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Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) I want (B) that you (C) should meet and resolve your differences (D) as soon as possible. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Error of importance. If the modifying clause emphasizes the importance (I want that) of an action in the modified clause (meet), the latter does not take any helping verb (should). Correct Usage: I want that you meet...

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

Let me (A) lay here and daydream (B) about my bright (C) upcoming future (D)in this company. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The verb 'lay' is always followed by an object but as there is no such object present here, it should be replaced by 'lie'

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) From the two given (B) pairs of shoes, I think the (C) last one has a (D) more snug and a sleek fit. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Last' is used when we have more than two objects. It should be replaced by 'latter'.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) We discussed (B) about the matter yesterday (C) but (D) still it is not clear to anyone. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The verb ‘discuss’ is transitive and should not be used with a preposition. Hence, 'about' should be eliminated.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

The lad (A) was sent with (B) a verbal message (C) to the doctor (D) to reach home immediately. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Verbal' means pertaining to words. It should be replaced by 'oral' which means delivered by mouth.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) Such goods (B) are made for export and are seldom (C) or ever used in this country (D) for it has a limited utilisation. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Seldom (or) ever is an incorrect form, it should be replaced by seldom or never.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) The first two chapters (B) of the novel (C) are (D) rather dull and my interest was not captured. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The sentence has no error.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) Of the three, tea, coffee and cocoa, the (B) latter is his all time favorite (C) and he can have (D) it any time of the day. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Latter' is used only when there are two items/ persons being compared. Hence, it should be replaced by 'last'.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

The arrival (A) of details (B) is a matter for future consideration (C) and should not (D) be thought about now. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: E

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) I (B) should have liked to (C) have gone with them, but my work (D) was not complete. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'have gone' should be replaced by ' go'.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) She requested (B) for my help yesterday (C) but alas!, I was not there (D) to help her. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The preposition 'for' is redundant and should be deleted.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) Of the two colours red and green the (B) latter is used (C) more widely in the painting for a (D) more realistic and authentic touch. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The sentence is correct.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) He will succeed (B) to the title in the event of the death of his (C) oldest brother (D) as it has been specified in the will. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Oldest' should be replaced by 'eldest'. When referring to someone who is older than one in a family or someone that one has a close relationship with, "elder/ eldest" is used.  

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) As a novelist, Jane Austen (B) is (C) superior (D) than Mrs. Henry wood. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Words like 'superior' should always be followed by 'to' instead of 'than'.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) One evening of (B) each week was set apart (C) by him for the reception of (D) whosoever chose to visit him. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Whosoever' should be replaced by 'whomsoever'.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

We happened to meet (A) at the house of a (B) mutual friend and seemed to take a (C) liking to (D) one another immediately. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

‘Mutual‘ should be replaced by ‘common’. When referring to friends generally 'common' is used. 'Mutual' is generally used with relatives etc.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) Seldom had the little town (B) seen a more (C) costlier funeral in (D) its entire history. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Double comparatives and superlatives should be omitted. Therefore more' should be omitted.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) The introduction of tea and coffee and (B) such other beverages (C) have not been without (D) some effect. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The verb should be in agreement with its proper subject and not with a noun near it. Hence, 'have' should be replaced by ‘has’ as the subject is 'introduction'.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) One cannot (B) be too careful (C) about what (D) he says these days. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The indefinite pronoun 'one' should be used throughout if ever used. Hence, 'he' should be replace by 'one'.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

He (A) has a wardrobe of wonderful carvings (B) and (C) which (D) has been in his family for generations. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Which' in itself fulfills the purpose of a conjunction. It should not be after a conjunction, therefore 'and ' is to be eliminated.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

We (A) are constantly (B) told that information technology (C) will take us (D) to a gleaming, gigabyte-infested other world called cyberspace. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The sentence has no error.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) They called at us yesterday (B) to discuss (C) a new incentive scheme (D) for all manual workers. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Called at is used for a place and not for a person, therefore it should be replaced by 'called on'.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

The reason (A) for the sudden explosion (B) in the aircraft, (C) had not been discovered till date and it (D) continues to baffle all. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The sentence on the whole follows a present and a continuous tense. Where as 'had' denotes past tense, it should be replaced by 'has'.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) To keep the elephants (B) in good physical condition, the keeper trims their tusks with (C) a hacksaw every three years and oils their hides (D) once a year so that their skin won’t crack. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The sentence has no error.

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

Delivering (A) the mails (B) to small villages (C) in India was once a (D) difficult, perilous and exciting job. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The plural of mail is 'mail'. So, correct phrase is 'the mail to'.

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