Grammar and Usage - Sentence Correction

CAT 2008 Slot 1 · Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension · Medium · Grammar

This is a medium Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension question from the CAT 2008 Slot 1 paper. It tests Grammar. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.

Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage:

A. In response to the allegations and condemnation pouring in, B. Nike implemented comprehensive changes in their labour policy. C. Perhaps. sensing the rising tide of global labour concerns, D. from the public would become a prominent media issue, E. Nike sought to be a industry leader in employee relations.

  1. A.

    D and E

  2. B.

    D only

  3. C.

    A and E

  4. D.

    A and D

  5. E.

    B, C and E

Answer

D

Explanation

A is correct. B is incorrect: 'their' should be 'its'. C is incorrect: fragment / punctuation error. D is correct. E is incorrect: 'a industry' should be 'an industry'.

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