GATE CS 2015 Set 1 — Question 1

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Didn't you buy________________when you went shopping?

Correct answer (A) any paper Solution The sentence is a negative interrogative. In English grammar, 'any' is typically used in negative sentences and questions. (A) 'any paper': Correct usage. 'Didn't you buy any paper?' implies the speaker expected the person to buy paper or is asking for confirmation. (B) 'much paper': Grammatically possible but less idiomatic in this specific context compared to 'any'. (C) 'no paper': 'Didn't you buy no paper' creates a double negative which is non-standard or confusing. (D) 'a few paper': Incorrect because 'paper' is an uncountable noun; it should be 'a little paper' or 'a few sheets of paper'. Therefore, option (A) is the most appropriate choice. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (A) any paper Solution The sentence is a negative interrogative. In English grammar, 'any' is typically used in negative sentences and questions. (A) 'any paper': Correct usage. 'Didn't you buy any paper?' implies the speaker expected the person to buy paper or is asking for confirmation. (B) 'much paper': Grammatically possible but less idiomatic in this specific context compared to 'any'. (C) 'no paper': 'Didn't you buy no paper' creates a double negative which is non-standard or confusing. (D) 'a few paper': Incorrect because 'paper' is an uncountable noun; it should be 'a little paper' or 'a few sheets of paper'. Therefore, option (A) is the most appropriate choice.

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