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Ques 1 Gate 2014 Set-3
While trying to collect (I) an envelope from under the table (II), Mr. X fell down (III) and was losing consciousness (IV) Which one of the above underlined parts of the sentence is NOT appropriate?
(English Grammar) is the correct answer.
The sentence describes Mr. X falling while trying to collect an envelope and then losing consciousness. We need to identify the part that is not appropriate.
Analyze Each Underlined Part:
(I) "collect": "Collect" is appropriate because Mr. X is retrieving an envelope. This part is correct.
(II) "from under the table": This correctly describes where the envelope is located. This part is correct.
(III) "fell down": "Fell down" is the correct simple past form and appropriately describes what happened to Mr. X. This part is correct.
(IV) "was losing consciousness": This is not appropriate in this context. The more appropriate expression is "lost consciousness." Therefore, this part is incorrect.
Correct Answer: D) IV