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Question

Based on the given statements, select the appropriate option with respect to grammar and usage.

Statements

(i) The height of Mr. X is 6 feet.

(ii) The height of Mr. Y is 5 feet.

The correct answer is

Mr. X is taller than Mr. Y.

For a person’s vertical height, the comparative adjective is taller. Mr. X is taller than Mr. Y.

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Important Questions from English Grammar

  1. Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expressions given below

    A person who believes in or tries to bring about a state of lawlessness

  2. Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expressions given below

    Urging or requesting (someone) solemnly or earnestly to do something

  3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word.

  4. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and complete the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.

    A natural-born mechanic and tinkerer, (he kept many an old flivver on) the road.

  5. Identify the type of the clause in the brackets.

    Our neighbour (who moved in last year) wants to borrow the chainsaw.

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