Error Identification Test 10

Directions: The following sentence tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The 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 option (E). While choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard English.

(A) Six weeks later, he (B) returned with (C) knowledge enough to teach (D) others the tricks of the trade. (E) No error

Directions: In the question, a sentence has been divided into 4 parts and labelled (A), (B), (C) and (D). The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is in underlined and lettered part. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct and mark it as your answer. If the sentence is correct, select choice (D) as your answer. In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Everyone admired the (B) golden brown colour of (C) his hairs. (D) No error

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

(A) Expecting to be (B) severe chastised, I was (C) surprised by the (D) captain's calm response. (E) No error

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

(A) Though Paul (B) worked hard to win the game (C) still he (D) lost it at the end. (E) No error

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

(A) Deep in the mountains, (B) there is (C) less chance for (D) anyone to get a cell-phone connection. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one 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) Lot of new apparatus was (B) brought in the science laboratory (C)for the students to learn (D) through experimentation. (E) No error

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

The teacher (A) spoke so fast that the students (B) had to ask her (C) to repeat the entire chapter (D) again. (E) No error

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

(A) The gold of Dubai (B) is better (C) than (D) any other country. (E) No error

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

The officer (A) assured the (B) victim’s brother that he would keep his (C) words and would soon (D) get them justice. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one 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.

Stop (A) to write (B) as (C) the time is (D) over. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one 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.

He (A) washed (B) neither his hands (C) or his face (D) before having his dinner. (E) No error

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

Scarcely (A) had he (B) gone (C) than a policeman knocked (D) at the door to enquire about his whereabouts. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one 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.

He (A) will not fill the consent form (B) until he (C) is not given (D) the requisite fee. (E) No error

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

(A) The singer along with (B) his band and dancing group (C) are expected (D) at the airport any moment. (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 error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct and mark it as your answer. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E) as your answer. While choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

The craftsman (A) which first placed a wooden horse (B) on bow rockers- (C) a likely outgrowth of the cradle-is (D) unknown. (E) No error

Directions: The given sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered from (A) to (D). If the sentence contains an error, select the one 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 property was divided (B) among the two sons (C) in accordance with the directions given (D) in the will. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one 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) I was sitting (B) besides the delegates (C) to explain them the loopholes (D) in the contract. (E) No error

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

The Japanese (A) are accustomed (B) to (C) drinking Herbal Tea during (D) their formal proceedings. (E) No error

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

Neither Ron (A) nor his colleagues (B) is going to (C) support the company's (D) new compensation policy. (E) No error

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

Victorian manufacturers (A) done horses (B) with multiple seats to (C) accommodate upto (D) three children at a time. (E) No error

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

He (A) does not know that (B) how to make his boss (C) agree to (D) give him a week’s leave. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one 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.

‘Titanic’ is regarded as (A) one of the best movies (B) which (C) have been produced (D) so far by the film industry. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one 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 book she (B) purchased from the new Book Cafe (C) was (D) worth for $20. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one 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) Her performance (B) was (C) better to her (D) earlier performance in the essay writing competition. (E) No error

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct, as your answer. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E) as your answer. In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Everyone (B) amongst the guests (C) was enjoying the Jazz played by the band when they heard (D) a scream. (E) No error