GATE CS 2016 Set 1 — Question 1

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Out of the following four sentences, select the most suitable sentence with respect to grammar and usage.

Correct answer (D) I will not leave the place until the minister meets me. Solution The word 'until' itself conveys a negative sense (meaning 'up to the time that not'), so using another negative word like 'not' or 'doesn't' after it makes the sentence grammatically incorrect (double negative). Therefore, options (A) and (B) are incorrect. Between (C) and (D), the subject 'the minister' is singular third person, so the verb should be 'meets' (simple present tense). Option (C) uses 'meet', which is incorrect. Thus, option (D) is the correct sentence. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (D) I will not leave the place until the minister meets me. Solution The word 'until' itself conveys a negative sense (meaning 'up to the time that not'), so using another negative word like 'not' or 'doesn't' after it makes the sentence grammatically incorrect (double negative). Therefore, options (A) and (B) are incorrect. Between (C) and (D), the subject 'the minister' is singular third person, so the verb should be 'meets' (simple present tense). Option (C) uses 'meet', which is incorrect. Thus, option (D) is the correct sentence.

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