Error Identification

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Directions: The following sentence may have an error. Choose the correct option to rectify the error, if any.

It rains each day in Cherapunji.

  1. every

  2. all

  3. each

  4. no error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Each' refers to 'individual day'; 'every' is a general perception, meaning 'almost each day'.

Directions: The following sentence may have an error. Choose the correct option to rectify the error, if any.

It's the most bore book I have ever read.

  1. boring

  2. bored

  3. borious

  4. no error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Bore' is either a verb or a noun, but the sentence needs an adjective. 'Boring book' is the correct usage.

Directions: The following sentence may have an error. Choose the correct option to rectify the error, if any.

Heena wrote a detailing report for the manager.

  1. detailed

  2. detail

  3. in detail

  4. no error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of past tense. Here, we need an adjective to qualify the noun 'report'. Hence, 'detailed' is the correct choice.

Directions: Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as (E).

He (A) is a very (B) popular leader. (C) A lot of people (D) are trusting him. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Case of present indefinite tense, where we use only the first form of the verb. Replace “are trusting” with “trust”

Directions: The following sentence may have an error. Choose the correct option to rectify the error, if any.

John Donne wrote romanticised poetry.

  1. romantic

  2. romance

  3. romanticism

  4. no error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To qualify the noun 'poetry', we need an adjeective. Option 1 is the correct choice.

Directions: Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as (E).

She (A) attends (B) the dance (C) classes (D) these days. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of present continuous tense. Replace “attends” with “is attending”

Directions: Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as (E).

He (A) watches the (B) live (C) telecast of the (D) match. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To show the continuity of an action, we use present continuous tense. Replace “watches” with “is watching”.

Directions: The following sentence may have an error. Choose the correct option to rectify the error, if any.

She is the sweeter of all.

  1. sweet

  2. sweetest

  3. more sweeter

  4. no error


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here, we need the superlative degree of adjective because the subjects are more than two. Hence, 'the sweetest'.

Directions: Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

(A) What (B) do you do (C) today (D) after lunch?

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Case of future indefinite tense: replace “do you do” with “will you do”.

Directions: Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

(A) The population (B) of India (C) increases very (D) fast.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  Replace “increases” with “is increasing”.

Directions: Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. He (A) is visiting (B) the holy place (C) every (D) month.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. No Error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of present indefinite tense, where we use only the first form of the verb. Replace “is visiting” with “visits”

Directions: Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

The earth (A) is taking (B) about 24 hours (C) to complete (D) one rotation. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. NO Error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of present indefinite tense, where we use only the first form of the verb. Replace “is taking” with “takes”

Directions: Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. (A) If you (B) will work hard, (C) you (D) will be successful. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. No Error


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

If the principal clause of a sentence is in the future indefinite, the subordinate clause should be in the present indefinite tense. Replace “will work” with “work”.

Directions: Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

It (A) started raining (B) in the morning (C) and it (D) still rains. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. No Error


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Case of present continuous tense. Replace “still rains” with “is still raining”

Directions: Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. He (A) looks (B) very fresh. He (C) takes (D) his bath. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. No Error


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Case of present perfect tense. The sentence demonstrates the completion of an act. Replace “takes” with “has taken”.

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