Error Identification

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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Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

If you had (A) sat the cup (B) at the centre of the table (C) instead of near the edge, it (C) would not have fallen and broken. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(A) kept; incorrect word usage.

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Wampum (A) serviced as money (B) for Native Americans and (C) colonists during (D) the early settlement of North America. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(A) serve; incorrect word usage.

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) After searching for his wallet (B) all over the house for half an hour, Aman realized that it had been (C) laying on the table (D) all the time. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(C) lying; incorrect word usage.

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Two circles are (A) externally tangent when they (B) lie on (C) opposition sides of a line tangent to (D) both of them. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(C) opposite in place of opposition; incorrect word usage.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

The Director said that, before (A) making a decision, he (B) had to study the proposals (C) thoroughly, and required at least a month (D) for the purpose. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The sentence is in reported speech. Hence, past tense will be used.

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The details of John Kennedy's death (B) continuing to elude the (C) most relentless (D) of conspiracy theorists. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) continued to elude; past indefinite tense.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Viral pneumonia is (A) potentially (B) fatal because (C) it is not (D) respond to antibiotics. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(D) responsive; incorrect word usage. Since, 'is' is not underlined we cannot change it. Hence change the word respond.

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

In 1954, the U.S. Navy added to (A) its fleet the Nautilus, (B) the first submarine to be (C) driven (D) for atomic power. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(D) by; incorrect preposition use, by must follow driven.

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) He asked Ramu (B) why your father (C) had lost (D) his temper. (D) No Error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) why his father in place of why your father; as the sentence is in indirect statement.

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

David Livingstone's courage was (A) dramatically tested when, (B) while a journey (C) to establish a mission, he (D) was mauled by a lion. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) on in place of while; incorrect preposition usage.

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Most Americans (B) would not (C) be happy without a colour television, two cars and (D) working at an extra job. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(D) working on will be the correct use of preposition.

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The way we react (B) to other people, the educational training we (C) received and the knowledge we display are (D) all part of our cultural heritage. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(C) receive in place of received, rule of maintenance of parallelism.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) When I saw him (B) in the park, he was singing (C) at the same time he (D) was eating. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) add and after singing; the two actions are connected by and.

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The polio vaccine (B) it was discovered (C) by a physician (D) named Jonas Salk. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) delete it; unnecessary use of pronoun

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

They (A) started from Delhi and (B) we from Bombay (C) and we (D) reached at Calcutta at the same time. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(D) delete 'at' before 'Calcutta'; unnecessary use of preposition.

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

The Monsoon session (A) of the Assembly (B) commencing (C) from June 20th, is expected (D) to be uproarious. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(C) 'on' in place of 'from'.

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Employees (A) must consider (B) themselves part and parcel of the industry (C) in which (D) they work. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) add as before part and parcel; necessary preposition was missing.

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Both of them (B) they have offered (C) to help you with (D) your grammar problems. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) delete they; unnecessary use of pronoun.

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Abbreviated word (B) forms (C) they are used (D) to save space and time. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(C) delete they; unnecessary use of the pronoun.

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

I (A) shall enquire (B) from them (C) about the job and (D) let you know their attitude. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) 'of' in place of 'from'.

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

In the Middle Ages (A) taxes were (B) paid with (C) good rather (D) than money. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(C) goods in place of good; incorrect word usage.

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) By the time Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin, Jr., walked on the Moon in July 1969, there (B) will have been (C) many (D) space expeditions. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) had; use of past perfect tense.

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) All of the classes (B) I tried to get (C) was full by the end (D) of the first day of registration. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(C) were; subject verb agreement.

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Discourse analysis (B) it is one of the (C) subjects offered next semester (D) in the linguistics department.(E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(B) delete it; unnecessary use of pronoun

Direction: The sentence contains either a single error or nor error at all. No sentence contains 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 (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) A very little (B) number of members (C) attended the meeting (D) of the Cooperative society. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(A) 'small' in place of 'little'

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