In this question, the sentence has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose the word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
If the ozone gases of the atmosphere did not filter out (A) the ultraviolet rays of the sun, life as (B) we know it (C) would not have evolved on earth (D).
Important Questions on Spotting Errors
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options:
He started life as a teacher before the turn to journalism.
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.
The city of Banaras is widely known from its ghats and temples.
Directions: In the following question, a sentence is divided into some parts. Choose the part which is grammatically or contextually incorrect. In case there is no error, choose 'No error' as your answer.
I don’t understand (a)/ how could she (b)/ treat him so badly. (c)/ No error (d)
Directions: In the following question, a sentence is divided into some parts. Choose the part which is grammatically or contextually incorrect. In case there is no error, choose 'No error' as your answer.
This book stall is very well stocked (a)/ you can almost get (b)/ every book here (c)/ No Error (d)
Find out which part of the given sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, choose (D), i.e., ‘No error’.
Directions: In the following question, a sentence is divided into some parts. Choose the part which is grammatically or contextually incorrect. In case there is no error, choose 'No error' as your answer.
We all have (a)/ certain duties (b)/ to carry out (c)/ No error (d)
In the following sentence, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement' as the answer.
My brother and I would enjoy (chasing) the butterflies amidst our own simple, innocuous games.
Directions: In the following question, a sentence is divided into some parts. Choose the part which is grammatically or contextually incorrect. In case there is no error, choose 'No error' as your answer.
He accompanied (a)/ with his friends (b)/ on the tour (c)/ No error (d)
In the following question, a sentence is divided into some parts. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is your answer. If there is no error, then choose (D) as your answer.
The fire in the (A)/ chemistry lab was (B)/ difficult to put off. (C)/ No error (D)
Directions: In the following question, a sentence is divided into some parts. Choose the part which is grammatically or contextually incorrect.
No sooner did (A)/ he see the tiger (B)/ when he ran (C)/ as fast as he could. (D)
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
The old woman continued living a hard life / but never she asked / for any help from neighbours. /No Error
Directions: In the following question, a sentence is divided into some parts. Choose the part which is grammatically or contextually incorrect.
The match is about to begin (a) /since the captain (b)/ as well as the team (c)/ are on the field.(d)
