English Grammar Error spotting finding correction exercises
English Grammar Error Spotting Finding Exercises
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: The whole country (1)/ was suffering by (2)/ a financial crisis. (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (2) from will replace by because – suffering (Verb) agrees with from (Prep.) Look at the examples given below : Road accident victims were suffering from severe shock. Many companies are suffering from a shortage of skilled staff. Hence, was suffering from is the right usage.
Question 2: The teacher (1)/ has took (2)/ the responsibility. (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (2) has taken/took will replace has took.
Question 3: After knowing truth, (1)/ they took the right decision (2)/ in the matter. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (1) After knowing the truth will replace After knowing truth as truth is an Abstract Noun and the (Def. Art.) is used before Truth Look at the examples given below : We are determined to get at the truth. Do you think she’s speaking the truth ?
Question 4: The sceneries (1)/ of Kashmir (2)/ is very charming. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (1) scenery will replace sceneries because – Plural of scenery is scenery. Hence, The scenery is the right usage
Question 5: Two hours have passed (1)/ since (2)/he had fallen asleep. (3)/No error (4).
Answer : (3) he fell asleep will replace he had fallen asleep.
Question 6: She is confident (1)/ to win the gold medal (2)/ this time. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (2) of winning will replace to win because – Confident (Adj.) agrees with Prep.-of and + ing verb (Gerund) Look at the example given below : The team feels confident of winning. Hence, of winning the gold medal is the right usage
Question 7: A milk (1)/ can provide protein (2)/ for a nutritionally balanced diet. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (1) Use of A is incorrect because – Uncountable Nouns like milk, wine, information, air, equipment, sand, wood, etc. can’t be counted. Hence, An Indef.Art. will not be used with them. as in– Please give me a water. (×) Please give me some water. (correct) Please give me an ice cube. (correct) Please give me an ice . (×)
Question 8: One of my desires (1)/ are to become (2)/ a doctor (3)/. No error. (4)
Answer : (2) is will replace are because – when a Plural Noun (desires) is placed with a real Singular Subject (One) with of, the Verb will be Singular. Look at the examples given below : One of my teachers is blind. (correct) One of my cousins are in Bangalore. (×) Hence, is to become is the right usage.
Question 9: The train had left (1)/ when he had reached (2)/ the station. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (2) reached will replace had reached because – When two actions take place in the Past, the earlier action is in Past Perfect and the later action in Simple Past Tense.
Question 10: He denied (1)/ to have (2)/ been there (3)/. No error (4).
Answer : (2) having will replace to have because – We use the Gerund (– ing Verb) for an action that happens before or at the same time as the action of the Main Verb. We use the Infinitive for actions that follow the action of the Main Verb. Look at the examples given below : I enjoy myself (at the time of) playing. I deny having stolen anything (before)
Question 11: He asked (1)/supposing if he fails (2)/ what he would do. (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (2) Supposing that he failed/If he failed will replace Supposing if he fails because – Supposing and if cannot be used together.
Question 12: I saw him (1)/a couple of times (2)/ since May(3). /No error (4)
Answer : (1) have seen will replace saw because – Since (Prep.) : from a time in the past until a later past time, or until now, used with the Present Perfect or Past Perfect Tense. Look at the examples given below : She has been off work since Tuesday. He has been working in a bank since leaving school. Hence, I have seen him is the right usage
Question 13: To die with honour (1)/is better than (2)/live with dishonour.(3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (4) No error.
Question 14: Sometimes (1)/ I get angry (2)/ on her. (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (3) with will replace on because – angry agrees with (Prep.) Hence, with her is the right usage
Question 15: 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 16: The manager wanted to know who had arrived (1)/early that day (2)/the cashier or the accountant (3)/No error. (4)
Answer : (2) earlier will replace early because – The comparison between the two (the cashier and the accountant) is evident. So, the Comparative Degree of early (Adj.) will be used. Look at the examples given below : This puzzle is easier than that one. The book was more interesting than the film. Hence, earlier that day is the right usage
Question 17: 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 18: The Secretariat (1)/ comprises of (2)/ many air-conditioned rooms (3)/. No error (4).
Answer : (2) comprises/is comprised of will replace comprises of because – comprise (Verb) : consist of Look at the examples given below : The collection comprises 327 paintings. The collection is comprised of 327 paintings. The collection consists of 327 paintings.
Question 19: These days, job opportunities are not as better (1)/ as they used to be (2)/ in the early 70's. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (1) good will replace better because the pattern used with as — as (Adv.) is as follows : as + Adj. (in Positive Degree) + as, good Positive Degree (no comparison is made), better Comparative Degree (two things are compared), best Superlative Degree (more than two things are compared), as — as used for expressing similarity between one person/thing and another. Look at the examples given below : Shyam is as rich as Ram. He does not play as well as his sister. Hence, These days, job opportunities are not as good is the right usage
Question 20: The boy laid in the shelter (1)/ for a long time before (2)/ somebody came to rescue him. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (1) lay will replace laid. lay is the Past Tense of lie (Verb) which means to be there in a horizontal position, or to get into that position. Look at the examples given below : She lay on the floor, listening to music. Lay a sheet of newspaper on the floor. Here, lay (Verb) means to put something somewhere carefully or neatly. Hence, The boy laid in the shelter is the right usage
Question 21: You should avoid (1)/ to travel (2)/ in the rush hour (3)/. No error (4).
Answer : (2) travelling will replace to travel because – avoid (Verb) always agrees with a Gerund (– ing Verb) and not an Infinitive.
Question 22: The old man felled (1)/some of the trees in the garden (2)/with hardly no effort at all.(3)/ No error.(4)
Answer : (3) hardly any effort will replace hardly no effort because – hardly (Adv.) : almost no; almost not; almost none Hardly, scarcely, etc. are negative words and should not be used with not or other negatives. Look at the examples given below : I can’t hardly believe it. (×) I can hardly believe it. (correct) I did not hardly know him. (×) I hardly knew him. (correct) Hence, with hardly any effort at all is the right usage
Question 23: No sooner (1)/ I had spoken, (2) than he left. (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (2) had I will replace I had because – When a negative Adverb/Adverbial Expression (no sooner, hardly/barely/scarcely), is used at the beginning of a clause; it is followed by Aux. Verb + Subject.
Question 24: We requested the watchman (1)/ to clean up the basement (2)/ so that the children might have enough space to play (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (1) ordered/asked will replace requested because – the sentence is indicating an order. Hence, we ordered the watchman is the right usage.
Question 25: The period (1)/ between 1980 to 1990 (2)/ was very significant in my life. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (2) between 1980 and 1990/from 1980 to 1990 will replace between 1980 to 1990 because – between (Prep.) indicates a period of time that separates two days, years, events, etc. between is used with and from(Prep.) is used for showing when something starts from is used with to to is never used with between Look at the examples given below : We shuttled between New York to Chicago. (×) We shuttled between New York and Chicago. (correct) We are open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day
Question 26: I am able (1)/ to cope up with (2)/ all these difficulties. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (2) to cope with is the right usage. Look at the examples given below : I can’t cope with your being late for work any more. He wasn’t able to cope with the stresses and strains of the job.
Question 27: Nine-tenths (1)/ of the pillar (2)/ have rotted away.(3)/No error (4).
Answer : (3) has will replace have because – with fractions, percentages and indefinite quantifiers (all, few, many, much, some), the Verb agrees with the preceeding Noun/clause. Nine-tenths of the pillar Singular Subject So, the Verb will also be Singular.
Question 28: Your success in the IAS examinations depends not only on (1)/ what papers you have selected (2)/but on how you have written them. (3) No error. (4)
Answer : (3) also will come after but because – like either — or, neither — nor, not only — but also are the right Correlatives. Look at the examples given below : He is not only wise but also kind. John plays not only drum but also flute. not only — but also is used for emphasizing that something is also true. Hence, but also on how you have written them is the right usage
Question 29: I suggest that (1)/ he goes (2)/ to the doctor as soon as he returns from the examination. (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (2) go will replace goes because – the sense of the sentence is advisory. A sentence that expresses ideas such as advice, order, request, suggestion, etc. will use a infinitive (without to) and one of the following Reporting Verbs – advise, command, suggest, etc. Hence, he go is the right usage.
Question 30: 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 31: It is better (1)/to keep one’s head in the face of danger than (2)/losing one’s courage (3). /No error (4)
Answer : (3) to lose/lose will replace losing because.
Question 32: The firemen wore (1)/ inflammable clothing (2)/ for protection. / (3) No error. (4)
Answer : (2) non-flammable will replace inflammable because – inflammable (Adj.) : liable to catch fire easily non-flammable (Adj.) : not likely to burn easily Look at the examples given below : We should always use clothes that are non-flammable. These gases are highly inflammable. Hence, non-inflammable clothing is the right usage
Question 33: The earth moves (1)/ round the Sun. (2)/ Isn’t it ? (3)/. No error. (4)
Answer : (3) doesn’t it will replace isn’t it because – Positive statement (without Aux.) takes Negative Tag (with Aux.) Look at the examples below : You like coffee, do not you ?.
Question 34: You are required to explain (1)/ your conduct within two days (2)/ of the receipt of this letter, (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (3) on the receipt of will replace of the receipt of. Look at the examples given below : The department is authorized, on receipt of such report, to direct an inquiry. Come as soon as you can on receipt of this. Hence, on the receipt of this letter is the right usage.
Question 35: In that wholesale shop (1)/ they do not sell (2)/ fewer than ten bags of rice. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (3) less will replace fewer because – less (Det.) is used with uncountable Nouns to mean a smaller amount of as in-less better/time/importance and fewer (Det.) is used with Plural Nouns and a Plural Verb to mean not many as in – Few people understand the difference. There seems to be fewer tourists around this year. Hence, less than ten bags of rice is the right usage
Question 36: I never considered him to be a person who would (1)/ go back on his promise and (2)/ then do not even apologise. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (3) do (Aux. V.) will not be used because – Each clause has to be structured in a way that is a complete sentence on its own. Look at the structure below : I never considered him to be a person who would go back on his promise. (Sentence I) I never considered him to be a person who would not even apologize.
Question 37: When the football team walked onto the field (1)/ the crowd burst into applause, (2)/ but some cheers were heard too. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (3) abuses will replace cheers because – a contrast is evident in the sentence. applause (Noun) : approval expressed, especially by the clapping of hands. The opposite of applause is abuse.
Question 38: John would have told (1)/you the truth (2)/ if you had asked him. (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (4) No error Look at the examples given below : If you had come yesterday, you would have enjoyed the party. If you had asked him, he would have told you everything.
Question 39: You must either tell me (1)/ the whole story or, at least (2)/ the first half of it. (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (1) either will be used after tell me because either — or is the right pair of correlative Conjunction like neither — nor. It shows a relationship between two things or two situations. Either comes after the Verb when the two actions mentioned are similar (they share the same Verb) Either comes before the Verb when the two actions mentioned are different. Look at the examples given below : She wants to play either tennis or volleyball. She wants to either go shopping or relax in the park. Hence, you must tell me either is the right usage
Question 40: Judge in him (1)/ prevailed upon the father (2)/ and he sentenced his son to death. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (1) The Judge will replace Judge because – here the quality of the Judge is being emphasized, so, though a Common Noun, in this case, it becomes an Abstract Noun and the (Def. Art.) is used with an Abstract Noun. Hence, The judge in him is the right usage.
Question 41: The long-distance train (1)/ which met with an accident (2)/ was carrying some army personal. / (3) No error. (4)
Answer : (3) personnel will replace personal because – personnel (Noun) is used for people employed by or active in an organization, a business, or service personal (Adj.) is related to a particular person Look at the examples given below : This is my personal opinion. We have advertised for extra security personnel. Personnel is a Plural Noun. Hence, was carrying some army personnel is the right usage.
Question 42: If motorists do not observe the traffic regulations (1)/they will be stopped, ticketed (2)/and have to pay a fine. (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (3) fined will replace have to pay a fine because – The sentence is in Passive Voice.
Question 43: A variety of pleasant items in the shop (1) / attract (2) / everybody. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (4) No error.
Question 44: Though its gloss can (1)/fool few unwary customers, (2)/it wouldn’t be difficult for the clever ones to judge its real worth (3)/No error. (4)
Answer : (2) a few will replace few because – few (Adj.) is used with Plural Nouns and a Plural Verb to mean not many. a few (Adj.) is also used with Plural Nouns and a Plural Verb to mean a small number/someLook at the examples given below : Very few students learn Sanskrit now. I need a few things from the store. Hence, fool a few unwary customers is the right usage.
Question 45: Each of the students in the computer class (1)/ has to type (2)/ their own research paper this semester. (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (4) No error. Each is used in front of a Singular Noun followed by a Singular Verb. The use of their (Plural Pronoun) is becoming or common these days. Look at the examples given below : Each student has been given his or her own email address. Each student has been given their own email address. Each of, each one of and everyone of followed by a Plural Noun/Pronoun take Singular Verb. as in – Each of the houses is different.
Question 46: All doubts are cleared (1)/ between (2)/ you and I (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (3) you and me will replace you and I because between is a Prep. A Prep. must be followed by an Indirect object Pronoun. Me is an Indirect Object Pronoun (Objective Case) while I is a Subject Pronoun. (Subjective or Nominative Case) Therefore, between has to be followed by you and me. Look at the examples given below : She went with I. (×) She went with me. (correct) This is between Tom and I. (×) This is between Tom and me. (correct)
Question 47: He will not be able (1)/ to cope up with (2)/ the pressure of work. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (2) to cope with will replace to cope up with. Use of up is superfluous. to cope with (Idiom) : to deal successfully with something difficult Look at the examples given below : Desert plants are adapted to cope with extreme heat. He wasn’t able to cope with the pressure at home.
Question 48: The ebb and flow of the tides (1)/ are (2)/ now understood (3)/. No error (4)
Answer : (2) is will replace are because – The ebb and flow refers to a single Subject, So the Verb will be Singular. Look at the examples given below : The crown and glory of life is character. The horse and carriage is waiting at the gate.
Question 49: After you will return (1)/ from Chennai (2)/ I will come and see you. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (1) after you return will replace after you will return because – the Simple Future cannot be used in clauses beginning with time expressions such as when, while, before, after, etc. Instead of Simple Future, Simple Present is used. Look at the examples given below : When you will arrive tonight, we will go out for dinner. (×) When you arrive tonight, we will go out for dinner. (correct)
Question 50: He is one of those writers (1)/ who has won acclaim (2)/the world over.(3)/No error (4).
Answer : (2) have will replace has because – When one of is followed by a Noun/Pronoun, the Noun/Pronoun is considered as Antecedent and the Verb is used accordingly. Here, writers (Noun) has been used after one of, writers is in Plural, hence, the Verb will also be in Plural.
Question 51: 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 52: When viewed with his point of view, the (1) / entire episode assumes (2)/ a different colour altogether. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (1) from will replace with because from (Prep.) is used for showing somebody’s point of view from one’s point of view : as far as one is concerned Look at the examples given below : From a financial point of view the project was a disaster. From my point of view, the party was a complete success. Hence, when viewed from his point of view, the is the right usage
Question 53: The reason why (1)/he was rejected (2)/was because he was too young. (3)/No error. (4).
Answer : (3) that will replace because – After clauses beginning with The reason why/The reason, the clause containing the reason will not begin with because. It will begin with that.Look at the examples given below : The reason why we were late is that there was a traffic accident. The reason we left early was that we had to attend a party. Hence, was that he was too young is the right usage
Question 54: The items I liked most (1)/were the rosewood carvings (2)/and the teak-wood furnitures of Dutch design (3)/No error. (4)
Answer : (3) furniture will replace furnitures because – furniture is an Uncountable Noun. It is not used in the Plural. Look at the examples given below : We are going to get new furniture for the living room. (correct), We are going to get new furnitures for the living room.(×) Hence, and the teak-wood furniture of Dutch design is the right usage.
Question 55: Until the world lasts, (1)/the earth will go (2)/ round the sun.(3)/ No error.(4)
Answer : (4) No error.
Question 56: The well-known pianist (1)/ had to practice for several hours a day (2)/ even after he rose to fame. (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (2) practise will replace practice because – practice is a Noun and practise is a Verb. practice (Noun) : a habit; a repeated exercise practise (Verb) : to do frequently; carry out an action Look at the examples given below : It was his practice to walk five miles every day. She practises the piano daily. Hence, had to practise for several hours a day is the right usage
Question 57: The sweets (1)/ were shared (2)/ between the four girls. /(3) No error. (4)
Answer : (3) among will replace between because – between is used when only two persons or things are involved. among expresses a relationship when more than two persons/things are involved. Look at the examples given below : She had to choose between work and her family. He divided his money among his brothers and sisters. Hence, among the four girls is the right usage.
Question 58: 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 59: Bacon, the father of the English essay (1)/ had a thirst (2)/ of knowledge. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (3) for will replace of because – thirst (for something) (Noun) : a strong desire for something Thirst agrees with for (Prep.) as in – a thirst for knowledge Hence, for knowledge is the right usage.
Question 60: I was thinking (1)/ if I could do (2)/ anything to help. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (4) No error Look at the sentences given below : He always helps with the housework. He will help us with some of the organisations. I need contacts that could help me find a job. The charity aims to help people help themselves. Can I be of any help to you ?
Question 61: 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 62: I now (1)/ am knowing (2)/ all the facts about him.(3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (2) know will replace am knowing because – know is not used in Progressive/Continuous Tense. Look at the example given below : I am knowing that this is true. (×) I know that this is true. (correct) Hence, know (Simple Present) is used here.
Question 63: Kambli is one of the players (1)/ who has been selected (2)/ for the test match. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (2) have will replace has because – when one of is used in a sentence, the Noun/Pronoun following of is the Antecedent. So, the Verb is used accordingly. Here, players is the Antecedent, so, the Verb will be in Plural.
Question 64: The table’s legs (1)/ have been (2) / elaborately carved. (3) / No error (4).
Answer : (1) The legs of the table will replace the table’s legs because – ’s (apostrophe s to show possession) is not used with non-living things. of or of the is used. Look at the examples given below : When you open the door of his cage, --- (correct) When you open his cage’s door --- (×)
Question 65: The doctor advised Mr. Murugan that, (1)/ because of his severe cramps, (2)/ he should lay in the bed for a few days. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (3) lie will replace lay.
Question 66: By the time (1)/ we got our tickets and entered the cinema theatre, (2)/ the show was already begun. (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (3) had already begun will replacewas already begun because – Past Perfect Tense will be used here. Past Perfect Tense is used for showing an action happened in the Past before another event took place. Look at the example given below : By the time I got home yesterday, my mother had already cooked dinner. Hence, the show had already begun is the right usage.
Question 67: Based on the newspaper reports, (1)/ we can conclude that (2)/ many accidents caused by reckless driving. (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (3) are will be used after accidents because – The sentence is in Passive Voice. Hence, many accidents are caused by reckless driving is the right usage
Question 68: The beautiful (1)/ surrounding of the place (2)/ enchanted me. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (2) surroundings will replace surrounding because – surrounding is an Adj. that means the area around, Surroundings is a Noun that means everything that is around or near somebody/something Look at the examples given below : The buildings have been designed to blend in with their surroundings. From the top of the hill you can see all the surrounding countryside. Hence, surroundings of the place is the right usage
Question 69: Being (1)/ a rainy day (2)/ I could not go out. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (1) It will be placed before being to complete the sentence appropriately. Combination of two or more sentences is possible only when the sentences have a common subject. Look at the examples given below : I read the book. I returned it to the library. Having read the book I returned it to the library. (correct) Reading the book I returned it to the library. (×) It was a rainy day. I could not go out. It being a rainy day I could not go out. (correct)
Question 70: An experimental vaccine (1)/ has brought (2)/ glimmer of hope for the malarial researchers (3)/. No error (4)
Answer : (3) a will be used before glimmer because – when you mention something for the first time, we use a/an (Indef. Art.). Look at the examples given below : I have a problem. Do you have a solution to this ? Hence, a glimmer of hope for the malarial researchers is the right usage
Question 71: Our new neighbours (1)/ had been living in Arizona (2)/ since ten years before moving to their present house. (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (3) for will replace since because – for (Prep.) indicates a length of time Since (Prep.) indicates a past time until a later time, or until now Look at the examples given below : I have lived in Bangalore for twenty-five years. I had been living in Bangalore since 1964. Hence, for ten years before moving to their present house is the right usage.
Question 72: Good heavens ! (1)/ How has she (2)/ grown ! (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (2) how she has will replace how has she.
Question 73: Although the pol ice officer sympathised with poor (1)/ he refused to (2) /take an action against the rich man (3). /No error (4)
Answer : (1) the will be used before poor because – the (Def. Art.) is used with Adjectives to refer to a thing or a group of people described by the Adj.
Question 74: It is time you (1)/ decide on your next (2)/ course of action. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (2) decided will replace decide because – we use the expression It’s time + Subject + Past Verb form to refer to the present moment. It is time + you + decided ---Look at the examples given below : It is time we went home. It is high time you went on a diet. Hence, decided on your next is the right usage.
Question 75: Neither of the two children (1)/ said their prayer (2)/ before going to bed. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (4) No error. Neither of and either of followed by a Plural Noun/ Pronoun take a Singular/Plural Verb. as in — Neither of my parents speak a foreign language.
Question 76: He said (1)/ that he will never (2)/ repeat the mistake. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (2) would will replace will because – in Indirect speech will changes into would as in – She said, “I will teach you English.” (D.S.) She said that she would teach me English. (I.S.) Hence, that he would never is the right usage.
Question 77: The value of the dollar (1)/ declines as the rate (2)/ of inflation raises (3)/. No error. (4)
Answer : (3) rises will replace raises because – rise (Verb) : to increase in amount or number raise (Verb) : to lift or move something to a higher level Look at the examples given below : She raised her eyes from her work.
Question 78: A few tiles on skylab (1)/ were the only equipments (2)/ that failed to perform well in outer space.(3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (2) equipment will replace equipments because – equipment is an Uncountable Noun and the plural form is also equipment. A single item is referred to as a piece of equipment. Look at the examples given below : We need some new kitchen equipment. The athletes keep their equipment in the locker room. Hence, were the only equipment is the right usage.
Question 79: The new taxation rates (1)/ announced by the government (2)/ are bound to effect the export sector. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (3) affect will replace effect because effect (Verb) : to make something happen; to bring about affect (Verb) : to produce a change in somebody/ something Look at the examples given below : These changes will give us the power to effect change. Your opinion will not affect my decision. Inflation affects the buying power of the dollar. The report shows the effect (Noun) of noise on people in the factories. Hence, are bound to affect the export sector is the right usage
Question 80: We had a lot of difficulty(1)/to find (2)/the house. (3)/ No error. (4).
Answer : (2) in finding will replace to find because – when a Noun (difficulty) is used with a Prep. (in), the to - Inf. will not be used, -ing form (Gerund) of the Base Verb (find) will be used.
Question 81: In Singapore (1)/my brother-inlaw with his wife (2)/were present at the function. (3)/No error. (4).
Answer : (3)was will replace were because – When words are joined by with, together with, as well as, etc. the Verb agrees with the first Subject. Hence, Singular Verb was will be used. Look at the examples given below : The Prime Minister with all the members of his cabinet has arrived. Vibha as well as her friends was punished. Hence, was present at the function is the right usage.
Question 82: I will send my servant (1)/ but I cannot insure (2)/ that he will reach there in time. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (2) assure will replace insure because – only assure is used with reference to a person to indicate that something is definitely true/will happen. insure is used for guaranteeing persons against risk. Look at the examples given below : The ambassador assured the Prime Minister of his loyalty. We assured him of our support. Hence, but I cannot assure is the right usage
Question 83: The Secretary and the Principal of the college (1)/ are attending (2)/ the District Development Council Meeting at the Collectorate (3)/. No error (4).
Answer : (4) No error.
Question 84: If majority of the individuals in a State (1)/prosper (2)/the State itself would prosper. (3) /No error. (4)
Answer : (3) will replace would because.
Question 85: Unless you do not give (1)/ the keys of the safe (2)/you will be shot (3)/. No error. (4)
Answer : (1) Unless : if — not. Look at the example given below : You will be sick if you do not stop eating. You will be sick unless you stop eating. Hence, If you do not give is the right usage
Question 86: Adults suffering chicken pox (1)/ can develop (2)/ all kinds of complications (3) No error. (4)
Answer : (1) from will be used before chicken pox because – Suffer (Verb) is followed by from (Prep.) Look at the examples given below : He suffers from asthma. (correct) He suffers asthma. (×) Hence, Adults suffering from chicken pox is the right usage
Question 87: Females (1)/ are not appointed (2)/ in our college. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (4) No error
Question 88: I take great pleasure (1)/ to welcome you (2)/ to this institution. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (4) No error.
Question 89: Do not (1)/ get panicked (2)/ in emergencies. (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (2) panic/get panicky will replace get panicked. panic (Verb) : to fill with fear panicky (Adj.) : inclined to panic Look at the examples given below : She gets panicky in an exam. He panicked at the sight of the audience.
Question 90: The green paint on the wall (1)/ provides a suitable contrast (2)/ with the yellow doors (3)/. No error (4)
Answer : (4) No error
Question 91: This happened (1)/ just exactly (2)/ five years ago. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (2) Use of just and exactly together is superfluous. Hence, either just or exactly will be used. Look at the examples given below : This jacket is just my size. It’s just/exactly as I thought.
Question 92: Although the manager was keen on getting the work (1)/ done through Sudhir yesterday, (2)/ he tries to avoid it (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (3) tried will replace tries because – The Principal clause is in Past Tense and the sentence expresses a past action. Look at the examples given below : The teacher told us that he would take us for a picnic next day. My father gave me the book which I wanted. Hence, he tried to avoid it is the right usage
Question 93: You must either (1)/ be regular with your studies (2)/ and study for longer period before the examination. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (3) or will replace and because – either - or, neither-nor are correct forms of Correlative Conjunctions, used for showing the relationship between two things or two terms that are different from each other. and (Conj.) is used for showing the relationship between two things/situations that exist together. Look at the examples given below : Either he could not come or he did not want to. I'm going to buy either a scooter or a motorcycle. Do it slowly and carefully. She came in and took her coat off. Hence, or study for longer period before the examination is the right usage.
Question 94: The young men from Japan (1)/ found the assent of the mountain (2)/ hard going. (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (2) ascent will replace assent because – ascent (Noun) : an upward slope; the process/act of going upward but assent (Noun) : to express agreement or acceptance, as of a proposal Look at the examples given below : The director has given her assent to the proposals. The cart began its gradual ascent up the hill. Hence, found the ascent of the mountain is the right usage.
Question 95: When you have gone through the papers (1)/ kindly return them (2)/ to us. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (4) No error.
Question 96: He walks (1)/ as if the earth (2)/ belongs to him (3)/ No error (4)
Answer : (3) belonged will replace belongs because – use of as if indicates an imaginary situation or a situation that may not be true but that is likely or possible. The verb after as if is always in the Past Subjunctive as in – He looks as if he knew the answer. She walks as if she were a supermodel. (were is used for all Personal Pronouns) Hence, belonged to him is the right usage
Question 97: Patience as well as perseverance (1)/are necessary (2)/for success. (3)/ No error/(4).
Answer : (2) is will replace are because – when the Subject is separated from the Verb by expressions like – as well as, along with, etc. The Subject is considered to be in Singular. Hence, Singular Verb will be used. Look at the examples given below : The politician, along with the journalist, is expected tomorrow. Excitement, as well as nervousness, is the cause of her stutter.
Question 98: The officer (1)/ is angry on the clerk (2)/ for not attending to the work. (3)/ No error. (4)
Answer : (2) with will replace on because angry (Adj.) : feeling or showing anger (usually followed by at, with, or about (Prep.) Look at the examples given below : The girl felt angry at the injustice of the situation. I was angry with myself for making silly mistakes. We use angry at/about (something) and angry with (somebody). Hence, is angry with the clerk is the right usage
Question 99: One major reason (1)/ for the popularity of television is (2)/ that most people like to stay at home. (3)/ No error (4).
Answer : (3) most of the people will replace most people because – most is used to mean the majority and is used in front of a Plural Noun which does not have a Det. (the/a) or a Possessive (my/our) in front of it. most of is used in front of a Pronoun or in front of a Noun which has a Det./Possessive in front of it. Look at the examples given below : Most people agree that stealing is wrong. Most of the people enjoy music while reading. Hence, that most of the people like to stay at home is the right usage.
Question 100: I went to the temple (1)/ with my parents, my aunts (2)/ and my cousins (3)/. No error. (4)
Answer : (1) I went to temple will replace I went to the temple because – Articles are not used with places like School/ University/Prison/hospital/church unless they refer to a particular one. Look at the examples given below : The church down the street is very old. (a particular church) I go to church every Sunday. (not a particular church)
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