Error Identification 3

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Number of Questions: 25
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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 choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

The pearls in (A) edible clams and oysters are usually (B) of poor (C) quality and have (D) not commercial worth. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(D) – no; Inappropriate negative word.

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 the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Fossils of (A) plant that have (B) been extinct for (C) fifty million years have been found in large deposits of amber (D) near the Baltic Sea. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(A) plants; subject-verb agreement.

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 the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) All my friends want (B) that wine (C) should be served (D) in between the courses. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(C) – remove should; error of importance.

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 the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Jute is one of (A) the cheapest natural (B) fibers and is (C) second only to cotton in the amount produced and (D) various of uses. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(D) – variety in place of various; incorrect word use.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. 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 (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

In the early 1970s (A) total employment in the United States (B) stood at (C) roughly eighty-three (D) millions. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(D) – million When a numerical value is added before the unit of measurement, it is used in singular form. Hence, (D) is the correct answer.

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 the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) It is wise to (B) marry away the girls (C) before they reach (D) the age of puberty. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) delete away – incorrect phrase usage.

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 choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Sir James Dewar (A) invented the thermos (B) to keep heat away from the liquefied gas (C) with which he was (D) experiment. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(D) experimenting; past continuous tense.

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 any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E). In selecting the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

This year (A) the monsoons failed, (B) which caused a (C) terrible famine (D) in the country. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It should be 'causing' instead of 'which caused'.

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 any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E). In selecting the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

A necklace of diamonds, (A) presented by the friends of the bride (B) were among (C) the presents (D) on view. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Since the subject (necklace) is singular, so the verb used will also be singular.

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 any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E). In selecting the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

He is (A) trying his best to please his master (B) whom he fears (C) may be seriously offended (D) by what has happened. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

(E); the sentence is grammatically correct. 

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 the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

He was disciplined (A) in his actions (B) such as in the case of (C) being late (D) for an appointment. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) 'except' in place of 'such as'; as the latter part of the sentence is in contrast with the initial part.

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 selecting the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

He (A) is (B) a boy (C) whom I know (D) is dependable. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(C); ‘who’ instead of ‘whom’.

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 selecting the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

The Chairman (A) made (B) all efforts (C) to bring the proceedings (D) to close as early as possible. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(D); add ‘a’ before ‘close’.

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 choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) If only (B) each one looked to (C) their own self the world (D) would be a much better place. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(C) ‘his’ in place of ‘their’; in tandem with each one.

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 choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

My brother (A) who (B) was in London (C) for the last three weeks (D) came back last night. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The sentence is grammatically correct.

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 choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Mathematic (B) is not a subject (C) which can be mastered (D) without continuous practice. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(A) ‘Mathematics’; the word mathematics always appears in plural form, but does not take a plural verb.

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 the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (5). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The details of the politician’s (B) private life who (C) have reached the public ear are (D) rather shocking. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

That/which in place of who; as we are referring to non-living subject – the details.

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 any, 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 (5). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Of all friends (B) I have had, (C) he is the most helpful (D) and less arrogant. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

‘Less’ should be replaced with ‘the least’ – 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 the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (5). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Acquire education is the principal way of (B) gaining status in a culture that generally stresses (C) achievement, skillfulness and (D) upward mobility. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Acquiring' in place of ‘acquire’.

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 any, 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 (5). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Manufacturers now claim (A) is that the (B) cleaning action of toothpaste is (C) mostly chemical, (D) whereas old fashioned tooth powder contained abrasives. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delete is; unnecessary use of an auxiliary.

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 the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Taking odd days off (B) if not half (C) the satisfaction to me (D) of a real holiday. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) instead of 'if not', it should be 'is not'. This would make the sentence meaningful.

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 the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

They (A) have devoted most (B) of their time (C) in gossiping (D) with friends. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(C) delete 'in' – unnecessary use of preposition

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 the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Carrie Chapman Catt (A) contributed a sophisticated (B) political sense, a concentrated (C) personal drive, and (D) an administrative skills to the cause of woman suffrage. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(D) – Delete ‘an’. Article 'an' is used for a singular noun, but on account of word 'skills', it will not be used in this sentence.

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 the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

The Medal of Honour is the (A) highest (B) award military for courage that (C) can be given to any (D) individual in the United States. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) 'military award'; wrong word order

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 the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Fifty-eight years (A) after (B) novel Richard Wright left his (C) home in Mississippi, the State (D) proclaimed November 6 to 13 as Richard Wright week. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) 'novelist' in place of 'novel'; we are talking about a person/novelist, not a book/novel.

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