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Here, the erroneous part is- 'A'

Key Points 

• The error lies in part (A) of the sentence.
• The noun following the phrase "one of the" is always a plural noun.
• The use of verbs as singular or plural will entirely depend upon the subject of the statement, i.e. singular verb for the singular subject and plural verb for the plural subject.
• Example: *Pistachio is one of the few flavors that appeal to me.*​
• ​We can see that a singular helping verb "was" in part B.
• ​​To make the sentence grammatically correct, we must substitute "state" with "states."
• So, the correct answer is Option 2.

Correct sentence: One of the states in which Satyagraha was offered was Rajkot where he spent his youth.

The erroneous part is 'Flying required a lot of'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'Flying requires a lot of' should be used instead of 'Flying required a lot of'.
• The given sentence is in the present tense.
• The later part of the sentence is in the present tense.
• Hence, 'required' should be changed into 'requires'.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Sentence: Flying requires a lot of energy, so bats need to consume nutrituios food.

The correct answer is 'A' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the first part of the given sentence, the use of the present tense form of the verb ''has'' in the if-clause is incorrect.
• The given sentence is the third conditional sentence explaining that present circumstances would be different if something different had happened in the past.
• The third conditional sentence format: If + past perfect, modal auxiliary (would, could, should, etc.)​ + have + past participle.
• When using the third conditional, we use the past perfect i.e. had + past participle (here, used) in the if-clause and the modal auxiliary (would, could, should, etc.) + have + past participle (here, fined) in the main clause.
• Therefore, the past tense form of the verb ''had'' should be used in place of the present tense form of the verb ''has''.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct sentence: If he had not used the phone while driving, the police wouldn't have fined him.

The correct answer is 'C' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the third part of the given sentence, the use of the preposition 'at' is incorrect.
• The preposition 'at' is used to show where somebody or something is or where something happens.
• The use of the word 'complained' in the sentence indicates to say that someone is not satisfied with or happy about something.
• Therefore, the preposition 'about' should be used in place of the preposition 'at'.
• The preposition 'about' means 'on the subject of; concerning '.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Correct Sentence: If you feel you have any cause for complaint about the service you should write to the Hospital Administrator.

The correct answer is 'C' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the third part of the given sentence, the plural form of the verb 'have done' is incorrect.
• In the given sentence, the subject 'None of the girls' should take a singular verb because it implies "not one of the girls".
• When 'none' is the subject, it generally takes a singular verb unless the context clearly indicates plurality.
• Therefore, the singular form of the verb 'has done' should be used in place of the plural form 'have done'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Correct sentence: None of the girls has done her home task.

Additional Information

• If the subject 'none' refers to countable nouns (e.g., people, books), it can take either a singular or a plural verb, but it is more commonly used with a singular verb in formal writing.
• Example: None of the books has been read by the children yet.
• If the subject 'none' clearly refers to something plural as a collective entity, you may occasionally see a plural verb, particularly in informal contexts.
• Example: None of the students have submitted their assignments (informal).

The correct answer is 'Intuition'

Key Points

• ​Let's understand the meaning of options:
• ​Intuition(noun) -  the feeling or understanding that makes you believe or know that something is true without being able to explain why
• Intention(noun) - An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
• Aptitude(noun) - Inherent ability
• Attitude(noun) - A complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
• Imagination(noun) - The formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
• From the above explanation of words, we can say that it is intuition that told her it was unwise to argue.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

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The correct sentence is: Her Intuition told her it was unwise to argue.

The correct answer is 'recur'

Key Points

• Here in the blank, we need a verb.
• Let's understand the meaning of options:
• Recur(verb) - Happen or occur again
• Occur(verb) - Come to one's mind; suggest itself
• Abhor(verb) - Find repugnant
• Abdicate(verb) - Give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
• Abduct(verb) - Take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
• Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

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The correct sentence is: The headache lasts from 15 minutes to four hours and may recur several times in a day.

The correct answer is 'Confidence'

Key Points

• Here in the blank, we need a noun.
• Let's understand the meaning of options:
• 'Confidence(Noun)' - Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
• ‘Affect(Verb)’ - To have an effect upon
• ‘Sense(Noun)’ - A general conscious awareness
• ‘Wisdom(Noun)’ - Accumulated knowledge, erudition or enlightenment
• 'Action(Noun)' - Something done (usually as opposed to something said)
• Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

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The correct sentence is: He wasn't a tall man, but he walked with the confidence of one.

The correct answer is 'Incentive'

Key Points

• Here in the blank, we need a noun.
• Let's understand the meaning of options:
• ‘Incentive(Noun)’ - Something that stimulates one to take action, work harder, etc.; stimulus.
• ‘Story(Noun)’ - Something viewed as or providing material for literary or journalistic treatment.
• ‘Foundation(Noun)’ - The basis on which something is grounded
• 'Company(Noun)' - An institution created to conduct business
• 'Reflect(verb)' - Manifest or bring back
• Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

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The correct sentence is: The freedoms they offer provide a new incentive for all to improve.

The correct answer is 'council'

Key Points

• Here in the blank, we need a noun.
• Let's understand the meaning of options:
• ‘Council(noun)’ - A body serving in an administrative capacity.
• ‘Counsel(verb)’ - Give advice to
• ‘Councillor(noun)’ - A member of a council
• 'Counsellor'(noun)- Someone who gives advice about problems
• 'Consul' (noun)- A diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
• Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

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The correct sentence is: You'll get to meet all my council members