Grammar 8 – Parallelism and Punctuation (5) During his trip to USA, the Prime Minister will discuss

ways to stimulating trade, offer economic aid and trying to

Q1. Each of the given statement has an error, replace it with forging a new coalition with moderate forces in Pakistan
the best suitable option.
3. To accede, that one is an addict is taking the first and the
1. The geology course was both rigorous and a challenge. hardest step to recovery.

(1) The geology course was a both rigorous and a challenge. (1)To acceding, that one is an addict is taking the first and
the hardest step to recovery.
(2) The geology course was both rigorous and challenging.
(2)To accede, that one is an addict is to taking the first and
(3) The geology course was both rigorousing and challenging. the hardest step to recovery.
(4) The geology course was both a rigorous and a challenge. (3)To accede, that one is an addict is to take the first and the
(5) No change required. hardest step to recovery.

2. During his trip to USA, the Prime Minister will discuss ways to (4)To accede, that one is an addict is not taking the first and
stimulate trade, offer economic aid, and trying to forge a new the hardest step to recovery.
coalition with moderate forces in Pakistan. (5)To accede, that him is an addict is taking the first and the
(1)During his trip to USA, the Prime Minister will discuss ways to hardest step to recovery.
stimulating trade, offer economic aid and trying to forge a new 4. Ashish told the judge that he had been pulled out of a line
coalition with moderate forces in Pakistan. of fast-moving traffic and he was having a perfect driving
(2)During his trip to USA, the Prime Minister will discuss ways to record.
stimulating trade, offering economic aid and trying to forge a new (1)Ashish told the judge that he had been pulled out of a line
coalition with moderate forces in Pakistan. of fast.-moving traffic and he had been having a perfect
(3)During his trip to USA, the Prime Minister will discuss ways to driving record.
stimulate trade, offer economic aid and try to forge a new (2)Ashish told the judge that he had been pulled out of a line
coalition with moderate forces in Pakistan. of fast-moving traffic while he was having a perfect driving
(4)During his trip to USA, the Prime Minister will be discussing record.
ways to stimulate trade, offer economic aid and try to forge a
new coalition with moderate forces in Pakistan
(3)Ashish told the judge that he had been pulling out of a line of (5)She worked late in the evening not only to catch up on her
fast-moving traffic and he had a perfect driving record. studies, but also been writing her paper

(4)Ashish told the judge that he had been pulled out of a line of 7. I want to learn how to fly a plane, be a captain of a ship,
fast-moving traffic and he will be having a perfect driving record. and how to speak Chinese.

(5)Ashish told the judge that he had been pulled out of a line of (1)I want to learn how to flying a plane, be a captain of a
fast-moving traffic and he had a perfect driving record. ship, and how to speak Chinese.

5. Her complaints were boring, childish and showed how (2)I want to learn how to be able to fly a plane, captaining of
ignorant she was. a ship, and how to speak Chinese.

(1)Her complaints were boring, childish and showed her (3)I want to learn how to fly a plane, become the captain of a
ignorance. ship, and how to speak Chinese.

(2)Her complaints were boring, childish and ignorant. (4)I want to learn how to fly a plane, to captain a ship, and to
speak Chinese.
(3)Her complaints bored, childish and ignorant.
(5)I want to learn how to fly a plane, being the captain of a
(4)Her complaints were bored, childish and ignorant. ship, and how to speak Chinese.
6. She worked late in the evening not only to catch up on her 8. An actor knows how to memorize her lines and getting into
studies, but also writing her paper. character.
(1)She worked late in the evening not only to catch up on her (1)An actor knows how to memorize her lines and get into
studies, but also to writing her paper. character.
(2)She worked late in the evening not only to catch up on her (2)An actor knows how to memorizing her lines and getting
studies, but also will be writing her paper. into character.
(3)She worked late in the evening not only catching up on her (3)An actor knows how to memory her lines and getting into
studies, but also to write her paper. character.
(4)She worked late in the evening not only to catch up on her (4)An actor knows how to make herself memorize her lines
studies, but also to write her paper. and getting into character.
(5)An actor knows how to make herself memorizing her lines and (1) The works of the author Hermann are literary creations of
getting into character. a high order, blending fact, fiction, adventure and subtle
symbolism.
9. It is easier to tell the truth than lying to people you like.
(2) The works of the author Hermann are literary creations of
(1)It is easier to tell the truthful than lying to people you like. a high order, blending fact, ficticious, adventure and subtle
symbolic.
(2)It is easier to truth than lie to people you like.
(3) The works of the author Hermann are literary creations of
(3)It is easier to tell the truth than to lie to people you like. a high order, blending fact, fiction, adventurous and subtle
symbolic.
(4)It is easier to tell the truthing than lying to people you like.
(4) The works of the author Hermann are literary creations of
(5)It is easier to be truthful than lying to people you like. a high order, blending fact, fiction, adventure and subtly
symbolic.
10. Tell me where you were, what you were doing, and your
reasons for doing it. (5) The works of the author Hermann are literary creations of
a high order, blending fact, fiction, adventure and subtleties
(1)Tell me your whereabouts, what you were doing, and your of symbolic.
reasons for doing it.
12. The Brooklyn Bridge was remarkable not for the early
(2)Tell me where you were, your deeds, and your reasons for use of the pneumatic caisson but also for the introducing of
steel wire.
doing it.
(1) The Brooklyn Bridge was remarkable not for the early
(3)Tell me where you were, what you were doing, and why you
using of the pneumatic caisson but also for the introducing
were doing it. of steel wire.
(4)Tell me your position, what you were doing, and your reasons (2) The Brooklyn Bridge was remarkable not for the early
for doing it. use of the pneumatic caissoning but also for the introducing
of steel wire.
(5)No change required.
(3) The Brooklyn Bridge was being remarkable not for the
11. The works of the author Hermann are literary creations of a early use of the pneumatic caisson but also for the
high order, blending fact, fiction, adventure and subtle symbolic. introducing of steel wire.
(4) The Brooklyn Bridge was remarkable not only for theearly (4) that the writer loved for his abundance of stories-within-
use of the pneumatic caisson but also for the introduction of stories, started with speech issues as a child and soon
steel wire. found himself growing into a stammer as a teenager.

(5) The Brooklyn Bridge was remarkable not only for theearly (5) that the writer who loved to write stories-within-stories,
use of the pneumatic caisson but also for the introducing of could not speak much as a child and grew into a teenager
steel wire. with a stammer.

Q2. Each of the sentence correction questions presents a 14. It may, initially, be identified as the one that emphasizes
sentence, part or all of which is underlined. Beneath the the virtues or moral character, in contrast to the approach
sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined which emphasizes duties or rules or that emphasizing the
part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four consequences of actions.
are different. Follow the requirements of standard written
English to choose your answer, paying attention to (1) that emphasizes the virtues or moral character, in
grammar, word choice, and sentence construction. Select contrast to the approach which emphasizes duties or rules
the answer that produces the most effective sentence; or that emphasizing the consequences of actions.
your answer should make the sentence clear, exact, and
(2) that emphasizes the virtues or moral character, in
free of grammatical error. It should also minimize
contrast to the approach which emphasizes duties or rules
awkwardness, ambiguity, and redundancy.
or which emphasizes the consequences of actions.
13. It's an irony which critics and interviewers can't resist, that
(3) emphasizing the virtues or moral character, in contrast
the writer loved for his abundance of stories-within-stories,
to the approach which emphasizes duties or rules or that
began as a child unable to say anything at all before growing
which emphasizes the consequences of actions.
into a teenager afflicted with a stammer.
(4) emphasizes the virtues or moral character, in contrast to
(1) that the writer loved for his abundance of stories-within-
the approach which emphasizes duties or rules or
stories, began as a child unable to say anything at all before
emphasizes the consequences of actions.
growing into a teenager afflicted with a stammer.
(5) that emphasizes the virtues or moral character, which is
(2) that the writer loved for his abundance of stories-within-
in contrast to the approach that emphasizes duties or rules,
stories, began as a child unable to say anything at all before
or that emphasizes the consequences of actions.
being afflicted with a stammer as a teenager.
15. While the shriller, more partisan side of Gove remained
(3) that the writer loved for his abundance of stories-within-
hidden in parliament, his department was allowed to see it
stories, was unable to say anything at all as a child before
more apparently.
growing into a teenager afflicted with a stammer.
(1) While the shriller, more partisan side of Gove remained (5) The next day, however, an amended version was tabled
hidden in parliament, his department was allowed to see it in parliament, under Morgan's name to include a completely
more apparently. new, teacher-friendly paragraph.

(2) While the shriller, more partisan side of Gove remained Q3. Given below are five sentences in which a part of
hidden in parliament, he was able to show it more openly inside the sentence has been underlined. Four options follow
his department. the question. The first of these repeats the original; the
other three are different. If you think the original is the
(3) While the shriller, more partisan side of Gove remained best, choose option A; else pick out the most
hidden in parliament, it was apparent immediately inside his appropriate option which, in your view expresses the
department. best way of writing Standard English.
(4) While the shriller, more partisan side of Gove remained 17. My parent’s place is finally under renovation and with
hidden in parliament, apparently his department saw this side great effect even though it has placed a dent on their
more regularly. savings.
(5) While Gove was able to shield his more partisan side in (1) My parent’s place is finally under renovation and with
parliament, he was unable to do so within his own department. great effect even though it has placed a dent on their
savings.
16. The next day, however, an amended version was tabled in
parliament, this time under Morgan's name and was including a (2) My parents’ place is finally under renovation and with
completely new, teacher-friendly paragraph. great effect even though it has placed a dent on their
savings.
(1) The next day, however, an amended version was tabled in
parliament, this time under Morgan's name and was including a (3) My parent’s place had been finally under renovation and
completely new, teacher-friendly paragraph. with great effect even though it has placed a dent on their
savings.
(2) The next day, however, an amended version was tabled in
parliament, this time under Morgan's name and included a (4) My parent’s place will be finally under renovation with
completely new, teacher-friendly paragraph. great effect even though it has placed a dent on their
savings.
(3) The next day, however, an amended version, this time
under Morgan's name and including a completely new, teacher- 18. I wanted to walk home to do some thinking I was able to
friendly paragraph, was tabled in parliament. accomplish a lot during the walk.
(4) The next day, however, an amended version this time being (1) I wanted to walk home to do some thinking I was able to
under Morgan's name inclusive of a completely new, teacher- accomplish a lot during the walk.
friendly paragraph was tabled in parliament.
(2) I wanted to walk home to do some thinking, I was able to (4) The notorious Mexican drug lord, will hold a secret
accomplish a lot during the walk. interview with Hollywood A-lister Sean Penn for Rolling
Stone magazine.
(3) I wanted to walk home to do some thinking: I was able to
accomplish a lot during the walk. 21. The stadium began to fill up as the day progressed,
however, one wonders why the place is not packed on a
(4) I wanted to walk home to do some thinking; I was able to weekend.
accomplish a lot during the walk.
(1) The stadium began to fill up as the day progressed,
19. Every argument has three sides to it, though it is always however, one wonders why the place is not packed on a
your’s to win. weekend.
(1) Every argument has three sides to it, though it is always (2) The stadium began to fill up as the day progressed,
your’s to win. however; one wonders why the place is not packed on a
weekend.
(2) Every argument has three sides to it, although it is always
your’s to win. (3) The stadium began to fill as the day progressed;
however, one wonders why the place is not packed on a
(3) Every argument has three sides to it, though it is always
weekend.
yours to win.
(4) The stadium began to fill up as the day progressed;
(4) Every argument has three sides to it, though it is always
however, one wonders why the place is not packed on a
yours’ to win.
weekend.
20. The notorious Mexican drug lord, held a secret interview
22. To enter into an international competition of this calibre,
with Hollywood A-lister Sean Penn for Rolling Stone magazine.
one must work at a steady pace for many months.
(1) The notorious Mexican drug lord, held a secret interview
(1) To enter into an international competition of this calibre,
with Hollywood A-lister Sean Penn for Rolling Stone magazine.
one must work at a steady pace for many months.
(2) The notorious Mexican drug lord held a secret interview with
(2) To enter into an international competition of this calibre
Hollywood A-lister Sean Penn for Rolling Stone magazine.
one must work at a steady pace for many months.
(3) The notorious Mexican drug lord, held a secret interview
(3) To enter into an international competition of this calibre,
alongwith Hollywood A-lister Sean Penn for Rolling Stone
one must work, at a steady pace for many months.
magazine.
(4) To enter into an international competition of this calibre
one must work, at a steady pace for many months.