English Language

Spotting Errors

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Spotting Errors Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: Read the given sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)

(1) Some genuine issues exist / (2) with the newly adopted / (3) system and needs to / (4) be examined seriously. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The compound subject is 'Some genuine issues' (plural), which requires the plural verb 'need'. The sentence incorrectly uses the singular verb 'needs' in part (3). The correct construction should be: 'Some genuine issues exist with the newly adopted system and need to be examined seriously.' This is a subject-verb agreement error.

Multiple choice

Directions: Read the given sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)

(1) The government is still in the / (2) process of finalised new policy / (3) guidelines for the allocation of land / (4) to private sector organisations. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

After 'process of', we need a gerund (verb+ing) or noun form, not a past participle verb. 'Finalised' is incorrect here. The correct form would be 'finalising' (gerund) or 'finalisation' (noun). The error is in part (2) of the sentence. The correct construction should be: 'The government is still in the process of finalising new policy guidelines...' or 'The government is still in the process of finalisation of new policy guidelines...'

Multiple choice

Directions: Read the given sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)

(1) According to government estimates / (2) at least four million tones of sugar / (3) will have to be imported / (4) this year because of a poor monsoon. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

It should be 'the government' in place of 'government' here.

Multiple choice

Directions: Read the given sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)

(1) In our experience people usually / (2) value things that they have to / (3) pay off more than those that / (4) they receive free of cost. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Pay off' means to settle a debt or loan, while 'pay for' means to give money in exchange for goods/services. The sentence compares things people pay money for versus things received free, so 'pay for' is the correct phrase.

Multiple choice

Directions: Read the given sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)

(1) At present China is the / (2) world's leader manufacturer / (3) of environment friendly products / (4) such as electric cars and bicycles. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Leader' is a noun, but the sentence structure requires an adjective to modify 'manufacturer'. 'Leading' is the correct adjective form meaning 'principal' or 'main'. 'Leader manufacturer' is grammatically incorrect.

Multiple choice

Directions: Read the given sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)

(1) The manager of that city branch / (2) cannot handle it with the help of / (3) only two personnel as / (4) business has increased substantially. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

All parts of the sentence are grammatically correct. 'Personnel' functions as a collective noun meaning staff members, and 'only two personnel' is acceptable in business contexts referring to two staff members. The sentence structure is sound.

Multiple choice

Directions: Read the given sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)

(1) Whether or not to confront / (2) them about their role / (3) in the matter is a decision / (4) which is yet to take. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The passive voice construction requires 'to be + past participle'. The decision is not made by the subject ('we' is not the actor), so it must be 'yet to be taken' not 'yet to take'. Part (4) contains this error.

Multiple choice

Directions: Read the given sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)

(1) With the literacy rates in this (2) / region as low as ten percent / (3) we need to encourage the / (4) local people to build schools.(5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence requires a definite article before 'region' to specify which region is being discussed. 'In this region' should be 'In this the region' or more naturally 'In this region' where 'this' already specifies, but the standard form would include 'the region' or add 'the' before 'region' when referring to a specific area.

Multiple choice

Directions: Read the given sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)

(1) Over eighty percent from us / (2) feel that if we had taken / (3) some corrective measures earlier / (4) the crisis could have been averted. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Standard English usage is 'of us' or 'among us' when referring to a proportion of a group. 'From us' is non-standard in this context - it typically indicates origin or separation, not group membership. Part (1) contains this error.

Multiple choice

Directions: Read the given sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)

1) While providing such facilities / (2) online makes it convenient / (3) and easily accessible for customers, / (4) we face several challenges. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence is grammatically correct as written. All clauses are properly constructed, the subject-verb agreement is correct, and the meaning is clear. No errors are present in any part.

Multiple choice

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. A career in the management field,

  2. which requires a huge amount of investment of

  3. time and money, do not guarantee success

  4. as there is so mush competition in this field today.

  5. No error
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The main subject 'a career' is singular and will take singular verb 'does'.