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    Question

    In each of the questions, a sentence is divided into five parts, in which two of the parts have some grammatical or contextual errors in them. You have to identify which pair among the given alternatives represents the parts that contain those errors. If none of the parts has any error, then mark option 5, i.e., ‘No error’ as your answer.

    The evolution of homo sapiens are popularly illustrated

    (1)/at a series of sketches, one progressing from (2)/a hunched and initially almost-crawling position (3)/to that of ramrod-straightness and (4)/ease of movement, somewhat like unfurling silk (5).
    A 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3 and 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 and 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1 and 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    1- Since ‘evolution’ is the subject, ‘is’ should be the verb, not ‘are’. 2- The preposition ‘at’ should be replaced with ‘in’. The evolution of homo sapiens is popularly illustrated in a series of sketches, one progressing from a hunched and initially almost-crawling position to that of ramrod-straightness and ease of movement, somewhat like unfurling silk.

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