English Error Finding Practice

Identify grammatical errors in English sentences. This quiz tests your ability to find the incorrect part of each sentence, covering various grammar topics suitable for competitive exam preparation.

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Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The basic[a] that you'll need [b]to start your own[c] business are provided[d] in the seminar.

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

These interested[a] paintings were donated[b] to the library by[c] the Gilmore Foundation over twenty years ago[d].

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Dozens of[a] applicants showed up[b] for the position, but when it came time[c] to interview them, we could talk to only handful[d].

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

I am familiar with[a] the difficult situation she was on[b] but I can't condone[c] her negligent behavior[d].

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

We chose [a]to take a trip to the far east [b]because it was advertised as adventurous[c] and intrigued[d].

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Did you know that [a]we lease the top floor[b] of the 87-years-old [c]Brigham building and the adjacent [d]storage area?

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Analysts reported [a]the economy it is[b] moving in a steady[c], upward direction[d].

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

We spent [a]the afternoon playing[b] with the childrens[c] down at the beach[d].

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Laboratory tests revealed [a]that the metal using in[b] this particular model [c]was actually an alloy of inferior quality[d].


  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

I've looked [a]at several records in your file[b] and many documents still[c] don't have your new marriage name.[d]

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The manager told the newly arrived[a] hotel guests that there were[b] a piano in the lobby with live jazz[c] on Friday and Saturday starting at[d] eight o'clock.

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The building manager is having[a] all the windows and doors replace on[b] the second and third[c] floors as well as[d] in the restaurant.

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In order to [a]finish the project according to schedule[b], we will have to work[c] in advance on the steps what require[d] contractors' work.

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The head[a] lawyer resigned from[b] the case when [c]the conflict of interest becomes obvious.[d]

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Having been to Barcelona twice himself[a], Bob told us[b] last week that aquatics sports[c] are becoming increasingly popular[d] there.

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Even today[a], the transmission of [b] telephone calls and billing of rooms - both of which[c] take time and energy - is handling[d] by the operators.

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

He would lost[a] his license if he didn't take[b] a refresher[c] course, according to[d] my broker.

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The native population[a] of Alaska has begun[b] documenting it's[c] wildlife's migratory[d] patterns.

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In order to[a] finish the project according to schedule[b], we will have to work[c] in advance on the steps what require [d]contractors' work.

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

After[a] downsizing the company, the executives realized that had[b] much more furniture than[c] they needed[d]

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The tire industry [a]is constantly searching to [b]alternative rubber sources as[c] conventional sources are dwindling.[d]

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

She repeated because [a]she did not want[b] any of her money invested in [c]the heavily advertised, but high-risk companies[d].

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The results of[a] our marketing survey show that[b] there will be quite a demand [c]for electric cars in the ahead[d] years.

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

After analyzing[a] the steep rise in profits [b]according to your explanation, we were convinced[c] that your analyses was correct[d].

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

After our discussion,[a] we decided to take[b] a later flight and so[c] that we could spend more time[d] with the clients.

Find out the part having error

  1. a
  2. b
  3. c
  4. d

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