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Q. The phrase 'The pros and cons' means:

  • (A) The beginning and the end
  • (B) The various aspects of a matter in detail
  • (C) The good and bad habits of a person
  • (D) The rules and regulations
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (B) The various aspects of a matter in detail
Explanation: The phrase refers to the advantages and disadvantages or all aspects of a matter.

Published by Uday Singh ⭐ 8.39K Points at 27-Jul-2026 08:07 pm in English

Q. The phrase 'Be in a tight corner' means:

  • (A) Stand in a small room
  • (B) Hide from others
  • (C) Be in a very difficult situation
  • (D) Feel comfortable
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (C) Be in a very difficult situation
Explanation: The idiom means to be in a difficult or troublesome situation.

Published by Uday Singh ⭐ 8.39K Points at 27-Jul-2026 08:07 pm in English

Q. Identify the part containing the error.
(A) Hardly had / (B) I reached the station / (C) when the train left / (D) No error

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (C) C
Explanation: Use 'than' after 'Hardly...had'. Correct sentence: 'Hardly had I reached the station than the train left.' (AFCAT exams may test this traditional pattern, though modern English often uses 'when'.)

Published by Krishna Sharma ⭐ 48.52K Points at 29-Jul-2026 07:02 am in English

Q. Identify the part containing the error.
(A) Neither of the boys / (B) have completed / (C) the assignment / (D) No error

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (B) B
Explanation: 'Neither' is singular, so use 'has completed'.

Published by Krishna Sharma ⭐ 48.52K Points at 29-Jul-2026 07:02 am in English

Q. Identify the part containing the error.
(A) The teacher / (B) as well as the students / (C) were present / (D) No error

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (C) C
Explanation: The subject is 'The teacher' (singular). 'As well as' does not make the subject plural. Use 'was present'.

Published by Krishna Sharma ⭐ 48.52K Points at 29-Jul-2026 07:02 am in English

Q. Identify the part containing the error.
(A) She is / (B) one of the best singers / (C) whom has performed here / (D) No error

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (C) C
Explanation: 'Singers' is plural, so use 'who have performed'.

Published by Krishna Sharma ⭐ 48.52K Points at 29-Jul-2026 07:02 am in English

Q. Identify the part containing the error.
(A) The scenery / (B) of Kashmir / (C) are beautiful / (D) No error

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (C) C
Explanation: 'Scenery' is an uncountable singular noun. Use 'is beautiful'.

Published by Krishna Sharma ⭐ 48.52K Points at 29-Jul-2026 07:02 am in English

Q. Identify the part containing the error.
(A) He insisted / (B) to pay / (C) the entire bill / (D) No error

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (B) B
Explanation: Use 'insisted on paying' or 'insisted that he should pay'.

Published by Krishna Sharma ⭐ 48.52K Points at 29-Jul-2026 07:02 am in English

Q. Identify the part containing the error.
(A) One should / (B) respect / (C) their parents / (D) No error

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (C) C
Explanation: Pronoun agreement: 'One' should be followed by 'one's'.

Published by Krishna Sharma ⭐ 48.52K Points at 29-Jul-2026 07:02 am in English

Q. Identify the part containing the error.
(A) No sooner / (B) did he arrive / (C) when it started raining / (D) No error

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (C) C
Explanation: 'No sooner...than' is the correct correlative conjunction.

Published by Krishna Sharma ⭐ 48.52K Points at 29-Jul-2026 07:02 am in English

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