Grammatically Correct Sentences Selection
XAT 2021 · Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning · Easy · Grammar
Read the following sentences and answer the question that follows.
- In my opinion, Tom Jones is a picaresque novel.
- According to me, Tom Jones is a bildungsroman.
- The books were distributed between Jessica, Neha and Swati.
- The books were distributed among Jessica and Neha.
- Life teaches us important lessons.
- The life moves forward, teaches backward.
Which of the above sentences are grammatically CORRECT?
- A.
2, 3, 6
- B.
1, 4, 5
- C.
2, 4, 6
- D.
1, 4, 6
- E.
1, 3, 5
Answer
E
Explanation
Sentence 1: Correct ('In my opinion'). Sentence 2: Incorrect ('According to me' is non-standard in formal English). Sentence 3: Correct ('between' can be used for distinct named individuals). Sentence 4: Incorrect ('among' used for two people instead of 'between'). Sentence 5: Correct. Sentence 6: Incorrect ('The life'). Correct sentences are 1, 3, 5.
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