Sentence Correction for CAT 2012

MBA CAT 2024
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@batrsumit said:
Based on accounts of various ancient writers, scholars have painted a sketchy picture of the activities of an all-female cult that, perhaps as early as the sixth century B.C., worshipped a goddess known in Latin as Bona Dea, "the good goddess." (A) Based on accounts of various ancient writers (B) Basing it on various ancient writers' accounts (C) With accounts of various ancient writers used for a basis (D) By the accounts of various ancient writers they used (E) Using accounts of various ancient writers
A
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@fedbite said:
Is this sentence correct :
"I wouldn't advise anyone to leave McLaren if they want to win, but I've got to respect Lewis' decision and really wish him well."
I think it should be wish him
Wish him well is correct in my opinion
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@brixcel said:
and C is okay ?? Allow us ? :?
not sure iam confused but i think i hv read sumwhr it is used as allow us for navigation....
2270
Identify the incorrect part::
(A) Emphasis on equality of life ensures /(B) for the health and happiness /(C) of every individual. /(D) No error
OA is B
but i think it should be assures instead of ensures
so
it should be both A and B
plz confirm??
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@fedbite said:
Identify the incorrect part::
(A) Emphasis on equality of life ensures /(B) for the health and happiness /(C) of every individual. /(D) No error
OA is B
but i think it should be assures instead of ensures
so
it should be both A and B
plz confirm??
I think part B has the error here.... it's only ENSURE, not ENSURE FOR :/
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@fedbite
@brixcel Ensures the...for nahi hoga
2273
the blurred vision loomed at her all day long.

Why is it incorrect?
Please explain
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@lazyplayer said:
the blurred vision loomed at her all day long.Why is it incorrect? Please explain
shouldn't it be LOOMED OVER ?
2275
which one is right
-amendment in Indian constitution
-amendment to Indian constitution
-amendment of Indian constitution

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@chemicalsaurabh AMENDMENT TO .... IS CORRECT
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@chemicalsaurabh said:
which one is right
-amendment in Indian constitution
-amendment to Indian constitution
-amendment of Indian constitution
Amendment to is correct form .
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@chemicalsaurabh amendment to...
2279
Many of these environmentalists proclaim to save nothing less than the planet itself.
1. to save nothing lesser than
2. that they are saving nothing lesser than
3. to save nothing less than
4. that they save nothing less than

The correct answer is 4. but I am not convinced as to why ,plz help....
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@pushi said:
Many of these environmentalists proclaim to save nothing less than the planet itself.
1. to save nothing lesser than
2. that they are saving nothing lesser than
3. to save nothing less than
4. that they save nothing less than
The correct answer is 4. but I am not convinced as to why ,plz help....
there is a difference between "to + verb" and "that...".
Rule - infinitive is used to show purpose or a futuristic action. Refer this post of mine :
http://www.pagalguy.com/forums/verbal-ability/sentence-correction-cat-2012-t-74732/p-3051705/r-3644556
with "that", its the case of subjunctive -
bossy verb + that + subject + be verb..... ( option 4 adhers to this ),
if you are a grammar greek - then you can directly eliminate A and B because of "lesser".
hope this helps !!
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Money is a means to an end.

Is it correct?
Plz discuss

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@brixcel Yes I think that was the error
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@chemicalsaurabh TO
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I have some queries:
1.) What is the mistake in this sentence: "His work is superior to mine".
2.) Which one is correct: "Speak to someone" or "speak with someone"
3.) Is this sentence gramatically correct: "I have already submitted my assignment"

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@gag01
1)It should be "His work is superior than mine."
2)Follow this example..
e.g: "I.d like to speak to Mrs. Johnson, please." (on the phone) or
"I'd like to speak with Mrs. Johnson, please." (on the phone).

I'd say the main difference is this.
a)speak to Here, it's possible that the other party will just listen.
=>Yesterday, George Bush spoke to 1,000 Republicans.
=>Tom's father spoke to him because Tom was not doing his homework.
So, the phrase is not related to importance or the size of the group.
b)speak with This suggests a conversation, that the other party also speaks. To me, 'with' is less formal.
3)correct.
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@ankit043
"superior" is always followed by "to". hence ur correction is incorrect.