English grammar error spotting finding correction exercise Practise set 47
English grammar error spotting correction exercises practice set 47
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 found (1)/ the two first chapters of the book (2)/ particularly interesting. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (2) First two will replace two first.
Question 2: Her knowledge in English (1)/ gives her great advantage (2)/ over me. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (1) It is preposition related error. Hence, Her knowledge of English .... should be used here. He has a wide knowledge of painting and music.
Question 3: I know (1)/a doctor (2)/you are referring to (3)./No error (4))
Answer : (2) the will replace a because – here, we are talking about a particular/definite/specific doctor. The sentence can also be written as – I know the doctor who you are referring to.
Question 4: If she had seen (1)/ the car coming, she (2)/ may not crossed the road. (3)/ No error.(4)
Answer : (3) Look at the structure : If + subject + had + V3 + subject + would have + V3 Hence, would not have crossed is the right usage.
Question 5: The building collapsed (1)/ at the afternoon (2)/ at about 4 O’clock. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (2) Here, in the afternoon is the right usage.
Question 6: He discussed (1)/ the murder case (2)/ with his juniors. (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (4) No error
Question 7: Have trust on(1)/God and everything (2)/ will be right. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (1) in. (Prep.) agrees with trust (V.) Hence, Have trust in is the right usage
Question 8: This is an urgent (1)/ matter which may admit (2)/ of few delays. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (3) As the sense suggests, of no delays (negative) .... should be used.
Question 9: In the background they could hear John laughing and joking loudly. (1)/ John was the life and soul of any party (2)/ and he was cracking a joke every few minutes. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (2) the will replace any because – any generalises the situation but the (Def. Art.) indicates a particular Object. Look at the examples given below : The boy goes to the school in the next lane. He can go to school after he has attained the age of 3 years. In the 1st sentence, we are talking about a particular school whereas in, 2nd about a general school, hence, the is used before school. In the 2nd sentence, we are talking, about any school, hence, the will not be used before school.
Question 10: The library members were asked (1)/ to return back the books (2)/ to the library. (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (2) return the books will replacereturn back the books return (Verb) : to come/go/give back Hence, to return the books is the right usage.
Question 11: Everyone are expected (1)/ to come (2)/ to school tomorrow. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (1) is will replace are because – A Singular Verb is used after everyone or everybody.
Question 12: Good heavens ! (1)/ How has she (2)/ grown ! (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (2) how she has will replace how has she.
Question 13: I want to exchange (1)/ my Maruti (2)/ from a Santro. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (3) There is a Preposition related error. Hence, with/ for a Santro is the right usage.
Question 14: After making me wait for two agonising hours (1)/ the great man called me in (2)/ and asked me what do I want (3)/. No error (4)
Answer : (3) what I wanted will replace what do I want because – in Indirect Speech, an interrogative sentence is converted into Assertive Sentence in which the Subject is used before the Verb.
Question 15: Shakespeare has written(1)/ many plays (2)/as well as some poetries. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (3) poetry (N.) : a collection of poems Use of poetries is incorrect Hence, as well as some poetry/poems is the right usage
Question 16: The receptionist gave us (1)/ much informations (2)/ which we needed. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (2) Information (Uncountable Noun) = facts or details about somebody/something. e.g. a piece of information; pieces of information. It is incorrect to use informations as the plural of information. Hence, much information/ many pieces of information ...... should be used here.
Question 17: Madhuri Dixit is having (1)/ a large (2)/ fan following. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (1) has will replace is having because – This statement is a fact and Simple Present is used with Facts/General Statements as in – Rita is having two daughters. (×) Rita has two daughters. (correct) The Earth is revolving round the Sun. (×) The Earth revolves round the Sun. (correct), Hence, Madhuri Dixit has is the right usage.
Question 18: Kindly confirm by letter and telephone (1) / that you will be able (2) / to attend the interview. (3) / No error.(4)
Answer : (2) whether will replace that because – in reported clauses, when two or more alternatives are used, we use whether Hence, whether you will be able is the right usage
Question 19: He has (1)/ a large family (2)/ to care. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (3) to care for/to take care of will replace to care because – to care for/to take care of (Phr.V.) : to look after somebody And. moreover, a Preposition is used at the end of a Phrasal Verb.
Question 20: Who (1)/ arranged (2)/ the chairs ? (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (4) No error.
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