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USE OF NOUNS |
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| Incorrect |
The clock has struck five
hours. |
| Correct |
The clock has struck five. |
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| Incorrect |
There is no place in
the hall. |
| Correct |
There is no room in the
hall. |
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| Incorrect |
Little thing has been
done. |
| Correct |
Little has been done. |
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| Incorrect |
We have an urgent business. |
| Correct |
We have an urgent piece of
business. |
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| Incorrect |
He came by the 4:30 o'clock
train. |
| Correct |
He came
by the 4:30 train.
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| Incorrect |
He left the place with his
belonging goods. |
| Correct |
He left the place with his goods.
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USE OF PRONOUNS |
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| Incorrect |
He absented from the
school yesterday. |
| Correct |
He
absented himself from the school yesterday.
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|
| Incorrect |
He availed of the
opportunity. |
| Correct |
He
availed himself of the opportunity.
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|
| Incorrect |
Don't pride on your
victory. |
| Correct |
Don't pride yourself on
your victory. |
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| Incorrect |
The girl wants to get
herself married. |
| Correct |
The girl wants to get
married. |
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| Incorrect |
The climate of India is hotter
than England. |
| Correct |
The climate of India is hotter
than that of England. |
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| Incorrect |
Everybody will get their
share. |
| Correct |
Everybody will get his
share. |
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