Error Identification

Directions: The following sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

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Directions: The following sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

A (A) long life is good (B) if one (C) be happy and (D) has friends. (E) No error

Directions: The following sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). Follow the requirements of standard written English.

The (A) entire party is (B) for the Bill, (C) ready to stake (D) their political existence. (E) No error

Directions: The following sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Several guests (A) noticed that Mr. Peter (B) fell back (C) in his chair and (D) gasping for breath. (E) No error

Directions: The following sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). Follow the requirements of standard written English.

It is hoped that with the medical fee (A) being withdrawn and men (B) can be tested, (C) a large number of people will (D) come forward. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

He (A) has been invited (B) to attend the annual day of the college (C) as a distinguished (D) alumni. (E) No error

Directions: The following sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Senior colleagues (B) often hope that (C) they will be well acquainted (D) with the affairs of their junior colleagues. (E) No error

Directions: The following sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

The Hindus (A) have been celebrating (B) many festivals (C) since time immemorial (D) but no one knows when they started. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) I met him (B) as soon as he arrived at the Art gallery (C) and told him that I was (D) too glad to meet him. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Black ladies shoes (B) are for sale here (C) but no customer (D) is prepared to buy them. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The goal of unemployment insurance is to support workers who have lost their (B) jobs until they are (C) reabsorption into (D) industry. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

“A Raisin in the Sun”, the (A) highly (B) acclaimed Broadway play by Lerraine Hansberry, (C) dealing with the serious and comic (D) events in the life of a Black family in modern America. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

The selection of products available through (A) mail (B) order companies (C) are large and (D) varied. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Soprano Minnie Hauk is often (A) credit with starting a trend in opera (B) away from the old Italian style towards (C) more realistic, dramatic (D) interpretations. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

From a (A) youngest age, children begin a (B) continuous process of evaluating (C) themselves in the light of the opinions and comments of those (D) around them. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

The (A) fields and meadows (B) looked a picture with sheep and cattle (C) feeding on (D) green grass. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Surely (A) there was nothing very (B) profound in this remark (C) but received as though it (D) were Solomon's. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The jury has decided (B) which the prize-winners are and will announce (C) their names (D) at the function tomorrow. (E) No error

Directions: The following sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). Follow the requirements of standard written English.

I am sorry (A) that a previous (B) engagement with (C) a client will prevent (D) me being present at that meeting. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

The firemen (A) could not succeed (B) in rescue the child (C) although they could (D) put out the fire. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) On entering the room, (B) she was found (C) hanging from (D) the ceiling. (E) No error

Directions: The following sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). Follow the requirements of standard written English.

The two men were (A) not interested in the same thing and the (B) work which each of them (C) had to do was of (D) different nature. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) He ran (B) so fastly that (C) he reached the destination (D) in just two minutes. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either only a single error or no error at all. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). While choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Although (A) violent, tornadoes are (B) rather small storms (C) which paths are usually about a quarter of a mile (D) in width. (E) No error

Directions: The following sentence tests your ability to recognise grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. The error, if any, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Caviar is (A) deliciously served, spread on toast, flavored with (B) a few drops of lemon juice, and (C) eating (D) as an appetizer. (E) No error