Phrase Replacement MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Phrase Replacement - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is '2' i.e. prevalence .

Key Points 

• The underlined part of the sentence is "Due to the scarcity of cyclones near the coast." The sentence implies that because cyclones are rare near the coast, houses built there need sturdy walls for protection.
• Let's analyze the options to see which one can correctly substitute "scarcity":
• Option 1: negligence - Negligence means failure to take proper care or attention. This doesn't fit the context of the frequency of cyclones.
• Option 2: prevalence - Prevalence means the widespread occurrence of something. If we substitute this, the sentence would mean "Due to the prevalence of cyclones near the coast..." which changes the meaning entirely and doesn't logically lead to the need for sturdy walls due to a lack of cyclones.
• Option 3: depletion - Depletion means the reduction in the number or quantity of something. While related to scarcity, it's not the most direct or appropriate substitute in this context.
• Option 4: no improvement is required - The original sentence states "scarcity of cyclones," meaning cyclones are rare. The subsequent clause about sturdy walls doesn't logically follow from a lack of cyclones. Houses near the beach typically need sturdy walls to withstand the impact of potential storms and the harsh coastal environment, regardless of how frequent cyclones are.
• Upon re-evaluation, the original sentence presents a flawed logic. Sturdy walls are needed due to the potential for strong weather events and the coastal environment, not the lack of cyclones. However, if we must choose a substitute for "scarcity" based on the provided options and assuming the original sentence's logic was intended to highlight a lower risk from cyclones, none of the options directly fit. If the intention was to say that despite the rarity of cyclones, precautions are still needed, then "scarcity" is the correct word in that context, making "no improvement is required" the answer. However, given the logical flaw in the premise, the question is somewhat ambiguous.
• Considering the likely intended meaning that despite the infrequency of cyclones, sturdy construction is still necessary for other reasons related to the coastal environment, "no improvement is required" is the most appropriate answer as "scarcity" correctly conveys the low frequency.

Correct sentence: Due to the scarcity of cyclones near the coast, any house built near the beach must have sturdy walls to prevent it from collapsing.

Additional Information 

• The word "scarcity" means a shortage or lack of something.
• The word "prevalence" means the state of being widespread or common.
• The word "negligence" means a failure to take proper care.
• The word "depletion" means a reduction in quantity or number.

The correct answer is '3' i.e. allergic to .

Key Points

• The sentence talks about Divya's reaction to peanuts, which is so severe that even a small amount of peanut butter can hospitalize her.
• The correct phrase to describe such a reaction is "allergic to."
• Option 1 (enamoured of): This means being fond of or in love with something, which does not fit the context.
• Option 2 (fatal to): Though this implies something can cause death, it is too extreme and not contextually appropriate here.
• Option 4 (no improvement is required): The original phrase ("interested in") is incorrect as it does not convey the severe reaction described.

Correct sentence: Divya is allergic to peanuts. The smallest quantity of peanut butter can hospitalise her.

Additional Information

• Allergic: Indicates a medical condition where exposure to a substance triggers an adverse reaction in the body.
• Fatal: Refers to something causing death but should only be used in cases where death is certain or imminent.
• Enamoured: Describes being charmed or captivated by something but is unrelated to medical conditions.

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. "is credible".

Key Points

• The word "credible" means someone or something that is capable of being believed or trusted as true and reliable. (विश्वसनीय)
  • Example: The witness provided a credible account of the incident, which helped solve the case.
• The original phrase describes a person who is too ready to believe things. A credible person is one who is trustworthy and believable, which aligns closely with the intended meaning in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. "is credible".

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Option 2: "is deceitful" (छलपूर्ण): Someone who is dishonest or intentionally misleading.
  • Example: The salesman was deceitful, providing false information about the product's quality.
• Option 3: "is fraudulent" (धोखाधड़ीपूर्ण): Someone who engages in fraud or deception for personal gain.
  • Example: The company's fraudulent activities led to a massive financial scandal.

The correct answer is '1' i.e. have completed .

Key Points

• The sentence "Either Anil or his friends has completed the painting" contains a grammatical error regarding subject-verb agreement.
• When two subjects are joined by "either...or," the verb must agree with the subject closer to it.
• In this case, the subject closer to the verb is "his friends," which is plural. Therefore, the verb should be "have" instead of "has."

Correct sentence: Either Anil or his friends have completed the painting.

Additional Information

• Rules for Subject-Verb Agreement:
  • When two subjects are connected by "either...or" or "neither...nor," the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.
  • Example:
    • Either the teacher or the students **are** preparing for the event.
    • Neither the students nor the teacher **is** attending the seminar.
  • In this case, "his friends" is plural, so the verb must be "have."

Key Points

• "A pair" is treated as a singular subject, even though "shoes" is plural. In English grammar, collective nouns or expressions like "a pair of" are considered singular.
• Therefore, the correct form of the verb should be "has been" instead of "have been," as "has" agrees with the singular subject "pair."
• "Has being" and "would been" are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Additional Information

• Option 2: "Has being" is incorrect because the correct form is "has been," not "has being."
• Option 3: "Would been" is incorrect because it doesn't fit the structure of the present perfect tense used here.

The correct answer is option 1, i.e., needs to be.

•  The sentence uses the incorrect plural verb 'need to be'.
•  Furniture- the movable articles that are used to make a room or building suitable for living or working in, such as tables, chairs, or desks.
•  Furniture is an uncountable noun. i.e., it refers to an abstract idea of something rather than a specific object.
•  So, when using plural for furniture, we say pieces of furniture and not furnitures.
•  Rule: Uncountable nouns are always used with a singular verb. e.g. water, knowledge etc.
•  So, the correct verb here must be the singular 'needs to be'.

Thus, the rectified sentence is: All the furniture needs to be shifted outside.

The correct answer is - wants to become.

Key Points

• The simple present tense is used when an action is happening right now, to state or ask about things in general, or when it happens regularly or unceasingly.
• The structure is given below:
  • Subject + V1 + object.
• The verb will take 's/es' if the given noun/pronoun (3rd person) is singular.
• Example:
  • ​He plays badminton daily.​
• Certain verbs used only in the simple present tense are given below:
  • ​verbs of perception (see, hear, smell, etc.), think, know, has/have, possess, like, want, desire, hate, seem, imagine, etc.
• Example:
  • ​My brother is owning a car. (incorrect)
  • ​My brother owns a car. (correct)
• As per the rules given above, the 2nd option i.e. wants to become is the correct choice.
   

Correct Sentence: Sidharth wants to become a football player but needs to practice more rigorously.

Ans: sightseeing

The correct answer is "the sugar". 

Key Points

• ‘Sugar’ is an uncountable noun and using ‘a’ or ‘few’ before it is meaningless and grammatically incorrect.
• The alternative (3) the sugar is the only appropriate improvement for the given sentence.
• The ‘the’ before sugar signifies that it is at a definite position and is being referred to directly.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The correct answer is 'have assured'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'have assured' should be used instead of 'are assured'.
• The given sentence is in the active voice hence the use of 'are assured' is completely out of context
• The present perfect tense is used to discuss something that happened at a non-specific time before now.
• It may have been moments ago, already, several times, or so far.
• This verb form is made with has/have + past participle. 
  • Example: The teacher has helped the class understand geometry.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 4.
   

Correct Sentence: The authorities have assured the people that they will look into the matter.

The correct answer is option 3.

The word long signifies that it is referring to an action that has already happened in the past and it is going on till now. Therefore, we will use the present perfect continuous tense. So, option 3 is correct.

The correct answer is 'No substitution required'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is grammatically correct.
• The given sentence is talking about the two plans submitted by the architect.
• When the comparison is being made between two things we use the comparative degree instead of the superlative degree.
• Hence, in the given sentence 'more' is correctly used.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 3.
   

Correct Sentence: Of the two plans submitted by the architect, this is the one more likely to be accepted.

The correct answer is chanted together in a show.

 Key Points

• The hint phrase is "sang together in a concert".
• The phrase implies a musical performance which both Manthan and Pranav partook in simultaneously.
• The word that best fits this context is "chanted".
• "Chanting" can be a form of singing, especially when it's done together, making it a suitable substitute.
• Thus the correct answer is chanted together in a show.​

Additional Information

• Chanted means a rhythmic phrase that is chanted or sung by a group of people in unison.
• Chanted means to utter in musical or drawn out tones.
• Examples-  She chanted the words as they walked towards the horizon.
  • Remember when we used to chant that?

The correct answer is 'had listened'.

Key Points

• The underlined part in the given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'had listened' should be used instead of 'were listening'.
• The structure of these kinds of sentences is: wish + past perfect is used to express regret, or that we want a situation in the past to be different,
  • Example: I wish I hadn’t eaten so much. (I ate a lot)
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 4.
   

Correct Sentence: I wish I had listened to my parents. 

The correct answer is 'apologised to the teacher'.

Key Points

• The underlined part in the given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'apologised to the teacher' should be used instead of 'apologised the teacher'.
• The verb 'apologise' should be followed by the preposition 'to' in the given context. 
• It means 'to say that you are sorry for something that you have done'. [(किसी से) (किसी बात के लिए) क्षमा याचना करना]
  • Example: You’ll have to apologise to your teacher for being late.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 2.
   

Correct Sentence: The student apologised to the teacher for the delay in submitting the assignment.