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The thief was caught red-handed and apprehended by the police.
with the hands smeared with blood
in the act of committing the crime
after the crime
was caught wrongly
Correct answer
with the hands smeared with blood
This question consists of a sentence divided into four parts numbered (1) to (4). Only one part of the sentence is not acceptable in standard written English. Identify the part containing an error.
I had a partial father
who give me a better education
than his broken fortune
would have allowed.
Correct answer
I had a partial father
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Most of the staff is restive under the new manager.
discontented
relaxed
easy
friendly
Correct answer
discontented
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What egged you on to become a social worker?
urged
discouraged
hindered
inspired
Correct answer
urged
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It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
tried to cause an accident
helped in the execution of the plan
thwarted the execution of the plan
destroyed the plan
Correct answer
tried to cause an accident
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Allowance paid by a husband to his wife on legal separation
compensation
wage
alimony
debt
Correct answer
compensation
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When he tells stories about himself, he is inspired to draw the long bow.
get excited
exaggerate
get emotional
underrate
Correct answer
get excited
This question consists of a sentence which is divided into four parts numbered (1) to (4). Only one part of the sentence is not acceptable in standard written English. Identify that part which contains an error.
This majestic mahogany table
which had one leg missing
belongs to an old prince
who is now impoverished
Correct answer
This majestic mahogany table
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My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life.
worked very hard
spent a large amount of money
tried all tricks
bribed several persons
Correct answer
worked very hard
This question consists of a sentence which is divided into four parts numbered (1) to (4). Only one part of the sentence is not acceptable in standard written English. Identify that part which contains an error.
It is to be
the last expedition
before the school examinations
which start on 12 December 2022
Correct answer
It is to be