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Ganges

Quiz 1 - Identify problems and suggest corrections: Mrs Lobo wonders where her husband learned so much mythology? Answer:  Mrs. Lobo wonders where her husband learned so much mythology. [ punctuation ] The tidal surge slammed against the ghats, irregardless of the damage it inflicted. Answer:  The tidal surge slammed against the ghats, regardless of the damage it inflicted. [ words ] "Why did King Bhagirathi do penance for King Sagara?," Ganga asked. Answer:  "Why did King Bhagirathi do penance for King Sagara?" Ganga asked. [ punctuation ] Naresh watched a distant colony of terns take flight in a large flowing group. { substitute a simile } Answer:  Naresh watched a distant colony of terns take flight like a swarm of insects. [ style ( simile ) ] The workers at the Manikarnika burning ghats are busier than any other crematorium in Varanasi. Answer:  The workers at the Manikarnika burning ghats are busier than the workers at any other crematorium in Varanasi. [ grammar ] The confluence of the two separate rivers located at Allahabad is actually known as the Prayag. Answer:  The confluence of the two rivers at Allahabad is known as the Prayag. [ clarity ] Flocks of parakeets often get off on the wrong foot with farmers by leaving few crops behind in their wake. Answer:  Flocks of parakeets often anger farmers by destroying crops. [ style ( mixed metaphors ) ] I remember the burning ghats better than you. Answer:  I remember the burning ghats better than you do. [ grammar ] The existing Yamuna River is a river that joins the Ganges at Allahabad. Answer:  The Yamuna River joins the Ganges at Allahabad. [ clarity ] Imediately before coming home, Malati did some isometric excersize ageinst the ghats. Answer:  Immediately before coming home, Malati did some isometric exercise against the ghats. [ words ( spelling ) ]

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