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PARALLEL EXPRESSIONS

PARALLEL EXPRESSIONS. Parallel expression means expressing the meaning in more two ways. It needs knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. sentences showing purpose. I ran to catch the bus. I ran for catching the bus. I ran in order to catch the bus. I ran with a view to catching the bus.

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PARALLEL EXPRESSIONS

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  1. PARALLEL EXPRESSIONS Parallel expression means expressing the meaning in more two ways. It needs knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.

  2. sentences showing purpose • I ran to catch the bus. • I ran for catching the bus. • I ran in order to catch the bus. • I ran with a view to catching the bus. • I ran in order that I could catch the bus. • I ran so that I could catch the bus.

  3. Sentences showing reasons. • He cannot work hard owing to his old age. • Wing to his popularity, he got majority in election. • Owing to your sobriety and amicability, people respect you. • His failure was due to his laziness. • He could control his all subordinates due to his administrative skills.

  4. Sentences showing results • He passed the exam with flying colours, therefore he got a job with handsome salary. • The students had some doubts, so I had to stay back at the college. • As a result of his passing the exams with flying colours, he got a nice job.

  5. Sentences showing conditions • If he tells me the truth, I shall not punish him. • Unless he tells me the truth, I shall punish him. • It’s good that he tells me the truth otherwise I have to punish him. • If I were you, I would teach those cheats a lesson.

  6. Sentences showing conditions • If you had not informed me, I would have missed that golden opportunity. • She should not have behaved like that if she had really respected us. • Had you not appeared for the exam, you could have spoiled the whole year. • Had they started early from their home, the might have reached the station on time

  7. Some examples of confusion • Since I have to go to my village to sell my land along with my wife please sanction me one week leave. • As I want to shave my son’s head, please leave me for two days • As I am marrying my daughter, please grant me one week leave

  8. Some sentences of confusion • As my mother-in-law has expired and I am the only one responsible for it, please grant me half-day casual leave. • Since I have to go to the cremation ground at 10 o’clock and may not return, please grant me half day casual leave • As I am suffering from fever, please declare one day holiday.

  9. Some sentences of confusion • As I am working in this office, I am suffering from headache. I request you to leave me today • As my headache is paining, Please grant me leave for the day. • I am enclosed herewith…….

  10. Some sentences of confusion • My wife is suffering from sickness and as I am her only husband at home! May be granted leave. • I am well here and hope you are also in the same well. • This has reference to your advertisement calling for a typist and an accountant-male or female- as I am both for the past several years and I can handle both with good experience, I am applying for the post.

  11. Spot the error • Our housing society comprises of (a)/ six blocks and (b)/ thirty three flats in an(c) area of about thousand sq metres(d) No error(e) • Now that she is living in her own flat(a)/ she cleans the windows (b)/twice a week in the summer and once a week in the winter(c)/ No error(d) • According to Bible (a)/ it is the humble and meek (b)/ who shall inherit the Earth(c)/ No error(d) • It is true (a) that the poor are unable (b)/ to get nourishing food even today(c) No error(d)

  12. Spot the error • None of my friends(a)/ are(b)/ applying (c) for this job(d) No error(e). • I have seen(a)/ that film last year but (b)/I do not remember(c) its story(d)No error (e) • The Prime Minister with the Cabinet Ministers(a)/were present(b)/ at the airport(c)/ to receive the foreign dignitary(d)/ No error(e) • Until he does not confess(a)/ his crimes(b)he will be kept(c) in prison(d) No error(e) • How long(a)/ are you (b)/ learning English?(c)/ No error(d)

  13. Spot the error • They left(a)/ their luggages(b)/ at the railway station(c)/ No error(d) • You can get (a)/ all the informations (b)/in this book(c) No error(d) • One of the most (a)/ widely spread (b)/ bad habit (c)/ is the use of tobacco(d)/ No error(e) • Being a destitute(a)/ I admitted him(b)/ to the Old People’s Home(c)/ No error(d) • These sort of people(a)/ usually do not (b)/ earn fame(c)/ in society(d)/ No error(e)

  14. Spot the error • If I were him(a)I would have taught(b)/ those cheats (c) /a lesson(d)/ No error(e) • Please put away (a)/ those candles (b)/ before you leave(c)/ No error(d) • A man who always(a)/ connives on (b)/ the faults of his children (c)/ is their worst enemy(d)/ No error(e)

  15. Spot the error • He says that (a)/ he has a car (b)/ beside (c)/ a scooter(d)/ No error • Our mathematics teacher (a)/ emphasizes on(b)/ the need for (c)/ a lot of practice(d) • You should not (a)/ about a matter(b)/ with friends who are likely(c) to find it offensive(d) No error

  16. Spot the error • His assistants have(a)/ and are still doing(b)/ excellent work for the organization(c)/ No error(d) • The reason why(a)/ he was rejected(b)/ was because he was too young(c)/. No error(d) • Yesterday after(a)/ the train stopped(b)/ I went home on taxi along with my assistant(c)/. No error(d) • Mr. Vyas together with his wife and children(a)/ were invited (b)/to join the Lake View Club(c)/. No error(d)

  17. Spot the error • We all live in this(a)/ big house which(b)/ has built by my father, about fifty years ago(c)/ No error(d) • The professor’s plans(a)/ both worked out(b)/ in theory and in practice(c)/. No error(d) • One of the power(a)/ of the president is(b)/ to preside over meetings(c)/. No error(d) • One of the most important devices(a)/ at the disposal of the parliament(b)/ are ‘no confidence’ motions(c)/. No error(d).

  18. Spot the error • The resources are limited(a)/ so we cannot afford waste it(b)/ by duplication and competition(c)/. No error(d) • The actress(a)/ was shocked(b)/ by the news of her dog’s death(c)/. No error(d). • Though she was tired(a)/ but she did not(b)/ stop dancing(c)/ at yesterday’s dinner party(d)/. No error(e) • My father asked me(a)/ to go to the fair(a)/ and enjoy there(c)/. No error(d).

  19. Spot the error • Our mathematics teacher (a)/ often emphasizes on (b)/ the need for (c)/ a lot of practice(d)/ No improvement(e). • Children often (a)/ quarrel on (b)/ petty (c)/ issues (d)/ No improvement (e) • Kids should not sit close(a)/ to the T.V. set (b)/as it affects(c)/ on their eyes.(d)/ No improvement(e) • This kind of behaviour(a)/ has not been(b)/ seen here(c)/ since last four years(d)/ No improvement(e)

  20. Spot the error • His assistants have(a)/ and are still doing(b)/ excellent work for the organization(c)/ No error(d) • The reason why(a)/ he was rejected(b)/ was because he was too young(c)/. No error(d0. • Yesterday after(a)/ the train stopped(b)/ I went home on taxi along with my assistant(c)/. No error(d)

  21. One of the most important devices(a)/ at the disposal of the parliament(b)/ are ‘no confidence’ motions(c)/. No error(d). • The resources are limited(a)/ so we cannot afford waste it(b)/ by duplication and competition(c)/. No error(d) • The actress(a)/ was shocked(b)/ by the news of her dog’s death(c)/. No error(d).

  22. Spot the error • Though she was tired(a)/ but she did not(b)/ stop dancing(c)/ at yesterday’s dinner party(d)/. No error(e) • My father asked me(a)/ to go to the fair(a)/ and enjoy there(c)/. No error(d). • Mercury is(a)/ the best conductors(b)/ of heat and is used in thermometers(c)/. No error(d). • The two friends walked(a)/ besides each other(b)/ in silence(c)/. No error • He did not eat the fruit (a)/ because it tasted bitterly(b)/ and was slightly rotten(c)/. No error(d).

  23. Correct the error • A improved variety of seeds is available to the farmers these days. a) are b)will be c) has been d) No improvement • The boy told his teacher to explain the passage. a) asked b) said to c) invited d)No improvement

  24. Correct the error • I am tired as I am working since 7 O’clock in the morning. a) I was working b) I has been working c) I have been working d) No improvement • When it was dark, they decided to put at inn. a) put off at b) put up at c) put on in d) No improvement • We should be bound by the code of conduct, isn’t it? a) Shouldn’t we? b) Is it? c) aren’t we? d) No improvement

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