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Welcome to our blog on Nouns, an essential topic in English Grammar that plays a crucial role in all competitive exams. Approximately 3 - 4 questions certainly appear based on this topic, in the exam, making it imperative for you to grasp the concepts of Noun thoroughly and practice a variety of questions.

In this blog, we will comprehensively cover all the theoretical concepts and rules of this topic. Additionally, we have included many examples for you to deeply understand each concept and rule. So, let's dive into the world of Nouns and boost your exam preparation.

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If you wish to score well in the English Language section of any competitive examination, it is imperative to master all the basic rules of English grammar. Nouns are an elementary part of grammar, and they are easy to understand. Let’s start with the very basics and understand what nouns are, what their types are, and what rules they follow.

<h2 id="content-id-1198-0">What are Nouns?</h2>

Simply put, a Noun is a word that is used to name a person, place, item, idea, etc. Take a look at the following examples of nouns:

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1.Name of a person - Rahul, Geeta etc. 
2.Name of a place - Lucknow, Delhi, New York, etc. 
3.Name of an animal species - Dog, Cat, Cow, etc. 
4.Name of an object - Umbrella, Knife, Car, etc. 
5.Name of a substance - Gold, Silver, etc. 
6.Name of a Measure - Kilogram, Centimetre, etc. 
7.Name of a Quality - Happiness, Sorrow, etc. 
Hence, a noun is a word that is used to identify any class of people, places, or things, or to name a particular one of them.

<h2 id="content-id-1198-1">Types of Nouns</h2>

There are many kinds of nouns. Here, we will discuss 11 types of nouns along with examples of each type. The types of nouns are: 
• Proper Noun 
• Common Noun 
• Collective Noun 
• Compound Noun 
• Abstract Noun 
• Material Noun 
• Countable Noun 
• Uncountable Noun

Let’s learn about each of these in detail.

<h2 id="content-id-1198-2">Proper Noun</h2>

A proper noun denotes a specific name given to a person, place, animal etc.

For example, the name of a person is a proper noun. Let us take a look at a few examples to understand this better: 
• Mehul loves eating cake. 
• Radha is going to Delhi tomorrow. 
• Meera’s pet dog Ozzy has fallen ill.

In the above examples, the words Mehul, Radha, Delhi, Meera and Ozzy are proper nouns because they are names specifically used to denote one particular person, place, or animal.

Note: A proper noun always begins with a capital letter, regardless of where it is placed in a sentence.

For example: All students, except Tom, have passed the examination. 
Here we have written Tom with a capital T even though it is not the first word of the sentence. This is because Tom is the name of a specific student and thus it is a proper noun.

<h2 id="content-id-1198-3">Common Noun </h2>

A common noun is also known as Generic Noun. It is almost like the opposite of Proper Noun. If Proper noun is used to denote a specific person/place/thing, then a common noun is used to denote all persons/places/things belonging to the same class or same kind.

Let us understand this with some examples: 
• Ron and Dustin are best friends. Both the boys are always seen together. 
• Our science teacher showed us a very interesting experiment. 
• Do you like cats?

In the above examples the words boys, teacher and cats are common nouns. In the first example we can clearly see that Ron and Dustin are proper nouns because they are names of specific people. However, ‘boys’ is a common noun since it is a generic word and does not denote only one specific boy.

Similarly the word ‘cats’ can be used for all cats and the word ‘teacher’ can be used for all teachers. Thus, these two words are also common nouns.

Note: Generally we do not use an article before a proper noun. But sometimes a proper noun is used as a common noun. In this case, an article can be used before it.

For example: She is the Newton of our class.

Here the word ‘Newton’ is a proper noun (name of scientist), but is being used as a common noun (used to denote intelligent people). Hence, the article ‘the’ has been used before the proper noun ‘Newton’.

<h2 id="content-id-1198-4">Collective Noun</h2>

A collective noun is used when we want to name a group or collection of similar individuals as a whole. In other words, a collective noun is a word used to 
represent a group of people, animals, or things.

For example: 
• A class of students 
• A bunch of grapes 
• A pride of lions

In the above examples the words ‘class’, ‘bunch’ and ‘pride’ are collective nouns. The word ‘class’ represents a collection or group of students, the word ‘bunch’ represents a group of grapes and the word ‘pride’ represents a group of lions. 
From your examination point of view, it would be beneficial to learn a few collective nouns. Here is a list of some important collective nouns:

Here is a list of some important collective nouns: 
• An army of soldiers. 
• An assembly of listeners. 
• A band of musicians. 
• A band of pilgrims. 
• A bevy of ladies/girls/women. 
• A class of students. 
• A board of directors. 
• A choir of singers. 
• A company of boys. 
• A crew of sailors. 
• A crowd of people/spectators. 
• The council of ministers.

A collective noun may be singular or plural. Let’s understand this with the help of examples. A collective noun is a singular noun and is followed by a 
singular verb if it is used as a single body or group.

For example: ‘The family is living together in that house.’ 
In this example, family is being treated as a singular entity. A collective noun is used as a plural noun and is followed by a plural verb if they are used as individuals.

For example: ‘The family were living in different houses.’ 
Here family is being treated as plural because we are talking about the individual members of the family.

<h2 id="content-id-1198-5">Compound Noun </h2>

A compound noun refers to a noun that is made with two or more words. Most compound nouns are of the following format:- [noun + noun] or [adjective + noun].

Let’s look at a few examples: 
• Do you want to have breakfast together? 
• It’s a full moon night.

Here ‘full moon’ (full + moon) and ‘breakfast’ (break + fast) are compound nouns. Other words that are used as compound nouns are ‘cat food’, ‘blackboard’ etc.

<h2 id="content-id-1198-6">Abstract Noun</h2>

A noun denoting an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object are known as Abstract nouns.

For example, ‘truth’, ‘danger’, ‘happiness’. Basically these are used to denote ideas etc. that are not tangible. Let’s take a look at some examples: 
• Honesty is the best policy. 
• Creativity is an innate feeling.

In the above example ‘honesty’ and ‘creativity’ are abstract nouns because these are ideas/concepts that we can understand but we cannot touch.

<h2 id="content-id-1198-7">Material Noun</h2>

Material nouns are names that are used to denote material, substance or things made up of something. Material nouns are not generally countable, which means we cannot count them because they are in the forms of liquid, semi-liquid or solid. Nouns in this class are materials like cloth, air, metal, gold, salt, iron, silver, etc.

Let’s look at how these are used in sentences: 
• My mom purchased a silk saree yesterday. 
• That statue is made of gold.

In the above examples, ‘gold’ and ‘silk’ are names used to denote material and hence these are called material nouns.

<h2 id="content-id-1198-8">Countable Noun</h2>

As the name suggests, countable nouns are used to denote those things that are countable and occur in both single and plural forms. The nouns which can be modified by numerals are countable nouns. Simply put, if we can count something that comes under Countable Noun.

For example, 
• There are 10 chairs in the house. 
• Can you bring me two notebooks?

In the above examples, ‘chairs’ and ‘notebooks’ can be counted as 10 and 2 respectively. Hence, these can be considered as countable nouns.

<h2 id="content-id-1198-9">Uncountable Noun</h2>

Again, as the name suggests, these are opposite of countable nouns. These are used to denote those things which cannot be counted. It cannot take the plural form. An uncountable noun is also known as mass nouns as we cannot count them.

See these examples for better understanding: 
• Can you bring me some water? 
• There is milk in the fridge.

In the above examples, ‘water’ and ‘milk’ cannot be counted in numerals and hence these are called uncountable nouns.

<h2 id="content-id-1198-10">Functions of Noun</h2>

Nouns can be used as a subject, a direct object, and an indirect object of a verb; as an object of a preposition; and as an adverb or adjective in sentences.

Nouns can also show possession. 
1. Subject: The company is doing great. Roses are the 4 flowers of love. 
2. Direct object: I finally bought a new mobile. 
3. Indirect object: Max gave Carol another chocolate. 
4. Object of preposition: Roses are the flowers of love. 
5. Adverb: The train leaves today. 
6. Adjective: The office building faces the mall. 
7. Possession: The lion’s cage is dangerous. My brother’s daughter is adorable.

Note: English often uses nouns as adjectives - to modify other nouns.

For example, a car that people drive in races is a ‘race car’. A car with extra power or speed is a ‘sports car’.

Nouns that modify other nouns are called adjectival nouns or noun modifiers. For our purposes, they are called attributive nouns. So we will use that term.

Did you notice something unusual about the expressions with the noun car? A car used to race with other cars is a race car. Both nouns are singular. A car that has power and speed is a sports car. Why is the first noun, sports, plural? There is no rule about whether the attributive noun is singular or plural. Most of the time it is singular. But if the combination of nouns includes a plural noun, it usually stays that way. The result is phrases like ladies room – not lady room, for a room 
meant for women and girls, and bean soup but not beans soup for a soup made of beans.

<h2 id="content-id-1198-11">Important Rules of Noun</h2>

RULE 1: Some nouns are always considered singular 
• He gave me jewellery.(He gave me jewelleries.- INCORRECT) 
• I have information for you.(I have informations for you. - INCORRECT) 
Nouns such as information, machinery, stationery, furniture, abuse, fuel, rice, gram, issue, bedding, repair, news,mischief, poetry, business, economics, physics, mathematics, classic, ethics,athletics,innings, gallows, etc. are always considered singular.

Practice Question: Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.Children are prone (a) / to making mischiefs (b) / if they have (c)/ nothing to do. (d) / No error (e) 
A) a B) b C) c D) d E) No Error 
Answer: Option B 
Explanation: The correct noun would be ‘mischief’ and not mischiefs. The correct sentence will be ‘Children are prone to making mischief if they have nothing to do.’

RULE 2: Some nouns are only used in plural form 
• These scissors are rusted.(These scissors is rusted. - INCORRECT) 
• Try these pants for size.(Try this pants for size. - INCORRECT) 
The above examples show us that there are some nouns, which are only used in Plural Form. Also, these nouns always take Plural Verbs with them. Such nouns are: Spectacles, Tongs, pincers, scissors, goggles, gallows, fangs, alms, amends, trousers, pants, particulars, proceeds, regards, riches, savings, troops, thanks, braces, wages, belongings, etc.

Practice Question: Find out which option from the given options will replace the emboldened part given in the question. 
If the emboldened part is free from error, select ‘No improvement required’.She misplaced her spectacle and is now facing great difficulty in studying.· 
A) her spectacles and is now · 
B) her spectacle but is now · 
C) her spectacles and are now · 
D) her spectacles but is now · 
E) No improvement required 
Answer: Option A 
Explanation: The correct noun would be spectacles and not spectacle. The correct sentence will be ‘She misplaced her spectacles and is now facing great difficulty in studying.’

RULE 3: Some nouns look plural but are considered singular 
• Economicsis my forte.(Economics are my forte. - INCORRECT) 
• Mathematics is a tough subject.(Mathematics are a tough subject.- INCORRECT) As you can see from the above examples, words like Mathematics, Politics, News, Physics, Economics, Athletics, Innings Etc. look plural but take a singular verb with them.

Practice Question: Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.He is good (A)/ in all subjects (B)/ but his mathematics (C)/are weak.(D) 
A) He is good B) in all subjects 
C) but his mathematics D) are weak 
E) No Error 
Answer: Option D 
Explanation: The verb ‘are’ should be replaced with ‘is’. This is because ‘Mathematics’ is a noun that is always considered singular even though it has an ‘s’ and might seem plural. Hence it will take a singular verb. The correct sentence will be ‘He is good in all subjects but his mathematics is weak.

RULE 4: Some compound nouns can be made plural by adding ‘s’ or ‘es’ to the main word only In compound nouns such as Mother-in-law, Daughter-in-law, Commander-in-chief, we have to use ‘s’ and ‘es’ with the main word only in order to make them plural. For example, we never say Mother-in-laws. Instead we say Mothers-in-law. Here ‘s’ has been added to the main word ‘mother’.5 Similarly it would be Daughters-in-law and not Daughter-in-laws, Commanders-in-chief and not Commander-in-chiefs.

Practice Question: Find out which option from the given options will replace the emboldened part given in the question.If the emboldened part is free from error, select ‘No improvement required’. Why would those command sergeant majors want to talkto you? 
A) those command sergeants major want 
B) those command sergeant majors want 
C) the command sergeant majors want 
D) those command sergeant major want 
E) No improvement required 
Answer: Option A 
Explanation: The plural form of the verb ‘sergeant major’ is ‘sergeants major’ and not ‘sergeant majors’. Hence, the correct sentence will be ‘Why would those command sergeants major want to talk to you?’

RULE 5: Some nouns indicate length, measure, money, weight, or number but when they are preceded by a numeral, they remain unchanged in form. 
• It is a two–year degree course.(It is a two – years degree course. - INCORRECT) 
• Only Half an hour is left to finish this work.(Only Half an hour are left to finish this work. - INCORRECT) 
The unit of measurement (such as - hour, pound, kilo, mile, etc.) is always used in the singular form. The structure is as follows– ‘Half + a/an + unit of measurement’; for example, ‘Half a kilo’, ‘Half an hour’

RULE 6: Some nouns have different meanings in singular and plural forms In order to understand this, let’s take a look at a few nouns in singular and plural form and see how the meaning changed. 
Advice = counsel 
Advices = information 
Good = wise 
Goods = property 
Work = job 
Works = compositions, factories 
Authority = command 
Authorities = persons in power 
Iron = metal 
Irons = fetters, chains 
Force = strength 
Forces = army 
Content = satisfaction 
Contents = things contained 
Respect = regards 
Respects = compliments

RULE 7: Material nouns do not take ‘an/a’ articles before them. 
We cannot use the article ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a material noun because material nouns are uncountable. These articles usually represent a single unit. We know that uncountable nouns do not exist in units. Hence, we cannot use them before these nouns. This is a common error made by many, so you must keep this rule in mind. 
• I take honey instead of sugar. (I take a honey instead of sugar. - INCORRECT) 
• Olive oil is good for health. (An olive oil is good for health. - INCORRECT) 
In the above examples, ‘honey’ and ‘olive oil’ are material nouns and hence it is incorrect to place an article before them. This brings us to the end of our discussion on nouns. We have discussed all the important details of this important aspect of English Grammar.

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Noun - Definition, Types, Functions and Rules with Examples

In today's segment, we will be focusing on Noun, a significant topic of English Language section that holds substantial weightage in all competitive exams. Almost 3 - 4 questions surely come from this chapter in almost all exams. Noun questions are an integral part of the english section and demand a strong grasp of grammar rules and concepts.

Here, we present 30 carefully curated Noun questions, each designed to cater to different difficulty levels, simulating the diversity encountered in the actual exam. It is recommended to approach these questions systematically, attempting them one by one, much like you would during the actual exam. Difficulty levels are categorised into Easy, Moderate and Hard. By tackling these questions, you will not only enhance your preparation but also develop a deeper understanding of concepts. You can also download Noun questions and answers PDF by clicking the Download PDF button on the top of this page.

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<h2 id="content-id-1224-0">Practice Questions on Noun - Easy Level</h2>

Directions (1 to 10): Identify the segment in the sentence that contains a grammatical error. Choose the option which is grammatically incorrect from (A), (B), (C), (D) and if there is no error in any part then choose (E) No error.

Q:1 After demonetization, (A)/ bringing back of normal functioning (B)/ of the working bodies is the biggest (C)/ concerned for the people now. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:2 Rashmi wasn’t wearing (A)/a helmet while riding a scooty (B)/ so by the time she reached my (C)/ home her hairs was all messed up. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:3 This sport season women (A)/ athletes have outperformed (B)/ man athletes in most of the (C)/ primarily male dominant sports. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:4 In my tenure (A)/ of being a female police (B)/ officer, I have faced a (C)/ lot of horrifying experience. (D)/ No error(E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:5 By the end of the (A)/ investigation, there were (B)/ a lot of question that (C)/ were left unanswered. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:6 Madhav’s honestly has been (A)/ admired by all of his friends, (B)/ family, and relatives. It shows his (C)/ courage and ownership of his own actions. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:7 During a boxing match yesterday (A)/, Mohammed Ali knocked out (B)/ five tooths of the other player (C)/ in the ring with him. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:8 The police commissioner (A)/has issued an orders for transferring (B)/ Sub Inspector to another district but (C)/ he has not yet received it. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:9 Sakshi and Manisha (A)/ are best friends since class 10th (B)/ as both the girl are always (C)/ seen together ever since. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:10 The morale of the Indian army (A)/ rising up after the surgical strike on (B)/ Pakistan post the Pulwama terror attack because the (C)/ news coming from the other side are encouraging. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

<h2 id="content-id-1224-1">Practice Questions on Noun - Moderate Level</h2>

Direction (1 to 10): Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.

Q:1 While some states and cities in India saw the partial opening (A)/ of schools for a short period of time, it is a (B)/ fact that pre-schoolers and those in elementary years, (C)/ including primary years, continued to operate with their virtual engagements. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:2 Decisions that impact the lives (A)/of billions requires scrutiny and fixing of (B)/accountability, yet dealing (C)/with a once-in-a-century pandemic is a tough call (D)/ No error (E). 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:3 (A) He immediately quit /(B) the course in which the enhancement of /(C) neither growth nor placements /(D) were expected /(E) No error. 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:4 Many of my cousins beat (A) / around the bushes (B) / quite a bit, especially when they have (C) / to give you bad news. (D) / No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:5 The rape culture in the (A)/ country is born out of a history (B)/of woman subjugation and abuse (C)/ by the patriarchal society. (D) 
1.B  2.D  3.E  4.A  5.C

Q:6 The police open fired (A)/ on the gathering of peaceful protestor, (B)/ killing two of them and (C)/ injuring several.(D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:7 The whole family was (A)/ gathered together by (B)/ mothers-in-laws to discuss family issues (C)/ that had to be sorted out. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:8 The flexible of withdrawals (A)/ from the funds under the (B) Employee Provident Funds would be (C)/ tightened by the government. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:9 Every human is prone to do (A)/ mischiefs if they are sitting all ideal (B)/ with nothing to do at all because the (C)/ brain finds one way or the other to keep itself engaged. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:10 I have not gone through (A)/ his autobiography (B)/and so I am not aware (C)/of its content. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

<h2 id="content-id-1224-2">Practice Questions on Noun - Hard Level</h2>

Direction (1 to 2): Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.

Q:1 Continuous strife in a (A)/ region over long time (B)/ hampers the economy and (C)/ generate public unrest. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E 
Q:2 Shyama is one of (A) / those poets who has (B) / won acclaim (C) / the world over. (D) / No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:3 In the following question, two sentences are given. Each sentence has been divided into few parts which may or may not carry an error. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part and the sentence in which it is, will be your answer. If the given sentences carry no error, mark ‘All are correct’ as your answer.Ignore the errors of punctuation if any. 
A. The pandemic has resulted in the largest global economic contraction of the last eight decades. (1)/ It is impacting developing, emerging and developed economies, (2)/ increasing the global poverty rate, (3)/ exacerbating inequalities and damaging long-term economic growth prospect. (4) 
B. To accelerate a resilient recovery centered on jobs and economic transformation, (1)/ the communiqué asked World Bank to provide the knowledge (2)/ policy advice, and financial support to help countries strengthen social safety nets and facilitate the movement (3)/ of capital and labour toward sectors challenges of informality. (4) 
1.A-1, B-4  2.A-3, B-4  3.A-4, B-2  4.A-2, B-3  5.All are correct

Direction (4 to 5): In the given sentence, some words are printed in bold, one of which may be wrongly spelt or inappropriately used with the sentence context. Choose that word as your answer. If all the emboldened words are correct, mark option 5 i.e. ‘All are correct’ as your answer.

Q:4 The saga of the Chinese scientist (A) who created the world’s first gene-edited baby last November (B) has forced bureaucrats (C) everywhere to take a hard look at the ethics (D) of gene editing. 
1.B  2.A  3.D  4.C  5. All are correct

Q:5 J.K Rowling’s books gained world extension, (A) won multiple (B) awards sold more than 400 million copies only because of her innovative (C) and catchy (D) ideas for a book. 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.All are correct

Direction (6 to 10): Identify the segment in the sentence that contains a grammatical error. Choose the option which is grammatically incorrect from (A), (B), (C), (D) and if there is no error in any part then choose (E) No error.

Q:6 Although Yukta has (A)/ been studying Japanese (B)/ for over a year, she (C)/ is yet to learn the alphabets. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:7 There are three scores (A)/of cattle grazing on my (B)/ field during the agricultural season, (C)/ two score of which are mine. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:8 Sheeps are (A)/ economically very useful (B)/ and are reared for (C)/ wool in the hills. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:9 I shall not be able (A)/ to attend the birthday party since (B)/ I have much works to be (C)/ completed within the given time frame. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

Q:10 It is a pity that in India (A)/ poverty and inflation is rising so much (B)/ that even five years old children is (C)/ forced to work in a hazardous factory. (D)/ No error (E) 
1.A  2.B  3.C  4.D  5.E

<h2 id="content-id-1224-3">Solutions of Easy Level Questions</h2>

Q:1 (4) Part D of the sentence is erroneous as instead of using a noun, a verb has been used in the given sentence. Concerned should be replaced by concern to make the sentence grammatically sound.

Q:2 (4) The plural form of hair remains the same. All of her hair is being talked about collectively, thus plural for will be used. Thus, ‘hairs’ is incorrect and should be replaced by ‘hair’. The only time we use ‘hairs’ is when we try to denote the singularity of each individual strand of hair.

Q:3 (3) Two nouns are being compared, so both should either be singular or plural. Given sentences talk about women and men in sports and the comparison is made between the two.

Q:4 (4) The error lies in the wrongful usage of the noun ‘experience’ in the given sentence. Although, the noun experience can be used in both singular and plural senses. In the given sentence, the plural sense will make the sentence sound both grammatically and contextually.

Q:5 (3) Always remember that ‘a great many’ is always followed by a plural noun and a plural verb. The verb is already in its plural form. The error lies in the given noun of the sentence i.e., question.

Q:6 (1) In the first part of the sentence, instead of a noun, an adverb is used. We are talking about a quality that is owned by Madhav and admired by others. Thus, the quality will be a noun. Honesty is an abstract noun.

Q:7 (3) The plural of tooth is teeth and not tooths. The general rule of suffixing ‘s’ behind a word is not applicable here.

Q:8 (2) The whole sentence is in singular form except for the noun order. Since the verb is singular in nature, we should use a singular noun.

Q:9 (3) Sakshi and Manisha are proper nouns. However, ‘girl’denotes only one specific girl. But, it should be ‘girls’ as two girls (nouns) i.e., Sakshi and Manisha are being talked about. Thus, a singular noun i.e., girl should be replaced with a plural noun i.e., girls.

Q:10 (4) Given that the opening clause’s tense, “was,” is simple past, the other clause’s tense must also be simple past in this situation. News requires a singular verb, per the Subject Verb Concord rules of the English language i.e., instead of ‘are’ we should use ‘is’.

<h2 id="content-id-1224-4">Solutions of Moderate Level Questions</h2>

Q:1 (2) In the given sentence the error lies in part B. ‘period’ means ‘a length or portion of time.’ So, the use of ‘time’ with it becomes redundant.

Q:2 (2) ‘Decisions’ which is the subject of the sentence is a plural noun and therefore, the helping verb related to it must be a plural verb or plural helping verb. Therefore, ‘require’ is correct here.

Q:3 (4) ‘Was’ should be used in place of ‘were’. Since the subject in the given sentence is ‘enhancement’ (which is singular). Hence, the verb used should also be singular in order to agree with the subject.

Q:4 (2) The correct idiomatic expression is ‘beat around the bush’ and not ‘beat around the bushes’. Beat around the bush (Idiom): To talk about lots of unimportant things because you want to avoid talking about what is really important.

Q:5 (5) In part C, the phrase says, “woman subjugation” which is incorrect. Here the plural noun “women” will be used to denote the “subjugation of” the whole gender.

Q:6 (2) In part B, the phrase says “gathering of” which means there were more than one protestor, hence it should be “gathering of protestors”.

Q:7 (3) The error lies in part C of the sentence, as the wrong plural form of the noun ‘mother-in-law’ has been used. The correct plural form is mothers-in-law since the plural form of adding ‘s’ has to be added to the noun and not the rest of the word.

Q:8 (1) In the given sentence an adjective has been erroneously used in place of a noun. The correct form is noun should be used i.e., instead of flexible, we will use flexibility.

Q:9 (2) There is no noun as mischiefs. The plural form of mischief is also mischief.

Q:10 (4) Whenever we use content to describe that something is contained in a book, a letter or anything else. Then we use the plural form of content, i.e., contents.

<h2 id="content-id-1224-5">Solutions of Hard Level Questions</h2>

Q:1 (4) In part D, the phrase says, “generate public unrest” which is incorrect. The correct for is “generates public unrest” as “strife” is a singular noun.

Q:2 (2) In the second part, we have to replace ‘has’ with ‘have’. The noun following the phrase “one of the” is always a plural noun, whereas the use of verbs as singular or plural will entirely depend upon the subject of the statement, i.e. singular verb for singular subject and plural verb for the plural subject. When ‘one of’ is used in the sentence, the Noun/ Pronoun coming after ‘of’ should be considered as antecedent and the verb is used accordingly.

Q:3 (3) Error in sentence A: The fourth part of sentence A has an error with the word “prospect”, the word here is used with a collective noun and should have a plural form so it should be “prospects”. Error in sentence B: In the second part of the sentence B, there is an error with the non-usage of article before the noun. Here, before the noun i.e. World Bank, article “the” should be used.

Q:4 (4) The word that seems to be wrong among the four emboldened ones is ‘bureaucrats’ because bureaucrats are the officials in a government department, in particular one perceived as being concerned with procedural correctness at the expense of people’s needs.

Q:5 (1) The word that seems to be wrong among the four emboldened ones is ‘extension’ as it seems irrelevant as per the sentence context.

Q:6 (4) Alphabet is a collective noun. It is inherently plural in nature as it is a set of letters. There are certain words that sound singular but are plural in nature, one such word is alphabet.

Q:7 (4) One score is equal to the number 20. Whereas the singular form of score is being written in the sentence instead of its plural form.

Q:8 (4) There are certain words that do not change their form and remain the same in both singular and plural forms. One such word is sheep. Thus, sheeps is wrong, the plural form of sheep is sheep only.

Q:9 (3) ‘Much’ is used with uncountable nouns. But when the noun is singular. Here, the noun ‘work’ is countable and plural in nature. Thus, the use of much before works is erroneous.

Q:10 (3) Five-year-old is a compound noun but here in the given sentence, it is being used as adjective because it is telling about children, which is a noun. Whenever a compound noun is used as an adjective, then we never keep anything plural in the compound noun.

This article has provided you with a valuable resource for honing your grasp over the Noun chapter. You have now practiced a carefully categorized collection of practice questions, ranging from easy to moderate to hard difficulty levels. The categorization of questions by difficulty enables strategic preparation, offering you a chance to build a strong foundation and gradually progress towards more challenging problems.

We invite you to share your thoughts and any doubts you may have in the comment section below. Additionally, we encourage you to share your marks scored in the practice questions, as this can be a great way to gauge your progress and learn from your peers. Be assured that KD Live is committed to providing more such blogs, complete with study materials and comprehensive coverage of practice questions from every chapter of the English Language and Grammar section. Your success is our goal, and we wish you the very best in your upcoming exams!

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In today's segment, we will be focusing on Determiners, a significant topic of English Language section that holds substantial weightage in all competitive exams. Almost 3 - 4 questions surely come from this chapter in almost all exams. Determiners questions are an integral part of the english section and demand a strong grasp of grammar rules and concepts.

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<h2 id="content-id-1399-0">Practice Questions on Determiners - Easy Level</h2>

Q:1 The given sentence has been broken up into four different parts. The error, if any, will be in one or more than one part of the sentence. Select the option which contains the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, choose the option ‘No error’. 

The third building (A)/ from the left (B)/ is the tallest (C)/ in the street.(D)/

1.A 

2.B 

3.C 

4.D 

5.no error

Direction (2 to 10): A sentence has been provided below with one blank which needs to be filled with an appropriate determiners. Choose the answer from the options provided.

Q:2 Ishita said she had gone for a trek last week but she didn’t take __________ photos there.

1.much of 

2.many

3.many of 

4.much

Q:3 One of ________________ found a rare antique vase from the 19th Century made up of Stone and Brass.

1.people 

2.friend

3.my friend 

4.my friends

Q:4 We stayed in Gulmarg for __________ days and went to Auli for a mini-trek.

1.few 

2.a few

3.much 

4.most

Q:5 After all the chaos and misinterpretations, Josi dared to confess ___________ about the happenings in the middle of our journey.

1.few 

2.a few

3.little 

4.a little

Q:6 Ploughs, wagons, threshing sleds, harrows, baskets, hurdles, and winnowing fans are ___________ farmer’s implements.

1.the 

2.a

3.an 

4.No filler required

Q:7 The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey is _____________ classic that helps with mental issues.

1.great 

2.another

3.above-all 

4.cult

Q:8 It is paramount for struggling individuals to be proactive and attempt to conquer ___________ obstacles or learn to accept their failures as a fact that does not impinge on the wonderful esteem they possess.

1.his 

2.him

3.their 

4.there

Q:9 We already produce ___________ enough food to feed the planet.

1.good 

2.more than

3.greater than 

4.more

Q:10 ________ of the plant saplings had been planted the day before.

1.Many 

2.More

3.Much 

4.Most

<h2 id="content-id-1399-1">Practice Questions on Determiners - Moderate Level</h2>

Direction (1 to 10): A sentence has been provided below with one blank which needs to be filled with an appropriate determiners. Choose the answer from the options provided.

Q:1 Not _______ is known about the mysterious events of the Bermuda Triangle

1.many 

2.much

3.little 

4.any

Q:2 Thankfully, I have got _________ friends with whom I can spend my weekend.

1.a few 

2.few

3.little 

4.a little

Q:3 Tanya has ___________ toys for kids at her home.

1.a lot of 

2.lots of

3.a lots of 

4.lot of

Q:4 I have __________ task to complete before my presentation to the clients.

1.lots of 

2.a lot of

3.many 

4.much

Q:5 ________ English is my favourite language.

1.a 

2.an

3.the 

4.Not Required

Q:6 This newly constructed dam near the sea can hold _____________ water.

1.several 

2.a large amount of

3.so much of 

4.plenty of

Q:7 Despite searching for it ____________, the Police could not find the Jewellery that was hidden by the thieves.

1.anywhere 

2.everywhere

3.nowhere 

4.somewhere

Q:8 Mr. Mathur is ____________ a smart Professor.

1.such 

2.each

3.quite 

4.rather

Q:9 I would ___________ not make a fool out of myself.

1.never 

2.ever

3.rather 

4.quite

Q:10 _______________ my new Car that I bought last month?

1.Do you see 

2.Did you see

3.Did you saw 

4.Do you saw

<h2 id="content-id-1399-2">Practice Questions on Determiners - Hard Level</h2>

Direction (1 to 7): The given sentence has been broken up into four different parts. The error, if any, will be in one or more than one part of the sentence. Select the option which contains the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, choose the option ‘No error’.

Q:1 My cousin is an /(A) actor and she has been/(B) in the several movies /(C) and TV shows which /(D) aired last year.

1.A 

2.B 

3.C 

4.D 

5.No Error

Q:2 She had just bought /(1) a wooden antique beautiful /(2) French chair /(3) at /(4) the auction.

1.1 

2.2 

3.3 

4.4

Q:3 /(1) Every employee must wear /(2) the ID card at all times while they are /(3) in the office, and they should /(4) return it when they leave.

1.1 

2.3 

3.2 

4.4 

5.No error

Q:4 There are too many / (A) errors in / (B) the report, we need to make / (C) some corrections before submitting it. / (D)

1.A 

2.B 

3.C 

4.D 

5.No error

Q:5 I need to buy /(1) new pair of /(2) running shoes because /(3) my old ones are worn out./(4)

1.1 

2.2 

3.3 

4.4 

5.No error

Q:6 (A) Some students must bring / (B) their textbooks to class every day, and they should / (C) make sure / (D) they are in good condition./

1.A 

2.B 

3.C 

4.D

Q:7 I have /(A) many experience /(B) in handling difficult customers /(C) but this one is the worst. /(D)

1.A 

2.B 

3.C 

4.D 

5.No error

Direction (8 to 9): A sentence has been provided below with one blank which needs to be filled with appropriate determiners. Choose the answer from the options provided.

Q:8 There are ___ people who believe in ghosts, but ___ of them are willing to admit it.

1.few, most 

2.many, few

3.some, none 

4.all, few

Q:9 The company has ____________ employees who can speak Mandarin.

1.few 

2.a few

3.little 

4.a little

Q:10 The given sentence has been broken up into four different parts. The error, if any, will be in one or more than one part of the sentence. Select the option which contains the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, choose the option ‘No error’. She won the first prize for /(1) the singing competition, and / (2) her younger sister won /(3) a third prize for painting./(4)

1.1 

2.2 

3.3 

4.4 

5.No error

<h2 id="content-id-1399-3">Solutions of Easy Level Determiners Questions</h2>

Q:1 (5) The sentence is correct as written. The ordinal number “third” is used to indicate the specific building being referred to in relation to the other buildings in the street. There is no error in the use of this quantifier.

Q:2 (2) Much is used to describe mass nouns or uncountable nouns like juice, rice, patience, and happiness. When using  much, the noun will always be singular; it cannot be plural. Many is used to describe count nouns or nouns that can be counted like books, ideas, leaves, and shoes. Since the above sentence talks about ‘photos’ which can be counted, the correct filler is ‘many’ 

Q:3 (4) In sentences where we are differentiating one from a group, we use the plural form i.e. ‘One of my friends’. So, the correct answer is ‘my friends’.

Q:4 (2) Few means “not many (people or things).” It is used to say that there are not a lot of people or things. A few means “some (people or things).” It is used to say that there are a small number of people or things.

Q:5 (4) Few means “not many (people or things).” A few means “some (people or things).” ‘Little’ means not much/almost nothing. ‘A little’ means some or very less.

Q:6 (1) As the sentence talks about the list of things a farmer does, the best suitable article is ‘the’. Article The is used to refer to specific or particular nouns; a/an is used to modify non-specific or non-particular nouns.

Q:7 (2) The determiners another refers to something different, remaining, or additional. The sentence talks about one of the Books written by ‘Stephen Covey’. The best suitable filler is ‘another’ because it talks about one of the classic books out of all others written by him.

Q:8 (2) The determiners that has been filled in the blank is the “Possessive determiners”. As the sentence talks about a set of people as a whole, then we need to use plural pronoun, which is ‘their’.

Q:9 (2) Much refers to a matter of quantity, while more refers to a matter of quantity in comparison with other objects. Since food cannot be counted, the best suitable filler is ‘more than’.

Q:10 (4) Much means a lot of. It is used with singular nouns. Many is used with plural nouns. More is the comparative of much and many. It indicates a greater number or quantity of something. Most is the superlative of much and many. We use the quantifier most to talk about quantities, amounts and degree.

<h2 id="content-id-1399-4">Solutions of Moderate Level Determiners Questions</h2>

Q:1 (2) Since we use much with ‘uncountable nouns’. So, it fits best as per sentence context.

Q:2 (1) As the sentence talks about friends (Plural) which is countable and in a positive tone. The best filler is ‘a few’.

Q:3 (2) ‘Lots of’ is used for informal sentences and ’a lot of’ is used in formal sentences. As the above sentence is an informal one, the correct filler will be ‘lots of’.

Q:4 (2) ‘Lots of’ is used for informal sentences ands ’a lot of’ i used in formal sentences. As the above sentence is a formal one, the correct filler will be ‘a lot of’. 

Q:5 (4) The above sentence is based on articles (a/an/the). With language, we do not use article ‘the’ or any.

Q:6 (4) We use plenty of as a quantifier before both countable and uncountable nouns to mean ‘a lot’, ‘a large quantity’.

Q:7 (2) The sentence is based on the concept of distributives. The best suitable filler is ‘everywhere’ as it fits best in the sentence context.

Q:8 (1) The above sentence is based on the grammatical concept of ‘Pre-Determiners’. ‘Such’ is also a pre-determiners that fits best in the sentence as per its context.

Q:9 (3) Rather is a pre-determiners that fits best in the sentence as per its context. It is used to indicate what you want or prefer to do, have, etc

Q:10 (2) The above sentence is based on a grammatical concept called ‘Possessive Determiners’. The best suitable filler is ‘Did you see’.

<h2 id="content-id-1399-5">Solutions of Hard Level Determiners Questions</h2>

Q:1 (3) “The several movies” should be “several movies” without “the.” “The” is an article that is used before a noun to specify the noun as a definite noun. In this case, “the several movies” is incorrect as “several” itself is an indefinite determiners. Therefore, using “the” before “several movies” is redundant and incorrect.

Q:2 (2) The correct order of determiners for adjectives in English is “opinion - size - age - shape - color - origin - material.” Therefore, the correct order of determiners in this sentence should be “a beautiful antique wooden French chair.”

Q:3 (1) In this case, we are referring to individual employees, so the determiners “each” should be used instead of “every”.

Q:4 (4) “Some” should be replaced with “several”. The word “some” is an indefinite quantifier, which refers to an unspecified quantity or number. In this sentence, it does not convey the extent of the corrections needed in the report. The use of “several” is more appropriate as it indicates a specific number of corrections that need to be made, conveying a more precise meaning.

Q:5 (2) The correct phrase would be “I need to buy a new pair of running shoes”. In this case, we are referring to a singular item, so the indefinite article “a” should be used.

Q:6 (1) The use of “some” implies that not all students are required to bring their textbooks to class, which could be incorrect. The sentence should indicate that all students are required to bring their textbooks.

Q:7 (2) The correct word should be “much” instead of “many”. “Many” is used with countable nouns while “much” is used with uncountable nouns. In this case, “experience” is an uncountable noun, so “much” should be used instead of “many”.

Q:8 (2) The correct answer is “many, few.” “Many” is used to indicate a large number of people who believe in ghosts, while “few” is used to indicate a small number of people who are willing to admit it. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

Q:9 (2) The quantifier “a few” is used to express a small number, but it implies that it is enough or sufficient for the purpose. In this sentence, it implies that there are some employees who can speak Mandarin, and it is enough for the company’s needs. The quantifier “few” without “a” has a negative connotation and means “not many” or “scarcely any”. The quantifiers “little” and “a little” are used for non-countable nouns, such as “time”, “money”, or “experience”, and express a small amount or quantity.

Q:10 (4) The correct form of the ordinal number quantifier is ‘third prize’ instead of ‘a third prize’

This article has provided you with a valuable resource for honing your grasp over the Determiners chapter. You have now practiced a carefully categorized collection of practice questions, ranging from easy to moderate to hard difficulty levels. The categorization of questions by difficulty enables strategic preparation, offering you a chance to build a strong foundation and gradually progress towards more challenging problems.

We invite you to share your thoughts and any doubts you may have in the comment section below. Additionally, we encourage you to share your marks scored in the practice questions, as this can be a great way to gauge your progress and learn from your peers. Be assured that <a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/">KD Live</a> is committed to providing more such blogs, complete with study materials and comprehensive coverage of practice questions from every chapter of the English Language and Grammar section. Your success is our goal, and we wish you the very best in your upcoming exams!

Determiners Practice Questions with Solutions

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Tense&nbsp;Practice Questions with Solutions

Tenses Practice Questions with Solutions

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Welcome to our blog on Error Spotting, an essential topic in English Language that plays a crucial role in all competitive exams. Approximately 3 - 4 questions are certain to appear from this topic in the exam, making it imperative for you to grasp the concepts of Error Spotting thoroughly and practice a variety of questions.

In this blog, we will comprehensively cover all the theoretical concepts and rules of this topic. Additionally, we have included previously asked questions from various competitive exams, to help you get a feel for what to expect. So, let's dive into the world of Error Spotting and boost your exam preparation.

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<h2 id="content-id-1417-0">What is Error Spotting</h2>

ERROR SPOTTING usually contains sentences which are grammatically incorrect. These errors could be of any kind and it mostly encompasses all the basic Parts Of Speech.

For this the candidate needs to have a good command over English Grammar and Vocabulary to be able to ace spotting errors.

A considerable number of aspirants have problems in attempting this section as it is comparatively difficult than the rest but it’s the most interesting one as well, since it mostly contains errors related to parts of speech, genders, infinitives, participles, the forms of tenses, use of articles etc. Hence, you need to be well acquainted with all the rules of grammar to solve spotting error questions.

<h2 id="content-id-1417-1">Error Spotting - SSC Previous Year Questions</h2>

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Direction (Q:1 - Q:14) The following sentence has been split into segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. 

Q:1 Rehan and Ronit are / good friends and / it don’t matter to them / as to who is wealthier. [SSC CGL Tier I 2022]

1.good friends and 

2.it don’t matter to them

3.Rehan and Ronit are 

4.as to who is wealthier

Q:2 The river appears to have / got its name / from the town nearby. [SSC CGL Tier I 2021]

1.got its name

2.from the town nearby

3.The river appears to have

4.No error

Q:3 The woodcutter felled / some trees / with hardly / many effort at all. [SSC CGL Tier I 2021]

1.with hardly 

2.The woodcutter felled

3.many effort at all 

4.some trees

Q:4 No one were/present when I / entered the hall. [SSC CGL Tier I 2020]

1.present when I 

2.No one were

3.No error 

4.entered the hall

Q:5 If the economy fails / this year it reflect badly / on the government. [SSC CHSL 2020]

1.No error

2.on the government

3.this year it reflect badly

4.If the economy fails

Q:6 Has Gita any previous knowledge of work with junior colleagues? [SSC CGL Tier I 2022] 

1.with 

2.has

3.any 

4.work

Q:7 During an earthquake, / it is advised to take / cover above a table / to save your life. [SSC CGL Tier I 2022]

1.cover above a table 

2.During an earthquake,

3.it is advised to take 

4.to save your life

Q:8 The sports day events / will be conducted / from 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. / on Saturday. [SSC CGL Tier I 2022]

1.The sports day events

2.will be conducted

3.from 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

4.on Saturday

Q:9 A probe has been ordered / by the incident / that occurred at the celebrations. [SSC CHSL 2021]

1.by the incident

2.that occurred at the celebrations

3.A probe has been ordered

4.No error

Q:10 A clear and defined perception enabled her to dismissed the suggestion given by some people around her. [SSC CGL Tier I 2022]

1.suggestion given by

2.clear and defined

3.some people around her.

4.enabled her to dismissed

<h2 id="content-id-1417-2">Error Spotting - Bank Memory Based Questions</h2>

Direction (Q:1 - Q:6): Given below is a sentence divided into four parts A, B, C, and D. There may / may not be an error in one of the parts. Read the sentence carefully and spot which part has the error. 

Q:1 A. Several families are left scarred as they try to cope for the loss of loved ones.

B. The tragedy has highlighted the lack of emphasis in safety in the way such events are organised. 

C. Indeed, if there is any lesson that can be learnt from the episode, it is that such adventures should place safety above 69 everything else and that the government has a key role to play in evolving the protocols.

D. In a country with rich landscapes and forests, the wish to briefly leave the urban life behind and take to the outdoors is but natural. [SBI PO Pre 2022]

1.Only D 

2.Only B

3.B and C 

4.A and B

5.All are incorrect

Q:2 A. As much with ease with the pen, Ram Prasad Bismil was equally adept at wielding the pistol too.

B. This fire-spitting revolutionary believed in attaining freedom by force.

C. Bismil’s life and writing along with that of others is essential to make today’s generation aware in the country's freedom struggle.

D. It will help tackle today’s prevailing corruption and communalism. [SBI PO Pre 2022]

1.Only B 

2.A and C

3.B and D 

4.A, C and D

5.All are incorrect

Q:3 A. Foreign bourses, however, will likely find other ways to list derivatives linked to Indian stocks and indices without any help over Indian exchanges soon.

B. The present move, thus, is unlikely to rein in the vast offshore market for Indian derivatives.

C. It also leaves a lot to be desired.

D. Index derivatives such as the SGX Nifty that are linked to stocks that form Nifty have gained the patronage of large foreign investors for many reasons. [SBI PO Pre 2022]

1.Only B 

2.A and C

3.A and D 

4.A, B and D

5.All are incorrect

Q:4 Deliberate practice refers to a special type of practice that is purposeful and systematic. (A)/ Though regular practice might include mindless repetitions, (B)/ deliberate practice requires focused attention (C)/ and is conducted with the specific goal of improving performance. (D) [IBPS Clerk Pre 2021]

1.B 

2.D 

3.A 

4.C 

5.No error

Q:5 Decision-making is just what it sounds like: (A)/ the action or process of making decisions. (B)/ Sometimes we make logical decisions, (C)/ but there are many times when we made emotional, irrational, and confusing choices. (D) / No error (E) [IBPS Clerk Pre 2021]

1.C 

2.D 

3.A 

4.B 

5.No error.

Q:6 It is not an easy task to bring up (A) four children together by a (B) single working woman in a (C) developed place like New Delhi. (D) [IBPS Clerk Pre 2021] 

1.A 

2.B 

3.C 

4.D 

5.No Error

<h2 id="content-id-1417-3">Solutions - SSC Previous Year Error Spotting Questions</h2>

Q:1 (2) The third segment, "it don't matter to them," contains a grammatical error. The verb "don't" is incorrect as it is the contraction of "do not," which is plural in nature. The correct verb in this context should be "doesn't," which is the contraction of "does not" and is singular in nature.

Q:2 (4) Sentence is contextually and grammatically correct.

Q:3 (3) To make the sentence correct ‘many’ should be replaced with ‘any’. Correct phrase that will be used is ‘hardly any’ which means almost none.

Q:4 (2) The indefinite pronouns are always singular. So, “no one were” should be replaced by “no one was.”

Q:5 (3) The given sentence is a conditional sentence. So, ‘this year it reflect badly’ should be replaced by ‘this year it will reflect badly.’ Type 1 conditional sentence refers to the present or future.

Q:6 (2) The word 'work' is erroneously placed in the given sentence. Since, the preposition 'of' is placed right before the word 'work'. A 'gerund' must always come after a prepositon ('of' in the given sentence). Thus, in the given sentence, instead of 'work', 'working' should have been used.

Q:7 (3) The error is in segment three, which says "cover above a table." This segment has a grammatical error because it does not use the correct preposition. The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "under" rather than "above." The correct segment would be "cover under a table."

Q:8 (3) The preposition “from” is followed by “to”. They talk about a range. Hence from - to should be used.

Q:9 (1) The error is in the part “by the incident”. It should be replaced by “for the incident” which means an instance of something happening; an event or occurrence.

Q:10 (4) The error lies in option 4 because of the wrong use of “Infinitive”.We need to replace “Dismissed” with “Dismiss” because “To + v1” is the correct infinitive phrase.

<h2 id="content-id-1417-4">Solutions - Bank Memory Based Error Spotting Questions</h2>

Q:1 (4) A: ‘cope’ is an intransitive verb that is grammatically followed by the preposition ‘with’ instead of 'for'. B: We always lay an emphasis 'on' something.

Q:2 (2) A: We need to replace the preposition 'with' with 'at' here. C: We can make people aware 'of' things.

Q:3 (3) A: The preposition 'over' should be changed to 'from' in sentence A, as it is used to refer to the place where someone or something starts or originates. D: The verb needs to be in agreement with the immediate noun that precedes the verb. So, 'are' should be replaced by 'is'.

Q:4 (1) The statement “B” seems to have an error in it. The word “though” is wrong here instead it should be “while” as the statement seems to be talking about the difference between regular and deliberate practice.

Q:5 (2) The statement “D” seems to have an error in it. The word “made” is wrong here instead it should be “make” as the statement is in the present tense and we use the second form of the verb in the past tense.

Q:6 (5) The above given sentence does not contain any error. The phrasal verb used in this sentence is ‘bring-up’ which means ‘to raise’ is correctly used.

<h2 id="content-id-1417-5">Tools, Tips and Tricks to do well in Error Spotting</h2>

<ul>
	<li> Be very well versed with the Parts of Speech.</li>
	<li> Be very familiar with the sentence structure and Punctuations.</li>
	<li>Take special care of Singularity and Plurality</li>
	<li>Question Tags and Errorless Combinations should be handled well.</li>
</ul>

This article has provided you with valuable insights into the world of Error Spottings. We sincerely hope that you have found this blog useful and that it has contributed to enhancing your understanding of this crucial topic. As you continue to gear up for your upcoming exam, we encourage you to share your thoughts, or any doubts you may have in the comments section below.

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Welcome to our blog on Error Spotting, an essential topic in English Language that plays a crucial role in all competitive exams. Approximately 3 - 4 questions are certain to appear from this topic in the exam, making it imperative for you to grasp the concepts of Error Spotting thoroughly and practice a variety of questions.

In this blog, we will comprehensively cover all the theoretical concepts and rules of this topic. Additionally, we have included previously asked questions from various competitive exams, to help you get a feel for what to expect. So, let&#39;s dive into the world of Error Spottings and boost your exam preparation.

ERROR SPOTTING usually contains sentences which are grammatically incorrect. These errors could be of any kind and it mostly encompasses all the basic Parts Of Speech.

For this the candidate needs to have a good command over English Grammar and Vocabulary to be able to ace spotting errors.

A considerable number of aspirants have problems in attempting this section as it is comparatively difficult than the rest but it&rsquo;s the most interesting one as well, since it mostly contains errors related to parts of speech, genders, infinitives, participles, the forms of tenses, use of articles etc. Hence, you need to be well acquainted with all the rules of grammar to solve spotting error questions.

Tools, Tips and Tricks to do well in Error Spotting:

+ Be very well versed with the Parts of Speech.

+ Be very familiar with the sentence structure and Punctuations.

+ Take special care of Singularity and Plurality

+ Question Tags and Errorless Combinations should be handled well.

This article has provided you with valuable insights into the world of Error Spottings. We sincerely hope that you have found this blog useful and that it has contributed to enhancing your understanding of this crucial topic. As you continue to gear up for your upcoming exam, we encourage you to share your thoughts, or any doubts you may have in the comments section below.

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Welcome to our blog on Sentence Improvements, an essential topic in English Language that plays a crucial role in all competitive exams. Approximately 3 - 4 questions are certain to appear from this topic in the exam, making it imperative for you to grasp the concepts of Sentence Improvement thoroughly and practice a variety of questions.

In this blog, we will comprehensively cover all the theoretical concepts and rules of this topic. Additionally, we have included previously asked questions from various competitive exams, to help you get a feel for what to expect. So, let's dive into the world of Sentence Improvements and boost your exam preparation.

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<h2 id="content-id-1446-0">What is Sentence Improvement?</h2>

Sentence Improvement section is a frequently asked topic in competitive exams. In these questions, the knowledge about the rules of the grammar is checked. The candidate must expect questions that check the concepts of tenses, verbs, suppositories, adjectives, modals, conjunctions, prepositions, articles etc.

A sentence improvement is a type of grammatical practice where a sentence is given with a word or a phrase that requires grammatical changes to improve it.

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<h2 id="content-id-1446-1">SSC Previous Year Questions of Sentence Improvement</h2>

Direction (Q:1 - Q:20): Select the most appropriate option to substitute the emboldened segment in the given sentence. 

Q:1 The workers of this textile factory demand higher wages for a long time. [SSC CGL Tier I 2022]

1.No improvement

2.demanded higher wages

3.has demanded higher wages

4.have been demanding higher wages

Q:2 If you park your car here, the traffic police has fined you. [SSC CGL Tier I 2022]

1.will fine you 

2.fined you

3.have fined you 

4.No Improvement

Q:3 Fierce competition against restaurants has driven up the prices. [SSC CGL Tier I 2021] 

1.among 

2.through

3.along 

4.No improvement required

Q:4 ”Can you give me so many examples of subordinate clauses?”, the teacher asked the class. [SSC CGL Tier I 2021]

1.some many examples of

2.No substitution required

3.some more examples of

4.some few examples of

Q:5 A tigress has given birth to a cub in the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, taking the big cat population to 78. [SSC CGL Tier I 2022]

1.was birthed 

2.has give birth

3.is given births 

4.no substitution required

Q:6 The authorities are assured the people that they will look into the matter. [SSC CGL Tier I 2022]

1.have been assured 

2.No substitution required

3.has assured 

4.have assured

Q:7 Lavanya was happy to see that the tree they had planted the previous year has grow quite taller. [SSC CHSL 2021]

1.had grown quite tall

2.had grow quite taller

3.No substitution required

4.had grown quite tallest

Q:8 India has identified a nose-based vaccine against Covid-19 that could be a ‘game-changer’. [SSC CHSL 2021]

1.No substitution required

2.a nasal vaccine

3.a sense-based vaccine

4.an aural vaccine

Q:9 Those who are travelling today by train may have delayed in reaching their destinations. [SSC CHSL 2020]

1.travelling today in train may get delayed

2.No improvement

3.travel today by train may get delayed

4.travelling today by train may get delayed

Q:10 Statistical measure which track the money-saving behaviour haven’t improved much. [SSC CHSL 2019]

1.No improvement

2.measure which tracks money-saving behaviours

3.measures what track the money-saving behaviour

4.measures which track the money-saving behaviour

<h2 id="content-id-1446-2">Bank Memory Based Questions of Sentence Improvement</h2>

Direction (Q:1 - Q:10): In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is emboldened. Below are given alternatives to the emboldened part, which may improve or replace the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates “No improvement required”. 

Q:1 Although states are using their veto powers to block decisions in the UN Security Council, the UN General Assembly can be creatively used as a forum for the immediate engagement with the issue.

I. is creatively used as a forum for multiple immediate engagements

II. be creatively used as a forum for any immediate engagement

III. be creatively using as an forum for any immediate engagement [RRB OA Mains 2021] 

1.Only II 

2.Only III

3.Only I 

4.Only I and II

5.No improvement required

Q:2 The Constitution abolished untouchability through Article 17 and did not abolish the caste system even though it is the cause of untouchability.

I. and consequently did not abolish the caste system even though it is the

II. but likewise did not abolish the caste system even though it is the

III. but did not abolish the caste system even though it is the [RRB OA Mains 2021] 

1.Only III 

2.Only II

3.Only I and II 

4.Only I

5.No improvement required

Q:3 As a component of adenosine triphosphate, phosphorus is critical for the conversion of light energy to chemical energy during photosynthesis, contributes to essential nucleic acids and phospholipids, and hence is important not just for plant growth, but also for flower and seed formation.

I. in essential nucleic acids and phospholipids, while is important not just for plant growth, but

II. for essential nucleic acids and phospholipids, and such is important not just for plant growth, but

III. by essential nucleic acids and phospholipids, meanwhile is important not just for plant growth, but [RRB OA Mains 2021] 

1.Only II 

2.Only I and II

3.Only III 

4.Only II and III

5.No improvement required

Q:4 I have sent the parcel 2 hours ago. [RRB OA Mains 2020]

1.Had sent 

2.Am sending

3.Have been sending 

4.Sent

5.No Improvement

Q:5 He felt exhausted as he was working since 5 O’ clock in the morning. [RRB OA Mains 2021]

1.Has been working 

2.Had been working

3.Have been working 

4.Is working

5.No Improvement

Q:6 It is a very very hard assignment, and I had to burn the night oil to get it completed on time. [IBPS PO Pre 2021] 

1.Burn the day oil 

2.Burn the Night

3.Burn out the midnight oil 

4.Burn the midnight oil

5.No Improvement

Q:7 We bent on backwards to help him, and he never ever thanked us. [IBPS PO Pre 2021]

1.We bend over backwards 

2.We bent for backwards

3.We bent over backwards 

4.We bent toward backwards

5.No Improvement

Q:8 This time Steve thought to get himself something to eat, so he went outside the station. [IBPS PO Pre 2020]

1.Think to get himself 

2.Thought to get him

3.Thinking to get him 

4.All 1, 2 and 3

5.No improvement required

Q:9 One has to elbow once ways through the crowd in order to see the exquisite idols during Durga Puja in Kolkata [IBPS PO Pre 2020]

1.to elbow once way through

2.to elbow one’s ways through

3.to elbow one’s way through

4.to elbow one’s way throughout

5.No improvement required

Q:10 The traveller asked me if I known the way to the nearest hotel. [SBI Clerk Pre 2021]

1.I Know 

2.i have knew

3.I knew 

4.I had known

5.No Improvement

<h2 id="content-id-1446-3">Sentence Improvement - Solutions of SSC Previous Year Questions</h2>

Q:1 (4) The phrase “for a long time” indicates the duration of an activity that started in past and still continues. We use present/past perfect continuous to represent such actions.

Q:2 (1) The correct structure is- If + subject + v1 + object, subject + will + v1 + object + other word.

Q:3 (1) Among is used when talking about people or things that are not distinct and are viewed as a group.

Q:4 (3) Some is a “determiner”, it tells us whether the noun phrase is general or specific. More is slightly different from both much and many.

Q:5 (4) The sentence is correct contextually and grammatically.

Q:6 (4) The given sentence is in the present perfect tense. Structure: has/have + past participle.

Q:7 (1) The given sentence is in the past tense, so the underlined part should always be in the same tense.

Q:8 (2) To modify the word ‘vaccine’ we need an adjective. So, ‘nasal’ is the correct form to be used.

Q:9 (4) “Are + present participle” is the correct verb phrase. “Get delay” is the correct pair of words that given sense to each other.

Q:10 (4) “Which” will be the correct relative pronoun for “Measures”.

<h2 id="content-id-1446-4">Sentence Improvement - Solutions of Bank Memory Based Questions</h2>

Q:1 (1) The original fragment is incorrect due to the use of article ‘the’. The statement does not mention any specific issue which the UNGA would be discussing while ‘the’ is used to refer to a specific thing. Option II is correct both grammatically and contextually.

Q:2 (1) The original fragment is incorrect as the two fragments state a contradictory point and using ‘and’ as a connector is incorrect. Use of ‘and’ is used to signify when both fragments complement/ strengthen each other. Option III is correct and uses the correct connector to indicate contradiction.

Q:3 (5) The original statement is grammatically and contextually correct. There is no need for improvement.

Q:4 (4) The statement seems to be in simple past tense form, so the accurate replacement would be “sent”.

Q:5 (2) The statement would seem accurate with the application of past perfect continuous tense as the entire sentence suggests the same.

Q:6 (4) The highlighted sentence “Burn the night oil” seems to be an idiom but the correct one is “Burn the midnight oil” which means “read or work late into the night”.

Q:7 (3) The sentence has “Bent on backwards” which seems to be an idiomatic expression. The correct idiom is “Bent over Backwards” which means to try to please or accommodate someone to an unusual degree.

Q:8 (2) The correct option is “thought to get him”. Himself is a reflexive pronoun which refers to a person or as a thing for itself while he is used after a verb or preposition to refer to a male person.

Q:9 (3) The correct idiomatic expression is ‘elbow one’s way through’ and not ‘elbow once ways through’. The idiom ‘Elbow one’s way’ means ‘to force one’s way into, or through a crowded place, as by pushing other people with one’s elbows.’

Q:10 (3) The sentence should be improved with the application of “I knew” in it. The statement is in the simple past tense, so the application of the verb will be in the simple past tense form as well.

This article has provided you with valuable insights into the world of Sentence Improvements. We sincerely hope that you have found this blog useful and that it has contributed to enhancing your understanding of this crucial topic. As you continue to gear up for your upcoming exam, we encourage you to share your thoughts, or any doubts you may have in the comments section below.

Stay tuned, as <a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/">KD Live</a> promises to bring you more such informative blogs with comprehensive study material and a thorough analysis of previous year questions on all the topics of English Language section. Best of luck with your exam preparations, and may you excel in your endeavors!

Welcome to our blog on Sentence Improvements, an essential topic in English Language that plays a crucial role in all competitive exams. Approximately 3 - 4 questions are certain to appear from this topic in the exam, making it imperative for you to grasp the concepts of Sentence Improvement&nbsp;thoroughly and practice a variety of questions.

In this blog, we will comprehensively cover all the theoretical concepts and rules of this topic. Additionally, we have included previously asked questions from various competitive exams, to help you get a feel for what to expect. So, let&#39;s dive into the world of Sentence Improvements&nbsp;and boost your exam preparation.

Sentence Improvement section is a frequently asked topic in competitive exams. In these questions, the knowledge about the rules of the grammar is checked. The candidate must expect questions that check the concepts of tenses, verbs, suppositories, adjectives, modals, conjunctions, prepositions, articles etc.

A sentence improvement is a type of grammatical practice where a sentence is given with a word or a phrase that requires grammatical changes to improve it.

This article has provided you with valuable insights into the world of Sentence Improvements. We sincerely hope that you have found this blog useful and that it has contributed to enhancing your understanding of this crucial topic. As you continue to gear up for your upcoming exam, we encourage you to share your thoughts, or any doubts you may have in the comments section below.

Stay tuned, as KD Live promises to bring you more such informative blogs with comprehensive study material and a thorough analysis of previous year questions on all the topics of English Language section. Best of luck with your exam preparations, and may you excel in your endeavors!

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Welcome to our blog on Sentence Connectors, an essential topic in English Language that plays a crucial role in all competitive exams. Approximately 3 - 4 questions are certain to appear from this topic in the exam, making it imperative for you to grasp the concepts of Error Spotting thoroughly and practice a variety of questions.

In this blog, we will comprehensively cover all the theoretical concepts and rules of this topic. Additionally, we have included previously asked questions from various competitive exams, to help you get a feel for what to expect. So, let's dive into the world of Sentence Connectors/Conjunctions and boost your exam preparation.

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<h2 id="content-id-1481-0">What are Sentence Connectors?</h2>

Linking words (conjunctions and connectors) are used to join clauses, phrases, and words together for constructing sentences. Conjunctions make a link between/among words or groups of words to other parts of the sentence and show a relationship between/among them.

A conjunctive adverb connects phrases or independent clauses. It provides transitions between ideas and shows relationships. Conjunctive adverbs are also called connectors.

Example: It rained last night. Nonetheless, the final match has not been canceled.

We are still confused, however, if the umpires will come.

<h2 id="content-id-1481-1">Types of Conjunctions or Sentence Connectors</h2>

• Coordinating Conjunctions

• Correlative Conjunctions

• Subordinating Conjunctions

<h2 id="content-id-1481-2">Coordinating Conjunctions: Sentence Connectors</h2>

The job of a coordinating conjunction is to join two words, phrases, or independent clauses, which are parallel in structure. There are seven coordinating conjunctions which are by far the most common conjunctions: and, but, for, nor, or, so, yet.

Example:

• We went to the stadium and enjoyed the cricket match.

• Do you want an ice cream or chocolate?

• Go away and never come back.

<h2 id="content-id-1481-3">Correlative Conjunctions: Sentence Connectors</h2>

A correlative conjunction uses a set of words in a parallel sentence structure to show a contrast or to compare the equal parts of a sentence. The words of correlative conjunctions have a special connection between them. The correlative conjunctions are not only - but also, either- or, neither - nor, both - and, not - but, whether - or.

Example: 

• Neither Alex nor Robin can play baseball.

• I want both ice cream and chocolate.

• He ate not only the ice cream but also the chocolate.

<h2 id="content-id-1481-4">Subordinating Conjunctions: Sentence Connectors</h2>

A subordinating conjunction joins elements of an unparallel sentence structure. These elements are usually a dependent clause and an independent clause. Most commonly used subordinating conjunctions are: After, how, than, when, although, if, that, where, as, in order that, though, which, as much as, unless, while, because, provided, until, who/whom, before, since, what, whoever/whomever

Example: 

• Before we left home, I had had my breakfast.

• Provided they come, we can start class Tuesday.

• When he was washing my car, I went to the store.

<h2 id="content-id-1481-5">Rules of Conjunctions: Sentence Connectors</h2>

RULE 1

‘Since’, ‘as’ conjunction means:

A) From and after the time when: For example: a) Many things have happened since I left the school.

B) Since that: For example : a) Since you wish it, it shall be done.

RULE 2 

‘Or’ is used:

A) To introduce an alternative. For example: a) You must work or starve.

B) To introduce an alternative name or synonym. For example: The violin or fiddle has become the leading instrument of the modern orchestra.

C) To mean otherwise. For example: We must hasten or night will overtake us.

RULE 3

‘If’ is used to mean:

A) On the condition or supposition that For example: a) If he is here, I shall see him.

B) Admitting that: For example: If I am blunt, I am at least honest.

C) Whether: For example: I asked him if he would help me.

D) Whenever: For example: If I feel any doubt I enquire.

RULE 4

‘That’ is used:

A) To express a reason or cause: For example: a) Not that I loved Caesar less but that I loved Rome more

B) To express a purpose and is equivalent to in order that. For example : He kept quiet that the dispute might cease.

C) To express a consequence, result or effect. For example: He bled so profusely that he died

RULE 5

‘Lest’ is used to express a negative purpose and is equivalent to ‘in order that… not’, ‘for fear that’.

Example: He lied lest he should be killed.

RULE 6

‘While’ is used to mean:

A) During that time, as long as : For example: while there is life there is hope.

B) At the same time that. For example: While he found fault, he also praised.

RULE 7

‘Only’ means except that, but:

Example: A ‘very pretty woman, only she squints a little.

RULE 8

The conjunctions ‘after, before, as soon as, until’ are not followed by clause in the future tense. Present simple or present perfect tense is used to express a future event.

Example:

• I will phone you after I arrive here.

• I will phone you after I have arrived here.

RULE 9

‘As if’ used in the sense of as it would be, is generally followed by a subject + were + complement.

Example:

• He loves you as if you were his own child.

• Sometimes she weeps and sometimes she laughs as if she were mad. The clause that begins with as if should be put into the past simple tense, if the preceding clause expresses a past action. But if it expresses a past action, it should be followed by the past perfect tense.

Example:

• He behaves as if he were a lord

• He behaved as if he had been a lord

RULE 10

While ‘as long as’ is used to express time in sense of how long, until is used to express time in sense of before.

Example: 

• Until you work hard you will improve. (Wrong)

• As long as you work hard you will improve. (right)

• He learnt little as long as he was 15 years old. (Wrong)

• He learnt little until he was 15 years old. (Right)

RULE 11

‘No sooner’ should be followed by verb + subject and than should begin another clause.

Example:

• No sooner had I reached the station than the train left.

• No sooner did the bell ring than all the students rushed in.

RULE 12

When ‘as well as’ is used, finite verb should agree in number and person with the first subject.

Example: He as well as us is innocent.

As well as should never be used in place of and if the first subject is preceded by the word ‘both’.

Example:

• Both Rani as well as Kajol came. (Wrong)

• Both Rani and Kajol came. (Right)

RULE 13

A) ‘Because’ is generally used when the reason is the most important part of a sentence.

Example: Some people like him because he is honest and hard working.

B) ‘Since’ is used when the reason is already known or is less important than the chief statement.

Example: Since you refuse to cooperate, I shall have to take legal steps.

C) ‘For’ is used when reason given is an afterthought.

Example: The servant must have opened the box, for no one else had the key. For never comes at the beginning of the sentence and for is always preceded by a comma.

RULE 14

‘Scarcely’ should be followed by ‘when’ and not by ‘than’,

Example:

• Scarcely had he arrived than he had to leave again. (Wrong)

• Scarcely had he arrived when he had to leave again. (Right)

RULE 15

either..or, neither..nor, not only.. but also, both.. and, whether, or

Conjunctions such as either..or, neither.. nor, not only..but also, both..and, whether, or etc. always join two words or phrases belonging to the same parts of speech.

Example: 

• Either he will ask me or you. (Wrong)

• He will ask either me or you. (Right)

RULE 16

neither..nor, either..or

Conjunctions like neither..nor, either..or, should be followed by the same part of speech.

Example:

• He neither agreed to my proposal nor to his. (Wrong)

• He agreed neither to my proposal nor to his. (Right)

RULE 17

‘Although’ goes with ‘yet’ or a ‘comma’ in the other clause.

Example:

• Although Manohar is hardworking but he does not get a job. (Wrong)

• Although Manohar is hard working, yet he does not get a job. (Right)

RULE 18

‘Nothing else’ should be followed by ‘but’ not by ‘than’,

Example:

• Mr. Bureaucrat! This is nothing else than red-tapism. (Wrong)

• Mr. Bureaucrat! This is nothing else but red-tapism. (Right)

RULE 19

The correlative conjunctions ‘indeed… but’ are used to emphasize the contrast between the first and the second parts of the statement.

Example: 

• I am indeed happy with my school but it produces famous men. (Wrong)

• I am indeed happy with my school but it does not produce famous men. (Right)

• I am indeed happy with my school that it produces famous men. (Right)

RULE 20

In a ‘not only … but also…’ sentence, the verb should agree with the noun or pronoun mentioned second, that is; the one after ‘but also’, because this is the part being emphasized.

Example:

• Not only the students but also the teacher were responsible for what happened in the class. (Wrong)

• Not only the students but also the teacher was responsible for what happened in the class. (Right)

RULE 21

‘Such…as’ is used to denote a category whereas ‘such…that’ emphasises the degree of something by mentioning its consequence.

Example: 

• Each member of the alliance agrees to take such action that it deems necessary. (Wrong)

• Each member of the alliance agrees to take such action as it deems necessary. (Right) Here “it seems necessary” is not a consequence of “such action”. The sentence wants to imply that the action belongs to the category “as it deems necessary” In other words, what kind of action? Such action as it deems necessary.

• She looked at him in such distress as he had to look away. (Wrong)

• She looked at him in such distress that he had to look away. (Right) Here, “he had to look away” is a consequence of “she looked at him in such distress.” In other words, the degree of the distress of looking at him was such that (not as) he had to look away.

This topic is mostly asked in the Banking exams. So, let us now see a few previously asked questions.

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<h2 id="content-id-1481-6">Sentence Connectors - Bank Memory Based Questions </h2>

Direction (Q:1 – Q:6): Select the phrase/connector from the given options which can be used to combine the given two sentences into a single sentence, implying the same meaning. 

Q:1 A. Harry was preparing a presentation for the quarterly literature conference to be held the next day.

B. Henry was asleep on the couch. [RBI Asst. Mains 2022] 

1.While 

2.Because

3.Equally 

4.Hence

5.None of these

Q:2 A. Researchers in Sweden have found that even two minutes of aerobic exercise can have a positive effect on brain function in young adults.

B. Investigators found that aerobic exercise for two minutes to one hour at moderate to high intensity improved attention, concentration, and learning and memory functions for up to two hours. [RBI Asst. Mains 2022]

1.Intrestingly 

2.Additionally

3.However 

4.Moreover

5.None of these

Q:3 A. To assess community and close contact exposures associated with Covid-19, the scientists, including those from the US National Institutes of Health, assessed the exposures reported by 154 adult case-patients, who were diagnosed using RT-PCR tests,

B. Compared these with data from 160 control-participants who showed symptoms but had negative test results. [RRB PO Mains 2021] 

1.as 

2.when

3.to 

4.and

5.None of these

Q:4 A. Post COVID-19 hiatus, the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) is set to become the first state board to resume competitive cricket. None of the boards affiliated to BCCI has conducted any league since March owing to the pandemic.

B. JSCA is set to roll out its own T20 league. [IBPS PO Mains 2021]

1.However 

2.Meanwhile

3.Because 

4.Nonetheless

5.None of these

Q:5 A. The MSP for the major crops like rice and wheat are either close to or already more than one-and-a-half times the costs.

B. There is no compelling economic reason to announce a sharp hike in MSP for those crops, barring political compulsion to do so to meet farmers’ expectations on the eve of an election year. [RBI Asst. Mains 2022]

1.Hence 

2.Although

3.Though 

4.Whereas

5.Meanwhile

<h2 id="content-id-1481-7">Solutions of Bank Memory Based Questions of Sentence Connectors/Conjunction</h2>

Q:1 (1) The statements talk on two different perspectives. So, the connector needed should be contrast based. ‘While’ is a contrast-based connector.

Q:2 (4) The statements talk about the benefits of aerobic exercise. The most suitable connector for the sentence is ‘moreover’ as the sentence provides more information on the same aspect and is in the same tone.

Q:3 (4) The statements talk about research on community spread of the virus. There is only one connector in the options that fit best (grammatically as well as contextually) i.e. ’and’. 

Q:4 (2) The statements talk about an event by the JSCA.

The best suitable connector for the sentences to form a single sentence is ‘meanwhile’ as it is used in the sentences that cite an intervening period of time.

Q:5 (1) Only ‘hence’ indicates a conclusion. So, it is the appropriate answer. None of the above sentence connector shows a conclusion.

This article has provided you with valuable insights into the world of Sentence Connectors/Conjunctions. We sincerely hope that you have found this blog useful and that it has contributed to enhancing your understanding of this crucial topic. As you continue to gear up for your upcoming exam, we encourage you to share your thoughts, or any doubts you may have in the comments section below.

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Welcome to our blog on Narration, an essential topic in English Language that plays a crucial role in all competitive exams. Approximately 3 - 4 questions are certain to appear from this topic in the exam, making it imperative for you to grasp the concepts of Narration thoroughly and practice a variety of questions.

In this blog, we will comprehensively cover all the theoretical concepts and rules of this topic. Additionally, we have included previously asked questions from various competitive exams, to help you get a feel for what to expect. So, let's dive into the world of Narration and boost your exam preparation.

<h2 id="content-id-1614-0">What is Narration</h2>

Narration is the act of narrating the words of the speaker. It’s a form of expression through which the speaker voices their opinions, thoughts etc. So, whenever someone is speaking or telling something, that act of speaking is called narration. We use narration in day to day conversations, in story-telling, in educational writings etc.

Narration of a speaker can be done either through direct speech or through indirect speech.

<img alt="Narration piccs" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Narration_piccs.webp" style="height:338px; width:600px">

[Source: KD Live]

<h2 id="content-id-1614-1">Direct Speech and Indirect Speech: Narration</h2>

Direct speech: When the message of the speaker is reported in the exact same words as spoken by him.

Direct speech example: Shreya said ‘I am working here’.

Indirect speech: When the message of the speaker is reported in our own words.

Indirect speech example: Shreya said that she was working there.

<h2 id="content-id-1614-2">Rules for Narration</h2>

RULE: 1

When the reporting verb is in the past, all present tense in the Direct Speech will change into the corresponding past tenses.

Example: 

He said, “I want to go.”

He said that he wanted to go.

Here, the simple present will become simple past.

RULE: 2 

If the reporting verb is in the present or Future tense (e.g., say, will say), there is no change in the tense of the verb in the Indirect Speech.

Example: 

Raja says, “I eat a mango.”

Raja says that he eats a mango.

RULE: 3 

The Present tense in the Direct Speech becomes Past tense in the Indirect Speech.

Example: 

John said, “I write a letter.”

Johan said that he wrote a letter.

RULE: 4 

The past tense in the Direct Speech becomes past perfect or remains unchanged in the Indirect Speech.

Example:

Ram said, “I brought a pen yesterday.”

Ram said that he had brought a pen the day before.

RULE: 5 

The present continuous tense in the Direct Speech becomes past continuous in the Indirect Speech.

Example: Peter said, “I am going to church.” Peter said that he was going to church.

RULE: 6 

The past continuous tense in the Direct Speech becomes past perfect continuous in the Indirect tense.

Example:

Sachin said, “I was playing cricket.”

Sachin said that he had been playing cricket.

RULE: 7 

The present perfect tense in the Direct Speech becomes past perfect in the Indirect Speech.

Example: 

Kamal said, “I have done my homework.”

Kamal said that he had done his homework.

RULE: 8

When the reporting verb is in the past tense, the reported speech in also in the past tense.

Example:

They said that they would visit Mumbai next month.

The prisoner thought that that he would escape from the prison.

RULE: 9 

The present perfect continuous tense in the Direct Speech becomes past perfect continuous in the Indirect Speech.

Example: 

He said, “I have been reading a novel.”

He said that he had been reading a novel.

RULE : 10 Remember that- ‘will’ and ‘shall’ are always changed into ‘would’ in indirect speech.

Example: 

He said, “I will go to London the next day.”

He said that he would go to London the next day.

Now, we have covered all the basic concepts of this topic. Direct questions from "Narration" are asked in SSC exams. Given below are some previously asked questions for you to practice.

<img alt="Narration previous" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Narration_previous.webp" style="height:338px; width:600px">

[Source: KD Live]

<h2 id="content-id-1614-3">Narration - SSC Previous Year Questions</h2>

Q:1 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. 

”Is he alright now?” I asked my neighbour’s wife about her husband, Mr. Gulyani. [SSC CGL Tier-I 2021] 

1.I asked Mrs. Gulyani, my neighbour’s wife, if her husband had become alright then.

2.I asked Mrs. Gulyani, my neighbour’s wife, if her husband is alright now

3.I asked Mrs. Gulyani, my neighbour’s wife, if your husband will be alright now.

4.I asked Mrs. Gulyani, my neighbour’s wife, if her hus band was alright then.

Q:2 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.

He asked me when I had booked the flight tickets. [SSC CGL Tier-I 2022] 

1.He said to me, “When did you book the flight tickets?”

2.He said to me, “When are you booking the flight tickets?”

3.He said to me, “When do you book the flight tickets?”

4.He said to me, “When you had book the flight tickets?”

Q:3 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. 

The students asked the teacher where they could find the information for their project. [SSC CHSL 2021]

1.The teacher said to the students, “Where you can find the information for your project.”

2.The students said to the teacher, “Where can you find the information for our project?”

3.The students asked the teacher, “Where can we find the information for our project?”

4.The teacher said to the students, “I will tell you where you can find the information for your project.”

Q:4 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.

She said to me, “What time is your flight tomorrow?” [SSC CGL Tier-I 2020] 

1.She asked me what time is my flight the next day.

2.She asked me that what time was my flight tomorrow.

3.She asked me what time my flight was the following day.

4.She asked me what time my flight will be the next day.

Q:5 Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. 

Johnny’s mother said, “Johnny, run down to the grocer’s and get a loaf of French bread and a pound of cheddar cheese.” [SSC CGL Tier-I 2020] 

1.Johnny’s mother pleaded with John to run down to the grocer’s and get her a loaf of French bread and a pound of cheddar cheese.

2.Johnny asked his mother to run down to the grocer’s and get a loaf of French bread and a pound of cheddar cheese.

3.Johnny’s mother asked him to run down to the grocer’s and get a loaf of French bread and a pound of cheddar cheese.

4.Johnny commanded his mother to go down to the grocer and buy a loaf of French bread and a pound of cheddar cheese.

Q:6 Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. 

She said to me, "The charlatan will be breaking into the safe." [SSC CGL Tier-I 2022] 

1.She told me that the charlatan would be breaking into the safe.

2.She said to me that the charlatan will be breaking in the safe.

3.She said to me that the charlatan can be breaking into the safe

4.She said to me that the charlatan is breaking into the safe.

Q:7 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.

Manoj said to Mira, “Do not try to make a fool of me.” [SSC CGL Tier I 2022] 

1.Manoj told Mira not to try to make a fool of him.

2. Manoj told Mira to not try to make a fool of me.

3.Manoj told Mira do not try to make a fool of him.

4. Manoj told Mira to not to try to make a fool of me.

Q:8 Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. 

She said, "I am in no mood to work now." [SSC CGL Tier I 2022] 

1.She said that she has been in no mood to work then.

2.She said that she was in no mood to work now.

3.She said that she was in no mood to work then.

4.She said that she has been in no mood to work now.

Q:9 Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.

She asked me why I had been smoking that day. [SSC CGL Tier I 2022] 

1.She said to me, “Why were you smoking today?”

2.She said to me, “Why are you smoking today?”

3.She said to me, “Why you smoke today?”

4.She says to me, “Why were you smoking this day?”

Q:10 Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. 

He said that something might be missing in there. [SSC CGL Tier I 2022] 

1.He said, "Something may be missing in here."

2.He said, "Something had to be missing in there."

3.He said, "Something is been missing in here."

4.He said, "Something could be missing in here."

<h2 id="content-id-1614-4">Narration - Solutions of SSC Previous Year Questions</h2>

Q:1 (4) Given sentence is an interrogative sentence. Said will be changed to asked. If will be used since the sentence has a close ended question. Is will be changed to asked. Question marks and double inverted commas will be removed.

Q:2 (1) In direct speech, we need to add commas and inverted commas. Asked is changed to said to. Second-person pronouns are changed according to the object of the reporting verb, so, I is changed to you. Had booked is changed to did book.

Q:3 (3) In direct speech, we need to add commas and inverted commas. Could will be changed to can. Their will be changed to our. They will be changed to we.

Q:4 (3) As the reported speech is in “Interrogative sentence” we need to make changes according to this. There will be a change in the reporting verb and it will be changed into asked. The inverted comma will be changed into what. Tense of the reported speech will be changed into “Past Tense”. The reported speech will be kept in the assertive structure.

Q:5 (3) As the reported speech is in “Imperative sentence” we need to make changes according to this. There will be a change in the reporting verb and it will be changed into asked. The inverted comma will be changed into to. 

Q:6 (1) Identify the reporting verb, which is "said", and the tense it is in, which is the past tense. Identify the direct speech, which is "The charlatan will be breaking into the safe". Introduce a reporting clause using the reporting verb, in the tense identified in step 1, followed by the conjunction "that". In this case, the reporting clause would be "She told me that". Rewrite the direct speech as reported speech, making the necessary changes to pronouns, tenses, and other words that may need to be changed to make the sentence grammatically correct in indirect speech.

Q:7 (1) The given sentence is imperative in nature. The conjunction ‘to’ should be used in place of commas and inverted commas. ’Don’t’ will be converted into ‘not to’. ’Said to’ will be changed into ‘told’. V1 should always be followed by to. Since the first person pronoun is changed according to the subject of the reporting verb, ‘me’ will be changed into ‘him.’

Q:8 (3) Identify the reporting verb (in this case, "said"). Use an appropriate reporting verb in the past tense (in this case, "said" changes to "said that") to introduce the reported speech. Change the pronouns and verb tenses in the reported speech as follows: "I", "me", "my" to "she", "her", "hers" and "am" to "was". If necessary, change any time or place references to reflect the appropriate tense or context. Enclose the reported speech in quotation marks or use an appropriate reporting verb or phrase (in this case, "that" is used).

Q:9 (4) It is a simple sentence in which the subject "She" is followed by the verb "asked" and then the object "me", and then a question is posed starting with the interrogative word "why" and followed by the subject "I" and the past perfect tense verb "had been smoking" and the object "that day".

Q:10 (1) The reported verb 'said' remains unchanged in the reporting part of speech. The conjunction that should be replaced with inverted commas to show the direct speech part. A comma is added after the direct speech part. The modal verb might should be replaced with may in the direct part of the speech.

This article has provided you with valuable insights into the world of Narrations. We sincerely hope that you have found this blog useful and that it has contributed to enhancing your understanding of this crucial topic. As you continue to gear up for your upcoming exam, we encourage you to share your thoughts, or any doubts you may have in the comments section below.

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Welcome to our blog on Match The Column, an essential topic in English Language that plays a crucial role in all competitive exams. Approximately 3 - 4 questions are certain to appear from this topic in the exam, making it imperative for you to grasp the concepts of Match The Column thoroughly and practice a variety of questions.

In this blog, we will comprehensively cover all the theoretical concepts and rules of this topic. Additionally, we have included previously asked questions from various competitive exams, to help you get a feel for what to expect. So, let's dive into the world of Match The Columns and boost your exam preparation.

<img alt="Match The Column piccs" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Match_The_Column_piccs.webp" style="height:338px; width:600px">

[Source: KD Live]

<h2 id="content-id-1616-0">What is Match The Column</h2>

Match the Following or Match the Column is something that students are used to since pre-school. The Match the Following topic in the English section is based on conceptual Grammar. Students have to recall the grammar rules and join the correct pairs. In many competitive exams Match the Following is seen even in subjective sections. Once the candidate figures out the concept, ‘match the following’ is easy to solve.

The trick is to connect sentences with the same context and try to find some grammatical errors in it. Chances are, the sentences which make sense have been matched up leaving you the ones that you could not match and that’s a small pot to choose from now.

This topic is asked mostly in Banking and Insurance exams. Given below are some memory based questions from bank examinations for you to practice.

<img alt="Match The Column previous" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Match_The_Column_previous.webp" style="height:338px; width:600px">

[Source: KD Live]

<h2 id="content-id-1616-1">Match The Column - Bank Memory Based Questions</h2>

Direction (1 to 10): In the following questions, two columns are given containing three sentences/phrases each. In the first column sentences/phrases are A, B, and C, and in the second column sentences/phrases are D, E and F. A sentence/ phrase from the first column may or may not connect with another sentence/phrase from the second column to make a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. Each question has five options, four of which display the sequence(s) in which the sentences/phrases can be joined to form a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. If none of the options given forms a correct sentence after combination, mark option 5, i.e. “None of these” your answer.

Q:1 Column 1

A. A family’s college-age son is in Italy. He felt well and wanted to rush home, just before Italy locked down.

B. The containment campaign basically greatly reduces the contacts people have with one another, by canceling

C. Many of these elders live on their own, as their partners have died. For all, it means fewer opportunities to see family and friends.

Column 2

D. Numerous social events and urging older people and those with special health conditions not to leave home.

E. those who used to visit their kin daily are now shut out.

F. One should also note that many people have social contacts at work, so teleworking—introduced widely in an effort to stop the spread of disease—undermines these contacts. [SBI PO Mains 2022]

1.A-D 

2.B-F 

3.C-E

4.B-D and C-F 

5.None of these

Q:2 Column 1

A. The much-maligned social media realm can help people avoid the detrimental effects of social isolation during this pandemic.

B. But even as some hospitals are straining to handle the influx of coronavirus patients, empty hospital beds elsewhere carry their own burden.

C. The organization is working to preserve employment as much as possible, in part by trying to deploy 3,000 staff members into new roles.

Column 2 

D. Hospital executives across the country are cutting pay while also trying to repurpose employees for other jobs.

E. But redeployment is not always an option.

F. Otherwise, the psychological effects of isolation could further compound the multi-faceted damage caused by the deadly virus. [SBI PO Mains 2022]

1.A-D 

2.A-F 

3.B-F

4.C-D 

5.None of these

Q:3 Column 1

A. Singapore is battling new clusters of coronavirus infections in migrant dormitories that had won the all-clear from authorities,

B. As the wealthy city-state tumbled into recession, officials facing intense pressure to revive the economy are opting for limited isolation measures

C. The dormitories, home to more than 300,000 workers in industries such as construction and shipbuilding, with several allocated to a room,

Column 2

D. rather than the wide clampdowns earlier, but most lowwage workers are still penned in.

E. the adults but a super fun activity for the children too.

F. highlighting the difficulty of stamping out the disease, even in a closely monitored population. [SBI PO Mains 2020] 

1.C-E 

2.A-F; B-E 

3.B-D; C-F

4.B-D; A-F 

5.None of these

Q:4 Column 1

A. “we will be able to handle United and we will be able to handle Delta”, Trump said,

B. U.S airlines are preparing to tap the government to cover payroll in a sharp travel downturn triggered by the coronavirus,

C. Under the bill signed by Trump Friday, Mnuchin can demand equity, warrants or other financial instruments

Column 2

D. To provide appropriate compensation to the Federal Government.

E. Adding it is possible the government could own large stakes in the airline.

F. Even after the government warned it may take stakes in exchange for bailout funds or other financial instruments. [RRB OA Mains 2022] 

1.C-E 

2.B-D 

3.B-E

4.A-D 

5.A-E

Q:5 Column 1 

A. In India, ever since the sudden lockdown brought all economic activity to a screeching halt, all hopes of a turnaround have come to be pinned on an easing of restrictions.

B. The pandemic has exposed the fragility and systemic gaps in many key systems. However, there are many workable strategies that countries have used to accelerate progress related to development goals and strengthen resilience.

C. The retail inflation has grown beyond the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) upper margin of 6 percent.

Column 2

D. Countries have taken steps to extend universal health care systems and strengthen social protection systems, including cash transfer and food distribution systems for vulnerable households.

E. The bursting of firecrackers during Diwali also aggravates the problem.

F. The policy acknowledges that lack of adequate reuse or recycling of batteries shall have a “high environmental cost”. [IBPS PO Mains 2022] 

1.A-D 

2.B-D 

3.C-D and C-E

4.C-F 

5.None of these

Q:6 Column 1 

A. Following the black death, the plague that’s believed to have killed 60% of Europe’s population in the second half of the 14th century,

B. The coronavirus pathogen isn’t as deadly as bubonic plague, and our toolkit for dealing with pandemic is far better

C. Economic historians quibble over the exact consequences of the black death.

Column 2

D. Though they agree that the sudden depopulation had a dis-inflationary impact

E. The realization that life is short, played a big role in shaping interest rates in late medieval Europe, stretching all the way to enlightenment.

F. Stacked than when the pestilence reached the harbor of Messina on the northeastern coast of Sicily in late 1347. [IBPS PO Mains 2021]

1.C-E 

2.A-D 

3.B-E

4.A-E 

5.None of these

Q:7 Column 1

A. supply, and distribution of that commodity, and impose a stock limit.

B. By declaring a commodity as essential, the government can control the production.

C. The ongoing pandemic has the potential to weaken the foundation and the very facbric of civilization.

Column 2

D. This may alter not only the way we live and work but also deeply impact our interpersonal relationships, our core values and the nature of state and gvernance.

E. Thus, in case of horticultural produce, a 100 percent increase in the retail price of the commodity over the immediately preceding 12 months.

F. However, exemptions from stock-holding limits will be provided to processors and value chain participants of any agricultural produce. [IBPS PO Mains 2020] 

1.A-E 

2.C-E 

3.B-F

4.C-D 

5.None of these

Q:8 Column 1

A. This is against 3.18 crore persons from 2.26 crore households for the same month last year.

B. In today’s interconnected world, Covid-19 is not just a health, an economic or a humanitarian crisis.

C. And it seems to be coming mainly from migrant workers returning to their villages from cities and industrial centers post the COVID lockdown.

Column 2

D. where the primary demand driver will not be the landless agricultural laborer who would have little work after the kharif or rabi crop has been harvested.

E. Any public work ultimately requires labor and so long as it is given on demand.

F. It’s also a crisis of civilization. [RRB PO Mains 2021] 

1.A-F and B-D 

2.B-F 

3.C-E

4.A-D 

5.None of these

Q:9 Column 1

A. while other countries took steps much later,” he said

B. Rejecting suggestions that there may be a possibility of community transmission

C. ICMR has been maintaining that there is “no solid evidence

Column 2

D. of community transmission so far.

E. the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), said the rise in cases is not significant to indicate that the virus is spreading rapidly.

F. we were getting limited cases of local transmission. [SBI Clerk Mains 2020] 

1.B-E 

2.C-D 

3.A-E 

4.B-E and C-D 

5.None of these

Q:10 Column 1

A. When the coronavirus pandemic forced Indonesian schools to shut,

B. With no internet access at home, the two students need to collect one kg of mostly plastic waste to trade

C. Millions of Indonesian students have been forced to learn remotely since many schools shut in March due to the pandemic,

Column 2 

D. for access to the internet so they can do online learning for around three hours up to three times a week.

E. it exposed how millions of households in the Southeast Asian country still had no access to the internet or even a device like a mobile phone to do remote learning.

F. a particular challenge for poorer families and those in remote areas. [SBI Clerk Mains 2021] 

1.A-E; C-D 

2.B-D; C-E 

3.A-E; B-D

4.C-F; A-D 

5.None of these

<h2 id="content-id-1616-2">Match The Column - Solutions of Bank Memory Based Questions</h2>

Q:1 (4) Statement “B” seems to provide an introduction and “D” seems to give connotations for the same. Now statement “C” seems to be giving another connotation which seems to be in congruence with the “F” statement as the later presents explanation for the former.

Q:2 (2) Statement “A” seems to be an introductory sentence and “F” seems to follow this by showing conjunction as well as congruency with the first. Here, the first statement seems to provide directions and the statement “F” seems to give explanations for the same.

Q:3 (4) Sentence A talks about a crisis of COVID-19 in its dormitories. This sentence is completed by joining the sentence F that mentions the highlighting points on the same. Sentence B mentions another aspect on the same cause citing pressures on the workers and officials. This sentence is completed by joining sentence D.

Q:4 (5) Sentence A is a direct speech delivered by president Donald Trump. The only sentence that goes with this part is sentence E which also talks about airlines.

Q:5 (2) Statement “B” seems to be in conjunction with the statement “D” as both the sentences seem to be stating about health care development systems.

Q:6 (4) Here in sentence A the fact given talks about a plague that affected Europe in late 14th century and the sentence E in column2 mentions a word “Medieval Europe”, which forms a relation between both the sentences.

Q:7 (4) Statement “C” seems to be an introductory sentence and “D” seems to follow this by showing conjunction as well as congruency with the first. Here, the first statement seems to provide directions and the statement “D” seems to give explanations for the same.

Q:8 (2) Statement “B” seems to be an introductory sentence and “F” seems to follow this by showing conjunction as well 152 as congruency with the first. Here, the first statement seems to provide directions and the statement “F” seems to give explanations for the same such as talking about civilization crisis.

Q:9 (4) Statement E seems to be in conjunction with statement “B” as “B” depicts about rejecting suggestions that there may be a possibility of community transmission where “E” states about the Indian Council of Medical Research, by making the statement mean absolute after connection. Likewise, statement D seems to be in continuation after statement “C” by portraying conjunction with the former statement.

Q:10 (3) Sentence A talks about shut down of schools in Indonesia. The sentence that matches to be the other half is E as it mentions about online-learning. Sentence B mentions the effort made by students to make sure of their learning. This sentence is completed in sentence D that tells us that they used to trade plastics for access to the Internet.

This article has provided you with valuable insights into the world of Match The Columns. We sincerely hope that you have found this blog useful and that it has contributed to enhancing your understanding of this crucial topic. As you continue to gear up for your upcoming exam, we encourage you to share your thoughts, or any doubts you may have in the comments section below.

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Welcome to our blog on Introduction to Vocabulary, an essential topic in English Grammar that plays a crucial role in all competitive exams. Approximately 3 - 4 questions certainly appear based on this topic, in the exam, making it imperative for you to grasp the nuances of Vocabulary thoroughly and practice a variety of questions.

In this blog, we will comprehensively cover tips and tricks to learn Vocabulary. Additionally, we have included many examples for you to deeply understand each word and rlearn the meaning. So, let's dive into the world of Vocabulary and boost your exam preparation.

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<h2 id="content-id-1834-0">What is Vocabulary?</h2>

The word ‘vocabulary’ has been derived from the Latin word ‘vocabularium’, which means ‘a list of words’. Hence, in simple terms, vocabulary is the number of words a person knows with meaning. It varies from person to person based on how much one can remember or use it while talking or writing.

But vocabulary is not limited to a list of words only. It can extend to cover special words, terms or even signals. For example – vocabulary of dance may involve various expressive forms/symbols and not words.

But we need not delve deeper into that because we only need to stick to word-meanings from exam point of view.

<h2 id="content-id-1834-1">Types of Vocabulary</h2>

Have you ever felt that you know what a word means but are unable to explain it to your friends? Or you feel like you know the word’s usage but don’t know the meaning at all? It’s a common phenomenon. You must have either heard someone using it on TV or read in a famous magazine but didn’t actually read or learn the meaning.

Since you know the word even without its meaning, it has entered your vocabulary at the primary level. Slowly, you can read the meaning, use it in sentences and finally, it becomes a part of your vocabulary completely. Hence, vocabulary is of two types ---

a) Active vocabulary – These are words that we know and understand with their meanings. We use these words in everyday speaking and writing.

b) Passive vocabulary – These words may be familiar to us but we don’t use them frequently in our normal conversations.

<h2 id="content-id-1834-2">Why is Vocabulary Important?</h2>

For some, vocabulary is important to write properly, while some find it easier to communicate effectively using a variety of words. Here are some of the main benefits of having a good vocabulary size -

1. It helps in effective expression and communication.

2. It helps to solve questions related to reading comprehension.

3. It helps to develop thinking and analyzing power.

4. It helps to develop personality and confidence.

5. People often listen to those who can deliver meaningful conversations using wide range of words. Hence, it can also build popularity among peers and teachers.

<h2 id="content-id-1834-3">Importance of Vocabulary in Exams like SSC/Banking</h2>

If you have gone through the syllabus of various entrance exams like SSC and Banking, you must be well aware of the importance of having a good vocabulary. Solving these questions correctly can improve your rank thus increasing your chances of selection.

However, you might not always find direct questions in the exam. Having a strong vocabulary will help you solve questions from these topics –

a) Synonyms

b) Antonyms

c) One-word substitution

d) Idioms and Phrases

e) Word Swap & Word Usage

f) Cloze Test

g) Misspelled words, etc.

<h2 id="content-id-1834-4">Tiers of Vocabulary</h2>

To become an expert at word learning and usage, you need to understand that there are three tiers of vocabulary –

1. Basic Vocabulary: The first tier consists of basic vocabulary. As the name suggests, these words are quite commonly used and usually have one meaning only. This is the first stage of learning easy words for daily communication.

These include early reading words (babies learning words before actually writing them), sight words (frequently appearing words like it, the, a, etc.), adjectives, verbs, nouns, etc. Examples include – dog, cat, happy, sad, etc.

2. High-frequency Vocabulary: The next tier includes words that are used in multiple contexts and may have multiple meanings. These words influence reading and speaking about complex topics and develop mature understanding. Adults use it to communicate regularly and these words are also used in literature, speeches, news, etc.

Hence, it is also called descriptive vocabulary which can be used to instruct, communicate complex feelings, and deliver speeches, etc.

Examples include – description, hypotheses, etc.

Tier 2 words are necessary for the following -

a) Understand reading comprehension and answer questions that follow.

b) Utilize multiple meanings of the same word in a sentence or paragraph.

c) Develop the art of using specific words to deliver exact emotion or concept.

3. Low-frequency Vocabulary: The final tier of words is used only in certain situations or categories like academics, technology, a particular occupation etc. These words have distinct meaning and purpose relevant to a specific topic. These words are also known as jargons. Example – Laser, Renaissance, BMI, circumference, etc.

<h2 id="content-id-1834-5">How to Increase Vocabulary?</h2>

There are many ways to improve your vocabulary. Some of the most effective and proven methods are as follows -

Developing a Reading Habit: When you read books, newspapers, journals or any written material, your brain picks up on new words. This is the reason why parents try to teach children to read from a young age. It doesn’t matter what you read mostly, but ensuring that the content is adding to your vocabulary is important. Extensive reading will help in developing intelligence and personality among students.

Using new words while conversing: It is not enough to just read and learn new words. When you use newly learnt words in writing and conversations, your brain tends to remember it. Also, it helps you gain confidence that you are using the right word in the right place. Practicing new or tough words in casual conversations is key to broaden your vocabulary.

Using a dictionary: There is no better way than looking up the meaning of words from a dictionary. It’s best to carry a pocket dictionary because it is easy to carry around and look for words as you come across new ones. But you also need to write them down in a notebook or flashcards for easy revision.

Word Games: There are many games that help improve your vocabulary. You can ask your siblings or friends to take part. It can be a good vocabulary building project.

<h2 id="content-id-1834-6">Improving Vocabulary for Exams</h2>

The English language has more than 1 lakh words and it is impossible to remember all of them. Hence, it is important to identify the type of vocabulary asked in exams that you will be sitting for. In SSC and Banking, examiners ask common trending vocabulary, from newspapers or from previous year question papers.

Hence, as an aspirant, you need to go through the following parts/categories to cover the vocabulary section -

1. Previous year vocabulary

2. Frequently used words

3. Trending words

4. Commonly confused words

5. Phrasal verbs

6. Root words

7. Jargons – Difficult words especially used by specific professions/groups

<h2 id="content-id-1834-7">Effective Ways to Learn New Words of Vocabulary</h2>

1. Editorial: It is a common practice to read newspapers for any entrance examination. You can pick up some catchy and difficult words while reading the editorial or sections of the newspaper. It’s best to write them down with their meanings as soon as you come across new words.

2. Learning root words: There are many English words that have the same base word or root word. These words can be of Latin, Greek, Spanish, etc. origin. For example: ‘multi’ is a base word or a root word which means 'many'. There are many words that can be formed using the word ‘multi’ such as –

Multicolor

Multimillionaire

Multiply

Multivitamin

Multitasker, etc.

When we add a suffix to the word 'multi', we get a new word every time. Hence, you can learn many words with just one root word. Hence, the basic structure is as follows:

New word = Prefix + root word/ Root word + suffix

Sometimes, the root word itself is a word.

For example: love.

Further, we can add prefixes to make it lovable, lovely, lovesick, etc. Adding a suffix to it can give us words like beloved, etc.

Thus, learning multiple root words will help you remember the meaning of new words.

Additionally, it will help you to determine the closest meaning of any given word in the exam without actually knowing the meaning.

Here are some common examples of root words in English, their combination and a variety of words that can be formed by them.

I. Logy – the study or science of

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			<td>Biology</td>
			<td>Bio means life</td>
			<td>Study of life</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Astrology</td>
			<td>Astro means stars, heavenly bodies</td>
			<td>Study of stars/celestial bodies and effect on human beings</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Meteorology</td>
			<td>Meteor/atm osphere</td>
			<td>Study of weather processes</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Anthropology</td>
			<td>Anthro means human</td>
			<td>Study of human societies and development</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Oncology</td>
			<td>‘Onco’ means related to tumors</td>
			<td>Study and treatment of tumors</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Geology</td>
			<td>Geo means earth</td>
			<td>To study the earth’s physical structure</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

II. Dic/Dict – To say

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			<td>Interdict</td>
			<td>Inter means between (another root word)</td>
			<td>to say in between</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Contradict</td>
			<td>Contra means against (another root word)</td>
			<td>to say against something or someone</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Predict</td>
			<td>Pre means before</td>
			<td>To say beforehand</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Verdict</td>
			<td>Ver means truth (another root word)</td>
			<td>To speak the truth</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Dictator</td>
			<td>Orator means who says</td>
			<td>Who says out the rules and makes people follow them</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

III. Contra – Against/opposite

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			<td>Contraband</td>
			<td>Band – goods, items</td>
			<td>Goods important illegally/against rules</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Contrary</td>
			<td> </td>
			<td>Opposite in nature or direction</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Contrast</td>
			<td> </td>
			<td>The state of being different or in opposition</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Contraction</td>
			<td>Action means act or activity</td>
			<td>To make something small or decrease</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

IV. Mal – Bad

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			<td>Malignant</td>
			<td>Person who talks bad, does bad, bad tumor</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Malnourish</td>
			<td>Badly or poorly nourished</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Malpractice</td>
			<td>Bad or illegal practice in professions</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Malicious</td>
			<td>Intent to harm</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Malfunction</td>
			<td>Badly functioning</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Malnutrition</td>
			<td>Bad or poor nutrition</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

V. Port – Carry

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			<td>Portable</td>
			<td>Things that can be easily carried</td>
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			<td>Reporter</td>
			<td>Person who reports or carries news</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Porter</td>
			<td>Person who carries</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Import</td>
			<td>Carry in</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

3. Audio Visual Technique: Visual memories tend to last longer because of their visual appeal, fun and entertainment they provide. This is the reason why we tend to remember movie names, plots, song videos, etc. We can apply the same technique to memorize and remember new words.

• You can watch English news channels or re-watch your favorite English shows to improve vocabulary. Jot down the words and their meanings as you watch your favorite character say them.

• You can associate images / songs / movie names with the new word you are learning. These words tend to last longer in the brain because of the visual appeal.

BONUS TIP: Learn 20 words daily after waking up by any of the above methods. You will have a vocabulary of 600 words in 1 month.

By the end of the year, you will be equipped with 7300 new words in addition to your existing vocabulary which is more than enough to excel this topic.

<h2 id="content-id-1834-8">Vocabulary Topics Asked in Exam</h2>

• Synonyms and Antonyms

• One Word Substitution

• Idioms and Phrases

• Fillers

• Spellings

• Word Replacement/Swap

• Word Usage

This article has provided you with valuable insights into the world of Vocabulary. We sincerely hope that you have found this blog useful and that it has contributed to enhancing your understanding of this crucial topic. As you continue to gear up for your upcoming exam, we encourage you to share your thoughts, or any doubts you may have in the comments section below.

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Introduction to Vocabulary - Learn Synonyms and Antonyms

Welcome to our blog on Synonyms and Antonyms, an essential topic in English Language that plays a crucial role in all competitive exams. Approximately 3 - 4 questions are certain to appear from this topic in the exam, making it imperative for you to grasp the concepts of Synonyms and Antonyms thoroughly and practice a variety of questions.

In this blog, we will comprehensively cover all the theoretical concepts and rules of this topic. Additionally, we have included previously asked questions from various competitive exams, to help you get a feel for what to expect. So, let's dive into the world of Synonyms and Antonyms and boost your exam preparation.

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Synonyms and Antonyms are a great way to test one’s vocabulary.

Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meanings. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. In competitive exams like SSC and Banking, vocabulary will help you solve questions on synonyms and antonyms, which can be tricky sometimes.

Some difficult Synonyms and Antonyms are as follows –

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			<td>Synonym</td>
			<td>Antonym</td>
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			<td>Abstinence = To stop yourself from enjoying something</td>
			<td>Temperance, sobriety, chastity, celibacy</td>
			<td>Promiscuity, gluttony</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Abettor = Someone who assists someone in doing something wrong</td>
			<td>Accomplice, advocate, promoter</td>
			<td>Antagonist, rival</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Crusade = Campaign for change</td>
			<td>Drive, movement, struggle, battle</td>
			<td>Halt, stoppage, prevent</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Shrewd = To show sharp qualities of judgment</td>
			<td>Intelligent, alert, clever, smart</td>
			<td>Unwise, ingenuous, stupid,</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Vindictive = Strong desire for revenge</td>
			<td>Revengeful, unforgiving, merciless</td>
			<td>Forgiving</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Expeditious = Done with speed</td>
			<td>Diligent, efficient, punctual</td>
			<td>Slow, leisurely, deliberate</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Convalesce = To recover after illness</td>
			<td>Recuperate, recover</td>
			<td>Deteriorate, worsen</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

But what should you do if you do not know the meaning of the word?

<h2 id="content-id-1844-0">Synonyms and Antonyms: Identify Parts of Speech</h2>

Follow this method of identification to increase the chances of getting the answer right. You must first identify the given word or the parts of speech. The given words may be any of the following four -

a) Noun – It can be a name, place, a thing, etc.

Eg – Anita, Kolkata, Eraser, etc.

b) Adjective – It can describe the quality of a noun.

Eg – Beautiful, Grand, small, etc.

c) Verb – It can describe an action.

Eg – Run, Swim, Laughing, etc.

d) Adverb – It can describe the quality of a verb.

Eg – Fast, Slowly, Peacefully, etc.

Remember that the synonym or antonym of a noun will always be a noun. Hence, it is important to identify the word first. (Pro-tip: There are very less questions on verb and adverb since these are easier to identify. Mostly, the examiner focuses on noun and adjective)

<h2 id="content-id-1844-1">Synonyms and Antonyms: Tricks to Identify a Noun</h2>

Nouns usually end with the following letters –

i) er – Writer, Lover, Leader

ii) or – Director, Corridor, Governor

iii) ty – Honesty, Majesty, Guilty

iv) sion – Mansion, Decision, Television

v) th – Myth, Sixteenth, Aftermath

vi) ment – Government, Disappointment, Regiment

vii) ry – Chivalry, Bravery, Misery, Dictionary

viii) ness – Niceness, Kindness, Gentleness

ix) ce – Performance, Maintenance, Fireplace

x) dom – Boredom, Kingdom, Stardom

xi) ship – Battleship, Friendship xii) lure – Allure, Failure

xiii) ge – Mortgage, Garage

xiv) ics – Physics, Mechanics

xv) ar- Altar, Oscar

Let us take an example – If you are asked to find the synonym or antonym of a word ending in ‘–ment’ and you do not know the meaning of the word. The options are words ending in

a) –ly (usually an adverb)

b) –ul (usually not a noun)

c) –ing (usually a verb)

d) –sion (a noun)

The best way to solve such questions is to identify the parts of speech. Here, the given word is a noun and hence, the answer would also be a noun. Clearly, the first three options can be eliminated. The last option d) is the safest possible option.

Question - Select the SYNONYM of the given word – ‘Pioneer’

1. Grumble 2. Facade

3. Abandon  4. Primary

Answer – Pioneer means someone among the first to explore, develop, lead, etc. Primary also means the first level, layer, etc. Hence, Primary is the synonym. But if you don’t know the meaning of Pioneer, you can follow the identification method. Pioneer is a noun. Hence, synonym must also be a noun. From the list, words ending in –ry is a noun. Hence, ‘Primary’ is the correct answer.

Remember that this is not a 100% effective way to solve Synonym-Antonym questions. Use it only when you are not sure of the word-meaning.

<h2 id="content-id-1844-2">Synonys and Antonys: Tricks to Identify an Adjective</h2>

i) able – Commendable, Disable

ii) al – International, Chemical, Magical

iii) ful – Beautiful, Fruitful

iv) ous – Viscous, Continuous

v) ic – Magic, Civic

vi) ary – Customary, Adversary

vii) nent – Permanent, Eminent

viii) ve – Negative, Positive

ix) ible – Permissible, Accessible

Tricks to identify a Verb: 

It is easy to identify verbs as they are action words. In case of confusion, look at words ending with –

i) ed – Breathed,

ii) t – Slept, Wept, Dreamt

iii) ing – Wailing, Borrowing

<h2 id="content-id-1844-3">Synonyms and Antonyms: Tricks to identify an Adverb</h2>

Usually, adverbs end in –ly. Sometimes, adjectives also end with ly like costly, deadly, friendly, etc. There is one simple difference.

• Adverb = Adjective + ly (beautiful + ly)

• Adjective = Noun + ly (Friend + ly)

IMPORTANT CASE - For instance, the question asks you to find the synonym of a noun and all the four options are noun only. What should you do? Here, you need to identify the type of noun such as proper noun, common noun, collective noun, abstract noun, etc. and the option will be according to this type. This rule applies to adjectives, verbs and adverbs as well.

<h2 id="content-id-1844-4">Synonyms and Antonyms: Word Analysis</h2>

Q. Choose the synonym of Animate

a) Dead 

b) Energize

c) Calm 

d) Copy

Here, we can analyze the word ‘animate’. We can relate it to animation which can mean cartoon or something that moves or has life. Hence, ‘Energize’ will be the synonym.

Now, more focus and effort should be given on using the above-mentioned tips and tricks to learn and practice as many words as possible. Given below are some previously asked questions in exams. By practising the following questions, you will be preparing yourself for both SSC as well as Bank exams.

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<h2 id="content-id-1844-5">SSC Previous Year Questions of Synonyms and Antonyms</h2>

Direction (1 to 10) Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word or the highlighted word in the given sentences. 

Q:1 The president's concern for the homeless people was superficial and ended as soon as the media left the event. [SSC CGL Tier I 2022]

1.Shallow 

2.Derogatory

3.Regardless 

4.Insubstantial

Q:2 Even though Margaret had already eaten a large meal, she could not resist eating two slices of the delectable pie. [SSC CGL Tier I 2022]

1.Stale 

2.Delicious

3.Nutritious 

4.Rotten

Q:3 PROMPT [SSC CGL Tier I 2021]

1.Lengthy 

2.Quick

3.Slow 

4.Gradual

Q:4 Dedicated [SSC CGL Tier I 2021]

1.Dreary 

2.Boring

3.Tedious 

4.Committed

Q:5 Ostentatious [SSC CGL Tier I 2022]

1.showy 

2.tasteful

3.quick 

4.sudden

Q:6 Retaliate [SSC CGL Tier I 2022]

1.Facilitate 

2.Rotate

3.Clap 

4.React

Q:7 Avert [SSC CGL Tier I 2022]

1.Face 

2.Permit

3.Confront 

4.Prevent

Q:8 Forbid [SSC CHSL 2021]

1.Encourage 

2.Prohibit

3.Close 

4.Adieu

Q:9 Despicable [SSC CHSL 2021]

1.Laudable 

2.Commendable

3.Desirable 

4.Contemptible

Q:10 The sporadic instructions of the invigilators distracted the examinee. [SSC CGL Tier I 2022] 

1.Continuous 

2.Indirect

3.Repetitive 

4.Occasional

 

This article has provided you with valuable insights into the world of Synonyms and Antonyms. We sincerely hope that you have found this blog useful and that it has contributed to enhancing your understanding of this crucial topic. As you continue to gear up for your upcoming exam, we encourage you to share your thoughts, or any doubts you may have in the comments section below.

Stay tuned, as <a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/">KD Live</a> promises to bring you more such informative blogs with comprehensive study material and a thorough analysis of previous year questions on all the topics of English Language section. Best of luck with your exam preparations, and may you excel in your endeavors!