Question
In the following question, a part of the sentence is
underlined. Below the sentence are three alternatives to the underlined part. Select the alternative that improves the sentence grammatically and contextually. If the sentence is correct as it is, select "No improvement." Despite working hard, he failed in clearing the exam .  ÂSolution
The phrase 'failed in clearing' is incorrect. The correct structure is 'failed to + verb' when expressing an inability to achieve something. Therefore, the sentence should read: 'Despite working hard, he failed to clear the exam.'
The Ministry of Mines has recently launched the ‘Scheme for Partial Reimbursement of Exploration Expenses for Holders of Exploration Licences (EL)’....
SASTRA Ramanujan Prize, recently seen in the news, is awarded for the contribution in:
Who won the 2024 French Open title in the women's category?
The International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation 2025 was held in which country?
In January 2023, the 'Bailey Suspension Bridge' was inaugurated on which river of Jammu and Kashmir?
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), Mumbai recently signed an MoU with which institute to advance maritime safety through the development of a ship t...
Who built the 'Thousand Pillars Palace' during the Sultanate period?
Which of the following state won the Senior National Men’s Handball Championship for the first time in 2025?
Which of the following is/are the beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin):
1.   People belonging to SCs/STs
2.  ...
Consider the following statements about RoSCTL Scheme:
1. Recently Government extended the tenure of the Rebate of State and Central Levies and...