24/12/2024
A set of Sentence Correction and Sentence Formation suggestions designed for the Dhaka University Admission Test 🇧🇩🇧🇩
This test covers grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and writing skills in English. I have included answers for each section.
Sentence Correction Suggestions for Dhaka University Admission Test (Business Studies Group)
Section A: Each question contains an incorrect sentence. Identify the error and select the correct version.
The company have received the contract for the new project.
A) The company have received the contract for the new project.
B) The companies have received the contract for the new project.
C) The company has received the contract for the new project.
D) The company will received the contract for the new project.
Answer: C) The company has received the contract for the new project.
Neither the employees nor the manager were present at the meeting.
A) Neither the employees nor the manager was present at the meeting.
B) Neither the employees or the manager was present at the meeting.
C) Neither the employee nor the managers were present at the meeting.
D) Neither the employees nor the manager were present at the meetings.
Answer: A) Neither the employees nor the manager was present at the meeting.
The sales manager, as well as the employees, were invited to the meeting.
A) The sales manager, as well as the employees, was invited to the meeting.
B) The sales managers, as well as the employees, were invited to the meeting.
C) The sales manager, as well as the employees, are invited to the meeting.
D) The sales manager, as well as the employees, is invited to the meeting.
Answer: A) The sales manager, as well as the employees, was invited to the meeting.
She have been working on the new report for the last few days.
A) She had been working on the new report for the last few days.
B) She has been working on the new report for the last few days.
C) She have been working on the new report for a few days ago.
D) She have worked on the new report for the last few days.
Answer: B) She has been working on the new report for the last few days.
There is many reasons why the product is unsuccessful in the market.
A) There are many reason why the product is unsuccessful in the market.
B) There is many reasons why the product is unsuccessful in the market.
C) There are many reasons why the product is unsuccessful in the market.
D) There are many reason why the product is unsuccessful in market.
Answer: C) There are many reasons why the product is unsuccessful in the market.
I have not seen him since he moved to Dhaka last year.
A) I has not seen him since he moved to Dhaka last year.
B) I have not seen him since he moves to Dhaka last year.
C) I have not seen him since he moved to Dhaka last year.
D) I haven't seen him since he moved to Dhaka last year.
Answer: C) I have not seen him since he moved to Dhaka last year.
If I would have known about the meeting, I would have attended it.
A) If I have known about the meeting, I would have attended it.
B) If I would know about the meeting, I would have attended it.
C) If I would have known about the meeting, I would have attended it.
D) If I had known about the meeting, I would have attended it.
Answer: D) If I had known about the meeting, I would have attended it.
The product is not only expensive but also complicated to use.
A) The product is not only expensive but also complicates to use.
B) The product is not only expensive but also complicated in using.
C) The product is not only expensive but also complicated to use.
D) The product is only expensive but also complicated for using.
Answer: C) The product is not only expensive but also complicated to use.
Many people were disappointed because the product did not meet their expectations.
A) Many people was disappointed because the product did not meet their expectations.
B) Many people were disappointed because the products did not meet their expectations.
C) Many people was disappointed because the product did not meet their expectations.
D) Many people were disappointed because the product did not meet their expectation.
Answer: B) Many people were disappointed because the product did not meet their expectations.
John is the one of the most reliable employees in the department.
A) John is one of the most reliable employees in the department.
B) John is the most reliable employee in the department.
C) John is one of most reliable employees in the department.
D) John is one of the most reliable employee in the department.
Answer: A) John is one of the most reliable employees in the department.
Section B: Punctuation and Sentence Clarity (30 Marks)
Correct the punctuation or clarity issues in the following sentences.
The company’s profits have increased significantly, over the last few years.
A) The company’s profits have increased, significantly over the last few years.
B) The company’s profits, have increased significantly over the last few years.
C) The company’s profits have increased significantly over the last few years.
D) The company profits have increased significantly over the last few years.
Answer: C) The company’s profits have increased significantly over the last few years.
The proposal was submitted, although there were some concerns regarding its feasibility.
A) The proposal was submitted although there were some concerns regarding its feasibility.
B) The proposal was submitted, though there were some concerns regarding its feasibility.
C) The proposal was submitted, there were some concerns regarding its feasibility.
D) The proposal was submitted, even though there were some concerns regarding its feasibility.
Answer: B) The proposal was submitted, though there were some concerns regarding its feasibility.
The financial report, which was presented yesterday, has been reviewed by the board.
A) The financial report, which presented yesterday, has been reviewed by the board.
B) The financial report which was presented yesterday, has been reviewed by the board.
C) The financial report, which was presented yesterday, has been reviewed by the board.
D) The financial report, which was presented, yesterday has been reviewed by the board.
Answer: C) The financial report, which was presented yesterday, has been reviewed by the board.
The meeting, scheduled for tomorrow, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
A) The meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
B) The meeting, scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
C) The meeting, scheduled for tomorrow, have been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
D) The meeting scheduled for tomorrow, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Answer: A) The meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
The company has achieved remarkable growth, especially in the last quarter of the year.
A) The company has achieved remarkable growth, especially in last quarter of the year.
B) The company has achieved remarkable growth, particularly in the last quarter of the year.
C) The company has achieved remarkable growth, especially in the last quarter.
D) The company has achieved remarkable growth, especially in last year’s quarter.
Answer: B) The company has achieved remarkable growth, particularly in the last quarter of the year.
We are hoping to increase our market share by implementing a new strategy.
A) We are hoping to increase our market share to implement a new strategy.
B) We hope to increase our market share by implementing a new strategy.
C) We are hoping to increasing our market share by implementing a new strategy.
D) We are hoping to increase our market share for implementing a new strategy.
Answer: B) We hope to increase our market share by implementing a new strategy.
The team has worked very hard, and, as a result, they achieved their goals.
A) The team has worked very hard, as a result, they achieved their goals.
B) The team has worked very hard, and as a result, they achieved their goals.
C) The team has worked very hard as a result, they achieved their goals.
D) The team has worked, very hard and as a result, they achieved their goals.
Answer: B) The team has worked very hard, and as a result, they have achieved their goals.
The proposal, which was carefully prepared, was rejected by the management team.
A) The proposal which was carefully prepared, was rejected by the management team.
B) The proposal, which was carefully prepared was rejected by the management team.
C) The proposal, which was carefully prepared, was rejected by the management team.
D) The proposal, carefully prepared, was rejected by the management team.
Answer: C) The proposal, which was carefully prepared, was rejected by the management team.
They will review the proposal, once they receive the final approval from the board.
A) They will review the proposal once they receive the final approval from the board.
B) They will review the proposal, once they receive final approval from the board.
C) They will review the proposal after they receive the final approval from the board.
D) They will review the proposal once they receives the final approval from the board.
Answer: A) They will review the proposal once they receive the final approval from the board.
Although the product is new, it has already attracted significant attention in the market.
A) Although the product is new, it already has attracted significant attention in the market.
B) Although the product is new, it has already attracted significant attention in the market.
C) Although the product new, it has already attracted significant attention in the market.
D) Although the product is new, it attracted already significant attention in the market.
Answer: B) Although the product is new, it has already attracted significant attention in the market.
Section C: Sentence Formation and Word Choice (30 Marks)
Reconstruct the following sentences by choosing the most appropriate word or structure.
We have decided / expanding the business globally / to invest in new technology.
A) We have decided to expanding the business globally and invest in new technology.
B) We have decided to expand the business globally and invest in new technology.
C) We decided expanding the business globally to invest in new technology.
D) We have decided expanding the business globally and investing in new technology.
Answer: B) We have decided to expand the business globally and invest in new technology.
There are various reasons / the product failed / why in the market.
A) There are various reasons why the product failed in the market.
B) There are various reasons the product failed why in the market.
C) The product failed why in the market are various reasons.
D) There are various reasons in which the product failed in the market.
Answer: A) There are various reasons why the product failed in the market.
Due to the high demand / launched / the company product quickly.
A) Due to the high demand, the company launched the product quickly.
B) Due to high demand, the company quickly launched the product.
C) The company launched the product due to high demand quickly.
D) Due to the high demand, quickly launched the company product.
Answer: A) Due to the high demand, the company launched the product quickly.
We expect / sales growth / the new marketing strategy.
A) We expect sales growth through the new marketing strategy.
B) We expect the sales growth with the new marketing strategy.
C) We expect the sales growth in the new marketing strategy.
D) We expect sales growth in new marketing strategy.
Answer: A) We expect sales growth through the new marketing strategy.
Our financial situation / steadily improving / over the past year.
A) Our financial situation steadily improving over the past year.
B) Our financial situation has steadily improved over the past year.
C) Our financial situation has steadily improving over the past year.
D) Our financial situation was steadily improving over the past year.
Answer: B) Our financial situation has steadily improved over the past year.
This set of sentence corrections and constructions aims to evaluate a student's understanding of grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and overall writing proficiency—
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Rahmat Ali Sir, Director, Uni Confirm Coaching Centre🇧🇩🇧🇩
