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Error Identification (E)

Identify grammatical and syntactical errors in English sentences

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select (5).

  1. It's not just minor things
  2. that decline with size,
  3. and major issues
  4. having significant economic impact.
  5. No error
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select (5).

  1. Our plans for the party are tentative at this point,
  2. but we are considering hiring
  3. a troupe of accordionists to play
  4. for our guests are eating dessert.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select (5).

  1. Of the two candidates for the president's post,
  2. they found the latter to be the most qualified
  3. because of his vast knowledge
  4. and experience in the field.
  5. No error
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select (5).

  1. An automobile is
  2. often the single largest investment
  3. that most families
  4. ever will make.
  5. No error
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Four parts of the sentence given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

Scientists believe that (1) by altering the genetic composition of plants it is possible to develop specimens that are (2) resisting to (3) disease and have (4) increased food value. (5) No error

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select (5).

  1. Industrial pollution has seriously done
  2. and possibly irreversible damage
  3. to the marble walls and
  4. minarets of the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select (5).

  1. Neither the parent's refusal
  2. or the subsequent criticism
  3. was able to destroy
  4. his feelings for the girl.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following sentence, some parts have been underlined and labelled (A), (B), (C) and (D). Identify the part that contains an error. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as (E).

(A) I like (B) such boys who are industrious, sincere (C) and at the same time (D) obedient to their teachers. (E) No error.

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

Directions: In the following sentence four words or phrases have been underlined. Only one underlined part is not acceptable in Standard Written English. Pick up the part (A) or (B) or (C) or (D). If there is no mistake, mark (E).

If (A) your holiday (B) coincided with the festival, (C) there is a (D) special offer available. (E) No Error

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

Directions: In the following sentence four words or phrases have been underlined. Only one underlined part is not acceptable in Standard Written English. Pick up the part (A) or (B) or (C) or (D). If there is no mistake, mark (E).

The Town Hall of (A) 19th century and the (B) Marble Palace which is the (C) residence of the Royal family has a pair of domes (D) reputed to be the largest in the world. (E) No Error

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

Directions: In the following sentence, some parts have been underlined and labelled (A), (B), (C) and (D). Identify the part that contains an error. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as (E).

(A) Beside their wearability, (B) either as jewellery or incorporated into articles (C) of attire, beads possess the desirable characteristics of every (D) collectible. (E) No error.

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

Directions: In the following sentence, some parts have been underlined and labelled (A), (B), (C) and (D). Identify the part that contains an error. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as (E).

Farce is a (A) dramatic form that derives (B) much of its (C) humorous from (D) improbable characters and situations. (E) No error.

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

Directions: In the following sentence, some parts have been underlined and labelled (A), (B), (C) and (D). Identify the part that contains an error. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as (E).

(A) A foreign tour is often (B) the largest (C) expenditure that most (D) families will ever make. (E) No error.

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

Directions: In the following sentence, some parts have been underlined and labelled (A), (B), (C) and (D). Identify the part that contains an error. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark your answer as (E).

(A) College life is charming (B) and school life is dull; so (C) everybody prefers college life (D) to school life. (E) No error.

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

Directions: In the following sentence, four words or phrases have been underlined. Only one underlined part is not acceptable in Standard Written English. Pick up the part (A) or (B) or (C) or (D). If there is no mistake, mark (E).

(A) Seafood is found in (B) the beaches, (C) in five star hotels and (D) in various small restaurants. (E) No Error

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

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