i need some practice questions on modifier errors.
plzz help

@HydRocker said:

Many a man were here. (incorrect)Many a man was here. (correct)My state of health. (incorrect)The state of my health. (correct)I don't know the English alphabets. (incorrect)I don't know the English alphabet. (correct)

@HydRocker said:

May I take your leave. (incorrect)May i take leave of you. (correct)

@HydRocker said:

Excuse me being late. (incorrect)Excuse my being late. (correct)He rarely goes out, doesn't he? (incorrect)He rarely goes out, does he? (correct)He admitted that he was in wrong. (incorrect)He admitted that he was in the wrong. (correct)The number of people are small. (incorrect)The number of people is small. (correct)My litter sister goes to the school by bus. (incorrect)My little sister goes to school by bus. (correct)The series of lectures were boring. (incorrect)The series of lectures was boring. (correct)He lives in a boarding. (incorrect)He lives in a boarding room. (correct)You are wiser than old. (incorrect)You are more wise than old. (correct)A good play of football. (incorrect)A good game of football. (correct)He behaves as if he was a king. (incorrect) He behaves as if he were a king. (correct)They were counting on me helping them. (incorrect)They were counting on my helping them. (correct)This drawing is more perfect than the other one. (incorrect)This drawing is perfect than the other one. (correct)

@HydRocker said:

Word by word translation is not necessary. (incorrect)Word for word translation is not necessary. (correct)Two third of the book. (incorrect)Two thirds of the book. (correct)No space in this compartment. (incorrect)No room in this compartment. (correct)Put pen on paper. (incorrect)Put pen to paper. (correct)

@pravinfiat said:

hat's off sir.............. Its been helpful during my last days of CAT preparation.Thank you so much for your guidance.Do you have english literature PHD ?

@HydRocker said:

@HydRocker . thanks anna manchi info post chesinav

@shubhamtyl said:

identfy the incorrect sentences.

a. The road is under repair. b. Vehicles are diverted into other roads. c. Two-third of the work is completed. d. The road will open for traffic next week.

a, b and d

b, c and d

a and d

a and c

B,C,D are incorrect

My explanations:

Hi Estallar Regarding 3 yeah you are right. But in the solution with me. Correct ans is option D a&c;

@shubhamtyl said:

identfy the incorrect sentences.

a. The road is under repair. b. Vehicles are diverted into other roads. c. Two-third of the work is completed. d. The road will open for traffic next week.

a, b and d

b, c and d

a and d

a and c

Nopes !! Please answer with explainations

a. The road is under repair.
b. Vehicles are

diverted into other roads.
c. Two-third of the work is completed.
d. The road will open for traffic next week.

answer is option a : a, b, d

a. The road is under repair.
b. Vehicles are diverted into other roads.
c. Two-third of the work is completed.
d. The road will open for traffic next week.

@avik.ch said:

This is a case of hypothetical subjunctive : this type of construction is generally to indicate unlikely or unreal condition. marker word : if...then, as...if, as though...

consider this :

to overcome my fear of pain, i will think about disease as if it were harmless.

if i were rich, i would have....

hope this helps !!

@saurav5517 said: puys...wats the basic difference between the english of CAT and GMAT ??

is it true CAT uses more of day to day english whereas GMAT more of business type of english..

For an example is the following sentence grammatically correct?

A waiter was serving drinks in a blue dress..

As regards me i think serving is the modifier here and as no comma is here it modifies the preceeding noun waiter and thereby the sentence is correct ..

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@sonamaries7 said:

were is ok?...can u plz share the complete rule?..

@spectramind07 said:

There are multiple errors in some of them!!!!

@guravus said: Can someone please help me with the errors in the following statements and the reasons.

1. A knowledge/ of Sanskrit/ may be helpful/ to chant slokas.

2. The new tapes/ highlight C TV's/ Barkha Verma's clout/ with the Congress party.

3.The new teacher/ told the principal that/ the behavior of the class/ were highly objectionable.

4. The members of the committee/ felt that they needed/ another information before/ they could arrive at a decision.

5. However much you may/ try to dress it with/ perks and incentives/ office work is not glamorous.

6. While in Madrid/ I took the subway/ although I have been told/ that it was dangerous.

7.Globalization today has passed/ the point of no return/ we can't pause it/ we can't reverse it.

Kindly post if you find multiple ways to correct it...will post the OA in a while

@saurav5517 said: puys...wats the basic difference between the english of CAT and GMAT ??

is it true CAT uses more of day to day english whereas GMAT more of business type of english..

For an example is the following sentence grammatically correct?

A waiter was serving drinks in a blue dress..

As regards me i think serving is the modifier here and as no comma is here it modifies the preceeding noun waiter and thereby the sentence is correct ..

Can someone please help me with the errors in the following statements and the reasons.

purwar_ankit
she is used in subjective case whereas her is use in objective case

can someone explain use of 'she/her'

ADVERBS: How adverbs are formed

Rules

1. In most cases, an adverb is formed by adding '-ly' to an adjective:
Adjective Adverb

cheap cheaply
quick quickly
slow slowly

Examples:

* Time goes quickly.
* He walked slowly to the door.
* She certainly had an interesting life.
* He carefully picked up the sleeping child.


Rules

If the adjective ends in '-y', replace the 'y' with 'i' and add '-ly':
Adjective Adverb

easy easily
angry angrily
happy happily
lucky luckily

If the adjective ends in -'able', '-ible', or '-le', replace the '-e' with '-y':
Adjective Adverb

probable probably
terrible terribly
gentle gently

If the adjective ends in '-ic', add '-ally':
Adjective Adverb

basic basically
economic economically
tragic tragically

Note: Exception: public - publicly

2. Some adverbs have the same form as the adjective:
Adjective and Adverb

early late
fast near
hard straight
high wrong

Compare:

* It is a fast car.
* He drives very fast.
* This is a hard exercise.
* He works hard.
* We saw many high buildings.
* The bird flew high in the sky.

3. 'Well' and 'good'

'Well' is the adverb that corresponds to the adjective 'good'.

Examples:

* He is a good student.
* He studies well.
* She is a good pianist.
* She plays the piano well.
* They are good swimmers.
* They swim well.

ADVERBS - FUNCTION

Adverbs modify, or tell us more about other words, usually verbs:

Examples

* The bus moved slowly.
* The bears ate greedily.

Sometimes they tell us more about adjectives:

Examples

* You look absolutely fabulous!

They can also modify other adverbs:

Examples

* She played the violin extremely well.
* You're speaking too quietly.

puys...wats the basic difference between the english of CAT and GMAT ??

@anudsweet said: please tell if both sentences are correct in terms of usage: The condition of a country's athletes/ has worsened.

please tell if both sentences are correct in terms of usage:
The condition of a country's athletes/ has worsened.

@avik.ch said:

i am not sure what you are asking...

if your doubt is whether - "If I Were....- plural "were" is correct, then its perfectly fine to signify hypothetical scenario.

Hope this helps !!

@sonamaries7 said: he looks as if he "were" weary...is this correct usage?..is this followed in CAT also..this form is used in American Englisg...puys any idea? plz quote the rule used(with links/refernces)

he looks as if he "were" weary...is this correct usage?..is this followed in CAT also..this form is used in American Englisg...puys any idea?
plz quote the rule used(with links/refernces)

@sonamaries7 said: puys, plz help me with the foll statements: PIck a suitable fill: 1) Good students like you and he/him should study regularly. 2)what can we do to stop them/their worrying about us.PS: plz provide the logic alsoThanks

I posted an explanation here : http://www.pagalguy.com/forums/verbal-ability/sentence-correction-cat-2012-t-74732/p-3051705?page=77

Hope this helps !!

puys, plz help me with the foll statements:
PIck a suitable fill:
1) Good students like you and he/him should study regularly.
2)what can we do to stop them/their worrying about us.

PS: plz provide the logic also

Thanks

@srustijit said: This is the girl that failed in the exam. Can we also write it as: This is the girl who failed in the exam.Also please tell the cases where we need to use "that" instead of "which".

@Mad-Head said: If you have Wren & Martin & find it Old & Outdated then not sure what to suggest you! Its 1 of the best Grammar Book in India & UK. My Dear friend, Grammar is not like a cricket score that changes every minute. Over years only couple of things changes in grammar. So, if you are saying that Wren n Martin is OLD then I'm not sure what do you mean by that??? If you still want to go for another book apart from Wren n Martin then go for Oxford Guide to English Grammar by John Eastwood/Longman's grammar of spoken an written english. You can also check below website link for online learning: www.grammarbook.com/

A@jeetuachtani said: Hi everyonem looking best resource for grammari do have wren n martin..but..its quite old thing for now...ANY WEBSITE may be..the best one.will doWAITING FOR UR RESPONSE>>pls help me weak in dat

Hi everyone

m looking best resource for grammar

i do have wren n martin..but..its quite old thing for now...ANY WEBSITE may be..the best one.will do

WAITING FOR UR RESPONSE>>pls help me weak in dat

COMPARISON OF ADJECTIVES II:

THE + SUPERLATIVE


Rule:

'the' is placed before the superlative:


Examples:

* He is the richest man in the world.
* That is the biggest crocodile I have ever seen.
* She is the tallest girl in her class.

COMPARATIVE + THAN

To compare the difference between two people, things or events.


Examples

* Mt. Everest is higher than Mt. Blanc.
* Thailand is sunnier than Norway.
* A car is more expensive than a bicycle.
* Albert is more intelligent than Arthur.


AS + ADJECTIVE + AS

Usage

To compare people, places, events or things, when there is no difference, use as + adjective + as:


Examples

* Peter is 24 years old. John is 24 years old. Peter is as old as John.
* Moscow is as cold as St. Petersburg in the winter.
* Ramona is as happy as Raphael.
* Einstein is as famous as Darwin.
* A tiger is as dangerous as a lion.