Error Identification 1

Description: Grammar 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
Created by:
Tags: Error Identification Grammar Error Gramatical Error Grammar Error Identification English Grammar MBA CAT GMAT SAT TOEFL Grammar MBA Entrance MCA Entrance English CDS SSC Insurance Exams Pharma Tenses Error in Usage (Grammar-based Errors) Forms of the verb Articles and Determiners Using Nouns Without Articles Others Verb Noun Usage Comparison Use of Positive, Comparative and Superlative
Attempted 0/25 Correct 0 Score 0

Directions: The following sentence tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence is divided into four parts. Each part is lettered and one of these contains an error. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the lettered 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) As far the eye (B) could reach, (C) nothing (D) was to be seen except thousands of dead bodies. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(A) add 'as' after 'far'

Directions: The following sentence tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence is divided into four parts. Each part is lettered and one of these contains an error. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the lettered 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 (A) acquiring a really good (B) knack of (C) public speaking (D) is a matter of patient effort. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(A) add 'of' after 'acquiring'

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 sentence does not contain more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E). In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Daler Mehndi, (A) with his brothers and members of his band, (B) often travels to key cities (C) to give concerts and make (D) appearances public. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(D) 'public appearances' - incorrect word order

Directions: The following sentence tests your ability to recognise grammar and usage errors. The sentence is divided into four parts. Each part is lettered and one of these contains an error. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the lettered part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E) as your answer. In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) None can deny that (B) every scientific invention has proved to be (C) more harmful to humanity (D) than beneficial. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(A) 'No one'. There is a difference between 'none' and 'no one'. The former is more in the sense of 'none of them', whereas 'no one' means nobody in the world.

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. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. 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 choice. In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Because the plan (A) that was made yesterday is (B) no longer feasible, the director (C) has to choose another (D) alternatives. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(D) alternative. Singular form of the word will be used on account of the word 'another'.

Directions: The following sentence tests your ability to recognise grammar and usage errors. The sentence is divided into four parts. Each part is lettered and one of these contains an error. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the lettered part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E) as your answer. In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Because they are (A) generally taken simply to obtain a (B) recognisable and relatively clear image, most (C) non-professional photographs demand (D) little equipment. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

(E) No error

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 anyone from the 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.

Anthropologists (A) agree that our (B) early ancestors who inhabited the tropics (C) probably have natural protection (D) against the sun. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(C) marks an error as 'probably have' (present tense) is not in tandem with 'who inhabited' (past tense). Therefore, 'probably had' is the correct answer.

Directions: The following sentence tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence is divided into four parts. Each part is lettered and one of these contains an error. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the lettered 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) Whatever your views (B) may be, I still hold (C) that the purpose of education is to succeed (D) in the life.(E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(D) Delete the article 'the'. We are talking about 'life' in general and not definite

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. The sentence does not contain more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice. In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Tempera, a (A) type of paint, is prepared from a (B) mixture of water, egg yolk, and one (C) but more (D) tinted powders. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(C), a choice is being highlighted. So, instead of 'but', 'or' will be used.

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. The sentence does not contains more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice. In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

While in conversation (A) with a high ranking military officer (B) he told me that (C) at the head-quarters nothing (D) was known. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) I was told by him instead of he told me. If the modifying clause does not mention the subject, the modified clause should begin with subject. Who was in conversation? I So, I should begin the clause after the comma.

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. The sentence does not contain more than one error. The error, if there is one, is lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the lettered 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 fear of an (B) impending invasion has more to do (C) than even the debasing of the coinage with the (D) financial difficulties. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(C) - incorrect word usage; instead of ''even'' we will use ''does''.

Directions: The following sentence tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence is divided into four parts. Each part is lettered and one of these contains an error. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the lettered 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) My brother who (B) had gone to Mumbai (C) last week (D) has come back this morning. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(D) 'This morning' indicates simple past. Hence, 'has come' should be replaced with 'came'. Has come will be true if past reference  'this morning' is removed.

Directions: In the following sentence, some parts have been underlined and labelled as (A), (B), (C) and (D). Identify the underlined part that contains an error. If there is no error in any part, mark your answer as (E).

(A) The students (B) who absent from the classes (C) generally cut a sorry figure (D) in the examination. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) add 'are' before 'absent'

Directions: The following sentence tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence is divided into four parts. Each part is lettered and one of these contains an error. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the lettered 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) The captain (B) along with his team-mates (C) were killed (D) in the recent railway accident. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(C) 'was' in place of 'were' as the subject is singular - 'the captain'.

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. The sentence does not contain more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice. In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Any motorist who (B) does not observe the traffic regulations (C) will be stopped, ticketed and (D) will have to pay a fine. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(D)Replace the entire phrase with 'fined' - Rule of maintenance of parallelism.

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. The sentence does not contain more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E). In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Quite lot of students in our class (B) were born in America, but many (C) of them (D) grew up in India. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(A) - Quite a lot Article ‘a’ was missing that makes clear that we are referring to many students.

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. The sentence does not contain more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E). In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) One of (B) a best (C) days of my life (D) was when I had my first child. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) - the 'best' Superlative degree is always preceded by the definite article 'the'.

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. The sentence does not contain more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E). In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) There is very (B) little difference between (C) an university and (D) a college. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(C) - 'a' Words starting with 'u' and 'eu', and giving a consonant sound (like university) are preceded by the article ‘a’.

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 sentence does not contain more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E). In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Although some teachers are superior (B) in quality (C) from others, the success of a class depends, (D) to a great extent, on what the students do. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(C) - 'to' With words like 'superior', 'inferior', 'prefer', etc, we always make use of preposition 'to'.

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. The sentence does not contain more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E). In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Broadway (A)/ is known (B)/ throughout the world (C)/ of the centre for many famous (D)/ plays and musicals. (E)/ No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(C) - 'as' With the word 'known', we always use 'as'. The correct version is 'known….as'.

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. The sentence does not contain more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E). In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Duke Ellington is (A) considered by many to be one of the most (B) important figure (C) in the (D) history of jazz. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B); the phrase 'one of the' is followed by a plural noun. So, it should be 'figures'.

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. The sentence does not contain more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E). In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

I have seen (A) as bad or worse scenes of (B) disorder at the English fair (C) as in (D) any other fair. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Correct Answer: (E) There is no error in the sentence.

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. The sentence does not contain more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E). In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

This is the third (A) communication we have (B) sent and (C) it is very surprising that we have received (D) no answer. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

(E); the sentence is completely correct grammatically.

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. The sentence does not contain more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E). In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Perhaps (B) the known best of all agencies (C) of the Department of the Interior (D) is the National Park Service. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B); 'the best known' should be the correct word order.

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. The sentence does not contains more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice. In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

The officers are (A) now (B) perfectly happy fishing, boating, shooting, (C) playing cricket and (D) other sport. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(D); it should be 'other sports'. The word “other” is used to refer to all other sports.

- Hide questions