@JS-M said:In A and B ......statement using 'it is'..which makes no sense here..
Agreed, if it was its, then the the annswer could have been b ?
Ohk... got it.. Thanxx # JS-M 
It's is short for it is or it has. This is a 100% rule. It cannot be used for anything else. If you cannot expand it's to it is or it has, then it is wrong.
Its is like his and her.
A big confusion sorted out...
@lostris said: It's is short for it is or it has. This is a 100% rule. It cannot be used for anything else. If you cannot expand it's to it is or it has, then it is wrong.Its is like his and her.A big confusion sorted out...
But then, if it was its in the otion b instead of it's ?
@rachit_28 said:But then, if it was its in the otion b instead of it's ?
Yeah...i would go 4 option B then
Difference between it's ans its
It's is a contraction for it is or it has.
Its is a possessive pronoun meaning, more or less, of it or belonging to it.
And there is absolutely, positively, no such word as its'.
A simple test
If you can replace it[']s in your sentence with it is or it has, then your word is it's; otherwise, your word is its.
Another test
Its is the neuter version of his and her. Try plugging her into your sentence where you think its belongs. If the sentence still works grammatically (if not logically) then your word is indeed its.
Examples
It's been good to know you. Contraction: it has
It's a bird! It's a plane! Contraction: it is
The dodo bird is known for its inability to fly. Possessive pronoun: its inability = the dodo bird's inability
Hope it helps.
@davidvilla7 said:Difference between it's ans its
It's is a contraction for it is or it has.
Its is a possessive pronoun meaning, more or less, of it or belonging to it.
And there is absolutely, positively, no such word as its'.
A simple test
If you can replace it[']s in your sentence with it is or it has, then your word is it's; otherwise, your word is its.
Another test
Its is the neuter version of his and her. Try plugging her into your sentence where you think its belongs. If the sentence still works grammatically (if not logically) then your word is indeed its.
Examples
It's been good to know you. Contraction: it hasIt's a bird! It's a plane! Contraction: it is
The dodo bird is known for its inability to fly. Possessive pronoun: its inability = the dodo bird's inability
Hope it helps.
Throw some light on the use of apostrophes... like d one used in team's
Well like to share something with you guys :
1. We often say , I have a soft corner for her , or she has a soft corner for her puppy like this .
But this is wrong , in correct form it is " soft spot for him/her".
2. i heard few people saying , 'I live in quarter no -24 " but quarter is 1/4th in actual form we must say "Quarters No.-24 "
3. difference between 'take heart' and 'take to heart
The two expressions have very different meanings. When someone tells you something and you take his comments to heart, you take them very seriously. Very often, the comments are about you and you find them very upsetting. The expression usually has a negative connotation. We often read in newspapers that some children, when scolded, take it to heart and commit suicide.
*Don't take what Malini said to heart. She was just messing with you.
*It's time we took to heart the committee's recommendations.
The expression 'take heart', on the other hand, has a much more positive connotation; it is a form of encouragement. When you tell someone to take heart, you are telling him to take comfort or take confidence from something.
*You didn't win, but take heart and start preparing for the next event.
Thankx
@lostris said:Throw some light on the use of apostrophes... like d one used in team's
Rule 1 Use the apostrophe with contractions. The apostrophe is always placed at the spot where the letter(s) has been removed.
Examples:
don't, isn't
You're right.
Rule 2 Use the apostrophe to show possession. Place the apostrophe before the s to show singular possession.
Examples:
Rule 3 Use the apostrophe where the noun that should follow is implied.one boy's hat
Ms. Chang's house NOTE: Although names ending in s or an s sound are not required to have the second s added in possessive form, it is preferred. Examples:
Dr. Hastings's appointment (name is Hastings)
Mrs. Lees's books (name is Lees) Bridget Jones's diary 😛 (If you dont use it, then also it is fine.)
Example:
This was his father's, not his, jacket.
Rule 4 To show plural possession, make the noun plural first. Then immediately use the apostrophe.Examples:
Rule 5 Do not use an apostrophe for the plural of a name.two boys' hats
the Sanchezes' artwork
the Leeses' books
Examples:
Rule 6 With a singular compound noun, show possession with 's at the end of the word.
We visited the Sanchezes in Los Angeles.
The Changs have two cats and a dog.
Rule 6 With a singular compound noun, show possession with 's at the end of the word.
Example:
my mother-in-law's hat
Rule 7 If the compound noun is plural, form the plural first and then use the apostrophe.Example:
Examples:
my two brothers-in-law's hats
Rule 8 Use the apostrophe and s after the second name only if two people possess the same item.Examples:
Cesar and Maribel's home is constructed of redwood. (joint ownership)
Cesar's and Maribel's job contracts will be renewed next year. (separate ownership)
Rule 9
Never use an apostrophe with possessive pronouns: his, hers, its, theirs, ours, yours, whose. They already show possession so they do not require an apostrophe. Correct:
This book is hers, not yours. Incorrect:
Rule 10 The only time an apostrophe is used for it's is when it is a contraction for it is or it has.
Examples:
It's a nice day.
It's your right to refuse the invitation.
It's been great getting to know you. Rule 11 The plurals for capital letters and numbers used as nouns are not formed with apostrophes.
Examples:
Rule 12 Use the possessive case in front of a gerund (-ing word).
She consulted with three M.D.s.
BUT
She went to three M.D.s' offices.(possessive case, so s' needed.)
She learned her ABCs.
the 1990s not the 1990's
the '90s or the mid-'70s not the '90's or the mid-'70's
She learned her times tables for 6s and 7s.
Use apostrophes with capital letters and numbers when the meaning would be unclear otherwise.
Examples:
Please dot your i's.
You don't mean is.
Ted couldn't distinguish between his 6's and 0's.
You need to use the apostrophe to indicate the plural of zero or it will look like the word Os. To be consistent within a sentence, you would also use the apostrophe to indicate the plural of 6's.
Rule 12 Use the possessive case in front of a gerund (-ing word).
Examples:
Rule 13 If the gerund has a pronoun in front of it, use the possessive form of that pronoun.
Examples:
Alex's skating was a joy to behold.
This does not stop Joan's inspecting of our facilities next Thursday.
Rule 13 If the gerund has a pronoun in front of it, use the possessive form of that pronoun.
Examples:
I appreciate your inviting me to dinner. I appreciated his working with me to resolve the conflict.
Hope it helps. 😃Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.
A balding, smooth faced man, he could have been anywhere between forty and sixty.
A balding, smooth faced man, he could have been anywhere between forty and sixty.
1. A balding, smooth faced man, he could have been anywhere between forty and sixty.
2. He could have been anywhere between forty and sixty, a balding, smooth faced man.
3. Anywhere between forty and sixty he could have been, a balding smooth faced man.
4. No change required
Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.
A balding, smooth faced man, he could have been anywhere between forty and sixty.
A balding, smooth faced man, he could have been anywhere between forty and sixty.
1. A balding, smooth faced man, he could have been anywhere between forty and sixty.
2. He could have been anywhere between forty and sixty, a balding, smooth faced man.
3. Anywhere between forty and sixty he could have been, a balding smooth faced man.
4. No change required
entence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.
The teacher divided all the mangoes among us and she herself ate an apple.
The teacher divided all the mangoes among us and she herself ate an apple.
1. divided all the mangoes within us.
2. distributed all the mangoes among us.
3. divided all the mangoes amongst us.
4. No change required.
@dreamz007 said:Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.A balding, smooth faced man, he could have been anywhere between forty and sixty.1. A balding, smooth faced man, he could have been anywhere between forty and sixty.2. He could have been anywhere between forty and sixty, a balding, smooth faced man.3. Anywhere between forty and sixty he could have been, a balding smooth faced man.4. No change required
Option 4 ??
Directions: The statements given below consist of four phrases each. One of the phrases (A, B, C or D) is grammatically incorrect. Identify that incorrect phrase.
(A) In a conflict, speak in a pleasant way, / (B) send appropriate non?verbal messages to the other person / (C) and match yours non?verbal behaviour / (D) to the spoken message.
1. (A)
2. (B)
3. (C)
4. (D)
@dreamz007 said:entence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.The teacher divided all the mangoes among us and she herself ate an apple.1. divided all the mangoes within us.2. distributed all the mangoes among us.3. divided all the mangoes amongst us.4. No change required.
Option (2)..
Is it ?
Is it ?
@dreamz007 said:Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.A balding, smooth faced man, he could have been anywhere between forty and sixty.1. A balding, smooth faced man, he could have been anywhere between forty and sixty.2. He could have been anywhere between forty and sixty, a balding, smooth faced man.3. Anywhere between forty and sixty he could have been, a balding smooth faced man.4. No change required
Options 1, 4 are same as the question itself. What's the OA ?
@dreamz007 said: Directions: The statements given below consist of four phrases each. One of the phrases (A, B, C or D) is grammatically incorrect. Identify that incorrect phrase.(A) In a conflict, speak in a pleasant way, / (B) send appropriate non?verbal messages to the other person / (C) and match yours non?verbal behaviour / (D) to the spoken message.1. (A)2. (B)3. (C)4. (D)
C
@dreamz007 said:entence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.The teacher divided all the mangoes among us and she herself ate an apple.1. divided all the mangoes within us.2. distributed all the mangoes among us.3. divided all the mangoes amongst us.4. No change required.
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@dreamz007 said: Directions: The statements given below consist of four phrases each. One of the phrases (A, B, C or D) is grammatically incorrect. Identify that incorrect phrase.(A) In a conflict, speak in a pleasant way, / (B) send appropriate non?verbal messages to the other person / (C) and match yours non?verbal behaviour / (D) to the spoken message.1. (A)2. (B)3. (C)4. (D)
Option (C), I guess.