentence by replacing the word-"if" with the most appropriate word:
    If I knew about this, I would not have allowed you to play with those kids.
    Solution
    'If' is a conjunction which is used in a present or future conditional sentence to express uncertainty about whether an action (or event or condition) will occur. In the event, the particular action (or event or condition) occurs, then the other event is likely to occur. 
    Option A: 'Whether' is a conjunction which is used to express a choice between two alternatives or events. Here, there is no such reference. Hence, this option is incorrect. 
    Option B: The auxiliary verb, 'had' can be used to replace the word' if' in a conditional sentence in the past tense. The given sentence is in the past tense. Hence, 'had' can be used. The auxiliary verb 'had' is used along with the past participle form of the main verb. The main verb is 'knew' whose past participle form is 'known'. So, the clause, 'If I knew about this' can be replaced by 'Had I known about this'. Hence, option B is correct. 

    Option C: A conditional sentence can begin with the auxiliary, 'were' when the original sentence (starting with 'If') has 'were' as the linking verb (which acts as the main verb). In the given sentence, 'were' does not appear. Hence, this option is incorrect. 
    Option D is incorrect as a conditional sentence cannot start with the words, 'Have I'. 

     
  • Question 2
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    Replace the underlined noun with the appropriate verb in the below sentence:
    The artists presented a display of their best paintings during the exhibition.
    Solution
    The underlined word, 'display' is a noun which means: A collection of objects or pictures arranged for people to look at. The associated verb is, 'display' which means: To arrange something or a collecting of things so that it can be seen by the public. The past tense form of the verb is 'displayed', as used in Option  A, which is the correct answer. 
    Option B: This is incorrect as 'displaced' is the past tense form of the verb, 'displace' which means: To force something (or someone) out of its usual or original position. This is different from the verb, 'display'. 
    Option C: This is incorrect as 'dispelled' is the past tense form of the verb, 'dispel' which means: To remove fears, doubts, and false ideas, usually by proving them wrong. This is different from the verb, 'display'. 
    Option D: This is incorrect as there is no word such as 'displeasured' in the English language. It carries no meaning.
  • Question 3
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    Replace the underlined noun with the appropriate verb in the below sentence:
    Praneet was scolded by his parents for his failure in the exam.
    Solution
    The underlined word, 'failure' is an abstract noun which means: someone or something not succeeding. It also means not doing something that one is expected to do. The associated verb is 'fail' which means: To not succeed in what one is trying to achieve/expected to do. The past tense form of the verb is 'failed', as used in Option C, which is the correct answer. 
    Options A, B, and D are incorrect as there is no word such as 'failued' or 'failured, or 'failted' in the English language. These words carry no meaning.  
  • Question 4
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    Transform the below sentence by replacing the word-"if" with the most appropriate word:
    If I were the Prime Minister, I would have eradicated all health issues in the country.
    Solution
    'If' is a conjunction which is used to express uncertainty about whether an action (or event or condition) will occur. In the event, the particular action (or event or condition) occurs, then the other event is likely to occur. 

    Option A: The auxiliary verb, 'had' can be used to replace the word' if' in a conditional sentence in the past tense. The given sentence is in the past tense. In such a case, the word 'if' can be omitted and the sentence can be transformed by inverting the position of the subject and the auxiliary verb, 'had'. In the given sentence, the subject is 'I'. The clause, 'If I were the Prime Minister'  can be re-phrased as: 'Had I been the Prime Minister'. Hence, Option A is correct.

    Option B: The modal, 'should' is used in a conditional sentence in the present tense with a future meaning. The given sentence is conditional in the past tense and hence, 'should' cannot be used. Hence Option B is incorrect. 

    Option C: The word, 'unless' is used to replace 'If... not'. In the given sentence, the word, 'not' isn't used. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

    Option D: 'Whether' is a conjunction which is used to express a choice between two alternatives or events. Here, there is no such reference. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

  • Question 5
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    Transform the below sentence by replacing the word-"if" with the most appropriate word:
    If the vehicle had been parked in the wrong place, it would have been towed away.
    Solution

    In the given sentence, the clause, 'If the vehicle had been parked in the wrong place' is in the past perfect tense. The auxiliary verb, 'had' is used along with the past participle form of the main verb (parked). In such clauses, the word, 'if' can be omitted and the sentence can be transformed by inverting the subject and the auxiliary verb, 'had'. In the given sentence, the subject is 'the vehicle'. 

    So, the said clause can be re-phrased as- "Had the vehicle been parked". Note that we have exchanged the position of 'the vehicle' and 'had' and omitted 'If'.  Hence, Option A is correct.

    Option B: 'Whether' is a conjunction which is used to express a choice between two alternatives or events. Here, there is no such reference. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

    Option C: The modal, 'should' is used along with the simple present form of the main verb. Example: 'Should I have lots of money' is the correct usage. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

    Option C: The word, 'unless' is used to replace 'If... not'. In the given sentence, the word, 'not' isn't used. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

    Option D is incorrect as a conditional sentence does not start with the word, has'. This is grammatically incorrect.

  • Question 6
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    Use the appropriate conjunctional phrase to form a conditional sentence from the given sentence:
    We will not perform in the music show. The profits from this show should go to charity.
    Solution
    Option A: "So that" is a subordinating conjunction which is used to express cause or reason. It is used to connect two sentences when one is the cause for the other. The sentence in option A conveys a meaning that if the subject does not perform in the music show, then the profits from the show will go to charity. This is incorrect and hence this option C is incorrect.
    Option B: "Unless" is a subordination conjunction which means "except if". It is used to express the only situation in which something will not happen. The sentence in option B means:  The only situation under which they will perform is if the profits from the show go to charity. Else, they will not perform. Hence, this option is correct.
    Option C: "In case" indicates a precautionary action or possibility of an action provided another action happens. The sentence in option C does not make sense because it means: If the subject does not perform in the music show, then the profits from the show will go to charity.  A more appropriate sentence would be: "In case we do not perform in the music show, the profits of the show may not go to charity". Hence, this option is incorrect. 
    Option D is incorrect as option B is the correct answer. 
  • Question 7
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    Use the correct conjunctional phrase to form a sentence from the given sentence:
    The government demonetised five hundred rupee notes. The move meant hardship to the public.
    Solution
    Option A: "Even if" is a subordinating conjunction which is used to express a condition that will have no effect on a decision or an event. Here, the "demonetising of five hundred rupee notes" would "mean hardship to public". However, despite the same, "the government demonetised five hundred rupee notes". i.e the fact that "hardship to public" would be caused has no effect on the government's move. Hence, option A is correct. 
    Option B: "On the condition that" is used to connect two sentences, one of which is conditional upon another. It is used when one sentence is a precondition to the other. However, "the move meant hardship to the public" is not a pre-condition to "the government demonetising five hundred rupee notes". Hence, this option is incorrect.
    Option C: "As soon as" is a conjunction used to join two actions/events, which happen one after the other, almost immediately. i.e At the very moment one action/event is completed, the other one happens. In the given example, the two sentences are not related by time. Here, one sentence is conditional upon another. Hence, option C is incorrect. 
    Option D: "As if" is a subordinating conjunction which is used to talk about an imaginary situation or a situation that may not be true but that is likely or possible. Here, there is no imaginary or likely event because the government's action to demonetise five hundred rupee notes would definitely cause hardship to public. Hence, option D is incorrect. 

  • Question 8
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    Use the appropriate conjunctional phrase to form a sentence:
    He did not like his parents. They showered love on him.
    Solution
    Sometimes conjunctions combine two sentences, which are not related and the second sentence contains an opposing idea which the reader does not expect. Such conjunctions are called concessional conjunctions. Examples are: Nevertheless, nonetheless, despite, even though, although, etc. 
    In the given example: The two ideas sentences contrast each other. If he did not like his parents, it is expected that they reciprocate and do not love him. But, they showered love on him. Hence, in such a case, we have to use a concessional conjunction. Option B is correct because "nevertheless" is a concessional conjunction. 

    Option A: "As soon as" is a conjunction used to join two actions/events, which happen one after the other, almost immediately. i.e At the very moment one action/event is completed, the other one happens. In the given example, the two sentences are not related by time in this manner. Hence, option A is incorrect. 
    Options C and D: “As a result” and "so" are conjunctions which are used to indicate cause-and-effect relationships. They are used when one sentence is the cause of another. Here, one sentence is not the cause of the other. Hence, these conjunctions cannot be used. These two options are incorrect.
  • Question 9
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    Fill in the blanks with correct passive form of the verb:
    A novel ____ written by Amish these days. 
    Solution
    The verb in the given sentence is 'write'. In the passive voice, the past participle form of the verb (written) is used. The words, 'these days' tells us that the sentence is in the present continuous tense. The present continuous tense form of the verb in passive voice is 'is being written'. 
    Option A is incorrect as 'has been written' is the present perfect form of the verb in the passive voice. 
    Options B and C are incorrect as the verbs 'is writing' and 'will be writing' are in the active voice. 
    Option D is correct as the verb 'is being written' is in the present continuous tense and in the passive voice. 
  • Question 10
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    Use the appropriate conjunctional phrase to form a sentence:
    He appears to be stingy. He actually spends a lot of money on himself.
    Solution
    The two given sentences contrast each other. We expect that a person who appears stingy does not spend money. The second sentence expresses a contrasting view that he actually spends a lot of money on himself.
    Option A: "Although" is a subordinating conjunction of concession which connects two clauses which contrast each other.  As the two sentences contrast each other, this is the most appropriate conjunction to be used. This is the correct answer. 
    Option B: "Not only... but also" is a correlative conjunction which is used to express two clauses which belong to the same parts of speech. If the word which follows "not only" is a verb, then the word which follows "but also" should also be a verb. Here, "not only" is followed by the verb (appears). "But also" is followed by a pronoun (he). A correct usage would be: "He appears not only stingy but also wicked". Hence, this option is incorrect.
    Option C: "So that" is a subordinating conjunction which is used to express cause or reason. It is used to connect two sentences when one is the cause of the other. In the given sentences, the two sentences are not related by cause/ reason, but they contrast each other. Hence, option C is incorrect. 
    Option D:  "As well as" is a replacement for the correlative conjunction "not only... but also". It is a conjunction which is used to connect two clauses which belong to the same part of speech. If the word which precedes "as well as" is a verb, then the word which follows "as well as" should also be a verb. Here, "as well as" is preceded by an adjective (stingy) and followed by a pronoun (he). Hence, this option is incorrect.
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