Pre-assessment: Grammar Sentence Corrections

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What is the correct phrase to compare two people in terms of age?

Back

Use 'older than' instead of 'elder than'. For example, 'He is older than Krishna.'

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What is the correct conditional form for a past unreal situation?

Back

Use 'would have + past participle'. For example, 'If they had assembled in the class, we would have played cricket.'

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What is the correct preposition to use with 'superior'?

Back

Use 'to' instead of 'than'. For example, 'Smriti is superior to Mithali.'

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What is the correct phrase to indicate contrast despite a condition?

Back

Use 'despite' without 'of'. For example, 'He went to work despite his illness.'

Front

What is the past tense of 'go'?

Back

The past tense of 'go' is 'went'.

Front

What is the error in the sentence: 'He is not elder than Krishna.'?

Back

The correct form is 'He is not older than Krishna.'

Front

What is the error in the sentence: 'If they had assembled in the class, we would be playing cricket.'?

Back

The correct form is 'If they had assembled in the class, we would have played cricket.'

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What is the error in the sentence: 'Smriti is superior than Mithali.'?

Back

The correct form is 'Smriti is superior to Mithali.'

Front

What is the error in the sentence: 'He went to work despite of his illness.'?

Back

The correct form is 'He went to work despite his illness.'

Front

What is the correct usage of 'in spite of'?

Back

Use 'in spite of' without 'of' after 'despite'. For example, 'He went to work in spite of his illness.'