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Question
In the following sentence, four words or phrases are underlined. If there is any mistake with regard to grammar or usage, it is in the underlined part only. Identify the incorrect part.
The hope to go through the book today I have almost read half of it.
Options
go through
I have
almost read
The hope
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Solution
'almost read' is the correct option.
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He suggested that, we should be bound by a code of conduct, isn't it?
I don't believe in what he says.
What does agonise me most is not this criticism, but the trivial reason behind it.
