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

     


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