@sails means, check the forum for explanation!
@cadmium http://www.pagalguy.com/forums/verbal-ability/official-verbal-ability-thr-t-90385/p-3615881/r-4397767?page=11
Why is "the" not required when we say, I went to church...shouldn't it be I went to the/a church for praying...Like if a Hindu says...I went to a mosque/church for praying...
Why is "the" not required when we say, I went to church...shouldn't it be I went to the/a church for praying...Like if a Hindu says...I went to a mosque/church for praying...
@cadmium said:Even though some possess the flexibility to change their ( A )opinions, most people vary in his or her willingness to ( B )listen to reason. ( C )No error. ( D )Spot the error with explanation.
in their willingness
1. The crowd began to raise their voices.
2. Mickie picked up a copy of People, that is her favorite magazine.
3. He창€™s the man whom I believe robbed the First National Bank
Spot the error!
@cadmium Can you do a "Which versus that"; "whom versus who" "point to be kept in mind"
I have already googled but not clear about the topic...Like I thought here People is an essential clause while it is the other way round.
Thanks :)
2. Mickie picked up a copy of People, that is her favorite magazine.
3. He창€™s the man whom I believe robbed the First National Bank
Spot the error!
@cadmium Can you do a "Which versus that"; "whom versus who" "point to be kept in mind"
I have already googled but not clear about the topic...Like I thought here People is an essential clause while it is the other way round.
Thanks :)
@cadmium said:Even though some possess the flexibility to change their ( A )opinions, most people vary in his or her willingness to ( B )listen to reason. ( C )No error. ( D )Spot the error with explanation.
Their ?? B?
@blackjack21 said:1. The crowd began to raise their voices.2. Mickie picked up a copy of People, that is her favorite magazine.3. He €™s the man whom I believe robbed the First National BankSpot the error!@cadmium Can you do a "Which versus that"; "whom versus who" "point to be kept in mind"I have already googled but not clear about the topic...Like I thought here People is an essential clause while it is the other way round.Thanks
who i believie..??
@ravi.theja said:whoibelievie..??
Whom I believe. Is correct.
Replace "Whom/Who" by "He/his".
I believe "He/Him"..
Which one is correct?
I believe "Him"...
If "Him" is correct then use "Whom".
And If "He" is correct then Use "Who". 😃
Replace "Whom/Who" by "He/his".
I believe "He/Him"..
Which one is correct?
I believe "Him"...
If "Him" is correct then use "Whom".
And If "He" is correct then Use "Who". 😃
@ravi.theja said: Their ?? B?
OA: B.
@missionCAT13 said:Whom I believe. Is correct.Replace "Whom/Who" by "He/his".I believe "He/Him"..Which one is correct?I believe "Him"...If "Him" is correct then use "Whom".And If "He" is correct then Use "Who".
who is for subject and whom is used for objective case.
replace who/whom by he/him in any sentence respectively and see if it matches.
@vaibjha said:who is for subject and whom is used for objective case.replace who/whom by he/him in any sentence respectively and see if it matches.
I think I told the same. NO ?
@cadmium said:Even though some possess the flexibility to change their ( A )opinions, most people vary in his or her willingness to ( B )listen to reason. ( C )No error. ( D )Spot the error with explanation.
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@blackjack21 said:1. The crowd began to raise their voices.2. Mickie picked up a copy of People, that is her favorite magazine.3. He €™s the man whom I believe robbed the First National BankSpot the error!@cadmium Can you do a "Which versus that"; "whom versus who" "point to be kept in mind"I have already googled but not clear about the topic...Like I thought here People is an essential clause while it is the other way round.Thanks
Mickie picked up a copy of People, WHICH is her favorite magazine.
@blackjack21 said:1. The crowd began to raise their voices.2. Mickie picked up a copy of People, that is her favorite magazine.3. He €™s the man whom I believe robbed the First National BankSpot the error!@cadmium Can you do a "Which versus that"; "whom versus who" "point to be kept in mind"I have already googled but not clear about the topic...Like I thought here People is an essential clause while it is the other way round.Thanks
Regarding your who/whom query , it is already answered above.
I would like to make it more simple and mind-friendly.
When you replace who/whom with he/him, if you get the answer "him" then it is "whom" as both the words have "m" at the end. If you get the answer as "he" , it goes without saying that the answer is "he" ( no "m" ).
Now, the other query of yours: "which Vs. that "
Forget about essential / non-essential clauses.
Without going deeper into the grammar labyrinths , I would simply say : "which" is used when an object or thing is "specified" or "indentified". Otherwise , use "that" when an object or thing is "general" and "unidentified".
Now let us analyze your sentence according to the trick I stated above.
In sentence no.2 , "Micke picked up a copy of People,that which is her favorite magazine." Here Mickie has picked up "already identified/specific" object. The name of the magazine is "People". So, we use "which".
I hope this helps.
Some questions: (answers of the sentences are given in brackets )
1. Seema went to the eye doctor _______ she knew for years. (that)
Explanation: We don't know about the doctor. The doctor is not identified.
2. Meena got eyedrops ______ finally stopped the twitching. (that)
Explanation: It can be 'any' eye drops.
3. When Mrs. Seema got married, she gave the old Chevy away, _____ was old and rusty.(which)
Explanation: Here 'chevy' is identified. Chevy is old and rusty. So, we use "which".
4. Mrs. Seema frequently wears blue, ____ is her favorite color. (which)
Explanation: "blue" is the color which is specific.
5. Mrs. Seema loved the army supply store, _____ always had a supply of brown britches. (which)
Explanation: It is "army supply" store. So, it is identified and hence "which"
6. Mr. Verma fell in love with a woman _______ was quite twitchy. (that)
Explanation: Here my trick proves invalid. Sorry.
7. Mr. Verma got Mrs. Seema a diamond ring, ______ was pink. (which)
Explanation: diamond ring is "pink". It is specific.
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@blackjack21 and all others
As we can see above, the trick I said proves "right" almost all the time.
Success ratio is high if you go by my trick without going deeper into the "essential and non-essential" clauses and all that stuff. If you are well-versed with such clauses then please do not rely upon this method.
This method is for all those people who can't get the grammar rules easily.
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Regards.
Some questions: (answers of the sentences are given in brackets )
1. Seema went to the eye doctor _______ she knew for years. (that)
Explanation: We don't know about the doctor. The doctor is not identified.
2. Meena got eyedrops ______ finally stopped the twitching. (that)
Explanation: It can be 'any' eye drops.
3. When Mrs. Seema got married, she gave the old Chevy away, _____ was old and rusty.(which)
Explanation: Here 'chevy' is identified. Chevy is old and rusty. So, we use "which".
4. Mrs. Seema frequently wears blue, ____ is her favorite color. (which)
Explanation: "blue" is the color which is specific.
5. Mrs. Seema loved the army supply store, _____ always had a supply of brown britches. (which)
Explanation: It is "army supply" store. So, it is identified and hence "which"
6. Mr. Verma fell in love with a woman _______ was quite twitchy. (that)
Explanation: Here my trick proves invalid. Sorry.
7. Mr. Verma got Mrs. Seema a diamond ring, ______ was pink. (which)
Explanation: diamond ring is "pink". It is specific.
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@blackjack21 and all others
As we can see above, the trick I said proves "right" almost all the time.
Success ratio is high if you go by my trick without going deeper into the "essential and non-essential" clauses and all that stuff. If you are well-versed with such clauses then please do not rely upon this method.
This method is for all those people who can't get the grammar rules easily.
--
Regards.
Point to be kept in mind #12
Biweekly / Semiweekly; Bimonthly / Semimonthly
We , usually, use biweekly for "semiweekly" too resulting into an unacceptable mistake.
Semiweekly / Semimonthly words are used less often.
Let us make it clear.
Technically, a biweekly meeting occurs every two weeks and a semiweekly one occurs twice a week; but so few people get this straight that your club is liable to disintegrate unless you avoid these words in the newsletter and stick with “every other week” or “twice weekly.” The same is true of “bimonthly” and “semimonthly".
@cadmium said:Some questions: (answers of the sentences are given in brackets )1. Seema went to the eye doctor _______ she knew for years. (that)Explanation: We don't know about the doctor. The doctor is not identified.
Can I use 'whom' here in place of 'that'??
@bs0409
Yes, you can.
Point to be kept in mind #13 :
died of / died from
(This one is hot favorite in competitive exams. Very tricky too. )
We use "died of" when we are referring to the death caused due to a specific disease.
Ex: Seema died of cancer.
We use "died from" when we are referring to the death caused due to non-disease reasons.
Ex : Seema died from a car accident.