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NIMCET 2013 — English PYQ
NIMCET | English | 2013
Directions: Choose the correct alternative for the sentence below:
Theearthisalwaysrevolvingroundthesun.
Choose the correct answer:
A.
Theearthrevolvesaroundthesun
(Correct Answer)
B.
Theearthisrevolvingroundthesun
C.
Theearthrevolvingaroundthesun
D.
Noneofthese
Correct Answer:
Theearthrevolvesaroundthesun
Explanation
Solution
Correct Option: 1 (Theearthrevolvesaroundthesun)
Explanation
This question tests the knowledge of Simple Present Tense vs. Present Continuous Tense.
The Rule of Universal Truths: In English grammar, facts that are always true (Universal Truths, Scientific Facts, or Habits) are always expressed in the Simple Present Tense.
Formula:Subject+Verb(s/es)+Object
Why the original is wrong: The sentence "isalwaysrevolving" uses the Present Continuous tense. This suggests the action is happening right now but might stop later. However, the Earth revolving around the Sun is a permanent fact.
Correction: We use "revolves" (Simple Present) to show that this is a constant, unchanging law of nature.
Explanation
Solution
Correct Option: 1 (Theearthrevolvesaroundthesun)
Explanation
This question tests the knowledge of Simple Present Tense vs. Present Continuous Tense.
The Rule of Universal Truths: In English grammar, facts that are always true (Universal Truths, Scientific Facts, or Habits) are always expressed in the Simple Present Tense.
Formula:Subject+Verb(s/es)+Object
Why the original is wrong: The sentence "isalwaysrevolving" uses the Present Continuous tense. This suggests the action is happening right now but might stop later. However, the Earth revolving around the Sun is a permanent fact.
Correction: We use "revolves" (Simple Present) to show that this is a constant, unchanging law of nature.
