Adjective
Adjective
34. It is beyond (a)/ any controversy that (b) / no 48. In spite of the fact (a)/ that your book (b)/ is
boy in this class (c)/ is as good as Rajesh is. more expensive than mine, (c)/ mine is
(d) / no error (e) superior than yours. (d)/ no error (e)
35. The population of India (a)/ is going to be 49. Two years ago, (a)/ he used to be a miser man,
more than China (b)/ in the next (c)/ two or (b)/ but now he has become (c)/ a generous
three decades. (d)/ no error (e) guy. (d)/ no error (e)
36. Swami Vivekananda was (a)/ one of the (b)/ 50. She is going to Mumbai (a)/ to see her ill (b)/
wisest and learned (c)/ men of India. (d)/ no mother tomorrow and will be (c)/ back within
error (e) a few days. (d)/ no error (e)
37. You can start a business (a)/ with Vikram(b)/
because he is (c)/ an honest man in his Exercise 1-Answer Key with
dealings. (d)/ no error (e)
38. Do not give us (a)/ any kind of written
Explanation
instructions, (b)/ only verbal instruction (c)/ 1. a. Replace further with farther.
will be enough. (d)/ no error (e) 2. a. Use smart in place of smarter.
39. Few filthy comments (a)/ you made on her 3. b. Drop comparatively.
(b)/ have cut her to the quick, (c)/ so you must 4. c. Drop more.
apologise her for this. (d)/ no error (e) 5. b. Use any in place of some.
40. While you are in Agra, (a)/ you must not 6. d. Replace more with most.
miss(b)/ seeing the Taj Mahal, (c)/ because it 7. a. Use the whole chapter.
is a worth seeing monument. (d)/ no error (e) 8. c. Use latest news.
41. Of all the students, (a)/ Anand was less 9. a. Replace than with to.
worried (b)/ and anxious when the (c)/ result 10. c. Replace utmost with outermost.
of SBI was declared. (d)/ no error (e) 11. b. Replace much with more.
42. Even the most perfect spiritual (a)/ teacher in 12. c. Use foremost instead of first.
the world can (b)/ never solve several (c)/ 13. b. Replace much with many.
problems of his life. (d)/ no error (e) 14. a. Use fewer instead of less.
43. To my mind, (a)/ she and her (b)/ sister are 15. d. Use that of.
more (c)/beautiful than wiser. (d)/ no error (e) 16. d. Drop other.
44. The two last songs by (a)/ Sonu Nigam who 17. c. Use last instead of latest.
has already (b)/ given many hit songs (c)/ 18. d. Rewrite as page twenty.
have proved a success. (d)/ no error (e) 19. c. Use any other country.
45. The reason why nobody (a)/ is interested in 20. c. Replace much with more.
learning (b)/ from him is that (c)/ he is a worst 21. a. Use the little.
teacher. (d)/ no error (e) 22. b. Use no less than instead of fewer.
46. Little support from (a)/ your parents would 23. b. Drop most.
have (b)/ placed you on the top (c)/ of the 24. d. Replace less with little.
world for sure. (d)/ no error (e) 25. b. Replace a with the.
47. The food tasted deliciously (a)/ and all present 26. d. Use an oral test.
(b)/ in the party (c)/ enjoyed it to their fill. (d)/ 27. b. Replace older with elder.
no error (e) 28. b. Use more wise instead of wiser.
29. b. Drop more.
30. c. Use less instead of fewer.
31. a. Replace less with fewer.
[Adjective]
32. c. Use a man asleep. 8. Everything will be done (a)/ to bring (b)/ the
33. d. Use tall instead of high. responsible people to justice. (c)/ no error (d)
34. c. Use no other boy. 9. This book is (a)/ as good, if (b)/ not better than
35. b. Use than that of China. that book. (c)/ no error (d)
36. c. Use most learned. 10. This is the more difficult (a)/ piece of work
37. d. Use a man honest. (b)/ I have ever undertaken. (c)/ no error (d)
38. c. Replace verbal with oral. 11. The child felt (a)/ very embarrassing when his
39. a. Use the few. teacher criticized him (b)/ before the entire
40. d. Use a monument worth seeing. class. (c)/ no error (d)
41. b. Replace less with least. 12. This town isn't very well known (a)/ and there
42. a. Drop most. isn't much (b)/ to see so a few tourists come
43. d. Use wise instead of wiser. here. (c)/ no error (d)
44. a. Use the last two. 13. On a holiday (a)/ Madhu prefers reading (b)/
45. d. Replace worst with bad. than going to the cinema. (c)/ no error (d)
46. a. Use a little. 14. Between wealth and character, (a)/ which do
47. a. Use delicious. you think is the most (b)/ necessary for life?
48. d. Replace than with to. (c)/ no error (d)
49. b. Drop man. 15. Lata Mangeshkar is more popular (a)/ than
50. b. Use sick or ailing in place of ill. any (b)/ singer in India. (c)/ no error (d)
16. As a standard reference, this book is (a)/ as
good if not better than (b)/ anything the
Exercise - 2 Americans have written on the subject. (c)/ no
1. I need more unique furniture (a)/ for my new error (d)
flats (b) as I am going to present it to my 17. The castles of (a)/ Germany are more
better half on our first marriage anniversary. magnificent (b)/ than England. (c)/ no error
(c)/ no error (d) (d)
2. Within three months, (a)/ he has been able to 18. Of the two assistants we employed (a)/ last
(b)/ sell no fewer than five thousand litres of month, I find Raman (b)/ the most hard
the milk. (c)/ no error (d) working. (c)/ no error (d)
3. She is so vivacious (a)/ and expressive that 19. The further you (a)/ go from your home, the
she is a dear girl (b)/ to all of us. (c)/ no error (b)/ more you remember it. (c)/ no error (d)
(d) 20. Much more training (a)/ facilities than are
4. Sachin Tendulkar is the most (a)/ prolific and available at (b)/ present are needed. (c)/ no
humble (b)/ cricket player in the history of error (d)
cricket. (c)/ no error (d) 21. The only best (a)/ religion in the world is the
5. I saw the world trade centre and the twin one that preaches (b)/ love and compassion.
tower (a)/tumbling and collapsing (b)/before (c)/ no error (d)
my very eyes. (c)/ no error (d) 22. The play (a)/ put up by my college (b)/ is
6. The condition of his health (a)/ is getting more better than other colleges. (c)/ no error (d)
and more worse (b)/ and now we cannot do 23. Of the (a)/ two books (b)/ this is the best. (c)/
anything. (c)/ no error (d) no error (d)
7. We need to examine (a)/ all the involved costs
(b)/ in the project first. (c)/ no error (d)
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24. Of the two problems (a)/ at hand the later 40. If the bad comes (a)/ to worst, I will have to
needs (b)/ immediate attention. (c)/ no error bid goodbye to my (b)/ studies and join my
(d) family business. (c)/ no error (d)
25. He was ordered to investigate the whole affair 41. The interim report does (a)/ not thoroughly
(a) and produce the most complete report of analyse the (b)/ causes principle of the
(b)/ his findings. (c)/ no error (d) disaster. (c)/ no error (d)
26. I would not expect (a)/ such crass incompe- 42. Though its gloss can fool (a)/ few unwary
tence from a man (b)/ who in the profession, is customers, it (b)/ wouldn't be difficult for the
ten years senior than me. (c)/ no error (d) clever ones to judge its real worth. (c)/ no
27. I find the (a)/ weather of Bangalore most (b)/ error (d)
ideal for hard work. (c)/ no error (d) 43. For a while, the alternative suggested (a)/
28. This piece of business (a)/ happened to be appeared to be superior (b)/ to and more
rather more (b)/complicated than anything we feasible than any alternative that one could
had attempted earlier. (c)/ no error (d) think of. (c)/ no error (d)
29. I liked the film, (a)/ but I must confess, I (b)/ 44. When I think of their incurable (a)/ prejudices
liked the book more better. (c)/ no error (d) and their total lack of good manners, I feel (b)/
30. More superior strength of (a)/ character could these kind of people should be sent to school
have (b)/ saved them from a coward's fate.. once again. (c)/ no error (d)
(c)/ no error (d) 45. It was mainly his sense of humour (a)/ that
31. Of all the students in the class, (a)/ the made him (b)/ the best among the other
teachers were unanimous that (b)/ Rajiv was teachers we had. (c)/ no error (d)
the most versatile. (c)/ no error (d) 46. The consignment we have received today (a)/
32. The elephants of India (a)/ are generally less is definitely far more superior (b)/ to the one
bulky than Africa. (c)/ no error (d) you sent last week. (c)/ no error (d)
33. Hindus consider the Ganges (a)/ holier (b)/ 47. Of the three, women, wine and song, (a)/ the
than any river in the world. (c)/ no error (d) former (b)/brought about his ruin. (c)/ no error
34. Of all the politicians I have come across, (a)/ (d)
he is the most (b)/ sincere and less affected by 48. Could you lend (a)/ me any of your (b)/books
power mania. (c)/ no error (d) today? (c)/ no error (d)
35. The two first students (a)/ on the merit list (b)/ 49. He has much (a)/ sense than (b)/ that you
will be awarded prizes. (c)/ no error (d) have. (c)/ no error (d)
36. Of the three cities, Mumbai, Delhi and 50. A little elegance (a)/ is left in those (b)/
Kolkata, (a)/ the latter is the (b)/ dirtiest. (c)/ arrogant youths. (c)/ no error (d)
no error (d) 51. After killing Caesar, (a)/ the conspirators
37. The less you are confused while taking (a)/ farther (b)/ wanted to kill Antony. (c)/ no error
these tests, the less errors (b)/ you will make. (d)
(c)/ no error (d) 52. Latter when he grew (a)/ older, he realized (b)/
38. As far as staffing (a)/ was concerned my his mistake. (c)/ no error (d)
views (b)/ were different (c)/ than his. (d) No Exercise 2-Answer Key with
error (e)
39. You should learn (a)/ how to avoid (b)/ these
Explanation
kind of errors. (c)/ no error (d) 1. a. Drop more.
2. c. Use less.
3. c. Use a girl dear.
[Adjective]
17. We have never seen these kind of animals 40. A few brief comments are sufficient for the
before. purpose present.
18. Advice of an old man is always better than 41. Hydrogen is the simple element found in
that of a young man's. nature.
19. Can Mohan run as faster as your brother can? 42. You can get the most excellent view of the
20. I haven't ever seen any person as miser as my town from the balcony.
boss is. 43. This model is technically superior than others.
21. These houses are the most ideal for families 44. My grandfather has a long costly German old
with young children. red car.
22. The proper celebrations always begin on the 45. Everyone enjoyed the movie because it was
last stroke of midnight. the most interesting movie.
23. The level of the present pollution in the 46. They are not enough intelligent people to see
atmosphere is increasing. through his trickery.
24. Which is better city- Mumbai or Kolkata? 47. The misconception that the guitar is difficult
25. The first chapter was the most difficult one, to play is popular than any other one.
but this one is even more difficult. 48. Kamal always looks up to his older brother.
26. It would be more preferable to employ two 49. They were fascinating to see that it was
people rather than one. similar to one they had at home.
27. There are thousands of verbs in English and 50. They live in an area that is bad served by
the most verbs are regular. public transport.
28. His ideas are stranger than effective. 51. It is probably well for you to get some
29. The design of this car is much different from criticism now and then.
other cars. 52. Who is more talkative person your family? 53.
30. Lack of exercise is also a risk factor for heart These figures are alive proof of the
disease but it's relatively smaller when government's incompetence.
compared with others. 54. The doctor advised the patient to smoke less
31. My father gets up prior to all other members cigarettes and drink fewer beer.
of the family. 55. There were still ablaze lights as they drove up
32. There seem to be less tourists around this year. to the house.
33. Examinations conducted by UPSC are more 56. He now realized that it had been an ill
conceptual than SSC. decision on his part.
34. They all worked with renewed vigorous and 57. India came into existent as an independent
determination. country in 1947.
35. We should have had a discussion proper 58. We have received fifty parcels fewer seven till
before the voting. date.
36. The President is elder to the Prime Minister of 59. The committee has decided against taking any
the country. farther action.
37. They watched his ship moving further away 60. For a student, nothing is as important as
gradually. books.
38. Nobody can ever approve of actions of a weak 61. Saral was the strongest but less favourite
and coward man. contender that season.
39. They were all involved to a greater or less 62. Your car is twice costlier than that of him.
degree.
[Adjective]
63. Kamal has been more punctual than anybody 88. The mission assigned to that team was the
in this office. most impossible one.
64. Diamond is the harder of all substances. 89. Michael was born in France, but his parents
65. We are really fortunate enough in having were the British.
some sturdy muscular security guards. 90. You shouldn't send your child to school; he is
66. The police station is far from here. too small to go to school.
67. She gifted an analog beautiful watch to her 91. How could she have been so fool as to believe
husband on his birthday. that man?
68. Mohan is badder than his elder brother, Sohan. 92. Mathematics is easier to learn than any other
69. The government has been doing its best to language.
benefit the poors. 93. Their company is growing faster thanour.
70. The man living next door to ours is a French. 94. The importance of discipline is as crucial as
71. It is only too easier for them to deny anything else.
responsibilities. 95. My office is on the five floor of this building.
72. No country has so much diversity as India. 96. Though his father was a national gold
73. At the age of seven, he showed exceptionable medalist, he is totally disinterested in: sports.
talent as a musician. 97. Which of these two girls is tall?
74. The died horse was lying in the field. 98. I didn't fail the exam, in fact I did rather good
75. He is an aggressive boy, but his younger in the exam.
brother is even less aggressive. 99. In the government of a country, the president
76. These units are easier to install and cheap to is the most important person than anyone else.
operate. 100. Many people think that English is a difficult
77. It is comparatively colder these days. language in the world.
78. The Taj Mahal is a beautiful and famous 101. The boy was thirsty hungry tired, but he was
building situated on the bank of the river not disheartened at all.
Yamuna. 102. Painted steel is likely to be least durable than
79. Sachin Tendulkar is more popular than any other kinds.
sportsman in the world. 103. The hall of the house was opened to the sky.
80. This is most frequently mentioned reason. 104. The book that he gifted me is better from the
81. This room is not enough spacious to one that you bought.
accommodate fifty people. 105. There is strong evidence of a link between
82. The house has a tall wall all the it. way around exercise and a healthful heart.
any other 106. Swimming is the betterof all exercises.
83. The Burj Khalifa is taller than its neighboring 107. The government has decided to protect the
buildings. extent remains of the ancient fort.
84. People are not very friendly in big cities; they 108. My next-door neighbor is the most stupidest
are usually friendly in small towns. person in our society.
85. We must save little money for our journey
home. Correct Sentences - Exercise 4
86. As he didn't speak clearly, a few people &
1. I could see smoke coming from the windows
understood what he said.
of the house opposite.
87. He tried hard to make his friends understand
2. Their first movie was not as good as their
that it was a worth considering idea.
second one.
[Adjective]
3. The problem proved extremely difficult to 26. It would be preferable to employ two people
them. rather than one.
4. All participants wrote their contact numbers 27. There are thousands of verbs in English and
opposite their names. most verbs are regular.
5. These animals make very good pets if these 28. His ideas are more strange than effective. 29.
are treated well. The design of this car is much different from
6. Both the boys were tall enough to reach the that of other cars.
containers. 30. Lack of exercise is also a risk factor for heart
7. Kamal is the strangest person that I have ever disease but it's relatively small when
met in life. compared with others.
8. The works of Shakespeare are more famous 31. My father gets up before all other members of
than those of any other English author. the family.
9. The surface must be well prepared before 32. There seem to be fewer tourists around this
anyone starts to paint it. year.
10. The next chapter deals with the post-war 33. Examinations conducted by UPSC are more
situation. conceptual than those by SSC.
11. The latter half of the movie that we watched 34. They all worked with renewed vigor and
yesterday was rather boring. determination.
12. Our school has got some teachers dedicated to 35. We should have had a proper discussion
their jobs. before the voting.
13. Its magnificent proportions make this palace 36. The President is older than the Prime Minister
unique among the buildings of the world. of the country.
14. Please, arrive no later than 8 o'clock. 37. They watched his ship moving farther away
15. His most annoying habit was eating with his gradually.
mouth open. 38. Nobody can ever approve of actions of a weak
16. The company employs no fewer than a couple and cowardly man.
of dozen people. 39. They were all involved to a greater or lesser
17. We have never seen this kind of animals degree.
before. 40. A few brief comments are sufficient for the
18. Advice of an old man is always better than a present purpose.
young man's. 41. Hydrogen is the simplest element found in
19. Can Mohan run as fast as your brother can? nature.
20. I haven't ever seen any person as miserly as 42. You can get an excellent view of the town
my boss is. from the balcony.
21. These houses are ideal for families with young 43. This model is technically superior to others.
children. 44. My grandfather has a costly long old red
22. The celebration proper always begin on the German car.
last stroke of midnight. 45. Everyone enjoyed the movie because it was a
23. The level of the pollution present in the most interesting movie.
atmosphere is increasing. 46. They are not people intelligent enough to see
24. Which is the better city- Mumbai or Kolkata? through his trickery.
25. The first chapter was a most difficult one, but
this one is even more difficult.
[Adjective]
47. The misconception that the guitar is difficult 71. It is only too easy for them to deny
to play is more popular than any other one. 48. responsibilities.
Kamal always looks up to his elder brother. 72. No other country has so much diversity as
49. They were fascinated to see that it was similar India.
to one they had at home. 73. At the age of seven, he showed exceptional
50. They live in an area that is ill served by public talent as a musician.
transport. 74. The dead horse was lying in the field.
51. It is probably good for you to get some 75. He is an aggressive boy, but his younger
criticism now and then. brother is even more aggressive.
52. Who is the most talkative person in your 76. These units are easier to install and cheaper to
family? operate.
53. These figures are living proof of the 77. It is comparatively cold these days.
government's incompetence. 78. The Taj Mahal is a beautiful famous building
54. The doctor advised the patient to smoke fewer situated on the bank of the river Yamuna.
cigarettes and drink less beer. 79. Sachin Tendulkar is more popular than any
55. The lights were still ablazeas they drove up to other sportsman in the world.
the house. 80. This is the most frequently mentioned reason.
56. He now realized that it had been a bad 81. This room is not spacious enough to
decision on his part. accommodate fifty people.
57. India came into existence as an independent 82. The house has a high wall all the way around
country in 1947. it.
58. We have received fifty parcels less seven till 83. The Burj Khalifa is taller than its any
date. neighboring buildings.
59. The committee has decided against taking any 84. People are not very friendly in big cities; they
further action. are usually friendlier in small towns.
60. For a student, nothing else is as important as 85. We must save a little money for our journey
books. home.
61. Saral was the strongest but least favourite 86. As he didn't speak clearly, few people
contender that season. understood what he said.
62. Your car is twice as costly as that of him. 87. He tried hard to make his friends understand
63. Kamal has been more punctual than anybody that it was an idea worth considering.
else in this office. 88. The mission assigned to that team was an
64. Diamond is the hardest of all substances. impossible one.
65. We are really fortunate enough in having 89. Michael was born in France, but his parents
some sturdyand muscular security guards. were British.
66. The police station is a long way from here. 67. 90. You shouldn't send your child to school; he is
She gifted a beautiful analog watch to her too young to go to school.
husband on his birthday. 91. How could she have been so foolish as to
68. Mohan is worse than his elder brother, Sohan. believe that man?
69. The government has been doing its best to 92. Mathematics is easier to learn than any
benefit the poor. language.
70. The man living next door to ours is French.
[Adjective]