SC's Question number - 975, 976

975). Puritan fanatics brought to civil and military affairs a coolness of judgment and mutability of purpose that some writers have though inconsistent with their religious zeal, but which was in fact a natural outgrowth of it.

(A) but which was in fact a natural outgrowth of it

(B) but which were in fact a natural outgrowth of it

(C) but which were in fact natural outgrowths of it

(D) but it was in fact a natural outgrowth of them

(E) which was in fact a natural outgrowth of it

976). Seeking to spur science education, elementary and secondary schools will receive $25 million over the next ten years from the National Science Foundation to promote science.

(A) elementary and secondary schools will receive $25 million over the next ten years from the National Science Foundation to promote science

(B) $25 million will be spent by the National Science Foundation over the next ten years to promote science in elementary and secondary schools

(C) over the next ten years $25 million will be spent on elementary and secondary schools by the National Science Foundation for promoting science

(D) the National Science Foundation is to spend $25 million over the next ten years for promoting science in elementary and secondary schools

(E) the National Science Foundation will spend $25 million over the next ten years to promote science in elementary and secondary schools


Answers --

975). Best choice is C -- OA - C - Puritan fanatics brought to civil and military affairs a coolness of judgment and mutability of purpose that some writers have though inconsistent with their religious zeal, but which were in fact natural outgrowths of it .

A, D, E - incorrect - was is wrong -- a coolness of judgment and mutability of purpose - need plural verb were

B - incorrect - outgrowth is incorrect - Coolness of judgement and mutability of purpose are OUTGROWTHS of their religious zeal.

976). E is the best choice.

A,B, C - incorrect - modifier error - ''National Science Foundation' should modify the clause " Seeking to spur science education". Hence must be placed close to it.

D - incorrect - is to spend is unidiomatic