Verbal Ability Test (Finding Error)

Practice identifying grammatical errors in English sentences covering subject-verb agreement, prepositions, adverbs, pronouns, phrasal verbs, and sentence structure.

25 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

Our teacher (a)/ has been ill (b)/ since (c)/ Wednesday. (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

He wanted (a)/ to listen (b)/ to the story (c)/ in details. (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

This is (a)/ one of the best pictures (b)/ that has been (c)/ produced in Delhi (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

He has ordered (a)/ for eight chairs (b)/ and tables (c)/ for his office. (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

No sooner did (a)/ the President arrive (b)/ then the band (c)/ played the National Anthem. (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

I only have read (a)/ the first three (b)/ chapters of my (c)/ English text book. (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

Each of them (a)/ have some (b)/ suggestions (c)/ to offer (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

Found guilty (a)/ of theft (b)/ the boy was expelled (c)/ from the school (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

My teacher (a)/ who was on leave (b)/ for a week (c)/ has rejoined (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

No sooner (a)/ the bell rung (b)/ than the students (c)/ ran out of the class room (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

The teacher promised (a)/ to teach us (b)/ a new poem (c)/ every other day. (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

Had I known (a)/ it would rain (b)/ I would stay (c)/ home. (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

Shall you (a)/ do me (b)/ a (c)/ favour? (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

The last man on earth will (a)/ abandon his ruined house (b)/ for a cave and his woven (c)/ clothes for an animal's skin. (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

She wondered (a)/ whether the city (b)/ had changed (c)/ alot since she left. (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

Although I have (a)/ signed on the receipt (b)/ yet no payment (c)/ has been done. (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

I wish (a)/ I was (b)/ a flying (c)/ fish. (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.
The bridal gown (a)/ was most unique; (b)/ the bridegroom had (c)/ designed it. (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

Both of them (a)/ help one another (b)/ while (c)/ studying. (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

He only (a)/ can be blamed (b)/ for the kidnapping (c)/ of the child. (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

Suzanne argued with (a)/ her mother over (b)/ her refusal to (c)/ attend the party. (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

The dog (a)/ would follow (b)/ close at (c)/ his heels. (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

We looked at (a)/ the thunder storm (b)/ and lightening (c)/ filled with awe and wonder. (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

I disposed off (a)/ all my (b)/ house hold (c)/ goods. (d)/ No error (e)

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

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

She has (a)/ come to (b)/ take (c)/ your leave. (d)/ No error (e)

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
  5. (e)