English Language

Spotting Errors

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Spotting Errors Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three parts (A), (B) and (C). One of these parts may have an error. Mark that part as your answer. If the sentence has no error, mark (D) as your answer.

Neither he nor his colleagues (A)/ has completed (B)/ the project work. (C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

“Have” should replace “has”. In the case of neither-nor, the verb is used according to the second subject.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three parts (A), (B) and (C). One of these parts may have an error. Mark that part as your answer. If the sentence has no error, mark (D) as your answer.

The next session can be hold next week (A)/ as we had the first session (B)/ over a month ago. (C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

“Held” should replace “hold”. Past participle form of verb should be used after “be” in passive voice.

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentence are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentence is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage/sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

  1. Benchmarking makes it clear whether your performance is stronger or weaker than your competitors. P. It gives you a clear picture of where improvements are needed and how you can increase profits. Q. Once the changes are implemented, your company's business has to be benchmarked again and again with trial and error. R. But this tool can't be implemented in a single stroke. S. It is a process of continual improvement.
  2. That enables you to see how to position yourself to reap the best rewards.

  1. SRQP

  2. RPSQ

  3. PRSQ

  4. QPSR
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Benchmarking - clear picture - but this tool can't be implemented in a single stroke - involves continuity - once the changes implemented.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three parts (A), (B) and (C). One of these parts may have an error. Mark that part as your answer. If the sentence has no error, mark (D) as your answer.

The top management will discuss the process in detail (A)/ and make suggestions for the (B)/ proper implementing it. (C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

“Proper implementation of it” should replace “proper implementing it”.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts and marked as (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the part having the error. If there is no error, mark (5) as your answer.

  1. I had

  2. plans to return

  3. to my old town

  4. and to die there.

  5. No error
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'and to die there' is grammatically correct in parallel with 'to return'. However, the structure 'I had plans to return... and to die' is standard. The error is likely in the phrasing of the intent.