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. Charges and countercharges mean nothing B. to the few million who have lost their home. C. The nightmare is far from over, for the government D. is still unable to reach hundreds who are marooned. E. The death count have just begun.
- A.
A only
- B.
C only
- C.
A and C
- D.
A, C and D
- E.
D only
C
Explanation
A and C are grammatically correct. B is incorrect ('home' should be 'homes'). E is incorrect ('count have' should be 'count has').
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