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  • Question 1
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    Hello. It's been a while since we have met.

    Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
    Solution
    Exclamation marks are used after interjections, or after sentences that express a strong emotion such as surprise, astonishment, etc. It may be used to end any exclamatory sentence to show emphasis. It is also used at the end of greetings or wishes. In the sentence given, 'Hello' is a greeting. Hence, the correct option is C) Hello!
  • Question 2
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    Ouch, that pin pricked me.

    Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.
    Solution
    Exclamation marks are used after interjections, or after sentences that express a strong emotion such as surprise, astonishment, etc. It may be used to end any exclamatory sentence to show emphasis. In the sentence given, 'Ouch' is an interjection. Hence, the correct option is A) Ouch! That
  • Question 3
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    There's going to be justice for all.

    Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
    Solution
    Apostrophe can be used to show that a letter or letter(s) is missing from a word. In the given sentence, apostrophe replaces the letter 'i', and the two words (There and Is) are joined to make one. Thus, the given sentence is grammatically correct. No change is required in it. Hence, D is the right option. 
  • Question 4
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    In my neighbor's backyard, the dog growled, "Woof!"

    Choose the option that best corrects the underlined part.
    Solution
    Exclamation marks are used after interjections, or after sentences that express a strong emotion such as surprise, astonishment, etc. It may be used to end any exclamatory sentence to show emphasis. Additionally, it is used at the end of sounds that are produced mimetically, such as 'Grr', etc. In the sentence given, 'Woof' is a mimetically produced sound. Hence, the correct option is D) No Change.
  • Question 5
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    Good morning, Mr. Smith. How do you do?

    Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
    Solution
    Exclamation marks are used after interjections, or after sentences that express a strong emotion such as surprise, astonishment, etc. It may be used to end any exclamatory sentence to show emphasis. It is also used at the end of greetings or wishes. In the sentence given, 'Good morning, Mr. Smith' is a greeting. Hence, the correct option is A) Smith!
  • Question 6
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    Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point.

    She asked me if her brother had returned home.
    Solution
    According to general rule, a direct question takes a question mark at the end whereas, a period is used at the end of an indirect sentence. The given sentence is in indirect form. Thus, the correct answer is Option A, no change.
    Option B is incorrect - A question mark is used after a direct question. 
    Option C is incorrect as, a comma is not used to mark an end to a sentence.
    Option D is incorrect - Dashes are used to indicate a strong pause or interruption in a sentence.
  • Question 7
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    Choose the option that best corrects the given sentence:
    he was born on 3rd february 1987.
    Solution
    Capital letters are used for the first letter of the first word of a sentence and for proper nouns. In other words, capitalize the names of people, specific places, and things. For example, We don't capitalize the word "bridge" unless it starts a sentence, but we must capitalize Brooklyn Bridge because it is the name of a specific bridge. Here, 'February' is a proper noun, so must be capitalized. 'he' is the first word at the start of the sentence, so must also be capitalized. Hence, the correct option is D.
  • Question 8
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    Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point.

    I wonder who the new president of the organization is.
    Solution
    According to general rule, a full stop should be placed at the end of a declarative or imperative sentence. A declarative sentence states a simple fact or argument whereas, an imperative sentence is one that gives a command.
    The given sentence can be identified as a declarative sentence and a period should be used to mark an end. Thus, the correct answer is Option D, no change.
    The other remaining options are incorrect. 
    Option A - A question mark is used to mark an interrogative clause.
    Option B - A comma is used to generate a pause in a sentence.
    Option C - An exclamation mark is used to indicate strong feelings or high volume.
  • Question 9
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    Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point.

    One of our best employees was ill;
    Solution
    According to general rule, a period is used to mark the end of a complete sentence. Thus, the correct answer will be Option B, in place of the semi colon.
    The remaining options are incorrect, as a comma is used to indicate a pause whereas, a semi colon is used to separate major sentence elements. Dashes are used to indicate change of thought or interruption.
  • Question 10
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    Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point.

    She wore a red dress with long sleeves.
    Solution
    According to general rule, a period is used to mark the end of a complete sentence. Thus, the correct answer will be Option A, no change.
    The remaining options are incorrect, as a comma is used to indicate a pause whereas, a semi colon is used to separate major sentence elements. A colon is used to indicate emphasis or introduce a list.
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