Grammar and Usage - Sentence Correction

CAT 2008 Slot 1 · VARC · Medium · Grammar

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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.

  1. A.

    A only

  2. B.

    C only

  3. C.

    A and C

  4. D.

    A, C and D

  5. E.

    D only

Answer

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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