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English Grammar

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1. Which one of the following sentences correctly expresses an adverb clause of condition?
a) That is Ramanathan if I am mistaken.
b) That is Ramanathan unless I am not mistaken. 
c) That is Ramanathan unless I am mistaken. 
d) If that is Ramanathan, I am mistaken. 1) only a

(ASO 2016)

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2. Choose the correct option to fill in the blank. She felt sorry for her aunt
(STI 2016)

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3. Identify adverb clauses out of the sentences given below.
a. They lost the election because the voters did not trust them.
b. They rewarded the man who rescued their son.
c. The play flopped in the way that the critics had predicted.
(ASO 2017)

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4.   Identify the underlined term: Now is the time when you should step forward.
(PSI 2014)

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5. Hungry dogs bark throughout the day.
Identify the correct sentence / s in which the underlined term is used as a clause.
a) Dogs without food bark throughout the day.
b) Dogs that have no food bark throughout the day.
(STI 2016)

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6. The painting was so beautiful that everyone admired it.
The subordinate clause in the above sentence is - - - - - - - -
(ASO 2014)

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7. You must work hard. Otherwise you won't pass.
Which one of the following sentences converts the above sentences into a complex sentence with an adverbial clause?
(ASO 2015)

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8. Identify the underlined term: We know why he hasn't come. 
(ASO 2014)

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9. Choose the option which correctly describes the function of the clauses printed in capitals.
a) We posted guards WHERE THE MAN HAD BEEN SEEN.
b) We posted guards at the entrance WHERE THE MAN HAD BEEN SEEN.
(STI 2016)

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10. Find Conditional Clause from below.
a) I took down his telephone number, in case I had to speak to him again.
b) You may go where you like.
c) Unless you really love children, they won't obey you.
d) Speak loudly that he may hear you.
Which of the above is /are correct?
[MES(Civil) 2012]

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11. Identify the underlined term. I know the man who was here yesterday.
(ASO 2017)

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12. Mark correctly the "Noun Clause" from the following.
[MES(Civil) 2012]

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13. a) The man arrived on Friday. b) His name is Shankar.
Which one of the following is a correct complex sentence formed from the two simple sentences
above?

(ASO 2016)

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14. Transform adverbial phrase into adverbial clause. 
The burglar slunk away during our argument. 
a. The burglar slunk away at our argument. 
b. The burglar slunk away while we were arguing. 
c. The burglar slunk away after our argument. 
d. The burglar slunk away because we were arguing. 
(ASO 2017)

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15. Select the correct adverbial clause:
A) They started when he departed.
B) They started after his departure.
C) They started before he departure.
D) They started before he departure.
(PSI 2017)

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16. Had I the wings of bird, I would fly away. The underlined clause is
(ASO 2014)

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17. Identify adjective clauses in the following sentences.
a. His excuses, which were not convincing, angered his sister. 
b. The route that you recommended was not easy to follow. 
c. The ferry sailed when tide was full.
(ASO 2017)

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18. a) My mother tells us stories.
b) If it rains I shall not work.
c) I run fast that I may win the race.
Identify the sentence(s) that express (es) subjunctive mood.

(ASO 2016)

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19. Pick out the correct alternative to complete the sentence given below: I know the man- - - - - - - .
(PSI 2014)

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