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Error Identification

Description: SPOTTING ERRORS
Number of Questions: 25
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Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

After the bell rung (a) the teacher (b) entered the class. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

After the bell was rung the teacher entered the class.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

We must (a) always says (b) the truth. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We must always speak the truth.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

She is ill (a) for (b) a week. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

She has been ill for a week.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

I disposed (a) off my (b) old clothes. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

I disposed of my old clothes.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

We can learn (a) English from (b) the help of newspapers. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We can learn English with the help of Newspapers.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

Neither Jenelia (a) nor Rachel (b) have come. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

The teacher (a) is angry (b) on me. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The teacher is angry with me.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

He is not only (a) a naïve (b) but also a fool. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

He is not only a naïve but a fool.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

I have been (a) ill since (b) three months. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

I have been ill for three months.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

By the time we (a) reached the (b) house, it is dark. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

By the time we reached the house it was dark.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

The longer we (a) work, greater (b) the benefit. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The longer we work, the greater the benefit.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

The idea (a) sounds (b) alright. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The idea sounds all right.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

We must do (a) exercise (b) everyday. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We must take exercise everyday.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

The messenger (a) informed (b) the matter to me. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Who was informed? 'Me'. Not the matter. The messenger informed me of the matter.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

He will pay (a) dear for (b) his negligence. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

He will pay dearly for his negligence.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

The sun rose (a) before (b) I woke up. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sun had risen before I woke up.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

We (a) did (b) like that. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

We did the same.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

Billiards are (a) an interesting (b) game. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Billiards is a game and a noun used in singular form. So replace are by is.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

I just received (a) your (b) letter. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

I have just received your letter.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

He has (a) asked me to (b) do the needful. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence is correct as given.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

I felt (a) a little bit (b) uncomfortable. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

I felt somewhat uncomfortable.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

I got (a) down the (b) train. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

I got down from the train.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

I was surprised (a) by your (b) memory. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

I was surprised at your memory.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

My sister (a) went for (b) shopping. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

My sister went shopping.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

One must take (a) care of (b) his health. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

One must take care of one`s health.

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