English Language

Spotting Errors

4,734 Questions
All Noun, Article, and Determiner Usage 629 Subject-Verb Agreement 529 Preposition and Phrasal Verb Choice 510 Tense and Time Sequence 429 Pronoun Agreement and Case 415 Adjective and Adverb Form 372 Idiom and Confusable Word Choice 367 Verb Complement and Mood 347 Sentence Structure and Modifier Placement 296 Conjunction and Connector Choice 228 Parallel Structure 220 Redundancy and Negation 148

Spotting Errors Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

He is not such (1)/ a good man (2)/ who can help (3)/ anyone. (4)/ No error (5)

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Change ‘who’ to ‘as’ because ‘such’ is followed by ‘as’. "As" is almost always used in conjunction with the word "such". Replacing "who" with "as" conveys the same meaning and makes it grammatically correct.

Multiple choice

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) There is the old dictum that (B) little knowledge is a dangerous thing; (C) so we should try to get (D) complete knowledge. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Little' is a negative word; 'a little' has posotive conotation. The correct usage is 'a little knowledge'.

Multiple choice

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. There was (A) the thirsty crow that went (B) here and there (C) in search of water, (D) and finally found a jug in the midst of nowhere. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

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

Article 'the' is used with particular subjects. Instead of 'the thirsty crow' the correct usage is 'a thirsty crow'.The words 'There was' indicate that the crow is being mentioned for the first time. So correct article is 'a'.

Multiple choice

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) We are looking for a girl (B) who is well qualified, (C) preferably M.A. (D) and very beautiful for our son. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Words starting with vowel sound take article 'an'. The correct usage is 'an M.A.'

Multiple choice

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

(A) She borrowed (B) few books from the library which she did not (C) return in time. (D) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Few' is a negative word; 'a few' has posotive conotation. The correct usage is 'a few books'.

Multiple choice

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) Taj Mahal is (B) a beautiful building and thousands of people, (C) both from within and outside the country, (D) visit everyday to see it.(E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 'the' is used with unique things. The correct usage is 'The Taj Mahal'.

Multiple choice

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. The orator (A) cast the spell on the (B) audience - virtually no body (C) moved - and finally (D) it clapped profusely. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

(A) The correct usage is 'cast a spell'. 'To cast a spell' means 'to leave impression on'.