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Question 1
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[passage-header]There is an error in each line in the passage given below. Identify the error in the line quoted below and choose its correction from the options:[/passage-header]
The moon was come up in the east, behind me
and the stars was shining in the clear sky above me.
There is not a cloud in the sky.
I am happy to be alone high up above the sleeping
countryside. I was flown my old Dakota airplane over France
back to England. I am dreaming of my holiday and looking
forward to being with my family. I look at my watch- one
thirty in the morning. As I looking down past
the nose of the airplane, I see the lights of a big city in front of me.

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thirty in the morning. As I looking down past

A
look

B
looked

C
looking

D
looks

Solution

The passage is in the past tense. So, the verb 'look' should also be in the past tense. Hence, the right answer is 'looked'.
Question 2
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[passage-header]Complete the following news report by filling in the appropriate form (passive form) of the verbs:[/passage-header]
Two Army personnel __(1)__ (kill)
and seven __(2)___ (wound) when a military camp on the
Jammu-Delhi highway ___(3)___ (attack) by terrorists.
The terrorists who __(4)__ (arm) heavily were able to escape.
The injured Army personnel __(5)__ (take) to the military hospital at Pathankot.
Grenades __(6)__ (throw) at the Army personnel
who __(7)___ (engage) in their morning exercise.
Then they __(8)__ (fire) at by the militants. Thereafter, the militants forcibly entered a house and changed their clothes before escaping.
One AK 56 rifle and some grenades __(9)__ (find) in the house.
Those killed __(10)__ (identify) as Atul and Sandeep.

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The terrorists who _____ (arm) heavily were able to escape.

A
was armed

B
were armed

C
are armed

D
had been armed

Solution

Here, 'were armed' in simple past tense is correct because it is used to indicate an action already completed. Here, the terrorists, who 'were armed' heavily were able to escape.
'Was armed' is incorrect because 'terrorists' is plural and with plural, we use were, not was.
'Are armed' in present continuous is incorrect because it is used for an action going on as we speak.
'Had been armed' in past perfect continuous is incorrect because it is used to indicate an action in the past that began before a certain point in the past and continued up untill that time.
Question 3
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[passage-header]Complete the following news report by filling in the appropriate form (passive form) of the verbs:[/passage-header]
Two Army personnel __(1)__ (kill)
and seven __(2)___ (wound) when a military camp on the
Jammu-Delhi highway ___(3)___ (attack) by terrorists.
The terrorists who __(4)__ (arm) heavily were able to escape.
The injured Army personnel __(5)__ (take) to the military hospital at Pathankot.
Grenades __(6)__ (throw) at the Army personnel
who __(7)___ (engage) in their morning exercise.
Then they __(8)__ (fire) at by the militants. Thereafter, the militants forcibly entered a house and changed their clothes before escaping.
One AK 56 rifle and some grenades __(9)__ (find) in the house.
Those killed __(10)__ (identify) as Atul and Sandeep.

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The injured Army personnel ____ (take) to the military hospital at Pathankot.

A
were taken

B
have been taken

C
were being taken

D
has been taken

Solution

Here, 'were taken' in simple past tense is correct because it indicates an action already completed. Moreover, the whole passage is in past tense. Thus, 'were taken' is correct.
'Have been taken' in present perfect continuous is incorrect because it is used to indicate an action that started at some point in the past and may or may not be complete. The whole passage is in past tense.
'Were being taken' in past perfect continuous is incorrect because it is used to indicate an action in the past that begin before a certain point in the past and continued up untill that part of time.
Question 4
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[passage-header]There is an error in each line in the passage given below. Identify the error in the line quoted below and choose its correction from the options:[/passage-header]
The moon was come up in the east, behind me
and the stars was shining in the clear sky above me.
There is not a cloud in the sky.
I am happy to be alone high up above the sleeping
countryside. I was flown my old Dakota airplane over France
back to England. I am dreaming of my holiday and looking
forward to being with my family. I look at my watch- one
thirty in the morning. As I looking down past
the nose of the airplane, I see the lights of a big city in front of me.

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"the nose of the airplane, I see the lights of a big city in front of me."

A
seeing

B
seen

C
see

D
saw

Solution

The past indicates an action in the past. In the quoted line, the action "see" is in the present tense, which is incongruous with the passage. Hence, option C is incorrect. Option A is in present continuous tense, therefore it is also incorrect. Option Cis same as the error mentioned, which is in the present tense. Therefore, Option D, "saw", which is in the past tense, is compatible with the passage.
Question 5
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[passage-header]Complete the following news report by filling in the appropriate form (passive form) of the verbs:[/passage-header]
Two Army personnel __(1)__ (kill)
and seven __(2)___ (wound) when a military camp on the
Jammu-Delhi highway ___(3)___ (attack) by terrorists.
The terrorists who __(4)__ (arm) heavily were able to escape.
The injured Army personnel __(5)__ (take) to the military hospital at Pathankot.
Grenades __(6)__ (throw) at the Army personnel
who __(7)___ (engage) in their morning exercise.
Then they __(8)__ (fire) at by the militants. Thereafter, the militants forcibly entered a house and changed their clothes before escaping.
One AK 56 rifle and some grenades __(9)__ (find) in the house.
Those killed __(10)__ (identify) as Atul and Sandeep.

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Two Army personnel _____ (kill)

A
are killed

B
were killed

C
have been killed

D
will be killed

Solution

The tone in the passage suggests that the passage talks about an event/incident which refers to the past.

Option A is in simple present form.
Option C is in present perfect form.
Option D is in future perfect form.

Only option B is in simple past tense and indicates that an action that has already been completed, therefore is correct.
Question 6
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[passage-header]Complete the following news report by filling in the appropriate form (passive form) of the verbs:[/passage-header]
Two Army personnel __(1)__ (kill)
and seven __(2)___ (wound) when a military camp on the
Jammu-Delhi highway ___(3)___ (attack) by terrorists.
The terrorists who __(4)__ (arm) heavily were able to escape.
The injured Army personnel __(5)__ (take) to the military hospital at Pathankot.
Grenades __(6)__ (throw) at the Army personnel
who __(7)___ (engage) in their morning exercise.
Then they __(8)__ (fire) at by the militants. Thereafter, the militants forcibly entered a house and changed their clothes before escaping.
One AK 56 rifle and some grenades __(9)__ (find) in the house.
Those killed __(10)__ (identify) as Atul and Sandeep.

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Grenades __(6)__ (throw) at the Army personnel,

A
were being thrown

B
had been thrown

C
were thrown

D
will be thrown

Solution

Here, 'were thrown' in the simple past tense is correct because it is used to indicate an action that has already been completed. Here grenades were already thrown, therefore option C is correct.

Option A is in past continuous form, therefore incorrect, as it indicates an action that started and continued irrespective of another action in the past.
Option B is in past perfect form, therefore incorrect, as it indicates an action that completed before another action in the past.
Option D is in simple future form, therefore incorrect, as it indicates an action that will happen in the future.

The correct answer is option C.
Question 7
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[passage-header]There is an error in each line in the passage given below. Identify the error in the line quoted below and choose its correction from the options:[/passage-header]
The moon was come up in the east, behind me
and the stars was shining in the clear sky above me.
There is not a cloud in the sky.
I am happy to be alone high up above the sleeping
countryside. I was flown my old Dakota airplane over France
back to England. I am dreaming of my holiday and looking
forward to being with my family. I look at my watch- one
thirty in the morning. As I looking down past
the nose of the airplane, I see the lights of a big city in front of me.

...view full instructions

"forward to being with my family. I look at my watch- one"

A
looking

B
looked

C
for

D
in

Solution

Here, 'looked' in simple past tense is correct because it is used to indicate an action already completed. Here, the person 'looked' at his watch.
'Looking' in present continuous tense is incorrect because it is used to indicate an action going on at the time of speaking.
'For' is used to show who is intended to have or use something or where something is intended to be put. Example: There is a parcel for you.
'In' is used for a particular period of time. Example: I haven't seen him in years.
Question 8
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[passage-header]Read the passage and fill in the blank accordingly:
[/passage-header]
A three-year-old girl __(1)___ by the police last Tuesday.
She __(2)__ by a neighbour for ransom.
The mother __(3)__ the police.
The DSP had ordered the probe and __(4)___ it himself.
More than 50 residents __(5)___.
Danny, one of the residents __(6)___ committing the crime.

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Danny, one of the residents ___(6)___ the crime.

A
has admitted

B
had admitted

C
admitted

D
is admitting

Solution

"Here, 'admitted' in simple past tense is correct because it is used to indicate an already completed action. Here, the crime was already 'admitted' by Danny.
'Had admitted' in past perfect tense is incorrect because it is used to indicate a completed action of the past that was completed before another action took place.
'Has admitted' in present perfect tense is incorrect because it is used to indicate a past action that is not defined by a time of occurrence.
'Is admitting' in present continuous tense is incorrect because it is used to indicate an action going on as we speak. "
Question 9
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[passage-header]Complete the following news report by filling in the appropriate form (passive form) of the verb given in bracket by choosing the appropriate option given:[/passage-header]
A complete ban (1) (impose) today on the reading and teaching of "Bhasha Manjan", a textbook for Class VI students of DPS Hisar by the Deputy Commissioner. The book (2) (ban) by the DC, who thus exercised his power as the District Magistrate. The order to this effect (3) (issue) under section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code 1973. It (4) (state) in an official statement that the step (5) (take) to maintain peace and order in the district. A portion of the book contained allegedly derogatory remarks against Guru Gobind Singh. A controversy (6) (trigger) by the issue. A memorandum (7) (submit) to the Deputy Commissioner by the District unit of the Shiromani Akali Dal yesterday in which a ban on the book (8) (demand).

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The order to this effect ___3____ (issue) under section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code 1973.

A
was issued

B
were issued

C
had been issued

D
have been issued

Solution

Here, 'was issued' in simple past tense is correct because it indicates an action that has already been completed. Here, the order 'was issued' (in the past) under Section 144.
'Were' is incorrect because the subject (order) is in singular form. So, verb used cannot be in plural form (were). It can be only in singular form (was).
'Had been issued' in past perfect continuous is incorrect because it is used to indicate an action in the past that began before a certain point in the past and continued up untill that time.
'Have been issued' in present perfect continuous tense is incorrect because it is used to indicate an action that started at some point in the past and may or may not be complete.
Question 10
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[passage-header]Complete the following news report by filling in the appropriate form (passive form) of the verb given in bracket by choosing the appropriate option given:[/passage-header]
A complete ban (1) (impose) today on the reading and teaching of "Bhasha Manjan", a textbook for Class VI students of DPS Hisar by the Deputy Commissioner. The book (2) (ban) by the DC, who thus exercised his power as the District Magistrate. The order to this effect (3) (issue) under section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code 1973. It (4) (state) in an official statement that the step (5) (take) to maintain peace and order in the district. A portion of the book contained allegedly derogatory remarks against Guru Gobind Singh. A controversy (6) (trigger) by the issue. A memorandum (7) (submit) to the Deputy Commissioner by the District unit of the Shiromani Akali Dal yesterday in which a ban on the book (8) (demand).

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Akali Dal yesterday in which a ban on the book ___8___ (demand).

A
had been demanded

B
was demanded

C
has been demanded

D
was been demanded

Solution

Here, 'was demanded' in the simple past tense is correct because it indicates an action that has already been completed. Here, the mention of 'yesterday' in the sentence indicates that it is past tense.( Simple Past Tense is used with the time adverbs like 'yesterday', Last night, Last week, last month, Before, etc ) Hence option 'B' is correct
'Had been demanded' in past perfect tense is incorrect because Simple past tense is used with the time adverbs like 'yesterday', Last night, Last week, last month, Before, etc
'Has been demanded' in present perfect tense is incorrect because it is used to indicate an action finished in the immediate past which has relation with the present time.
'Was been demanded' is grammatically incorrect.

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Pronoun Test 72

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Question 1

look

looked

looking

looks

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Question 2

was armed

were armed

are armed

had been armed

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Question 3

were taken

have been taken

were being taken

has been taken

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Question 4

seeing

seen

see

saw

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Question 5

are killed

were killed

have been killed

will be killed

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Question 6

were being thrown

had been thrown

were thrown

will be thrown

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Question 7

looking

looked

for

in

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Question 8

has admitted

had admitted

admitted

is admitting

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Question 9

was issued

were issued

had been issued

have been issued

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had been demanded

was demanded

has been demanded

was been demanded

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