Error Identification Practice Test - 3

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

The repair work on the road (1)/ will continue round the clock from today (2)/ until Friday or (3)/ till it is deemed necessary by the authorities concerned. (4)/ No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

He is not such (1) / a good man (2) / who can help (3) / anyone. (4) No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

The home team controlled the ball (1) / for a majority of the game, (2) / yet it couldn't succeed in getting (3) / the ball into the opposite team's net often enough. (4) / No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

The world is full of ignorance, and (1)/ the ignorant will always criticize, because they (2)/ live to suffer ills, (3)/ for they know no better. (4)/ No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

One of the first steps educationists can take (1) / to address the overall development of their students (2) / is to build an environment (3) / conducive for learning. (4) / No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

Even though Sarah is senior than me (1) / not only in service but also in age, (2) / it was difficult to find her trustworthy (3) / enough to take charge. (4) / No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

Scientists have made the (1) / world a better place to live (2) / with their constant effort (3) / and research work. (4) / No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

The man, who allows himself no relaxation, no recreation, (1) / loses his energy, and ages (2) / more early than (3) / the man who alternates work and play. (4) / No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

Mathematics has both similarities (1) / as well as differences (2) / with the natural (3) / and social sciences. (4) / No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

Though caught red handed, (1) / the suspected terrorist, (2) / who had ambushed a force contingent, (3) / refused the charge. (4) / No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

Even if there is a little bloodletting, (1) / and even if life becomes much more inconvenient and difficult, (2) / we should let the human race continue to exist (3) / over this Earth. (4) / No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

The general called upon (1) / both the print as well as the electronic media (2) / to do constrictive criticism and (3) / help the people of the state (4) / No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

The coordinator told (1) / that he (2) / was coming (3) / but never did. (4) / No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

Even in cities, (1) / playgrounds are dirt fields; (2) / the gardens are (3) / few and for between. (4) / No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

Only those schemes (1) / can succeed (2) / which promise (3) / to deliver the goods. (4) / No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

The more we cut off the jungles, (1) / more we impair the functions of nature, (2) / and we will (3) / pay for this sooner or later. (4) / No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

Maria reported (1) / sick yesterday, but she now claims (2) / that she is (3) / comparatively better today. (4) / No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

The bureaucracy is full of officials, who (1) / are capable of nothing (2) / but yawning; and will get out of their slumber (3) / only to make an extra buck. (4) / No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

The traditional religions teach us not to (1) / become attached to material things, (2) / and tell us to make offerings (3) / and show the extent of your belief. (4) / No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

Prudence requires that we should meet (1) / the dangers that threaten us, (2) / by turning all our philosophy, science, and art, (3) / into practical common sense. (4) / No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

Blind faith in science is a privilege (1) / given only to a human being, (2) / but unfortunately they will perish in the near future (3) / because of scientific progress. (4) / No error (5)

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

The pastime is so positively agreeable (1) / that it lets time (2) / slip by unnoticed and turns (3) / working time also into pastime. (4) / No error (5)