Spotting Errors Questions

Multiple choice
  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

  5. (e)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence is grammatically correct. 'None' takes a singular verb and pronoun when referring to individuals in this context.

Multiple choice
  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

  5. (e)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The error is in part (b). 'No less than' should be used for uncountable nouns, while 'no fewer than' is used for countable nouns like 'students'.

Multiple choice
  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

  5. (e)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence is grammatically correct. There are no errors in the usage of the verb, preposition, or time reference.

Multiple choice
  1. PRSQ

  2. RQSP

  3. PQRS

  4. RPSQ

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Early detection is a boon for doctors as they can take more informed decisions.

Multiple choice
  1. SQPR

  2. RPQS

  3. QPSR

  4. SQRP

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This is nature's way to ensure that the species continue to thrive and not become extinct.

Multiple choice
  1. PSRQ

  2. RPQS

  3. QRSP

  4. RPSQ

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

“Leonardo” is a biography of the famous artist-scientist Leonard da Vinci.

Multiple choice
  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pronoun shift error. The correct pronoun to be used is 'receive their trophy'.