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COMMON ERRORS

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

In her hour of distress (A) she requested Mohan to lend (B) her some money (C) but he refused to do so. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

Since the day the strike was declared (A) by the factory employees (B) over 20 workers have been (C) dismissed and 10 resigned. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

On my way to office, I shall (A) generally come across (B) many children (C) wearing blue unforms. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

The students were officially (A) told that they (B) are not to cross (C) the road against the red light. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

The well clad servant lays (A) the table (B) while the lady of the house was busy (C) with her guests. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

She said (A) that (B) she will help me (C) whenever I was in difficulty. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

The tutor cautioned (A) the girl's guardian (B) that she would not (C) be able to get through the examination until she did not work hard. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

Being a (A) fine day (B) we went out for (C) picnic at Okhla. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

My friend being unwilling to attend (A) the court at an early hour of the morning, (B) sent a letter (C) explaining why could he hot obey. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

Being a hot day (A) I shall not be able to (B) do any (C) more work. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

The apple (A) he gave me are (B) too expensive (C) to be bad. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

We must not complain (A) that roses have thorns (B) but rather grateful (C) that thorns bear flowers. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

We have been learning (A) our lessons regularly (B) since the beginning (C) of the term. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

I has been knowing (A) him for the last (B) four years, yet I haven't been able (C) to establish friendship with him. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

Day in and day out (A) he keep telling (B) his friends that (C) he wants to go abroad. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

Did I not told (A) you that it was quite (B) necessary (C) to be in time? (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

He found the house (A) without any difficulty (B) and knocked (C) at the door. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

As he stood (A) under the shower (B) the sharp jet of ice cold water (C) revived his sprits. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

It is in 1929 (A) that we first flew (B) to (C) the United States. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

The fact is (A) that Mr. Joshi did fell (B) and was (C) injured. (D) No errors (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

People have (A) ideas about (B) aeroplanes in (C) ancient times. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

India must looked (A) inward to tackle the (B) pressure on her (C) foreign reserves. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

The gentleman together with his wife (A) and daughter (B) were (C) drowned. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

Raju never know (A) how much money (B) Devi had spent (C) for him. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

Jagan said (A) that he was sorry (B) for having (C) keep me waiting for sometime. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 26 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

He was looking for (A) an opportunity to (B) come out of (C) the meeting room. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 27 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

He took (A) the child to a park (B) and buy (C) him some toys. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 28 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

The conference was attended (A) by more than (B) one hundred (C) delegates. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 29 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

Why you are (A) going (B) away (C) so early? (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 30 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

Neither he (A) nor I am (B) in the (C) wrong. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 31 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

When you will get well (A) you shall have (B) plenty of opportunities (C) to play with your friends. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 32 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

None are so deaf (A) as not to hear the (B) the call of the country (C) to defend its honour and freedom. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 33 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

My elder brother and sister (A) helps me (B) in (C) my home work. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 34 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

On my telling him (A) that I was Ramesh (B) he take me (C) to Mr. Raghvendra's room. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 35 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

Priya, who is our neighbour (A) dislikes my brother (B) because (C) he is always troubling her. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 36 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

At last (A) he withdrew from the contest (B) leaving the field open (C) to his opponents. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 37 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

None of my brothers are (A) helping me (B) in (C) my work. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 38 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

By whom (A) he was allowed (B) to leave (C) the post of duty earlier than the scheduled time. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 39 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

You would have got (A) the first prize (B) if you would have prepared (C) thoroughly for the Competition. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 40 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Choose the part that has the error. If there is no error, choose (E)

Our manager does not believe (A) that we are (B) working sincerely (C) and with interest for all these years. (D) No error (E)

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
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