English Language

Spotting Errors

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Spotting Errors Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Which part has an error?It is our duty (a) to put off our shoes (b) before entering the sanctum sanctorum of any temple or mosque . (c) / no error (d)

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct phrasal verb for removing clothing or shoes is 'take off'. 'Put off' means to postpone or delay. Therefore, part (b) is incorrect because it uses the wrong phrasal verb for the context of entering a holy place.

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Which part has an error? Every member of a community (a) should fulfill (b) his moral (c) obligations (d) / towards the other fellow members. All correct (e)

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d

  5. e
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'fellow' in part (b) is redundant and grammatically incorrect in this context. The phrase 'towards the other members' is sufficient and correct. Adding 'fellow' before 'members' is unnecessary and makes the construction awkward. The correct sentence should read 'towards the other members' or simply 'towards fellow members' (without 'other').

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Which part has an error? The travel (a) across the sandy desert (b) was an exhausting one (c) for the caravan (d)/all correct (e)

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d

  5. e
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The error is in part (a). 'Travel' is generally an uncountable noun or a verb; when referring to a specific trip, 'The journey' or 'The trek' is more appropriate. Alternatively, 'Travel' without the article 'The' might be used, but 'The travel' is unidiomatic here.

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Which part has an error? The storm soon (a) disappeared (b) and the sun started (c) to shine (d) / All correct (e)

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d

  5. e
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E Correct answer
Explanation

To identify the part that contains an error, we need to carefully analyze each option and determine if there is any grammatical mistake or inconsistency in the sentence.

Option A) (a) disappeared - This option does not contain any obvious grammatical error.

Option B) (b) and the sun started - This option does not contain any obvious grammatical error.

Option C) (c) to shine - This option does not contain any obvious grammatical error.

Option D) (d) - This option does not contain any obvious grammatical error.

Option E) All correct - This option suggests that there is no error in the given sentence.

Analyzing the options, we can see that Option E states that all parts are correct. Therefore, the correct answer is:

E. e

According to Option E, all parts of the sentence are correct, indicating that there is no error in the given sentence.

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Which part has an error? No sooner we entered (a) than (b) he got up (c) and left the room. (d) / All correct (e)

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d

  5. e
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The construction 'No sooner' requires the inverted word order 'No sooner did we enter' not 'No sooner we entered'. The correct structure is: 'No sooner did we enter than he got up and left the room.' The auxiliary verb 'did' is mandatory after 'No sooner' at the beginning of a sentence.

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Which part has an error? The advent (a) of the electricity has definitely (b) improved (c) the quality (d) of life in villages. All correct (e)

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d

  5. e
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence is grammatically correct. 'The advent of electricity' is a standard phrase, and the present perfect 'has definitely improved' correctly describes a continuing state or recent change. No error is present in parts a, b, c, or d.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. Since the husband and wife / could not solve their differences, / the court stepped / in to do it.

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The error is in part 4. When 'in' is part of the infinitive verb 'to do', it should not be separated from 'to' - it should be 'into do it' (one word) not 'in to do it'. The phrasing 'stepped in to do it' incorrectly treats 'in' as a separate word when it should be the preposition 'into'. Parts 1, 2, and 3 are grammatically correct.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any). Spot the errors in the below options:

  1. We discussed about the problem so thoroughly

  2. on the eve of the examination

  3. that I found it very easy to work it out.

  4. No error.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The error is in part A: "discussed about" is incorrect grammar. The verb "discuss" is transitive and should be used directly with its object, not followed by the preposition "about". The correct phrasing is "We discussed the problem". The error is not in B, C, or D.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Spot the errors in the below options:

  1. An Indian ship

  2. laden with merchandise

  3. got drowned in the Pacific Ocean.

  4. No error
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The error is in part C: "got drowned" is incorrect usage. Ships "sink" rather than "drown" - "drown" typically refers to living beings (humals or animals) dying from inhaling water. The correct phrasing would be "got sunk" or "sank". Parts A and B are grammatically correct.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Spot the error in the below provided options:

  1. I could not put up in a hotel

  2. because the boarding and lodging charges

  3. were exorbitant

  4. No error.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The error is in part A: "put up in a hotel" is incorrect. The correct phrasal verb is "put up at" a hotel, not "put up in". When using "put up" to mean staying temporarily, we say "put up at" (a place). Parts B, C, and D are grammatically correct.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Spot the error in the below provided options:

  1. The Prime Minister has said that India would not have spent so much on defence

  2. if some of the neighbouring countries

  3. adopted the policy of restricting defence expenditure

  4. No error.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The error is in part A: "has said that India would not have spent" has a tense/sequence mismatch. For a past statement followed by a conditional situation, it should be "had said" (past perfect) to show the reporting happened before the hypothetical condition. Alternatively, "has said" should be paired with "would not spend" (conditional). Parts B and C are grammatically correct.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Spot the error in the below provided options: See the answers provided in the extra slots

  1. If I had known

  2. this yesterday

  3. I will have helped him.

  4. No error.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is a conditional sentence error. The first part uses the past perfect ('If I had known'), which requires the third conditional result form 'would have helped'. 'I will have helped' is the future perfect and is grammatically incorrect in this context.