SENTENCE CORRECTION-1 || Verbal Ability || CAT 2021 || 11 June for CAT & MBA Exams

Question 1

Direction: In the given question, four words are printed in bold and are numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4. Of these, the positions of two of these words may be incorrect and need to be exchanged to make the sentence correct. Find the two words which need to be exchanged. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E), i.e. 'No exchange required'.

The abbot (1) colonnade (2) along the ambled (3) while praying the rosary. (4)

Question 2

Direction: In the given question, four words are printed in bold and are numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4. Of these, the positions of two of these words may be incorrect and need to be exchanged to make the sentence correct. Find the two words which need to be exchanged. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E), i.e. 'No exchange required'.

His entire (1) resulted in his family (2) being shunned (3) by the crime (4) village.

Question 3

Direction: In the given question, four words are printed in bold and are numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4. Of these, the positions of two of these words may be incorrect and need to be exchanged to make the sentence correct. Find the two words which need to be exchanged. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E), i.e. 'No exchange required'.

When the glass cracking (1) started bridge (2), the ensuing chaos (3) resulted in a stampede. (4)

Question 4

Direction: In the given question, four words are printed in bold and are numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4. Of these, the positions of two of these words may be incorrect and need to be exchanged to make the sentence correct. Find the two words which need to be exchanged. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E), i.e. 'No exchange required'.

The lives (1) volcano erupted suddenly, (2) resulting in the loss (3) of many dormant. (4)

Question 5

Direction: In the given question, four words are printed in bold and are numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4. Of these, the positions of two of these words may be incorrect and need to be exchanged to make the sentence correct. Find the two words which need to be exchanged. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E), i.e. 'No exchange required'.

The moon (1) shone embracing (2) on the two lovers brightly (3) by the lake. (4)

Question 6

Direction: In the given question, four words are printed in bold and are numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4. Of these, the positions of two of these words may be incorrect and need to be exchanged to make the sentence correct. Find the two words which need to be exchanged. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E), i.e. 'No exchange required'.

Her dislike (1) made her take an instant (2) prejudice (3) to the new girl in her class. (4)

Question 7

Direction: In the given question, four words are printed in bold and are numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4. Of these, the positions of two of these words may be incorrect and need to be exchanged to make the sentence correct. Find the two words which need to be exchanged. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E), i.e. 'No exchange required'.

Eschewing (1) his father, (2) the son decided to go and apologise (3) to his pride. (4)

Question 8

Direction: In the given question, four words are printed in bold and are numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4. Of these, the positions of two of these words may be incorrect and need to be exchanged to make the sentence correct. Find the two words which need to be exchanged. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E), i.e. 'No exchange required'.

The chandelier (1) before (2) for a minute oscillated (3) it came crashing (4) down.

Question 9

Direction: In the given question, four words are printed in bold and are numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4. Of these, the positions of two of these words may be incorrect and need to be exchanged to make the sentence correct. Find the two words which need to be exchanged. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E), i.e. 'No exchange required'.

The will detailed (1) the reasons behind (2) the owner’s decision (3) to donate his entire property (4) to charity.

Question 10

Direction: In the given question, four words are printed in bold and are numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4. Of these, the positions of two of these words may be incorrect and need to be exchanged to make the sentence correct. Find the two words which need to be exchanged. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E), i.e. 'No exchange required'.

Thankful (1) for the scholarship, (2) the student academically (3) her efforts to shine doubled. (4)