Sentence Correction MCQs for CET 12th Level
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CET 12th Level — Grammar basics — Sentence Correction
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Question 1 of 20
Consider the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R): Assertion (A): 'The climate of Jaipur is hotter than Delhi' is a grammatically flawless sentence. Reason (R): Comparisons must always evaluate equivalent grammatical items.
Question 2 of 20
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The sentence 'My trousers is too tight' is grammatically incorrect. Reason (R): Trousers is a pair noun that is inherently plural and thus requires a plural verb. Choose the correct option:
Question 3 of 20
Consider the following statements about Gerunds and Infinitives: 1. A gerund is formed by adding '-ing' to the base verb (V1). 2. An infinitive operates strictly as 'To + V1'. 3. The preceding verb dictates whether a gerund or an infinitive is syntactically permissible. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 4 of 20
Select the sentence that deploys the correct pronoun case immediately following a preposition to maintain grammatical integrity.
Question 5 of 20
If the phrase 'More than one' logically implies a plural quantity (i.e., at least two individuals or items), why does standard syntax strictly mandate the utilization of a singular verb?
Question 6 of 20
Fill in the blank with the appropriate verb: 'Each of the ancient manuscripts ___ carefully preserved in the national museum.'
Question 7 of 20
Assertion (A): Candidates face severe penalties in descriptive English papers if they lack a profound grasp of sentence correction principles. Reason (R): Descriptive papers like Precis Writing and Official Correspondence require the construction of flawless, concise sentences free of formal register violations. Choose the most appropriate option:
Question 8 of 20
Based on the strategy of 'Time Marker Isolation', identify the error in the following sentence: 'He has finalized the administrative report yesterday.'
Question 9 of 20
Which of the following grammatically justifies why 'A pair of scissors is on the table' uses a singular verb?
Question 10 of 20
Identify the segment containing a grammatical error: 'The highly confidential document (A) / must remain strictly (B) / between he and the board of directors. (C) / No error (D)'
Question 11 of 20
Locate the grammatical error in the following sentence: 'Either the project manager / or the team members / has to take responsibility / for the missed deadline.'
Question 12 of 20
Which of the following sentences features the most accurate and grammatically sound usage of fixed prepositions?
Question 13 of 20
Identify the false statement concerning the conjunction 'lest':
Question 14 of 20
Improve the underlined segment of the sentence: The freshly brewed coffee is enough hot for me to drink on a cold winter morning.
Question 15 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the conjunction 'unless': 1. The conjunction 'unless' carries a built-in negative condition meaning 'if not'. 2. A clause introduced by 'unless' can accept an additional 'not' without altering the syntax. Which of the statements given above is/are logically and grammatically correct?
Question 16 of 20
Fill in the blank appropriately: 'A pair of trousers ___ washed and ironed for the ceremony.'
Question 17 of 20
Which of the following phrases correctly utilizes the indefinite article based on phonetic principles?
Question 18 of 20
What is the corresponding English official term for the Hindi administrative phrase 'निदेशानुसार'?
Question 19 of 20
Consider the sentence: 'They are dedicated not only to completing the project but also to ensuring its quality.' Does this sentence display correct parallelism?
Question 20 of 20