Verbal Ability - Sentence Correction - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Correction - Section 1 (Q.No. 15)
Directions to Solve
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.
15.
He confidentially asked the crowd if they thought he was right and the crowd shouted that they did.
Discussion:
38 comments Page 3 of 4.
Harikrishna said:
1 decade ago
The given answer is correct.
NO CORRECTION REQUIRED.
NO CORRECTION REQUIRED.
Shibendrakumardas said:
1 decade ago
@Priya I think the way you took in answering the above sentence in that sense "C" should be correct.
Priya said:
1 decade ago
Option E is absolutely right. They did means they believe that he is right.
Preethi said:
1 decade ago
Me too go with option A.
Why is it incorrect? Any one explain me.
Why is it incorrect? Any one explain me.
Pallavi said:
1 decade ago
In the sentence "if he was right", so the should either be "he was" or "he wasn't". And I think I don't have to mention why not optn. C or b. So the ans is e.
Abhi said:
1 decade ago
I agree with pooja, those who think A then why not D, both are same sentence one is negative of the other one.
Saikanth Gonoor said:
1 decade ago
I agree with Vijay.
The answer to this question needs explanation.
I think the answer is A i.e., That he did.
The answer to this question needs explanation.
I think the answer is A i.e., That he did.
Mukul said:
1 decade ago
I beleive that option E is absolutely right answer because as here " they" refers to crowd which is perfect. So no correction required.
Dhina said:
1 decade ago
I agree with pooja....
Sumit said:
1 decade ago
Here the man is asking the audience that if they thought ...
Then the reply which the audience gave is they did
*** Thus there is no need of correction. ***
Then the reply which the audience gave is they did
*** Thus there is no need of correction. ***
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