Error Identification (E)

Description: Error Identification (E)
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Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select (5).

  1. It's not just minor things

  2. that decline with size,

  3. and major issues

  4. having significant economic impact.

  5. No error


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The key word 'not just' gives us the clue that a conjunction representing contrast needs to be used.  Hence, 'and' should be replaced by 'but'.

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select (5).

  1. Our plans for the party are tentative at this point,

  2. but we are considering hiring

  3. a troupe of accordionists to play

  4. for our guests are eating dessert.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'While' should replace 'for' to convey the expression “as long as”.

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select (5).

  1. Of the two candidates for the president's post,

  2. they found the latter to be the most qualified

  3. because of his vast knowledge

  4. and experience in the field.

  5. No error


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is a comparison between two; so the comparative 'more' should be used in place of the superlative (most).

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select (5).

  1. An automobile is

  2. often the single largest investment

  3. that most families

  4. ever will make.

  5. No error


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The sentence is correct as given.

Directions: Four parts of the sentence given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

Scientists believe that (1) by altering the genetic composition of plants it is possible to develop specimens that are (2) resisting to (3) disease and have (4) increased food value. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Replace gerund form 'resisting' by adjective form 'resistant'.

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select (5).

  1. Industrial pollution has seriously done

  2. and possibly irreversible damage

  3. to the marble walls and

  4. minarets of the Taj Mahal in Agra.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

“…done serious…” Both 'serious' and 'irreversible' are adjectives that qualify 'damage'.

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select (5).

  1. Neither the parent's refusal

  2. or the subsequent criticism

  3. was able to destroy

  4. his feelings for the girl.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Remember 'neither…… nor' are correlative conjunctions and should be used together.

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

(A) I like (B) such boys who are industrious, sincere (C) and at the same time (D) obedient to their teachers. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

No error.

Directions: In the following sentence four words or phrases have been underlined. Only one underlined part is not acceptable in Standard Written English. Pick up the part (A) or (B) or (C) or (D). If there is no mistake, mark (E).

If (A) your holiday (B) coincided with the festival, (C) there is a (D) special offer available. (E) No Error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Replace 'coincided' with 'coincides'. The sentence is in present tense while 'coincided' is in past tense and its usage over here is incorrect.

Directions: In the following sentence four words or phrases have been underlined. Only one underlined part is not acceptable in Standard Written English. Pick up the part (A) or (B) or (C) or (D). If there is no mistake, mark (E).

The Town Hall of (A) 19th century and the (B) Marble Palace which is the (C) residence of the Royal family has a pair of domes (D) reputed to be the largest in the world. (E) No Error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article ‘the’ before 19th to point out the definite noun (century)

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

(A) Beside their wearability, (B) either as jewellery or incorporated into articles (C) of attire, beads possess the desirable characteristics of every (D) collectible. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Replace ‘beside’ with ‘besides’. ‘Beside’ means on the side of (in physical sense) and ‘besides’ means ‘in addition’.

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

Farce is a (A) dramatic form that derives (B) much of its (C) humorous from (D) improbable characters and situations. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Replace adjective form ‘humorous’ by noun form ‘humour’.

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

(A) A foreign tour is often (B) the largest (C) expenditure that most (D) families will ever make. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The given sentence is grammatically correct.

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

(A) College life is charming (B) and school life is dull; so (C) everybody prefers college life (D) to school life. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The correct usage is 'but school life is dull'.

Directions: In the following sentence, four words or phrases have been underlined. Only one underlined part is not acceptable in Standard Written English. Pick up the part (A) or (B) or (C) or (D). If there is no mistake, mark (E).

(A) Seafood is found in (B) the beaches, (C) in five star hotels and (D) in various small restaurants. (E) No Error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Replace ‘in’ in part A with ‘at’. (Prepositional Error)

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