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Direction: In the following questions, some parts of sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is (4), i.e. No error.

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    elicit will replace illicit
    elicit (Verb) : to get information or a reaction from somebody, often with difficulty
    illicit (Adj.) : not allowed by law; illegal
    Look at the examples given below :
    In the prison, inmates are prohibited from having illicit items such as drugs, alcohol, and weapons. The comedian hoped his jokes would elicit a great deal of laughter from the audience.
    Hence, Though the police tried all sorts of methods to elicit is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    elicit will replace illicit
    elicit (Verb) : to get information or a reaction from somebody, often with difficulty
    illicit (Adj.) : not allowed by law; illegal
    Look at the examples given below :
    In the prison, inmates are prohibited from having illicit items such as drugs, alcohol, and weapons. The comedian hoped his jokes would elicit a great deal of laughter from the audience.
    Hence, Though the police tried all sorts of methods to elicit is the right usage.

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    is will replace are because – A Tale of Two cities, is the name of a Single Book. So, it will take Singular Verb.
    Hence, is written is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    is will replace are because – A Tale of Two cities, is the name of a Single Book. So, it will take Singular Verb.
    Hence, is written is the right usage.

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    is will replace are because – Politics is a Singular Subject and it will agree with a Singular Verb.
    Hence, I feel that politics is not my cup of tea is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    is will replace are because – Politics is a Singular Subject and it will agree with a Singular Verb.
    Hence, I feel that politics is not my cup of tea is the right usage.

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    Use of he is not required because we are already talking about a particular boy.
    Hence, will pass will replace he will pass

    Correct Option: B

    Use of he is not required because we are already talking about a particular boy.
    Hence, will pass will replace he will pass

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    The will be used before UNICEF because – The (Def. Art.) is used before the names of organistions, parties, committees, etc.

    Correct Option: A

    The will be used before UNICEF because – The (Def. Art.) is used before the names of organistions, parties, committees, etc.