English grammar error spotting finding correction exercise Practise set 10

English Grammar Error Spotting Correction Exercise set 10

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In the following english grammar error spotting questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.



Question 1: I use (1)/ to go out (2)/ to work earlier. (3)/ No error. (4)

Answer : (1) used will replace use because– used to is the right usage except in negatives and questions Look at the examples given below : I used to live in London. I didn’t use to like him. Did you use to do that, when you were a kid ? Hence, I used is the right usage



Question 2: Look at what (1)/ I am doing (2)/ and do like I do. (3)/ No error (4)

Answer : (3) Here, and do what/as I do is the right usage.



Question 3: He (1)/ is junior than (2)/ all his friends. (3)/ No error (4)

Answer : (2) to will replace than because – to (Prep.) is used for denoting comparison and with superior, junior, senior, etc. Look at the examples given below : I prefer walking to climbing. We won by six goals to three. Hence, is junior to is the right usage



Question 4: My wife, having finish her work (1)/ rushed to meet me (2)/ at the event. (3)/ No error. (4)

Answer : (1) After Having, V3 i.e., My wife having finished her work is the right usage.



Question 5: More you (1)/ think of it, (2)/ the worse it becomes. (3)/ No error.(4)

Answer : (1) the will be used before More.



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Question 6: They are a politically important family; (1)/one of his sisters is a minister (2)/ and the other is married with a minister (3)/No error. (4)

Answer : (3) married to will replace married with because married (Verb) agrees with to (Prep.) Look at the example given below : Her daughter was married to a fisherman. Hence, and the other is married to a minister is the right usage



Question 7: I felt privileged (1)/ to recite a poem in an honour of my teacher (2)/ at a recent school function.3 (3)/ No error (4).

Answer : (2) Here, definite article i.e., to recite a poem in the honour of my teacher is the right usage Look at the sentences : Coal is black. The coal of Jharia is of good quality.



Question 8: Each of the girls (1)/ have come (2)/ with her books. (3)/ No error (4)

Answer : (2) Each of the girls is a Singular Subject. Hence, Singular Verb i.e. has come is the right usage.



Question 9: He couldn’t but help (1)/ shed tears at the plight of the villagers (2)/ rendered homeless by a devastating cyclone.(3)/ No error (4)

Answer : (1) Here, He couldn’t help but is the right usage. But shows contrast.



Question 10: I am (1)/ looking forward for (2)/ the day of my wedding. (3)/ No error (4)

Answer : (2) looking forward to will replace looking forward for looking forward to (Phr.V.) : to wait or hope for Look at the examples given below : I’m really looking forward to his visit. I look forward to seeing you in Europe.



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Question 11: A unique feature of a mobile phone (1)/ is that it enables seamless telephone calls even (2)/ When the user are moving around wide areas. (3)/ No error (4)

Answer : (3) Here, when the user is moving around wide areas is the right usage.



Question 12: I recall you telling me (1) / the story of the seven witches (2)/ but I cannot remember where or when.(3)/ No error (4)

Answer : (1) Here, Possessive Case before Gerund (telling) i.e. I recall your telling me is the right usage.



Question 13: The clerk was (1)/ not intimidated by (2)/ his boss’s bullying (3)/ No error (4)

Answer : (4) No error. intimidated (Verb) : to frighten; fill with fear bullying (Verb) : to treat in an overbearing/intimidating manner. Look at the examples given below : She refused to be intimidated by their threats. She refused to give in to bullying and threats.



Question 14: Teachers were instructed (1)/ to follow an uniform method (2)/ of evaluation. (3)/ No error. (4)

Answer : (2) a will replace an because – the pronunciation of uniform gives a Consonant Sound. It sounds like a Y Hence, to follow a uniform method is the right usage.



Question 15: When students are ill (1)/they find that they have a lot of work (2)/to catch up with when they return. (3)/No error (4).

Answer : (3) recover will replace return because – recover (Verb) : to get well again after being ill/sick/ hurt return (Verb) : to come or go back from one place to another Look at the examples given below : I returned from work to find the house empty. He is still recovering from his operation. Hence, to catch up when they recover is the right usage.



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Question 16: I remember (1)/ meet him (2)/ five years ago. (3)/ No error (4).

Answer : (2) meeting him will replace meet him because – when we have an impression of something we did in the Past, we say that we remember doing it. Look at the examples given below : I remember asking my son about the letter. I remember reading about it in the paper.



Question 17: I admit that (1)/ I have some doubts (2)/ about your honesty. (3)/ No error (4)

Answer : (2) Doubt = a feeling of being uncertain about something. There is some doubt about the best way to do it. Hence, I have some doubt ... should be used.



Question 18: Until the world lasts, (1)/the earth will go (2)/ round the sun.(3)/ No error.(4)

Answer : (4) No error.



Question 19: Krishnakali, an early riser and a nature-lover (1)/ goes to morning walk at Rabindra (2)/ Sarovar lake before dawn. (3)/ No error.(4)

Answer : (2) goes for will replace goes to. go for (a) Noun is used where the Noun is an activity. go to (b) Noun is used when we are moving towards something (often) a place. Look at the examples given below : Tom went to work today. It’s a nice sunny day; let’s go for a walk. Hence, goes for morning walk at Rabindra is the right usage



Question 20: You should learn to adopt (1)/ yourself to (2)/ changing circumstances.(3)/ No error (4)

Answer : (1) adopt (V.) : to accept : to follow; embrace. adapt (V.) : adjust; acclimatize; habituate; make suitable for a new use or purpose etc., modify. Hence, you should learn to adapt is the right usage.



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