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Spotting Errors Test 20
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  • Question 1/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que. The Arabian Nights(a) / are indeed (b)/ an interesting book (c)/ No error (d)

    Solutions

    The Arabian Nights” name of book and is singular hence “ is indeed should be used in place of “are indeed.

  • Question 2/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que.He (a)/ loved her (b)/ dispite of himself (c)/ No error (d)

    Solutions

    despite himself” should be used because despite of himself is improper word.

  • Question 3/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que. Of all the models (a)/ Sessica is (b)/ the more good -looking on (c)/ No error (d)

    Solutions

    more than one degree can not be used for single subjects.

  • Question 4/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que. When I went there (a)/ Charles is playing (b)/ a game of chess (c)/ No error (d).

    Solutions

    Charles was playing” because events shows past time.

  • Question 5/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que. Mohans' eyes (a)/ reflect a hope (b)/ for a better future in Microsoft.(c)/ No error (d).

    Solutions

    Here Mohan's eyes reflect means that it was Mohan's habit which is not the case. Hence, it should be as Mohan's eyes reflected .

  • Question 6/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que. He went to Mumbai (a)/ with a view (b)/ to secure a job. (c)/ No error (d).

    Solutions

    With a view to (doing) something because you are planning to do something in the future. Ex: We bought the house with a view to retiring there.

  • Question 7/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que. The Headmaster with all his senior teachers (a)/ have come (b)/ to attend the meeting. (c)/ No error (d).

    Solutions

    'has come' is the correct option because the verb will agree with the first subject.

  • Question 8/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que. The teacher said that (a)/ the building adjacent with his house (b)/ needed repairs. (c)/ No error (d).

    Solutions

    adjacent always takes the preposition 'to'.

  • Question 9/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que. Grapes (a)/ cannot gathered (b)/ from thistles. (c)/ No error (d).

    Solutions

    Grapes cannot be the subject of the sentence; hence it should be 'Grapes cannot be gathered......

  • Question 10/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que. Air pollution, together with littering, (a)/ are causing many problems (b)/ in our cities. (c)/ No error (d).

    Solutions

    ‘are’ is replaced by ‘is’

  • Question 11/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que. The accused refused (a)/ to answer to the policeman (b)/ on duty. (c)/ No error (d).

    Solutions

    Remove ‘to’ before the policeman.

  • Question 12/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que. What is (a)/ the use of me (b)/ attending the session? (c)/ No error (d).

    Solutions

    ‘me’ is replaced by ‘myself’

  • Question 13/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que. We met our prospective employer (a)/ for a briefing session (b)/ in the Taj Hotel. (c)/ No error (d).

    Solutions

    ‘in’ is replaced by ‘at’

  • Question 14/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que. Because of the severe snow storm and the road blocks, (a)/ the air force dropped food and (b)/ medical supplies close to the city. (c)/ No error (d).

    Solutions

    No error

  • Question 15/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que. If I would have realised (a)/ what a bad shape our library is in (b)/ I would have done something, to arrest the deterioration. (c)/ No error (d).

    Solutions

    Part 'a' of the statement is wrong. It will be as 'If I had The Past perfect tense suits here and it denotesthe sentence to be in Active voice.

  • Question 16/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que. He has been (a)/ enhanced in position (b)/ as result of his diligence and integrity. (c)/ No error (d).

    Solutions

    Part 'b' of the statement is wrong. The word 'enhanced' given here is wrong. The correct word that will suit the statement is 'topper'. Correct application of word enriches the meaning of the sentence.

  • Question 17/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que. It is I (a)/ who is responsible (b)/ for the delary. (c)/ No error (d).

    Solutions

    Part 'b' of the sentence is wrong. The correct form of sentence is 'It is I am who should be responsible for the delay'.

  • Question 18/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que. There is only one cure (a)/ to the evils which newly (b)/ acquired freedom produces and that cure in freedom. (c)/ No error (d).

    Solutions

    Part 'b' of the sentence is wrong. The preposition 'of' is missing in that part. 'Of' is applicable after the word 'evils'.

  • Question 19/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que. He flew (a)/ over extensively (b)/ the Pacific last winter (c)/ No error (d).

    Solutions

    Part 'b' of the sentence is wrong. It will be arranged as 'over extensively'. In the part 'B' 'extensively over' is denoting wrong application of words which is acting as a breach to the meaning of the sentence.

  • Question 20/20
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    Directions:(1-20) In these questions, some of the
    sentences have errors and some are correct as they are. Find
    out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
    from error, write (d) as the answer.

    Que. In 1906 a earthquake (a)/ destroyed much (b)/ of San Francisco (c)/ No error (d).

    Solutions

    In 1906 an earthquake destroyed much of San Francisco. Instead of 'a' before earthquake, article 'an' should be used because it is followed by a vowel letter.

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