Spotting Errors

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Spotting Errors: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Spotting Errors in Sentences, Errors in Sentences Based on Subject-Verb Agreement, Errors in Sentences Based on Diction & Errors in Sentences Based on Redundancy etc.

Important Questions on Spotting Errors

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Directions: In the following question, a sentence is divided in four parts. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. Identify the part which is grammatically incorrect and choose the corresponding option. If there is no error, then choose 'No error' as your answer.

While providing fund transfer facilities (1)/ online, makes it convenient (2)/ and easily accessible to customers, (3)/ bank employees face several challenges.(4)/

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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.

There have been instances (A)/ where people thought of (B)/ quitting their jobs and whatever they are into (C)/ but none of them quitted instantly. (D)/ No error (E)

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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.

After several years the college (A)/ decided to unite the students but even (B)/ being the alumni of the (C)/ college he was not invited. (D)/ No error (E)

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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.

The ultimate desire of being a superpower (A)/ that any of us can attain by being elected but (B)/ the question clings again to the momentous (C)/ happiness that we attain for a very short span. (D)/ No error (E)

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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.

The shloka indicates another (A)/ aspect of our been that (B)/ man has the potential to become (C)/ light if consciousness is awakened. (D)/ No error (E)

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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.

The death threats which (A)/ were given to his boss were (B)/ scarier than those given (C)/ to him last year. (D)/ No error (E)

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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.

Much before Newton, our ancient (A)/ sculptures talked about a (B)/ journey that removes all (C)/ the darkness and brings light into our lives. (D)/ No error (E)

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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.

The angry mob (A)/ became out of control when (B)/ their leader hurt their sentiments (C)/ just for the sake of his own pocket. (D)/ No error (E)

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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 was usually very rude (A)/ so his parents suggested (B)/ him to act childish (C)/ in front of guests. (D)/ No error (E)

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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.

Despite the doctors in that (A)/ hospital tried their best (B)/ to save the patient yet he (C)/ could not be saved. (D)/ No error (E)

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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.

Sahej is suffering from severe (A)/ back ache for four days as (B)/ she has been working (C)/ on the computer for at least eight hours a day. (D)/ No error (E)

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Read the sentence to find out whether any grammatical or idiomatic 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 'E' (ignore errors of punctuation, if any).

Girish wants to succeed (A)/ in the first attempt of the exam, (B)/ thus he is studying hard late (C)/ and won't make up to the college early. (D)/ No error (E)

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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.

As, Ram and his friends arrived at the hotel, (a)/ they were welcomed by the manager with a bouquet of flowers, (b)/ however, the hotel management could make the room ready before their arrival, (c)/ so their luggages were kept at the reception area. (d)/ No Error (e)

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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.

The players of the cricket team (a)/ were astonished at the remark (b)/ of their Captain as they had been indulged (c)/ in long practise hours for a month now. (d)/ No error (e)

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Read the sentence to find out whether any grammatical or idiomatic errors 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 'E' (ignore errors of punctuation, if any).

He drew up a scheme for the construction (A)/ of a pier at Madras, to avoid the dangers of landing through the surf, (B)/ and instructed his brothers-in-laws in England to obtain estimates (C)/ from the engineers Brindley and Smeaton. (D)/ No error (E)

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Read the sentence to find out whether any grammatical or idiomatic 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 'E' (ignore errors of punctuation, if any).

The French colonial (formerly marine) infantry, (A)/ recruited by voluntary enlistment, comprises 18 regiments and 5 independent battalions (of which 12 regiments are at home), (C)/ 74 batteries of field, fortress and mountain artillery (of which 32 are at home), with a few cavalry and engineers, (C)/ and other services in proportion. (D)/ No error (E)

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Direction: In the following question, a sentence is divided into some parts. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The alphabet of that part is your answer. If there is no error, then choose (E) as your answer.

In the eve of the election, (A)/there was heavy (B)/ political security (C)/in the state. (D)/No error (E)

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Direction : Read 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 number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is E. i.e. no error. (Ignore the errors of punctuation if any).

As per the report, the population of tigers in the Dachigam National Park (A)/ is expected to increase from the estimated 52 to 90 (B)/ during the seasonal migrate(C)/ as the tigers follow their preys (D)/ No error (E).

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Direction : Read 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 number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is E. i.e. no error. (Ignore the errors of punctuation if any).

A recent survey by (A)/ the PEW Research Center states (B)/ that only one in every four individuals (C)/ reported using the internet in 2017. (D)/ No Error (E)

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Direction : In each sentence given below, four words printed in bold type are given. These are numbered (A), (B), (C), and (D). One of these words printed in bold may either be wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word that is inappropriate or wrongly spelt, if any. the number of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and appropriate in the context of the sentence them mark (E) i.e. ‘All Correct’ as your answer

Regardless of (A)/ your teaching method, the objective of any conversation class should be (B)/ for the students to practice (C)/ speaking words. (D)/. All correct (E)