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The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write the incorrect word and the correction in your answer sheet against the correct question number. Remember to underline the word you have supplied.

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The degree to which we accepted other a)people depend in the degree of our own self awareness,
 b)Only If we is well established psychologically,
  c)we are able too relate to people in such a way
 d)that they can mobilize there feelings and energies
 e)towards grow and fulfilment, We do not feel
 f)accepted unless the very worst in we is accepted too,
g)We do not like when Judgment is pass on us,
 h)A godlike wisdom or immunity from human
 frailties is required for acceptance.

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e.g. accepted/accept
a)_______/________
b)_______/________
c) _______/________
d)_______/________
e)_______/________
f)_______/________
g)_______/________
h)_______/________
(A4) (i) Edit the given paragraph using a/an/the wherever necessary.
Rakesh is a/an ideal son who remains devoted to his father as he grows
professionally to become a/the famous doctor. As his father grows old, he
takes care to spend time with his father, bringing him tea in a/the morning
and taking him out for a/the walk in an/the evening.

Ans: Rakesh is an ideal son who remains devoted to his father as he grows
professionally to become a famous doctor. As his father grows old, he takes care to spend time with his father, bringing him tea in the morning and taking him out for a walk in the evening.

(ii) Spot the errors in each of the following sentences and correct the incorrect
ones.
(a) Radha brought pens and distributed them between her five children.
(b) Jayshree and Sujata sat besides each other in complete silence.
(c) His best friend Vijay was blind within one eye.
(d) One could dare to encroach on his rights.
(e) She was taken with surprise when she saw the famous Taj Mahal.
(f) It is not possible to exchange the goods once the sale has been completed.
(g) Dr. Sengupta has been trying to master the craft for the last five years.
(h) The top-ranking candidates will be appointed in senior jobs in banks.
(i) She knows very well what is expected from her but she is unable to perform.
(j) They will put on a note in this regard for your consideration.