Grammar Question in CMAT 2024 Slot – 1

1. QUESTION

Identify the usages of the word “PRINCIPAL” in the following sentence. “In the meeting the principal stated the principal reasons for the suggested changes in the statute.

A)As a noun and as an adverb
B)As a noun and as a verb
C)As a noun and as an adjective
D)As a noun and as a noun

Explanation

(C)

=The word “principal” is used in two different senses in the sentence:

1. **As a noun**: Referring to the head or chief authority, typically in a school context. “The principal stated…”

  2. **As an adjective**: Meaning primary or most important. “The principal reasons…”

So, the correct answer is:

(C) As a noun and as an adjective

QUESTION-2

Pick the word opposite in meaning to the word “OBLIGATORY”

A)Compulsory
B)Exclusionary
C)Voluntary
D)Exemplary

Explanation

(C)

=catches

QUESTION-3

Pick the correct passive form of the following sentence:

“One sees this sort of advertisement everywhere.”

A)This sort of advertisement is seen everywhere
B)This sort of advertisement sees everywhere.
C)The advertisement are seen everywhere by one.
D)This sort of advertisement is shown everywhere.

Explanation

(A)

=This sort of advertisement is seen everywhere.

QUESTION-4

Given below are two statements:

Statement 1:

“DARE” usually forms negatives and questions like an ordinary verb and is followed by an infinitive with to.

Statement II

It can also be used like a modal verb especially in present tense negative forms and is followed by an infinitive without to.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D)Statement I is false but Statement Il is true

Explanation

(A)

=Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Statement I states that “DARE” typically behaves like an ordinary verb, forming negatives and questions with the addition of “do” as an auxiliary verb and followed by an infinitive with “to.” This is generally true. For example:

– Negative: He doesn’t dare to speak.

– Question: Do you dare to jump?

Statement II states that “DARE” can also function similarly to a modal verb, especially in present tense negative forms, where it doesn’t require the auxiliary “do” and is followed by an infinitive without “to.” This is also true, though it’s less common and tends to be more informal. For example:

– Negative: He dare not speak. (Without “do” and “to” after “dare.”)

– Question (rare, but possible): Dare he speak?

So, both statements accurately describe different ways “DARE” can be used in English.

QUESTION-5

Given below are two statements:

Statement:

Modal verbs have only one form. They have no -ing or -ed forms and do not add -s to the 3 person singular form.

Statement II:

Modal verbs are followed by past participle form of the other verbs.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D)Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Explanation

(C)

=Statement I is true but Statement II is false