Direction (1-5): Which of the following phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., “No correction required” as the answer.
1. He has asked the departments to constitute special teams for water quality testing and to take necessary steps to prevent drinking water contamination. (5)
- (1) to do something to make
- (2) to enforce
- (3) to put into practice
- (4) to differentiate
- (5) No correction required
2. Environmental issues were never take up seriously by the previous government, that is why there is no check on mills and factories which vomit chemicals and other hazardous residues into canals and streams. (2)
- (1) which spew
- (2) which spill
- (3) which spit
- (4) which removes
- (5) No correction required
3. The woman has an impeccable and blemish-free career spreading over nearly four decades and her dedication towards work was censured by the company. (3)
- (1) was considered
- (2) was completely boycotted
- (3) was well appreciated
- (4) was never ignored
- (5) No correction required
4. Institutions of scientific education and research are important in themselves for blue-sky innovation and for expanding the frontiers of knowledge. (5)
- (1) for contracting the limits
- (2) for enclosing the frontiers
- (3) for expanding the scope
- (4) for rejecting the scope
- (5) No correction required
5. Every home in Birgaon actually has power, thanks to a solar microgrid set up in the village centre and wired into every home. (5)
- (1) don’t have power
- (2) remain in dark
- (3) spreads awareness
- (4) raised voice
- (5) No correction required