Verbal Ability - Sentence Correction - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Correction - Section 1 (Q.No. 31)
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.
31.
For many centuries in Indian History there was no city so famous like the city of Ujjain.
Discussion:
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Praneeth Reddy said:
2 years ago
The correct option is: "as".
Because the word "as" is used to make a comparison between two things of the same kind, indicating that Ujjain was famous to the same extent or degree as any other city in Indian history.
Because the word "as" is used to make a comparison between two things of the same kind, indicating that Ujjain was famous to the same extent or degree as any other city in Indian history.
Sameer said:
3 years ago
Thanks for explaining @Ankur.
Alekhya said:
7 years ago
so ---> as(for negative sentences).
as---> as(for positive sentences).
as---> as(for positive sentences).
(4)
Muthu said:
1 decade ago
@ANKUR.
Where do you get these types of method to solve grammer ex ?. Please refer me also.
Where do you get these types of method to solve grammer ex ?. Please refer me also.
Ankur said:
1 decade ago
LIKE
The structure of the sentence is usually: VERB + LIKE + NOUN / PRONOUN.
He speaks like a native speaker.
She looks like a supermodel.
AS
The structure of the sentence is usually: AS + SUBJECT + VERB.
Nobody sings as she does.
They went to the party as they were.
The structure of the sentence is usually: VERB + LIKE + NOUN / PRONOUN.
He speaks like a native speaker.
She looks like a supermodel.
AS
The structure of the sentence is usually: AS + SUBJECT + VERB.
Nobody sings as she does.
They went to the party as they were.
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Suny said:
1 decade ago
Please explain? why can't we use like?
Ujjwal said:
1 decade ago
Why not use 'such as'?
Appi said:
1 decade ago
Then where is Like used?
Nagu said:
1 decade ago
This s positive type so followed by as... Like as good as
Pradeepu said:
1 decade ago
Please explain.
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