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Error Identification Test 10

Description: English Error Identification Tests - Identify English Grammar Errors By Online Test and Prepare for English in MBA, CAT, GMAT, TOEFL, SAT and Other Placement and SSC, CDS, Bank PO, Railways Jobs Exams
Number of Questions: 25
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Directions: The following sentence tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E). While choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard English.

(A) Six weeks later, he (B) returned with (C) knowledge enough to teach (D) others the tricks of the trade. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Incorrect phrase is used in part C. The correct expression is 'enough knowledge'.

Directions: In the question, a sentence has been divided into 4 parts and labelled (A), (B), (C) and (D). The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is in underlined and lettered part. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct and mark it as your answer. If the sentence is correct, select choice (D) as your answer. In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Everyone admired the (B) golden brown colour of (C) his hairs. (D) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Hair'. The noun 'hair' is always used in the same form for both singular and plural purposes.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). While choosing answer, follow the requirements of standard written English. (A) Expecting to be (B) severe chastised, I was (C) surprised by the (D) captain's calm response. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Severly chastised' Adverb form should be used to modify the verb 'chastised' (meaning punished).

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Though Paul (B) worked hard to win the game (C) still he (D) lost it at the end. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Though' and 'yet' are conjunctions, which are used in pair. Replace 'still' with 'yet'.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). While choosing answer, follow the requirements of standard written English. (A) Deep in the mountains, (B) there is (C) less chance for (D) anyone to get a cell-phone connection. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Little chance. The comparative form 'less' is not required in this case. 'Little' means next to none.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Lot of new apparatus was (B) brought in the science laboratory (C)for the students to learn (D) through experimentation. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Brought in' should be replaced with 'brought into' because 'into' denotes movement.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if any, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

The teacher (A) spoke so fast that the students (B) had to ask her (C) to repeat the entire chapter (D) again. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Avoid making unnecessary repetitions. 'Again' is not needed as 'repeat' has already been used.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). While choosing answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The gold of Dubai (B) is better (C) than (D) any other country. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 than that of. We are comparing the gold of Dubai with the gold of any other country. So, ‘that of’ should be used.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is any, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

The officer (A) assured the (B) victim’s brother that he would keep his (C) words and would soon (D) get them justice. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Word’ is used in the sense of one’s promise or to give assurance. It is never used in the plural form.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Stop (A) to write (B) as (C) the time is (D) over. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Writing. With the word 'stop' we use the verb in the gerund form, if the verb is in its first form.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

He (A) washed (B) neither his hands (C) or his face (D) before having his dinner. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nor. Neither is always followed by “nor” and not with “or” so, (C) is the part that has the error.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). While choosing answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Scarcely (A) had he (B) gone (C) than a policeman knocked (D) at the door to enquire about his whereabouts. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

when Scarcely is followed by 'when' and not 'than' as a grammar rule. Hence, (C) is the part having the error.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

He (A) will not fill the consent form (B) until he (C) is not given (D) the requisite fee. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Delete Not, as the word “until” is never followed by negative sentence.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). While choosing answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The singer along with (B) his band and dancing group (C) are expected (D) at the airport any moment. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The subject and verb are not in agreement here, instead of 'are' 'is' should be used because with conjunction like “along with” we use the verb according to the first subject.

Directions: The following sentence tests your ability to recognise grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct and mark it as your answer. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E) as your answer. While choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

The craftsman (A) which first placed a wooden horse (B) on bow rockers- (C) a likely outgrowth of the cradle-is (D) unknown. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Relative pronoun ‘who’ is used to refer to the human beings and ‘which’ is used to refer to the non-living things. ‘Craftsman’ refers to a human being. So, ‘who’ should be used.

Directions: The given sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered from (A) to (D). If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The property was divided (B) among the two sons (C) in accordance with the directions given (D) in the will. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

between. For two persons ’between’ is used and not ’among’ hence, it should be replaced by the word ‘between’.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) I was sitting (B) besides the delegates (C) to explain them the loopholes (D) in the contract. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

beside. 'Besides' is used for 'in addition' to hence, it should be replaced by 'Beside' which means by the side of to correct the error.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). While choosing answer, follow the requirements of standard written English. The Japanese (A) are accustomed (B) to (C) drinking Herbal Tea during (D) their formal proceedings. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This sentence has no error.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). While choosing answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Neither Ron (A) nor his colleagues (B) is going to (C) support the company's (D) new compensation policy. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

are. With conjunctions “neither----nor” present in the sentence the verb is used according to the second subject. The subject “colleagues” is plural. So, plural verb should be used.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). While choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Victorian manufacturers (A) done horses (B) with multiple seats to (C) accommodate upto (D) three children at a time. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Incorrect word usage: In this sentence, wooden horses are constructed. So, the word ‘made’ should be used.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). While choosing answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

He (A) does not know that (B) how to make his boss (C) agree to (D) give him a week’s leave. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

that how. Delete ‘that’. Relative pronoun 'that' is not used with interrogative words like; how, why etc.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

‘Titanic’ is regarded as (A) one of the best movies (B) which (C) have been produced (D) so far by the film industry. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Relative pronoun ‘that’ is used if superlative degree (best) is used in the sentence. Replace 'which' with 'that'.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The book she (B) purchased from the new Book Cafe (C) was (D) worth for $20. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Worth for. The words ‘worth and for’ convey the same meaning. So, either of the words can be used, but not both.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Her performance (B) was (C) better to her (D) earlier performance in the essay writing competition. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct phrase is 'better than'. We make use of preposition ‘than’ instead of ‘to’ with the word better.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct, as your answer. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E) as your answer. In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Everyone (B) amongst the guests (C) was enjoying the Jazz played by the band when they heard (D) a scream. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

among. ‘Amongst’ is used for more than three people but before a vowel sound, Since ’the’ is not a vowel (or) has a vowel sound, it must be replaced by ‘among’.

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