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: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). While choosing answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Scarcely (A) had he (B) gone (C) than a policeman knocked (D) at the door to enquire about his whereabouts. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

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

when Scarcely is followed by 'when' and not 'than' as a grammar rule. Hence, (C) is the part having the error.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

He (A) will not fill the consent form (B) until he (C) is not given (D) the requisite fee. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Delete Not, as the word “until” is never followed by negative sentence.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). While choosing answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The singer along with (B) his band and dancing group (C) are expected (D) at the airport any moment. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The subject and verb are not in agreement here, instead of 'are' 'is' should be used because with conjunction like “along with” we use the verb according to the first subject.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentence tests your ability to recognise grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct and mark it as your answer. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E) as your answer. While choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

The craftsman (A) which first placed a wooden horse (B) on bow rockers- (C) a likely outgrowth of the cradle-is (D) unknown. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Relative pronoun ‘who’ is used to refer to the human beings and ‘which’ is used to refer to the non-living things. ‘Craftsman’ refers to a human being. So, ‘who’ should be used.

Multiple choice

Directions: The given sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered from (A) to (D). If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The property was divided (B) among the two sons (C) in accordance with the directions given (D) in the will. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

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

between. For two persons ’between’ is used and not ’among’ hence, it should be replaced by the word ‘between’.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) I was sitting (B) besides the delegates (C) to explain them the loopholes (D) in the contract. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

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

beside. 'Besides' is used for 'in addition' to hence, it should be replaced by 'Beside' which means by the side of to correct the error.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). While choosing answer, follow the requirements of standard written English. The Japanese (A) are accustomed (B) to (C) drinking Herbal Tea during (D) their formal proceedings. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This sentence has no error.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). While choosing answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Neither Ron (A) nor his colleagues (B) is going to (C) support the company's (D) new compensation policy. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

are. With conjunctions “neither----nor” present in the sentence the verb is used according to the second subject. The subject “colleagues” is plural. So, plural verb should be used.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). While choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Victorian manufacturers (A) done horses (B) with multiple seats to (C) accommodate upto (D) three children at a time. (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

Incorrect word usage: In this sentence, wooden horses are constructed. So, the word ‘made’ should be used.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). While choosing answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

He (A) does not know that (B) how to make his boss (C) agree to (D) give him a week’s leave. (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

that how. Delete ‘that’. Relative pronoun 'that' is not used with interrogative words like; how, why etc.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

‘Titanic’ is regarded as (A) one of the best movies (B) which (C) have been produced (D) so far by the film industry. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

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

Relative pronoun ‘that’ is used if superlative degree (best) is used in the sentence. Replace 'which' with 'that'.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The book she (B) purchased from the new Book Cafe (C) was (D) worth for $20. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Worth for. The words ‘worth and for’ convey the same meaning. So, either of the words can be used, but not both.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Her performance (B) was (C) better to her (D) earlier performance in the essay writing competition. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

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

Correct phrase is 'better than'. We make use of preposition ‘than’ instead of ‘to’ with the word better.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct, as your answer. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E) as your answer. In choosing answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Everyone (B) amongst the guests (C) was enjoying the Jazz played by the band when they heard (D) a scream. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

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

among. ‘Amongst’ is used for more than three people but before a vowel sound, Since ’the’ is not a vowel (or) has a vowel sound, it must be replaced by ‘among’.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

Complex carbohydrates (A) such as whole grain foods (B) as well fruits and vegetables, (C) provide lasting energy because they take long time (D) to digest. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct expression is 'as well as'.