Sentence Correction is an important topic in the Verbal section of the SNAP Exam. You can also download this Free Sentence Correction Questions for SNAP PDF with detailed answers by Cracku. These questions will help you practice and solve the Sentence Correction questions in the SNAP exam. Utilize this PDF practice set, <\/strong>which is one of the best sources for practising.<\/p>\n Download Sentence Correction Questions for SNAP<\/a><\/p>\n Enroll to SNAP 2022 Crash Course<\/a><\/p>\n Question 1:\u00a0<\/b>Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: a)\u00a0on<\/p>\n b)\u00a0in<\/p>\n c)\u00a0for<\/p>\n d)\u00a0since<\/p>\n 1)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(D)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n A. “on” is used when a specific date or day is mentioned. For example, “on Saturday”.<\/p>\n B. “in” is used with a specific period of time. For example, in a year, in a week, etc.<\/p>\n C. “for” is used when a specific time period\u00a0is mentioned. For example, “for a year”<\/p>\n D. “since” is the correct answer as it is used with the starting of a particular period. For example, since last summer, since yesterday.<\/p>\n Question 2:\u00a0<\/b>Choose the correct verb form to fill in the blanks: a)\u00a0foretold<\/p>\n b)\u00a0foreteld<\/p>\n c)\u00a0fortelling<\/p>\n d)\u00a0foretell<\/p>\n 2)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n By reading the sentence, we can observe that it is in the past tense. The past form of “foretell” is “foretold”.<\/p>\n Hence, the answer is option A.<\/p>\n Question 3:\u00a0<\/b>Find the correctly spelt word.<\/p>\n a)\u00a0Klaptomania<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Klepptomania<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Kleptemania<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Kleptomania<\/p>\n 3)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(D)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n The correct word is “Kleptomania” which means “a recurrent urge to steal”. Hence, the answer is option D.<\/p>\n Question 4:\u00a0<\/b>Choose the correct alternative to replace the italicized phrase in the following sentence. In case no improvement is needed, option ‘4’ is the answer. I cannot force her to marrying.<\/p>\n a)\u00a0to marry<\/p>\n b)\u00a0in marrying<\/p>\n c)\u00a0for marry<\/p>\n d)\u00a0No improvement needed<\/p>\n 4)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n In the given sentence, the object is of the form “to + infinitive”. The infinitive is always the first form of a verb. Hence, correct alternative is “to marry”.<\/p>\n Question 5:\u00a0<\/b>Identify the correct direct speech form of the following sentence: a)\u00a0My teacher told to me, \u201cYou are not working hard.\u201d<\/p>\n b)\u00a0My teacher said, \u201cYou are not working hard.\u201d<\/p>\n c)\u00a0My teacher said to him, \u201cI am not working hard.\u201d<\/p>\n d)\u00a0My teacher said to me, \u201cYou are not working hard.\u201d<\/p>\n 5)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(D)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Option A is incorrect as it cannot be told to me. It should be either told me to said to me.<\/p>\n Options B and C doesn’t give the same meaning as the given sentence. In option B, it doesn’t refer you to anyone in particular. Therefore, the meaning doesn’t remain the same.<\/p>\n Option D is the correct direct speech form.<\/p>\n Answer is option D.<\/p>\n Take\u00a0 SNAP mock tests here<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Enrol to 10 SNAP Latest Mocks For Just Rs. 499<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Question 6:\u00a0<\/b>Pick the appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence: \u201cYou can be happy only when following the golden mean.\u201d<\/p>\n a)\u00a0opulent way of life<\/p>\n b)\u00a0middle path<\/p>\n c)\u00a0golden path<\/p>\n d)\u00a0meanness<\/p>\n 6)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n The phrase “to follow the golden mean” means to do things in moderation and avoid the extremes. In other words, it means to follow a middle path. Hence, the answer is option B.<\/p>\n Question 7:\u00a0<\/b>Pick the correct option: a)\u00a0(I) is correct but (II) is incorrect<\/p>\n b)\u00a0(I) is incorrect but (II) is correct<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Both (I) & (II) are correct<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Both (I) & (II) are incorrect<\/p>\n 7)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Out of the two given sentences, (ii) is the correct one because\u00a0“else” is used with “but”.<\/p>\n Hence, the answer is option B.<\/p>\n Question 8:\u00a0<\/b>Pick the correct sentence:<\/p>\n a)\u00a0He made a fool of certainly himself.<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Certainly he made a fool of himself.<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Certainly a fool he made of himself.<\/p>\n d)\u00a0He made a certainly fool of himself.<\/p>\n 8)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n The grammatically correct sentence among the options is B: ” Certainly he made a fool of himself.<\/p>\n “Certainly” is used to emphasize something.<\/p>\n Question 9:\u00a0<\/b>Pick the appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence: a)\u00a0adequate part<\/p>\n b)\u00a0lesser part<\/p>\n c)\u00a0larger part<\/p>\n d)\u00a0None of these<\/p>\n 9)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(C)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n The phrase “the lion’s share” means “a bigger portion”. Out of the options, C gives the correct answer.<\/p>\n Question 10:\u00a0<\/b>Pick the appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence: a)\u00a0Enfeebled<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Expired<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Increased<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Prolonged<\/p>\n 10)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n A. “Enfeebled” means to become weak.<\/p>\n B. “Expired” means to end.<\/p>\n C. “Increased” means to become greater in size\/value.<\/p>\n D. “Prolonged” means to be increased.<\/p>\n In the given sentence, the phrase “run out” means to come to an end. Out of the options, B is the correct answer.<\/p>\n Question 11:\u00a0<\/b>Please fill the blanks with the help of correct word from pairs given below and complete the sentence: a)\u00a0(a) Elicit; (b) Council; (c) Hoard; (d) Dependents<\/p>\n b)\u00a0(a) Illicit; (b) Council; (c) Horde; (d) Defendants<\/p>\n c)\u00a0(a) Elicit; (b) Counsel; (c) Hoard; (d) Defendants<\/p>\n d)\u00a0(a) Illicit; (b) Counsel; (c) Horde; (d) Dependents<\/p>\n 11)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(D)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n a. “elicit” means “to evoke a reaction” while “illicit” means “illegal\/forbidden by law”. For the given sentence, “illicit” is the right choice.<\/p>\n b. “council” means “a group of people selected for a certain administrative job”, whereas a “counsel” means “to give advice”. Concerning the given sentence, “counsel” is the correct choice.<\/p>\n c. “hoard” means “to store”, and “horde” means “a large group of people”. Thus, “A horde of terrorists” will be the correct phrasing.<\/p>\n d. “The dependents of the university employees” is the right choice for the given sentence.<\/p>\n Hence, the answer is option D.<\/p>\n Question 12:\u00a0<\/b>Spot the Error. a)\u00a0the assumptions made<\/p>\n b)\u00a0was wrong<\/p>\n c)\u00a0about the accused<\/p>\n d)\u00a0No Error<\/p>\n 12)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n The section of the sentence with an error is “was wrong”.<\/p>\n The correct use would be “was in the wrong”.<\/p>\n Hence, the answer is option B.<\/p>\n Question 13:\u00a0<\/b>Fill in the blank to complete the sentence: a)\u00a0of<\/p>\n b)\u00a0when<\/p>\n c)\u00a0where<\/p>\n d)\u00a0as<\/p>\n 13)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n The sentence talks about the “age”, which refers to a period. Hence, among the options, B is the best choice for the answer.<\/p>\n Question 14:\u00a0<\/b>Fill in the blank\/s to complete the sentence: a)\u00a0in; on<\/p>\n b)\u00a0of; upon<\/p>\n c)\u00a0of; on<\/p>\n d)\u00a0to; upon<\/p>\n 14)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n The prepositions that are used with “confided” and “relied” are “in” and “on”, respectively.<\/p>\n Hence, the answer is option A.<\/p>\n Question 15:\u00a0<\/b>Fill in the blank\/s to complete the sentence: a)\u00a0with<\/p>\n b)\u00a0from<\/p>\n c)\u00a0by<\/p>\n d)\u00a0of<\/p>\n 15)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Among the options, “with” and “by” are the only suitable ones.<\/p>\n “covered by” is used when the object covering the entity encompasses it so that it is not visible.<\/p>\n “covered with” is used to mention a large portion of an entity covered by an object.<\/p>\n Hence, the answer is option A.<\/p>\n Instructions<\/b><\/p>\n Fill in the blank\/s to complete the sentence:<\/p>\n Question 16:\u00a0<\/b>He will pass ___ his old school on his way to play ___ his new football team.<\/p>\n a)\u00a0through; for<\/p>\n b)\u00a0by; with<\/p>\n c)\u00a0from; for<\/p>\n d)\u00a0from; with<\/p>\n 16)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n The prepositions that are used with “pass” and “play” are “by” and “with”, respectively.<\/p>\n Hence, the required answer is option B.<\/p>\n Question 17:\u00a0<\/b>There was no way that the company could take them for __________ and cheat them of\u00a0their dues.<\/p>\n a)\u00a0naivity<\/p>\n b)\u00a0being foolish<\/p>\n c)\u00a0granted<\/p>\n d)\u00a0a ride<\/p>\n 17)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Options C and D are completely out of context for the sentence and are eliminated.<\/p>\n Among options A and B, A is more suitable for the tone of the sentence.<\/p>\n Hence, the answer is option A.<\/p>\n Question 18:\u00a0<\/b>Fill in the blank\/s to complete the sentence: a)\u00a0global; regional<\/p>\n b)\u00a0time; space<\/p>\n c)\u00a0land; water<\/p>\n d)\u00a0temporary; permanent<\/p>\n 18)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Among the options, the most suitable words for the given sentence are “global” and “regional”.<\/p>\n Hence, the answer is option A.<\/p>\n Question 19:\u00a0<\/b>Spot the Error. a)\u00a0many accidents occurred there<\/p>\n b)\u00a0The turn was<\/p>\n c)\u00a0No Error<\/p>\n d)\u00a0a blind spot<\/p>\n 19)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(C)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n The sentence is grammatically and syntactically correct.<\/p>\n Hence, the answer is option C.<\/p>\n Question 20:\u00a0<\/b>Fill in the blank\/s to complete the sentence: a)\u00a0from; of<\/p>\n b)\u00a0of; of<\/p>\n c)\u00a0for; of<\/p>\n d)\u00a0through; for<\/p>\n 20)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Since the habit and nails belong to the boy, we have to use words which show possessiveness to the boy.<\/p>\n Hence, the suitable choice is option B.<\/p>\n
\nRoopam hasn\u2019t seen her father_______________ last September.<\/p>\n
\nThat there would be thunderstorm today was ______by the weather experts.<\/p>\n
\nMy teacher told me that I am not working hard.<\/p>\n
\n(I) It is nothing else than pride.
\n(II) It is nothing else but pride.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cIn market economy capital gets lion\u2019s share<\/u> in production.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe lease of our premises has run out.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n(elicit \/ illicit; council \/ counsel; hoard \/ horde; dependents \/ defendants)
\n(a) He was charged with _______ sale of narcotics.
\n(b) The Chief Minister was given a ________ to keep off the epidemic.
\n(c) A _________ of terrorists have attacked the army base.
\n(d) The _________ of the university employees are granted full free-fellowship.<\/p>\n
\nThe media was wrong<\/u> regarding the assumptions made about the accused. No Error<\/u>.<\/u><\/p>\n
\nIn an age _____ technology can solve so many problems, is the human element still
\nneeded?<\/p>\n
\nHe confided ___ her and relied ___ her for keeping his secret.<\/p>\n
\n70 percent of the planet is covered ____ ocean.<\/p>\n
\nClimate change is a long-term shift in _________ and _________ climate patterns.<\/p>\n
\nThe turn was a blind spot and many accidents occurred there. No Error.<\/u><\/p>\n
\nThe horrid tasting medicine cured the boy ___ his annoying habit ___ biting his nails.<\/p>\n