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English - II

Notes 6. My uncle’s friend’s son is a doctor. 6. The son of my uncle’s friend is a doctor.
Note: The use of the double possessive (s)
should be avoided.
7. Good night! How do you do? 7. Good evening! How do you do?
Note: Good night is a parting salutation. When
we meet someone (in the evening time), the
salutation should be Good evening.
8. One of these men’s sons was killed in the 8. One of the sons of these men was killed in
recent police firing. the recent police firing.
9. The juries consist of ten members. 9. The jury consists of ten members.
10. The jury was divided in its opinion. 10. The jury were divided in their opinion.
Explanation: Jury is a collective noun. When-
ever there is a sense of unanimous action, we
use singular verb with Jury; but when it is used
in the sense of separation, we use plural verb
with it.
Mark the following examples:
The jury were unanimous on the issue
(Incorrect)
The jury was unanimous on the issue.
(Correct)
11. My father is in the teaching line. 11. My father is in the teaching profession.
Note: Teaching line is a slang word.
12. Women’s clothes are generally more 12. Women’s clothes are generally more expensive
expensive than men. than men’s.
13. All his family members are lovers of dance 13. All members of his family are lovers of dance
and music. and music.
Note: Family members is a slang expression.
The actual use is members of the family.
14. His hat was blown off by a strong air. 14. His hat was blown off by a strong wind.
15. I may spend these summer vacations with 15. I may spend this summer vacation with one
one of my friends in Mumbai. of my friends in Mumbai.
Note: Summer vacations is a wrong use. This
term is always used in the singular form.
16. If the cattles enter the field, please drive 16. If the cattle enter the field, please drive them
them out. out.
17. My cousin sister is a lecturer in 17. My cousin is a lecturer in
Dayal Singh College. Dayal Singh College.
Note: Cousin brother/cousin sister is a a slang
usage.
18. Joseph was granted freeship by the 18. Joseph was granted free studentship by the
Principal. Principal.
Note: Freeship is a slang expression. The
actual use is free studentship.
19. The magistrate has passed order for his 19. The magistrate has passed orders for his
release. release.
20. There is no place for you on this bench. 20. There is no room for you on this bench.
Note: Room in the above sentence refers to
space.

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