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Rearrange the time expressions for grammatical correctness and clarity: 'He died in the year 1960 at 11pm on 14 July.'
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Solution: Step 1: Identify the various time elements: '11pm' (specific time of day), '14 July' (specific date), '1960' (year). Step 2: Apply the conventional order for multiple time expressions in English: generally, arrange from the most specific to the most general unit of time. Step 3: The correct chronological and specific-to-general order is: specific time of day (at 11pm) → specific date (on 14 July) → year (in the year 1960). Step 4: Therefore, the grammatically preferred arrangement is 'at 11pm on 14 July in the year 1960'.
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Select the correct preposition to replace the underlined word in the sentence: 'Please make it a point to send your letter at my address.'
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Solution: Step 1: Analyze the phrase 'send your letter at my address'. Step 2: Understand the typical use of prepositions with 'address' when referring to a destination for mail. Step 3: 'At' an address usually refers to a static location (e.g., 'I am at the address'). However, when sending something *to* a destination, the preposition 'to' is used to indicate direction or recipient (e.g., 'send to an address'). Step 4: Therefore, 'to my address' correctly indicates the destination of the letter. Step 5: The correct improvement is 'to my address'.
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Select the correct preposition: "The boy was cured ...... typhoid."
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Solution: Step 1: The verb 'cured' is typically followed by a specific preposition when indicating the illness from which someone has recovered. Step 2: The standard and correct preposition to use with 'cured' when referring to a disease is 'of'. Step 3: Therefore, the phrase 'cured of typhoid' is the grammatically correct and idiomatic expression.
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Select the appropriate preposition to indicate the subject of a lesson: "My first lesson ...... forgiveness came from my mother."
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Solution: Step 1: The sentence refers to a 'lesson' and its specific subject matter, 'forgiveness'. Step 2: When indicating the subject or topic of a lesson, lecture, book, or discussion, the prepositions 'on' or 'about' are commonly used. Step 3: Evaluate the options: * 'upon': a more formal version of 'on', less common for abstract lesson topics. * 'about': perfectly acceptable and common for introducing a subject ('a lesson about forgiveness'). * 'in': used for location or a state ('in a book', 'in class'), not the topic itself. * 'on': frequently used for the subject of a formal lesson, discussion, or report ('a lesson on history', 'a lecture on quantum physics'). Step 4: While 'about' is also correct, 'on' is a very common and appropriate choice for designating the topic of a lesson, especially in a slightly more formal context.
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Choose the most appropriate phrase to introduce the reason in the sentence: 'Due to these reason we are all in favour of universal compulsory education.'
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Solution: Step 1: Analyze the original phrase 'Due to these reason'. 'Due to' typically functions as an adjective phrase meaning 'caused by' and modifies a noun. It is often considered less formal or incorrect when opening a sentence to mean 'because of'. Additionally, 'reasonwe' is a typo and should be 'reasons, we'. Step 2: The introductory phrase should clearly state the reason for the main clause: 'we are all in favour'. Step 3: Evaluate the options: * 'Out of these reasons': While possible, 'for these reasons' is more idiomatic for introducing justifications. * 'For these reasons': This is a standard, grammatically correct, and appropriate way to introduce the reasons or justifications for a belief or action. * 'By these reasons': Incorrect usage in this context. * 'No improvement': Incorrect due to the grammatical issues in the original phrase. Step 4: 'For these reasons' is the best choice to correctly introduce the justification for their stance.
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Complete the sentence with the appropriate preposition: The project's success depends ...... effective communication among team members.
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Solution: Step 1: Understand the context of the sentence. Step 2: Identify the correct preposition that fits the context. Step 3: The preposition 'on' is used to express dependence or requirement. Step 4: Therefore, the correct completion is 'on effective communication'.
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Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The student answered to the question asked by the Inspector.'
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Solution: Step 1: The original sentence uses the phrase 'answered to the question'. Step 2: The verb 'answer' is a transitive verb when followed by its direct object (e.g., a question). It does not require the preposition 'to' in this context. You answer *a question*, not *to a question*. Step 3: Therefore, 'answered to' should be corrected to 'answered'. Step 4: The correct phrase is 'answered'.
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Find the grammatical mistake in the given sentence fragment.
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Solution: Step 1: Examine the sentence: "Of all the men known to me none is less inclined than he is to think ill to others." Step 2: Focus on the phrase "to think ill to others." Step 3: The correct idiomatic expression for having a bad opinion of someone is "to think ill of someone/others." Step 4: The preposition "to" is incorrectly used here and should be replaced with "of". Step 5: Thus, the part "to think ill to others." contains the grammatical error.
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Select the correct phrasal verb to replace the underlined word in the sentence: 'During his long discourse, he did nottouchthat point.'
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Solution: Step 1: Analyze the verb 'touch' in the context of 'that point' during a 'discourse' (a formal discussion or speech). Step 2: When referring to mentioning or discussing a subject briefly, the correct phrasal verb is 'touch on' or 'touch upon'. The simple verb 'touch' primarily refers to physical contact or an emotional impact. Step 3: The sentence implies that a certain point was not discussed during the discourse. Step 4: Evaluate the options. 'touch on' is the appropriate phrasal verb that conveys the meaning of mentioning or briefly discussing a topic. Step 5: 'touch of' implies a small amount or quality of something. 'No improvement' is incorrect because 'touch' alone doesn't convey the meaning of discussing a point.
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Select the correct preposition to complete the implied sentence.
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Solution: Step 1: Consider the common usages of prepositions 'at', 'in', 'on', 'for'. Step 2: 'At' is frequently used for specific points in time, specific locations, or activities. Step 3: Given the lack of context, 'at' is a very common and versatile preposition that often fits various grammatical constructs. Step 4: Based on general preposition usage, 'at' is selected as the correct choice.
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Select the appropriate preposition to replace the underlined word in the sentence: 'When it was feared that the serfs might go too far and gain their freedom from serfdom, the protestant leaders joined the princesat crushingthem.'
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Solution: Step 1: Analyze the phrase 'joined the princes at crushing them'. Step 2: When indicating participation in an activity, the verb 'join' is typically followed by the preposition 'in'. For example, 'join in an effort' or 'join in the battle'. Step 3: The preposition 'at' is used to indicate location or target, which is not the intended meaning of participation in this context. Step 4: Evaluate the options. 'in crushing' correctly uses the preposition 'in' to convey that the leaders participated in the act of crushing the serfs. Step 5: 'into crushing' implies a change of state or motion into something, and 'without crushing' completely alters the meaning of the sentence.
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Fill in the blank with the correct phrase: "The robbers were arrested and ...... prison yesterday."
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Solution: Step 1: The sentence describes the action of moving individuals to a specific destination after their arrest. Step 2: When indicating movement towards a destination or institution, the verb 'taken' is commonly paired with the preposition 'to'. For example, 'taken to hospital', 'taken to court', 'taken to prison'. Step 3: 'Brought to' is also plausible, but 'taken to' is more idiomatic for official transfers to places like prison. Step 4: 'Into' implies entering the interior of something, but for general destinations, 'to' is preferred with 'taken'. Step 5: Therefore, 'taken to' is the most appropriate phrase to complete the sentence.
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Identify the incorrect phrasal verb usage in the sentence.
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Solution: Step 1: Analyze the sentence: "The thief broke in the house at the dead of night." Step 2: Focus on the phrasal verb "broke in." Step 3: "Break in" typically means to interrupt (e.g., "He broke in on our conversation") or to train (e.g., "break in a new pair of shoes"). Step 4: To mean "to enter a building illegally by force," the correct phrasal verb is "break into." Step 5: Therefore, "The thief broke in the" is incorrect and should be "The thief broke into the." Step 6: The error is in the segment "The thief broke in the."
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Replace the underlined segment 'any difference in them' with the most appropriate option in the sentence: 'They examined both the samples very carefully but failed to detectany difference inthem.'
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Solution: Step 1: Identify the phrase 'any difference in them'. Step 2: Recognize that the comparison is specifically between 'both the samples', indicating two distinct entities. Step 3: When referring to differences or relationships involving exactly two items, the preposition 'between' is correctly used. 'Among' is used for three or more items. Step 4: Therefore, 'any difference between' is the correct replacement.
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Select the appropriate articles to complete the sentence: ............... dramatics has been ............... family's first love for three generations. But between two siblings, one is ............... more talented sibling.
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Solution: Step 1: The first blank requires an article before "dramatics" as it's a specific context, so "the" is appropriate. Step 2: The second blank needs "the" to specify which family's first love. Step 3: The third blank requires "a" to indicate one of the siblings is more talented. Step 4: Therefore, the correct sequence is: the, the, a.
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Choose the correct preposition to follow the verb 'protest' in the sentence: 'Most donors would seriouslyprotestany effort to extrapolate from such limited data.'
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Solution: Step 1: Examine the verb 'protest' in the sentence: 'Most donors would seriously protest any effort...' Step 2: While 'protest' can be used transitively (e.g., 'protest the decision'), when expressing opposition or objection *against* a specific action or idea, it is often followed by the preposition 'against'. Step 3: 'Protest against' clearly and explicitly signifies an act of objection or disapproval directed toward 'any effort'. Step 4: The use of 'protest against' makes the sentence clearer and more idiomatic, emphasizing the donors' strong opposition. Step 5: Therefore, 'protest against' is the most appropriate improvement.
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The response was written ...... blue ink.
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Solution: Step 1: Identify the grammatical requirement: A preposition is needed to indicate the medium or color of ink used for writing. Step 2: Recall the common usage for specifying the color of ink. The standard preposition is 'in'. For example, 'write in pencil', 'write in red ink'. Step 3: Evaluate the options: - 'with': typically used for instruments ('write with a pen'). - 'by': indicates agency ('written by hand'). - 'in': correctly denotes the medium or color of the ink. - 'on': indicates a surface. Step 4: Conclude that 'in' is the correct preposition to describe writing with a specific ink color.
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Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: 'I shall call ...... you tomorrow.'
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Solution: Step 1: Identify the verb 'call' and the direct object 'you'. Step 2: Recall phrasal verbs with 'call'. Step 3: 'Call on someone' means to visit someone (formally or informally). Step 4: 'Call at' refers to visiting a place, not a person. Step 5: Therefore, 'on' is the correct preposition when visiting a person. Step 6: The correct word is 'on'.
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Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error: "I have an appointment on the 9th September on five o'clock."
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Solution: Step 1: Analyze the given sentence: "I have an appointment on the 9th September on five o'clock." Step 2: Focus on the prepositions used for specifying time. Step 3: Recall the rules for prepositions of time: * We use 'on' for specific dates (e.g., "on the 9th September"). This part is correct. * We use 'at' for specific times (e.g., "at five o'clock"). Step 4: In the phrase "on five o'clock", the preposition 'on' is incorrectly used for a precise time of day. Step 5: Correct "on five o'clock" to "at five o'clock". Step 6: Therefore, the error is in the part "on the 9th September on five o'clock" because of the incorrect preposition for the time of day.
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Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The results of the recognition of this fact are seen in the gradual improvement of the diet of the poor.'
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Solution: Step 1: The sentence uses the phrase 'in the gradual improvement of the diet of the poor.' Step 2: The correct idiomatic expression for improvement concerning a specific area is 'improvement in' (e.g., improvement in quality, improvement in diet). Using 'of' after 'improvement' is redundant and grammatically awkward in this context. Step 3: Therefore, 'of the diet of the poor.' should be corrected to 'in the diet of the poor'. Step 4: The corrected phrase is 'in the diet of the poor'.
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