English: Phrase Replacement/Sentence Corrections — Set 89

Directions(1-10): Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C), (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) ie ‘No correction required’ as the answer.

1. I complimented him for his success in the examination.
   about
   on
   at
   to
   No correction required
   Option B
   

    

2. He found it difficult to cope along with his work.
   also with
   up with
   with
   around
   No correction required
   Option C
   

    

3. The marriage cremony took place in this very hotel last Saturday.
   was took place
   did take place
   was taken place
   will have taken place
   No correction required
   Option E
   

    

4. You will fail in the examination if you will not work hard.
   if you did not
   if you shall not
   if you do not
   if you would not
   No correction required
   Option C
   

    

5. Sushma was hurried to the station when she dashed against the truck.
   was hurrying
   had hurried
   is hurried
   was being hurrying
   No correction required
   Option A
   

    

6. Take into account the suggestions of the panel, a revised draft report is being placed in the public domain.
   Taken into account
   Taking an account
   Taking into account
   Accounting for
   No correction required
   Option C
   

    

7. They claim that their employees are highly committing and disciplined.
   have been highly committing
   are highly committed
   have high commitments
   have been high committed
   No correction required
   Option B
   

    

8. Before accepting a new assignment, ensured that you complete all your earlier assignments.
   ensure that you complete
   ensure that you completed
   surely you can complete
   ensure that you are completing
   No correction required
   Option A
   

    

9. I am fully convinced of the integrity of my colleagues.
   full convincing of
   fully convincing about
   fully convincing of
   full in convincing of
   No correction required
   Option E
   

    

10. The spectators were spellbound at the thrilling sight and at the end they could not held their applause in appreciation.
    withheld their applause
    withhold their applause
    held their applauding
    hold their applaud
    No correction required
    Option B