Directions : There are three sentences given in each question. Find the sentence(s) which is/are grammatically correct and mark your answer choosing the best possible alternative among the five options given below each question. If all the sentences are correct, choose (e) as your answer.
(i) Praise always stimulates him to make greater efforts. (ii) The houses were not considered habitable. (iii) They tried to assure him of their willingness to work.
This questions was previously asked in
IBPS PO Prelims 2020
Only (i)
Incorrect AnswerOnly (ii)
Incorrect AnswerOnly (iii)
Incorrect AnswerBoth (i) and (iii)
Incorrect AnswerAll are correct
Correct AnswerExplanation:
- (i) Praise always stimulates him to make greater efforts.
- This sentence is grammatically correct. "Stimulates" is properly used, and the sentence structure is clear.
- (ii) The houses were not considered habitable.
- This sentence is also grammatically correct. "Habitable" is appropriately used to describe the condition of the houses.
- (iii) They tried to assure him of their willingness to work.
- This sentence is correct. "Assure" is used correctly to indicate providing confidence about willingness.
- Options Analysis:
- Option 1: Only (i) - Incorrect since others are also correct.
- Option 2: Only (ii) - Incorrect since others are also correct.
- Option 3: Only (iii) - Incorrect since others are also correct.
- Option 4: Both (i) and (iii) - Incorrect since (ii) is also correct.
- Option 5: All are correct – This is the correct option as all sentences are grammatically correct.
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By: Parvesh Mehta