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Error Identification

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Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

The professor (a) kept exhorting us (b) to work harder. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It should be “Hard” instead of “harder”.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

She goes (a) to school (b) by foot everyday. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Error of preposition. "On foot" should be used instead of "by foot".

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

The average age (a) at which people need (b) to wear glasses vary considerably. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

"The average age" is a singular subject, so “varies” should be used.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

The public are (a) deadly against the imposition (b) of any punitive tax. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Error of subject verb agreement. The correct phrase is “the public is”.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

Nebo was (a) an industrious town with (b) a number of factories. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We are talking about a town. Thus, "industrial" will be used instead of "industrious".

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

Neither her (a) husband nor her brother were able to help (b) her in her work. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Error of Subject verb agreement  Here, “was” should be used instead of "were" as the verb in an either/or, or neither/nor sentence agrees with the noun or pronoun closest to it.  

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

He always act as a martyr when (a) he has to do some (b) domestic chores. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Error in the use of the verb. WE should use "acts" instead of "act" as "he" is a singular noun.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

None of my friends (a) are applyIng for (b) this job. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here, the error os of subject verb agreement. The indefinite pronouns anyone, everyone, someone, none, nobody are always singular and, therefore, require singular verbs ("is" here).  

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

When I shall see (a) him, I shall tell him (b) that you had called. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Shall” is redundant in (a). The correct phrase is "when I see him...".

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

Johan along with (a) his parents come (b) to the church everyday. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here, the verb “comes” should be used in place of "come". Phrases such as together with, as well as, and along with are not the same as and. The phrase introduced by as well as or along with will relate to the earlier word (Johan in this case).

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

Our mathematics teacher (a) often emphasises on the (b) need for a lot of practice. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here “on” is redundant.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

The girls (a) returned back home (b) after a tiring day. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The word “back” is redundant here.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

Prabitha’s (a) hair band is as (b) expensive as Simi. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Apostrophe is required in comparison here("Simi’s").

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

Dravid is the finest batsman (a) that India (b) have ever produced. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Error of subject verb agreement "India has ever" is the correct phrase.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

After the (a) humiliating exposure, he (b) hanged his head in shame. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

"Hung" is the correct word here. 'Hanged' means to kill (someone) by tying a rope attached from above around their neck and removing the support from beneath them (often used as a form of capital punishment).  

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

Though senior in age (a) his father is junior than my (b) father in service. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We use “junior to” in comparitive sentences.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

A British ship laden with (a) merchandise (b) get drowned in sea. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here, “get” is redundant

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

In early days, the (a) west paid lip service (b) to the United Nations. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We should use "olden days" instead of "early days".

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

Ten rupees (a) was paid (b) to him. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

No error

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

Hardly the rain started (a) when a child (b) in the corner sent out a piercing wail. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

“Hardly had the rain started" is the correct phrase.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

Put off (a) the fire (b) quickly. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We should use “put out” instead of “put off”.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

They have (a) not talked to (b) each other since they have quarreled. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

“Have” is redundant in part (c).

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

English is one (a) of those languages that are (b) generally found difficult by Indian students. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

No error

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any, and no sentence has more than one error. If there is no error, mark (d).

Ashoka is (a) one of the greatest emperors (b) who has ever lived in this country. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

"Have" should be used instead of "has".

Directions: Choose the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, mark (d).

Invention (a) of the Internet is considered (b) to be a most unique development. (c) No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here, ''most'' is redundant.

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