Banking

English
Conjunction
Level-1

Q1 Directions: Study the following sentences and

mark the erroneous part as your answer. In No sooner the chairman had(a)/ realized his
case there is no error, mark option (e), that is, mistake(b)/ than he began to take corrective
‘No Error’ as your answer. (c)/measures to resolve the issue.(d)/No error
Unless Ayantika does not give(a)/ the keys of (A) B (B) C
the(b)/ locker she will be(c)/ shot by the burglar. (C) A (D) D
(d)/No error (E) No error
(A) a (B) b
Q5 Directions: Study the following sentences and
(C) c (D) d
mark the erroneous part as your answer. In
(E) No error
case there is no error, mark option (e), that is,
Q2 Directions: Study the following sentences and ‘No Error’ as your answer.
mark the erroneous part as your answer. In
case there is no error, mark option (e), that is, The wounded soldier(a)/ would not have
‘No Error’ as your answer. died(b)/ when the doctor had(c)/ helped him in
The price of the (a)/new books is likely(b)/ to be time.(d) /No error
so high as three(c) /times the existing ones. (A) B (B) C
(d)/No error (C) A (D) D
(A) A (B) B (E) No error
(C) C (D) D
Q6 Directions: Study the following sentences and
(E) No error
mark the erroneous part as your answer. In
Q3 Directions: Study the following sentences and case there is no error, mark option (e), that is,
mark the erroneous part as your answer. In ‘No Error’ as your answer.
case there is no error, mark option (e), that is,
‘No Error’ as your answer. Fifteen years have(a)/ passed that she(b)/
returned from England and (c)/settled in India.
No sooner the Chairman(a)/ enter the (d) /No error
conference(b)/ hall than the (c)/members stood (A) B (B) A
up.(d)/ No error (C) C (D) D
(A) C (B) A (E) No error
(C) B (D) D
Q7 Directions: Study the following sentences and
(E) No error
mark the erroneous part as your answer. In
Q4 Directions: Study the following sentences and case there is no error, mark option (e), that is,
mark the erroneous part as your answer. In ‘No Error’ as your answer.
case there is no error, mark option (e), that is,
‘No Error’ as your answer.

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Praful did not clear(a)/ the cut off marks (b)/yet which part of the sentence has an error and
he had worked hard and (c)/had adopted the select the appropriate option. If the sentence
right strategy.(d) /No error is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
(A) a (B) b
(C) c (D) d However, experts say appreciation or showing
(E) No error gratitude to your partner (A)/ not only works
wonders for a relationship keeping the positivity
Q8 Directions: Study the following sentences and
(B)/ and spark alive, and as a result proves
mark the erroneous part as your answer. In
beneficial for the one (C)/ who's making efforts
case there is no error, mark option (e), that is,
to make his partner feel special. (D)/ No error (E)
‘No Error’ as your answer.
(A) A (B) C
(C) B (D) D
As soon as (a) / Soumili got the (b) /
(E) No error
manuscript, at once (c) / she started reading it
in front of the guests. (d) / No Error Q12 Direction: In the following question, some parts
(A) B (B) A of the sentence may have errors. Find out
(C) C (D) D which part of the sentence has an error and
(E) No error select the appropriate option. If the sentence
is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
Q9 Directions: Study the following sentences and
mark the erroneous part as your answer. In
Samsung switched to a new design for (A)/ the
case there is no error, mark option (e), that is,
Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S23+, opting for (B)/
‘No Error’ as your answer.
the same camera layout that the Galaxy S22
(C)/ Ultra from the previous year. (D)/ No error
Sumitavo had scarcely (a) / finished reading the
(E)
passage (b) /while he passed (c)/into a deep
(A) A (B) B
slumber. (d) / No Error
(C) C (D) D
(A) a (B) b
(E) No error
(C) c (D) d
(E) No error Q13 Direction: In the following question, some parts
of the sentence may have errors. Find out
Q10 Directions: Study the following sentences and
which part of the sentence has an error and
mark the erroneous part as your answer. In
select the appropriate option. If the sentence
case there is no error, mark option (e), that is,
is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
‘No Error’ as your answer.

Parents know that a caring attitude (A)/ can

Isika will either (a) / go for a walk with me (b) /
save you not only a small fortune, but also
else play tennis with (c) /Madhurima tomorrow
make you (B)/ feel good about being tightfisted
evening. (d) / No Error
and (C)/ offering more care than presents. (D)/
(A) B (B) A
No error (E)
(C) C (D) D
(A) D (B) C
(E) No error
(C) A (D) B
Q11 Direction: In the following question, some parts (E) No error
of the sentence may have errors. Find out
Q14

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Direction: In the following question, some parts select the appropriate option. If the sentence
of the sentence may have errors. Find out is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If the sentence Unless Hitler did not withdraw his troops (A)/
is free from errors, select 'No Error'. from Poland by 11 o'clock that morning, (B)/ a
state of war would (C)/ exist between Great
No sooner had Derek Bevan blown (A)/ the final Britain and Germany. (D)/ No error (E)
whistle at Twickenham, (B)/ when faint noises (A) D (B) B
could be (C)/ heard from over the horizon. (D)/ (C) A (D) C
No error (E) (E) No error
(A) B (B) C
Q18 Direction: In the following question, some parts
(C) D (D) A
of the sentence may have errors. Find out
(E) No error
which part of the sentence has an error and
Q15 Direction: In the following question, some parts select the appropriate option. If the sentence
of the sentence may have errors. Find out is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If the sentence It is more than doubtful that (A)/ we have seen
is free from errors, select 'No Error'. the fullest possible (B)/ development of
machinery (C)/ for joint consultation in
Hardly had he returned to London (A)/ then an particular industries. (D)/ No error (E)
anonymous well-wisher (B)/ called to say he (A) B (B) D
was about (C)/ to be raided by Customs & (C) A (D) C
Excise. (D)/ No error (E) (E) No error
(A) A (B) B
Q19 Direction: In the following question, some parts
(C) C (D) D
of the sentence may have errors. Find out
(E) No error
which part of the sentence has an error and
Q16 Direction: In the following question, some parts select the appropriate option. If the sentence
of the sentence may have errors. Find out is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If the sentence You have to be open-minded when (A)/ those
is free from errors, select 'No Error'. early opportunities present themselves; (B)/
take advantage of them if they're going (C)/ to
If anything should not be understood, (A)/ each make you a lot of money or not. (D)/ No error (E)
scene was accompanied (B)/ by an (A) A (B) C
explanatory sentence (C)/ in spidery yellow (C) D (D) B
paint. (D)/ No error (E) (E) No error
(A) D (B) C
Q20 Directions: Study the following sentences and
(C) B (D) A
mark the erroneous part as your answer. In
(E) No error
case there is no error, mark option (e), that is,
Q17 Direction: In the following question, some parts ‘No Error’ as your answer.
of the sentence may have errors. Find out
which part of the sentence has an error and

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The CEO of the rival company is (a)/quite (A) a (B) b

cynical when he says that (b)/the reason why (C) c (D) d
we have such a huge turnout(c)/ is because we (E) No error
are serving adulterated drinks.(d)/No error

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Level-2

Q1 Direction: In the following question, some parts ensuring a (C)/ peaceful and enjoyable
of the sentence may have errors. Find out experience for all visitors. (D)
which part of the sentence has an error and (A) A (B) B
select the appropriate option. If the sentence (C) C (D) D
is free from errors, select 'No Error'. (E) No error

Q4 Direction: In the following question, some parts

Drawing upon both Indian as well as foreign
of the sentence may have errors. Find out
jurisprudence, (A)/ the Bench has said it is now
which part of the sentence has an error and
an established principle of natural justice that
select the appropriate option. If the sentence
(B)/ relevant material must be disclosed to the
is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
affected party, (C)/ ensuring that the right to
appeal can be effectively exercised. (D)/ No
No sooner had the chef finished preparing (A)/
error
the delicious meal when the hungry guests (B)/
(A) A (B) B
gathered around the table, eager to savor (C)/
(C) C (D) D
every bite of the culinary masterpiece. (D)
(E) No error
(A) A (B) B
Q2 Direction: In the following question, some parts (C) C (D) D
of the sentence may have errors. Find out (E) No error
which part of the sentence has an error and
Q5 Direction: In the following question, some parts
select the appropriate option. If the sentence
of the sentence may have errors. Find out
is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If the sentence
is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
As soon as the sun sets below the (A)/ horizon,
at once the night sky comes alive (B)/ with a
myriad of stars, and I can't (C)/ help but feel a
I had hardly begun to read the book than (A)/ a
sense of wonder and awe. (D)
loud noise outside interrupted me, (B)/ making it
(A) A (B) B
difficult to concentrate on the story, (C)/ leaving
(C) C (D) D
me frustrated and distracted. (D)
(E) No error
(A) A (B) B
Q3 Direction: In the following question, some parts (C) C (D) D
of the sentence may have errors. Find out (E) No error
which part of the sentence has an error and
Q6 Direction: In the following question, some parts
select the appropriate option. If the sentence
of the sentence may have errors. Find out
is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
which part of the sentence has an error and
So long as you follow the rules and regulations,
select the appropriate option. If the sentence
(A)/ then you're welcome to enjoy the park's
is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
beautiful (B)/ trails and serene surroundings,

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So long you complete your assignments on I decided not to go to college because it was
time, (A)/ you can maintain a good academic (A)/ raining heavily. The pouring rain (B)/ made
record. (B)/ However, remember that consistent it impractical to attend classes, (C)/ so I stayed
effort and (C)/ dedication are key to long-term home and studied instead. (D)
success in education. (D) (A) A (B) B
(A) A (B) B (C) C (D) D
(C) C (D) D (E) No error
(E) No error
Q10 Direction: In the following question, some parts
Q7 Direction: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out
of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence
select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
Till the weather remains favorable, (A)/ we'll I couldn't go to school as I (A)/ was seriously ill.
continue with our outdoor picnic plans. (B)/ My health deteriorated, (B)/ and I needed rest
We've packed delicious food, games, and (C)/ and medical (C)/ attention, so I stayed home to
blankets to ensure everyone has a great time. recover. (D)
(D) (A) A (B) B
(A) A (B) B (C) C (D) D
(C) C (D) D (E) No error
(E) No error
Q11 Direction: In the following question, some parts
Q8 Direction: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out
of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence
select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
Unless you do not give it your all, (A)/ success
He has been studying with me as he came here, can be elusive. Achieving your goals (B)/
(A)/ demonstrating a continuous period of requires dedication and hard work. So, (C)/
study (B)/ from the moment of his arrival, never settle for less and give everything you've
indicating (C)/ his ongoing commitment to got. (D)
learning. (D) (A) A (B) B
(A) A (B) B (C) C (D) D
(C) C (D) D (E) No error
(E) No error
Q12 Direction: In the following question, some parts
Q9 Direction: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out
of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence
select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
The project can't progress unless they provide
(A)/ the necessary funding. Our team has been

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diligently (B)/ preparing, but without financial confidence but also strengthens your sibling
support, we're at (C)/ a standstill, waiting for bond. (D)
the resources to continue. (D) (A) A (B) B
(A) A (B) B (C) C (D) D
(C) C (D) D (E) No error
(E) No error
Q16 Direction: In the following question, some parts
Q13 Direction: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out
of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence
select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
She would not have suffered when you (A)/ had Our destination was about thirty (A)/ and fifty
helped her in time. Timely assistance (B)/ could kilometers away. The uncertainty (B)/ in the
have prevented her pain, but unfortunately, distance made planning our journey
(C)/it wasn't provided when she needed it most. challenging, (C)/ as we had to account for
(D) various scenarios and potential routes. (D)
(A) A (B) B (A) A (B) B
(C) C (D) D (C) C (D) D
(E) No error (E) No error

Q14 Direction: In the following question, some parts Q17 Direction: In the following question, some parts
of the sentence may have errors. Find out of the sentence may have errors. Find out
which part of the sentence has an error and which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If the sentence select the appropriate option. If the sentence
is free from errors, select 'No Error'. is free from errors, select 'No Error'.

I cannot say if he has passed the exam (A)/ or I wanted to go for a walk, (A)/ and it started
not. His performance remains a (B)/ mystery, raining heavily. (B)/ I had no choice but to stay
and we'll only know the (C/ result when it's indoors (C)/ and enjoy a good book instead. (D)
officially announced. (D) (A) A (B) B
(A) A (B) B (C) C (D) D
(C) C (D) D (E) No error
(E) No error
Q18 Direction: In the following question, some parts
Q15 Direction: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out
of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence
select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
The program was almost fixed, though it (A)/
was his negligence that led to disappointment.
You must admire the artwork (A)/ when your (B)/ Despite careful planning, his lack of
brother has done it. Showing appreciation (B)/ attention to detail (C)/ caused unexpected
for his creative efforts not only boosts his (C)/ issues and left everyone frustrated. (D)

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(A) A (B) B (A) A (B) B

(C) C (D) D (C) C (D) D
(E) No error (E) No error

Q19 Direction: In the following question, some parts Q22 Direction: In the following question, some parts
of the sentence may have errors. Find out of the sentence may have errors. Find out
which part of the sentence has an error and which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If the sentence select the appropriate option. If the sentence
is free from errors, select 'No Error'. is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
No sooner had I finished my morning coffee (A)/
From the mountaintop, we gazed at the (A)/ then the phone rang, bringing unexpected
breathtaking landscape. The view extended news (B)/ that left me surprised and slightly
from (B)/ the lush valley below and the distant disoriented (C)/ as the day began with an
horizon, where the (C)/ sun dipped below the unexpected twist. (D)
horizon, painting the sky in vivid hues. (D) (A) A (B) B
(A) A (B) B (C) C (D) D
(C) C (D) D (E) No error
(E) No error
Q23 Direction: In the following question, some parts
Q20 Direction: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out
of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence
select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
Hardly we had reached the summit of the
The bond between siblings is unbreakable. (A)/ mountain (A)/ when a magnificent sunrise
Between laughter to quarrels, they support and painted the sky (B)/ with vibrant colors,
(B)/ cherish one another, forging a unique rewarding our strenuous hike (C)/with a
connection (C)/ that withstands the tests of breathtaking and awe-inspiring view. (D)
time and adversity. (D) (A) A (B) B
(A) A (B) B (C) C (D) D
(C) C (D) D (E) No error
(E) No error
Q24 Direction: In the following question, some parts
Q21 Direction: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out
of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence
select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
is free from errors, select 'No Error'. Scarcely had I closed my eyes (A)/ than the
sound of thunder and a flash (B)/ of lightning
Although it was raining heavily, we decided (A)/ filled the room, jolting me (C)/ awake in the
to go hiking, but we came prepared with middle of the stormy night. (D)
waterproof (B)/ gear. Despite the challenging (A) A (B) B
weather, the (C)/ breathtaking scenery made (C) C (D) D
the journey worthwhile. (D) (E) No error

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Q25 Direction: In the following question, some parts (C) I-C and II- A (D) I-B and II-D
of the sentence may have errors. Find out (E) I-D and II-B
which part of the sentence has an error and
Q28 Direction: In the question below, two sentences
select the appropriate option. If the sentence
I and II are given. Both the sentences are
is free from errors, select 'No Error'.
divided into four parts (A, B, C, and D) out of
That store hadn’t hardly any merchandise (A)/
which one part is erroneous in each sentence.
left on its shelves during the clearance sale. (B)/
Find out the erroneous parts in both the
Shoppers had emptied the racks, leaving (C)/
sentences and select the right pair of parts
behind only a few scattered items. (D)
from the given options.
(A) A (B) B
(C) C (D) D
I. No sooner had he (A)climbed to the top mast
(E) No error
of (B)/ minstrelsy when the whole (C)/ damn
Q26 Direction: In the following question, some parts ship began to fill with water. (D)
of the sentence may have errors. Find out II. The responsibilities of a teacher lie (A)/ not
which part of the sentence has an error and only in the inculcation of knowledge, (B)/ and in
select the appropriate option. If the sentence the setting of (C)/ good examples and
is free from errors, select 'No Error'. cultivating of virtues. (D)
(A) I-A and II-D (B) I-C and II-C
You can choose either the chocolate (A)/ cake (C) I-B and II- A (D) I-D and II-B
and the strawberry cheesecake for (B)/ dessert. (E) I-C and II D
Both options are delicious, (C)/ and I'm sure
Q29 Direction: In the question below, two sentences
you'll enjoy either one. (D)
I and II are given. Both the sentences are
(A) A (B) B
divided into four parts (A, B, C, and D) out of
(C) C (D) D
which one part is erroneous in each sentence.
(E) No error
Find out the erroneous parts in both the
Q27 Direction: In the question below, two sentences sentences and select the right pair of parts
I and II are given. Both the sentences are from the given options.
divided into four parts (A, B, C, and D) out of
which one part is erroneous in each sentence. I. Hardly had the team unpacked (A)/ and
Find out the erroneous parts in both the assembled their equipment than (B)/ the
sentences and select the right pair of parts Inspector reported on (C)/ the radio that the
from the given options. dell was clear. (D)
II. The country has been threatened (A)/ with
I. The reason why people give up (A)/ so quickly complete isolation from (B)/ the international
is because they look at (B)/ how far they still community (C)/ unless the atrocities do not
have to go, (C)/ instead of how far they have stop. (D)
come. (D) (A) I-C and II-A (B) I-A and II-C
II. The USA experienced its largest (A)/ (C) I-D and II-B (D) I-B and II-A
population increase since (B)/ records began, (E) I-B and II-D
totalling 32.7 million (C)/ individuals between
Q30 Direction: In the question below, two
1990 to 2000. (D)
sentences, I and II, are given. Both sentences
(A) I-B and II-C (B) I-A and II-D
are divided into four parts (A, B, C, and D), out

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of which one part is erroneous in each II. When society requires (A)/ it to be rebuilt then
sentence. Find out the erroneous parts in both there (B)/ is no use attempting (C)/ to rebuild it
sentences and select the right pair of parts on the old plan. (D)
from the given options. (A) I-C and II-A (B) I-A and II-D
I. Mishaps are like knives (A)/ either that serve us (C) I-B and II-B (D) I-B and II-C
or cut us (B)/ as we grasp them (C)/ by the (E) I-D and II-A
handle or blade. (D)

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Answer Key
Level-1
Q1 (A) Q11 (B)

Q2 (C) Q12 (C)

Q3 (B) Q13 (D)

Q4 (C) Q14 (B)

Q5 (B) Q15 (B)

Q6 (A) Q16 (D)

Q7 (C) Q17 (C)

Q8 (C) Q18 (C)

Q9 (C) Q19 (B)

Q10 (C) Q20 (C)

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Level-2
Q1 (A) Q16 (B)

Q2 (B) Q17 (B)

Q3 (B) Q18 (A)

Q4 (B) Q19 (C)

Q5 (A) Q20 (B)

Q6 (A) Q21 (B)

Q7 (A) Q22 (B)

Q8 (A) Q23 (A)

Q9 (A) Q24 (B)

Q10 (A) Q25 (A)

Q11 (A) Q26 (B)

Q12 (A) Q27 (D)

Q13 (A) Q28 (B)

Q14 (A) Q29 (E)

Q15 (B) Q30 (C)

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Hints & Solutions

Level-1
Q1 Text Solution: until the time under consideration, typically the
There is an error in part ‘a’ of the given present’.
sentence. We cannot use ‘unless’ with ‘not’, Therefore the correct answer is option a.
because two negatives will make the sentence
Q7 Text Solution:
positive.
There is an error in part c of the sentence. The
The use of "does not" in conjunction with
conjunction ‘yet’ implies ‘but at the same time’.
"unless" creates a double negative. The correct
It does not make any sense here. Instead, we
construction is to use "gives" alone after
need to use ‘though’ here. The conjunction
"unless."
‘though’ means ‘despite the fact that’.
Q2 Text Solution:
Q8 Text Solution:
There is an error in part 'c' of the given sentence.
There is an error in part c of the sentence. The
We must note that ‘so…as’ is used in negative
conjunction 'as soon as' is always used to
sentences only. But here, we should use ‘as…as’
denote simultaneous actions i.e. two things/
so as to make the sentence grammatically
actions taking place at the same time. Here,
correct.
the usage of ‘at once’ is redundant. The correct
Therefore, the correct answer is option c.
sentence should be- As soon as Soumili got the
Q3 Text Solution: manuscript, she started reading it in front of the
There is an error in part ‘a’ of the given guests.
sentence. ‘No sooner’ is always followed by a Therefore the correct answer is option c.
helping verb. Here we should write ‘no sooner
Q9 Text Solution:
did the Chairman enter..’.
There is an error in part c of the given sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is option b. We need to replace 'while' with 'when'. The word
Q4 Text Solution: ‘scarcely' is always followed by 'when'.
There is an error in part ‘a’ of the sentence. The Q10 Text Solution:
helping verb ‘had’ should come after ‘no
There is an error in part c of the given sentence.
sooner’. Then the subject must follow. So, we
We need to replace 'else' with 'or'. We should
should write ‘no sooner had the chairman
note that 'either...or' is used in pair. It is always
realized..’.
used in a positive sense. It refers to 'one out of
Therefore, the correct answer is option c.
the two alternatives'.
Q5 Text Solution: Therefore the correct answer is option c.
There is an error in part c of the given sentence. Q11 Text Solution:
The conjunction ‘when’ is incorrectly used here.
The correct answer is option (b).
The correct conjunction will be ‘if’ in place of
Parts A, B and D are free from errors whereas
‘when’.
part C is grammatically incorrect.
Therefore, the correct answer is option b.
Part C- The given sentence uses correlative
Q6 Text Solution: conjunction ‘not only….’ which is always paired
There is an error in part b of the given sentence. with ‘but also’. But, here in place of ‘but also’
We need to use the conjunction ‘since’ in place conjunction ‘and’ is used which is incorrect.
of ‘that’. Here it means ‘from a time in the past

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Corrected sentence- However, experts say Part C- With the adverb ‘no sooner’
appreciation or showing gratitude to your conjunction ‘than’ is used. Hence, use of ‘when’
partner not only works wonders for a is incorrect here.
relationship keeping the positivity and spark Note- When a sentence starts with negative
alive, but also as a result proves beneficial for adverbs like ‘rarely’, ‘seldom’, ‘hardly’, ‘scarcely’,
the one who's making the efforts to make his ‘no sooner’, and ‘never’, inversion of verbs takes
partner feel special. place. In this condition, the verb is used before

Q12 Text Solution: the subject. Hence, ‘had’ is used before the

The correct answer is option (c). subject ‘Derek Bevan’.

Parts A, B, and D are free from errors whereas Corrected sentence- No sooner had Derek

part C is grammatically incorrect. Bevan blown the final whistle at Twickenham,

Part C- ‘The same’ is followed by ‘that’ or ‘as’. than faint noises could be heard from over the

The same is followed by ‘that’ if a verb comes horizon.

after ‘the same’. Q15 Text Solution:

Example- This is the same toy that I The correct answer is option (b).
purchased. Parts A, C, and D are free from errors whereas
The same is followed by ‘as’ if there is no verb part B is grammatically incorrect.
after ‘as’. Part B- With the adverb ‘hardly’ conjunction
Example- This is the same toy as mine. ‘when’ is used. Hence, use of ‘than’ is incorrect
Hence, use of ‘that’ is incorrect in part C. here.
Corrected sentence- Samsung switched to a Note- When a sentence starts with negative
new design for the Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy adverbs like ‘rarely’, ‘seldom’, ‘hardly’, ‘scarcely’,
S23+, opting for the same camera layout as ‘no sooner’, and ‘never’, inversion of verbs takes
the Galaxy S22 Ultra from the previous year. place. In this condition, the verb is used before

Q13 Text Solution: the subject. Hence, ‘had’ is used before the

The correct answer is option (d). subject ‘he’.

Parts A, C, and D are free from errors whereas Corrected sentence- Hardly had he returned to

parts B is grammatically incorrect. London when an anonymous well-wisher

Part B- Here, ‘not only’ is misplaced. Correlative called to say he was about to be raided by

conjunctions are used just before the words Customs & Excise.

which are being joined. Here, ‘save’ and ‘make’ Q16 Text Solution:
are the two verbs we are talking about. Hence, The correct answer is option (d).
‘not only should be placed just before the verb Parts B, C and D are free from errors whereas
‘save’. part A is grammatically incorrect.
Corrected sentence- Parents know that a Part A- If a sentence has two clauses and if in
caring attitude can not only save you a small one something is being done with the intention
fortune, but also even make you feel good of preventing something undesirable, ‘lest’ is
about being tightfisted and offering more care used which means “with the intention of
than presents. preventing (something undesirable); to avoid

Q14 Text Solution: the risk of”. The clause in which ‘lest’ is used,

The correct answer is option (b). generally takes ‘should’ as a helping verb.

Parts A, B, and D are free from errors whereas Hence, the conjunction ‘Lest’ should be used in

part C is grammatically incorrect. place of ‘if’ in part A.

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Corrected sentence- Lest anything should not Therefore, in part A ‘if/whether’ should be used
be understood, each scene was accompanied with ‘doubtful’ as the given sentence is
by an explanatory sentence in spidery yellow affirmative.
paint. Corrected sentence- It is more than doubtful

Q17 Text Solution: if/whether we have seen the fullest possible

The correct answer is option (c). development of machinery for joint

Parts B, C, and D are free from errors whereas consultation in particular industries.

part A is grammatically incorrect. Q19 Text Solution:

Part A- Conjunction ‘unless’ is used to express The correct answer is option (b).
the meaning ‘if... not; except if’ and it is a Part C of the sentence is grammatically
negative conjunction. In the clause containing incorrect.
‘unless’ so ‘not’ is not used. Hence, use of ‘not’ In part C, use of conjunction ‘if’ is incorrect as in
with ‘unless’ in part A is incorrect. part D conjunction ‘or’ is used. ‘Or’ shows
Corrected sentence- Unless Hitler withdrew his choices and with ‘or’ use of ‘whether’ is more
troops from Poland by 11 o'clock that morning, appropriate than ‘if’.
a state of war would exist between Great Corrected sentence- You have to be open-
Britain and Germany. minded when those early opportunities

Q18 Text Solution: present themselves; take advantage of them

The correct answer is option (c). whether they're going to make you a lot of

Part A of the given sentence is grammatically money or not.

incorrect. Q20 Text Solution:

In affirmative sentences, ‘doubt’ and ‘doubtful’ There is an error in part c of the given sentence.
are followed by ‘if/whether’. And, in negative or With the usage of ‘because’, we cannot use
interrogative sentences ‘doubt’ and ‘doubtful’ ‘the reason why’. Else it will become a
are followed by ‘that’. superfluous error.
Therefore, the correct answer is option c.

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Level-2
Q1 Text Solution: Q6 Text Solution:
The correct answer is option (a). The error is in part A, so we need to add 'as'
Parts B, C, and D are free from errors whereas after 'so long'. The correct form of this
part A is grammatically incorrect. conjunction is 'so long as'. 'As long as/So long
In Part A, ‘both’ is used for ‘Indian jurisprudence’ as' conveys the same meaning. However, there
and ‘foreign jurisprudence’. For joining these are some differences in their use. 'As long as' is
two nouns the conjunction ‘and’ should be used used only in the affirmative sense. 'So long as' is
in place of ‘as well as’. ‘Both’ is always paired used in both negative and affirmative
with conjunction ‘and’. statements.
Corrected sentence- Drawing upon both Hence, option A is the right answer.
Indian and foreign jurisprudence, the Bench
Q7 Text Solution:
has said it is now an established principle of
The error is in part A, we need to replace ‘TILL’
natural justice that relevant material must be
with ‘AS LONG AS’ because 'Till' cannot be used
disclosed to the affected party, ensuring that to begin any sentence.
the right to appeal can be effectively Hence, option A is the right answer.
exercised.
Q8 Text Solution:
Q2 Text Solution:
The error is in part A, we need to replace ‘AS’
The error is in part B, we need to remove ‘AT with ‘SINCE’ because in this case, the intention
ONCE’ because the conjunction 'as soon as' is is to convey 'from the time' he came, so the
used to denote simultaneous actions i.e. two correct thing to say is 'since he came here'.
things/ actions taking place at the same time. 'Since' is used in two ways - 1) To express time 2)
Hence, option B is the right answer. To express 'cause' or 'reason'.
Q3 Text Solution: Hence, option A is the right answer.
The error is in part B, we need to remove ‘THEN’ Q9 Text Solution:
because 'Than/then' is NOT used with 'as soon
The error is in part A, we need to replace
as','as long as','so long as'.
‘BECAUSE’ with ‘AS’ because here, it is a weak
Hence, option B is the right answer. case, correct usage is 'as it was raining'.
Q4 Text Solution: Hence, option A is the right answer.
The error is in part B, we need to replace Q10 Text Solution:
‘WHEN’ with ‘THAN’ because 'No sooner' is The error is in part A, we need to replace ‘AS’
always followed by 'than'.'Than' cannot be with ‘BECAUSE’ because As conjunctions,
replaced with 'when' or any other word. 'Because', 'As', 'For', 'Since' specify reasons in the
Hence, option B is the right answer. following manner:
Q5 Text Solution: Hence, option A is the right answer.
The error is in part A; we need to replace ‘THAN’ Q11 Text Solution:
with ‘WHEN’ because 'Hardly' is always followed
The error is in part A, so we need to remove ‘DO
by 'when'. 'When' cannot be replaced by any
NOT’ because' unless' itself conveys a negative
other word.
sense. The use of 'do not' is not required in this
Hence, option A is the right answer.

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case. "though" better conveys the contrasting

Hence, option A is the right answer. relationship between the program being almost

Q12 Text Solution: fixed and the subsequent disappointment due

The error is in part A; we need to replace 'unless' to negligence.

with 'until' because Until denotes a sense of Hence, option A is the right answer.

time, whereas Unless denotes condition. In this Q19 Text Solution:

case, Until must be used. The error is in part C; we need to replace 'AND'
Hence, option A is the right answer. with 'TO' because 'From' is always followed by

Q13 Text Solution: 'to'.

The error is in part A, we need to replace 'when' Hence, option C is the right answer.

with 'if' because for conditional statements or Q20 Text Solution:

sentences, 'if' is used. The error is in part B; we need to replace 'TO'
Hence, option A is the right answer. with 'AND' because ‘Between' is followed by

Q14 Text Solution: 'and'.

The error is in part A, we need to replace ‘IF’with Hence, option B is the right answer.

'WHETHER’ because 'Whether' is followed by 'or' Q21 Text Solution:

i.e. 'whether...or' form. The error is in part B, we need to replace 'BUT'
Hence, option A is the right answer. with 'YET' because 'Although/Though..yet' is

Q15 Text Solution: used in pair.

The error is in part B, we need to replace 'when' Hence, option B is the right answer.

with 'if'. To express condition, as in this case, we Q22 Text Solution:

use 'if'.'When' would mean admire whenever The error is in part B, we need to replace ‘THEN’
brother has done the artwork, that is not the with ‘THAN’ because 'No sooner' is always
intention here. followed by 'than', and not 'then'.
Hence, option B is the right answer. Hence, option B is the correct answer.

Q16 Text Solution: Q23 Text Solution:

The error is in part B; we need to replace 'AND' The error is in part A; we need to replace ‘WE
with 'AND' because, in this case, the destination HAD’ with ‘HAD WE’ because Hardly is followed
cannot be both 'fifty and sixty' kilometres at the by 'had' and 'third' form of the verb. The proper
same time. The intention here is to convey way should be 'had we reached'.
either one of the two. Hence, option A is the correct answer.
Hence, option B is the right answer. Q24 Text Solution:
Q17 Text Solution: The error is in part B, and we need to replace
The error is in part B; we need to replace 'AND' ‘THAN’ with ‘WHEN’ because ‘Scarcely' is always
with 'BUT' because to show two contrasting followed by 'when'. 'When' cannot be replaced
qualities of the same subject, the use of 'but' is by 'than' or any other word.
preferred rather than 'and'. Hence, option B is the correct answer.
Hence, option B is the right answer. Q25 Text Solution:
Q18 Text Solution: The error is in part A; we need to replace
The error is in part A; we need to replace ‘HADN’T HARDLY’ with ‘HARDLY HAD’ because
'THOUGH' with 'BUT'. Using "but" instead of

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'Hardly' itself conveys a negative sense. The use Use of conjunction ‘and’ in part C is incorrect as
of 'had not' is not required in this case. ‘Not only’ is always paired with ‘but also’.
Hence, option A is the correct answer. This way, we can say ‘I-C and II-C’ is the

Q26 Text Solution: correct pair of parts that are erroneous.

The error is in part B; we need to replace ‘AND’ Q29 Text Solution:

with ‘OR’ because 'Either..or' is used to show a The correct answer is option (e).
choice between two alternatives. It refers to Sentence I- Parts A, C, D are free from errors
one out of the two. whereas part B is grammatically incorrect.
Hence, option B is the correct answer. Use of conjunction ‘than’ in part B is incorrect as

Q27 Text Solution: ‘Hardly’ is always paired with ‘when’.

The correct answer is option (d). Sentence II- Parts A, B, C are free from errors

Sentence I- Parts A, C, and D are free from whereas part D is grammatically incorrect.

errors, whereas part B is grammatically Use of ‘not’ in part D is incorrect as ‘unless’ is

incorrect. already a negative word.

The error in part (B) is the use of "because" after This way, we can say ‘I-B and II-D’ is the correct

"is." It's redundant to use both "because" and pair of parts that are erroneous.

"is" together. The correct conjunction to use is Q30 Text Solution:

"that" to maintain proper sentence structure. The correct answer is option (c).
Sentence II- Parts A, B, and C are free from Sentence I- Parts A, C, D are free from errors
errors, whereas part D is grammatically whereas part B is grammatically incorrect.
incorrect. In part B, ‘either……or……’ is used for the verbs
With ‘between’ conjunction ‘and’ is used not ‘serve’ and ‘cut’, so ‘either’ and ‘or’ should be
‘to’. Hence, the use of ‘to’ is incorrect here. used just before these verbs. Therefore, ‘either’
This way, we can say that ‘I-B and II-D’ are the should be placed just before ‘serve’.
correct pair of parts that are erroneous. Sentence II- Parts A, C, D are free from errors

Q28 Text Solution: whereas part B is grammatically incorrect.

The correct answer is option (b). Use of ‘then’ in part B is incorrect as ‘when’ is

Sentence I- Parts A, B, D are free from errors not followed by ‘then’ as a conjunction in a

whereas part C is grammatically incorrect. sentence. A comma should be used here as a

Use of conjunction ‘when’ in part C is incorrect conjunction.

as ‘No sooner’ is always paired with ‘than’. This way, we can say ‘I-B and II-B’ is the correct

Sentence II- Parts A, B, D are free from errors pair of parts that are erroneous.

whereas part C is grammatically incorrect.

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