Spot The Error (Chapter-Wise, With Explanation)

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Spot the error

- Nouns
- Rules, examples and practice questions
Read each sentence given below and find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any will
be one of the parts of the sentence which are marked as 1,2,3 and 4. If there is no error, the answer
will be (5) i.e. No error. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
1) Darts are (1) / played by (2) / men as well (3) / as women. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
'Darts' is a noun, which 'looks' plural, but is used as 'singular'.
The correct sentence should be: Darts is played by men as well as women.
To understand this type of errors, we must understand the behavior of nouns.
Nouns can be divided into several types, as covered in this and following questions.
Nouns that look like plural, but are used as singular
News, Mathematics, Ethics, Linguistics, Phonetics, Politics, Economics, Statistics, Measles, Rickets,
Billiards, Darts, Droughts, Innings, Gymnastics, Mechanics, Classics, Physics, Summons, Gallows
Example:
Incorrect: Mathematics are a difficult subject.
Correct: Mathematics is a difficult subject.
Incorrect: Politics are a dirty game.
Correct: Politics is a dirty game.
The similar explanation applies to the usage of all other words listed above.
2) Recently I visited (1) / Singapore and found (2) / the sceneries to be (3) / breathtaking.
(4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Replace 'sceneries' by 'scenery'. 'Scenery' is an uncountable noun, it cannot be made plural by joining
's/es'. The correct sentence should be: Recently I visited Singapore and found the scenery to be
breathtaking.
Nouns which are used in 'singular'.
Luggage, Baggage, Breakage, Furniture Drapery, Imagery, Scenery, Poetry, Pottery, Machinery Work,
Paper, Wood, Iron, Stone, Glass, Dust, Rubbish, Dirt Electricity, Traffic, Information, Advice Food,
Bread, Grass, Stationary, Mischief, Infantry Offspring, Issue, Abuse, Cavalry, Fuel, Alphabet, Hair,
Bedding
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Example
Incorrect: I do not like poetries of Anand.
Correct: I do not like poetry of Anand.
Incorrect: The old furnitures were disposed of.
Correct: The old furniture was disposed of.
3) The police (1) / is becoming (2) / more and more (3) / inactive. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Replace 'is' with 'are'. Although 'police' appears singular, yet it is used in 'plural' sense.
The correct sentence should be: The police are becoming more and more inactive.
**You do not need to add “s” “es” to make them plural.
Nouns that are used in 'plural'
Cattle, People, Police, Gentry, Peasantry, Electorate, Nobility, Poultry, Riches, Odds Arms,
Bellows, Fetters, Pincers, Tongs, Sheers, Scissors Trousers, Pants, Pantaloons, Trappings, Socks,
Shorts, Stockings Clergy, Folk, Mankind, Vermin, Public, Premises, Alms, Goods, Surroundings
Example
Incorrect: Peoples should be loyal to the nation.
Correct: People should be loyal to the nation.
The similar explanation applies to the usage of all other words listed above.
4) The present datas (1) / show that the (2) / death rate (3) / has fallen down. (4) / No Error
(5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
Use of 'datas' is wrong. The word 'data' is used in both, singular and plural form.
The correct sentence should be: The present data show that the death rate has fallen down.
Nouns that have same form in singular and plural.
Series, Species, Deer, Sheep, Fish, Cod, Yoke, Salmon, Salmon, Turbot, Pike,
Mackerel
Headquarters, Means, Score, Agenda, Data Apparatus, Swine, Rice, Heathen, Pan,
Amends
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Example
Incorrect: A series of lectures were delivered.
Correct: A series of seminar was delivered.
Incorrect: The headquarter of the Army is in Delhi.

Correct: The headquarters of the Army is in Delhi.
Note that the above words should be used carefully and according to the sense which the
sentence intends to convey.
5) She has bought (1) / a dozen of copies (2) / of English Grammar (3) / books. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
The correct expression should be - 'a dozen copies' or 'dozens of copies'.
The correct sentence should be: She has bought a dozen copies of English Grammar books.
Nouns that express measure, money, length, weight, number or counting
Foot, Thousand, Hundred, Meter, Pair, Score, Million, Year, Head, Dozen
Example:
Incorrect: Seven hundreds miles is a long distance.
Correct: Seven hundred miles is a long distance.
Incorrect: It was a ten-years project.

Correct: It was a ten-year project.
Incorrect: Three dozens eggs have been bought.

Correct: Three dozen eggs have been bought.
6) Indian force (1) / are known for (2) / their loyalty (3) / and integrity. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
The correct use should be - 'forces'. Some nouns have more than one meaning in their singular and plural
form. 'Force' denotes 'strength', 'forces' denotes 'troops/ army'.
The correct sentence should be: Indian forces are known for their loyalty and integrity.
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Let us now see some nouns that have more than one meaning in their singular and plural form,
Singular form of Noun and its Meaning Plural form of Noun and its Meaning
Gain - Profit, Acquisition of wealth Gains - Profits
Light - Lamp, Brilliance Lights - Lamps
Wood - Timber, Forest Woods - Forests
Force -Strength, Body of Armed men Forces - Troops
Abuse - Wrong use, Reproach Abuses -Wrong Practices
Example:
Wood is used as a fuel to light furnaces. (Timber)
We lost our way in the woods. (Forests)
Force should be met with force. (Strength)
A force of 15 persons robbed the bank. (Body of armed men)
7) He instructed me (1) / to write the (2) / telegram in (3) / capital letter. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
The correct usage is - 'letters'. The intention here is to convey that the complete telegram is to be written
in block(capital) letters.The correct sentence should be: He instructed me to write the telegram in
capital letters. Similarly,
Singular form of Noun and its Meaning Plural Form of Noun and its Meaning
Arm - Upper limb (part of body) Arms -Weapons, Upper limbs
Provision - Condition Provisions - Conditions, Food
Colour - Hue Colours - Flags, Hues
Spectacle - Sight Spectacles - Eye-glasses, Sights
Letter - Alphabet Letters - Alphabets, Messages
Custom - Habit Customs - Duties on goods, Habits
Manner - Method Manners - Behavior, Methods
Pain - Ache Pains - Troubles, Careful efforts
8) The judge (1) / ordered that the (2) / iron of accused (3) / should be removed. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
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Explanation:
Use 'irons' instead of 'iron'. Here, 'irons' denote 'chains'. Some nouns change their meaning when used
in plural form.
The correct sentence should be: The judge ordered that the
irons of the accused should be removed.
Some nouns that change their meaning when used in plural form:
Noun (Singular Meaning Noun (Plural Meaning
Form) Form)
Blind Unable to see Blinds A screen for a window
Advice Counsel Advices Information
Authority Command Authorities Persons in power
Character Moral qualities of Characters People in novel, play or films
individual
Good Nice Goods Property (things)
Iron Metal Irons Chains
Content Satisfaction Contents Things contained
Respect Regards Respects Compliments
Work Job Works Compositions
Earning Income Earnings Savings
Quarter One-fourth Quarters Houses
Air Atmosphere Airs Affected manners, Proud
behaviour
Example
It is shameful to use force with a woman. (Strength)
The forces on the border are always alert. (Army)
I shall return within two hours. (Come back)

The returns were very poor. (Earnings)
9) You cannot (1) / master physics (2) / without learning the (3) / formula that govern it. (4) /
No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Replace 'formula' by 'formulae'. Some nouns have more than one plural form with different meanings.
Here, Formula - Singular
Formulas - Plural, meaning- Methods of application
Formulae - Plural, meaning- Rules of Physics
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The correct sentence should be: You cannot master physics without learning the formulae that govern
it.
The following is the list of some nouns with two plural forms which differ in meaning:
Noun Plural I Meaning Plural II Meaning
(Singular)
Penny Pennies Separate coins Pence Collective noun
Fish Fish Considered collectively Fishes Considered separately
Shot Shots Throw, stroke or hit in Shots Firing from the gun
certain games
Index Indexe Tables of contents Indices Signs in algebra
Cloth Cloths Pieces of cloth Clothes Garments
Brother Brothers Sons of the same parent Brethre Members of a community
or society
10) The price of (1) / production in the (2) / industrial sector (3) / has gone up. (4) / No Error
(5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
Replace 'price' with 'cost'. Nouns like price and cost are often confused.
Price denotes amount paid by the customer, cost denotes amount paid by the
manufacturer/shopkeeper.
The correct sentence should be: The cost of production in the industrial sector has gone up.
Example:
Nouns Proper Use Example
1. Habit It belongs to individual. He is a victim of bad habits.
Custom It belongs to society or country. The Nigerians have strange customs.
2. House It is a building to live in. This house is made of bricks.
Home It is a particular house in which one is You must go home now.
living.
Home may also denotes one's native India is the home of the Indians.
place or
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List of Nouns (Pairs) often confused:

Nouns (in pairs) Proper Meaning
1. Cause 'Cause' produces results.
Reason 'Reason' explains or justifies a cause.
2. Ground It is outside of the house.
Floor It is part of the room.
3. Shade A place sheltered from the sun.
Shadow The shade of any object.
4. Customer A buyer of goods
Client One who avails oneself of services.
5. Man Male human; Used in general sense
Gentleman Man of character
6. Air 'Air' is what we breathe
Wind 'Wind' is what makes the leaves of the tree move.
11) All his (1) / sister-in-laws are (2) / very beautiful to (3) / look at. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
The correct form is: 'sisters-in-law'.
There are some nouns which are combination of two or more words. These kind of nouns are known
as Compound Nouns.
Such nouns get their plural by adding 's' to the main or the root/principal word.
The correct sentence should be: All his sisters-in-law are very beautiful to look at.
Let us now see list of some compound nouns and their correct plural forms,
Singular Plural
Daughter-in-law Daughters-in-law
Hanger-on Hangers-on
Commander-in-chief Commanders-in-chief
Brother-in-law Brothers-in-law
Passer-by Passers-by
Looker-on Lookers-on
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Singular Plural
Book-case Book-cases
Class-fellow Class-fellows
Race-horse Race-horses
Step-son Step-sons
Cast-away Cast-aways
Maid-servant Maid-servants
Horse-race Horse-races
12) Women after women (1) / spoke against (2) / the practice (3) / of dowry. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
In cases of the form, “Noun + Preposition + Noun”, noun is always singular. i.e. woman after woman.
The correct sentence should be: Woman after woman spoke against the practice of dowry.
Examples:
Incorrect Correct
Days after days Day after day
Days by days Day by day
Rows upon rows Row upon row
13) One of the problem (1) / with you is that (2) / you are (3) / not sincere. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
The correct usage is: One of the problems.
In cases of the form, “One of + the + Noun(Plural)”, the noun is always plural.
The correct sentence should be: One of the problems with you is that you are not sincere.
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In the same way, note the proper use of nouns after the following phrases,
Each of + the + Noun (Plural noun should Most of + 1. If Noun is Uncountable, use
be used) e.g. Each of the boys the + Singular form of noun e.g. Most of
Noun the time
Similarly, Either of + the + Noun (Plural)
Neither of + the + Noun (Plural)e.g. Either 2. If Noun is Countable, use plural
of the girls form of noun e.g. Most of the
visitors
None of + the + Noun (Plural) e.g. None of All of + 1. If Noun is Uncountable, use
the boys the + Singular form of noun e.g. All of
Noun the luggage
Any of + the + Noun (should be Plural) -
Only if Noun=Countable 2. If Noun is Countable, use plural
form of noun e.g. All of the coins
e.g. Any of these three girls
Let us now see the proper application of apostrophe ( 's )

Man/animal - man's life, ram's wife, dogs' kennels, cows' tails
Time - a moment's delay, a week's leave, a month's absence
Weight - a ton's weight; a gram's weight
Money - a rupee's value; a Pound's worth
Space - a razor's edge, a needle's point, a boat's length.
Some dignified natural objects - the earth's surface/gravity/creatures/area etc. The sun's rays;
heaven's will
Special cases - The ship's arrival/departure, The train's arrival/departure, The plane's
arrival/departure, A boat's crew
Note: I) Apostrophe ('s) is not used with two immediate/consecutive nouns.

e.g. Rachit's wife's career – incorrect.
The correct usage is - The career of Rachit's wife
II) In case of compound nouns, apostrophe ('s) is used with tailing word.
e.g. Son-in-law's shirt
The Government of India's order
14) I visited (1) / Ram's and Sita's house (2) / thrice but found (3) / the couple absent. (4) /
No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
The correct expression is- Ram and Sita's house. When two nouns are closely related, apostrophe ('s)
is used with tailing noun.
The correct sentence should be: I visited Ram and Sita's house thrice but found the couple absent.
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15) “Everybody's business (1) / is nobody's business” (2) / said the (3) / teacher. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 5
Explanation:
No error in the sentence.
The correct sentence should be: “Everybody's business is nobody's business” said the teacher.
Note here that apostrophe ('s) is also used with the following -
Anybody/ Somebody/ Nobody/ Everybody/ Anyone/ Someone/ No one/ Everyone
16) I like (1) / your suggestion (2) / and (3) / nobody's else. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Replace 'nobody's else ' with nobody else's. With 'anybody else/ somebody else', apostrophe is used with
'else'
The correct sentence should be: I like your suggestion and nobody else's.
Similarly, in case of one another and each other , apostrophe ('s) is used after 'other'.
e.g. They liked each other's idea.
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Spot the error

- Articles
1) Read each sentence given below and find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any
will be one of the parts of the sentence which are marked as 1,2,3 and 4. If there is no error, the
answer will be (5) i.e. No error. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
Ankit prefers (1) / self-employment (2) / to job (3) / in any office. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Use ‘a’ before ‘job’. ‘Job’ is a singular countable noun, hence, ‘a’ should be used.
The correct sentence should be: Ankit prefers self-employment to a job in any office.
Examples:
Before a word beginning with consonant sound, ‘a’ should be used.
A boy, A hole, A horse, A woman, A reindeer, A man
Similarly, if a word begins with a vowel but gives sound of a consonant, ‘a’ should be used before it.
A university, A union, A European, A unicorn, A useful article, A one-eyed man, a one-rupee
note
2) Amar’s habit of (1) / delaying his work (2) / put his friends (3) / to lot of trouble. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Use ‘a’ before ‘lot’. With certain idiomatic phrases and expressions. ‘a’ is used.
The correct sentence should be: Amar’s habit of delaying his work put his friends to a lot of trouble.
With the following expressions ‘a’ is used -
Expressions denoting number and quantity-

A lot (of), A great deal (of), A good deal (of), A large quantity (of), A large amount (of),
A great many (of), A good many (of), A number (of), A large number of (of), A great number (of)
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Expressions such as-

Eat a humble pie, in a hurry, in a dilemma, in a rage, have a walk, at a loss, have a drink, go for a
walk, have a headache, have a sleep, have a dream, have a chat, have a fight, have a quarrel, make a
noise, take a risk, take a meal, get/give/award a scholarship
3) He is not (1) / rich so he (2) / cannot afford to buy (3) / a expensive house. (4) / No Error
(5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Replace ‘a’ with ‘an’ in part 4. Before a word beginning with vowel sound (A, E, I, O, U), ‘an’
should be used.
The correct sentence should be: He is not rich so he cannot buy an expensive house.
Examples: He is an artist.
She is an old-woman.
An ass, An enemy, An ink-pad, An umbrella, An orange
4) Although he is not (1) / a honorable man (2) / yet he is (3) / not a crook. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Replace ‘a’ with ‘an’ in part 2. The choice between a and an is determined by sound. If a word starts
with a consonant but gives the sound of a vowel, ‘an’ should be used.
The correct sentence should be: Although he is not an honorable man yet he is not a crook.
Examples: You will reach in an hour.
Sachin is an honest man.
He is an heir to the property.
5) The saint drew (1) / an attention of the (2) / followers to the (3) / importance of regular
practice. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
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Explanation:
Replace ’an’ with ‘the’ in part 2. In sentence of the form,
Noun + of + noun, ‘the’ should be used before the first noun.
The correct sentence should be: The saint drew the attention of the followers to the
importance of regular practice.
6) Diksha is (1) / a best student (2) / in our class (3) / at present. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Replace ‘a’ with ‘the’ in part 2. When superlative degree is used, the article ‘the’ should be used.
The correct sentence should be: Diksha is the best student in our class at present.
7) The greater (1) / the demand, (2) / higher (3) /the price. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation: Add ‘the’ before ‘higher’. In this case, the sentence must be improved with use of
definite article ‘the’. The correct sentence should be: The greater the demand, the higher the
price.
The article ‘the’ is used when necessary, to make any singular countable noun, plural countable
noun or uncountable noun, definite.
Examples:
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8) Rajasthan Canal (1) /will be the (2) / longest canal (3) / in India. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation: Add ‘the’ before ‘Rajasthan’. Before the names of rivers, canals, seas, oceans,
bays, gulfs, groups of islands, etc. ‘the’ should be used.
The correct sentence should be: The Rajasthan Canal will be the longest canal in India.
Some important uses of ‘The’
The is used before -
 Names of the scriptures -
The Gita is a holy book.
 The names of famous buildings –
 The Taj is one of the best buildings in India.
The names of nationals, sects and communities -
The English defeated the Germans.
 The rich should help the poor.

The Hindus still believe in the caste system.
 Famous historical events -
The Green Revolution changed the face of India.
Direction and Names of Unique things -
The sun rises in the east.
The sun and the moon are lamps of heavens.
9) The honesty (1) / is the (2) / best policy. (3) / No Error (4)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation: Remove ‘the’ before ‘honest’. ‘The’ is not used before abstract nouns. Honesty, Beauty,
Truth, love etc. are abstract nouns.
The correct sentence should be: Honesty is the best policy.
Note - If the abstract noun is particularized, i.e. name of some person or place is attached to it, ‘the’
will be used.
Example: The honesty shown by him was highly praised.
10) She can (1) / speak the Hindi, (2) / Sanskrit and (3) / English fluently. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
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Explanation:
Remove ‘the’ before ‘Hindi’. ‘The’ is not used before names of subject, languages, games and sports.
The correct sentence should be: She can speak Hindi, Sanskrit and English fluently.
Examples: She is student of Geography.
English is an international language.
11) The man is (1) / mortal and (2) / ultimately has to (3) / leave everything here. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
Remove ‘the’ in part 1. Before the words, Man, Woman, Life, Death, Science, Art, Nature, article is
not used.
The correct sentence should be: Man is mortal and ultimately has to leave everything here.
Example: Woman is man’s mate.
Man is the only animal that uses fire.
12) The robbers (1) / were caught just before (2) / they were about to (3) / escape the jail. (4) /
No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Remove ‘the’ before ‘jail’. Article should not be used before school, college, university, church,
bed, hospital, prison, jail, court, bed, market, when these places are visited or used for their
primary purpose.
The correct sentence should be: The robbers were caught just before they were about to escape jail.
13) It was (1) / by a mistake (2) / that he caught (3) / his hand. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Remove ‘a’ in part 2. Article is not used before phrases such as in danger, in fact, in debt, in
confusion, in demand, in detail etc.
The correct sentence should be: It was by mistake that he caught his hand.
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Similarly, Article should not be used before the following phrases -

By post, by chance, by messenger, by cheque, by air, by land, by sea, by road, by car, by bus, by
jeep, by train, by plane, by steamer, by scooter, by bicycle, by mistake
In fact, in detail, in short, in trouble, in confusion, in time, in demand, in danger, in life, in haste,
in crisis, in difficulty, in doubt, in debt.
Write in ink, write in pencil
14) He has been (1) / promoted to the (2) / rank of (3) / the S.P. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation: Remove ‘the’ in part 4. Article is not used with the following phrases – kind of, type of,
sort of, variety of, rank of, post of, title of etc.
The correct sentence should be: He has been promoted to the rank of S.P.
15) The rice (1) / is the (2) / favorite food of (3) /the Bengalis. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation: Remove ‘the’ in part 1. Article is not used before the names of food-grains.
The correct sentence should be: Rice is the favorite food of the Bengalis.
Note - If the name of the food-grain is attached with the name of a place or person, ‘the’ is used.
Example: The rice of India is also exported to other countries.
Similarly, Article ‘the’ is not used in the following cases –
 Before the names of metals
e.g. The Silver is a precious metal.
The correct sentence should be: Silver is a precious metal.
Explanation: ‘The’ is not used before the names of metals.
Note - If the metal is particularized, ‘the’ is used.
Example: The Gold of India is exported to other countries.
 Before the names of meals
e.g. She enjoyed the dinner with her friends.
The correct sentence should be: She enjoyed dinner with her friends.
Explanation: ‘The’ is not used before the names of meals.
Note - When the meal is particular one, we use ‘the’.
Example: The lunch will be held at the Marriott Hotel.
Before collective noun used in general term
e.g. The Parliament has passed the bill.
The correct sentence should be: Parliament has passed the bill.
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Spot the error

- Pronouns
will be one of the parts of the sentence which are marked as 1, 2, 3 and 4. If there is no error, the
answer will be (5) i.e. No Error. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
I, you and he (1) / must attend (2) / the seminar (3) / on career guidance. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation: The correct order should be 'You, he and I'.
When three pronouns(different persons) are used in the same sentence, they are arranged in order
2-3-1.
2 3 1
Second person Third person First person
The correct sentence should be: You, he and I must attend the seminar on career guidance.
2) You, he and I (1) / are to be (2) / blamed for (3) / the accident. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation: The correct order should be 'I, you and he'.
When three pronouns(different persons) are used in the same sentence and the sentence confesses
a guilt, flaw or sin, then they are arranged in order 1-2-3.
1 2 3
First person Second person Third person
The correct sentence should be: I, you and he are to be blamed for the accident.
3) The Party Chief (1) / and the Chief Minister (2) / expressed his views (3) / on
demonetization in India. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
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Explanation:
Replace 'his' with 'their'.
When two singular nouns are joined by 'and' refer two different persons the pronoun used for them
should be 'plural'.
The correct sentence should be: The Party Chief and the Chief Minister expressed their views on
demonetization in India.
Example: Ashwin and Hardik are brothers. They play cricket.
4) Mr. Budhrani, (1) / my friend and professor, (2) / is known for (3) / their good behaviour.
(4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Replace 'their' with 'his'.
When two singular nouns are joined by 'and' refer to the same person or thing, the pronoun used for
them should be 'singular'.
The correct sentence should be: Mr. Budhrani, my friend and professor, is known for his good
behaviour.
e.g. The founder and owner of this firm expressed his views on the trends in the industry. (One
person- two portfolios)
5) The manager (1) / as well as (2) / the clerks (3) / absented themselves yesterday. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Replace 'themselves' with 'himself'.
When two nouns are used with as well as, the pronoun must agree with the first subject.
In this case, first subject is 'manager', the correct pronoun to be used should be 'himself'.
The correct sentence should be: The manager as well as the clerks absented himself yesterday.
e.g. Rohan as well as his friends is doing his work.
The students as well as their teachers are doing their work.
6) Every boy and (1) / every girl (2) / will do his best (3) / to pass the exam. (4) / No Error
(5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
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Explanation: Replace 'his' with 'her'.

When two singular nouns are joined by 'and', preceded by each or every, the pronoun used must
be singular and agree in gender with the second noun.
The correct sentence should be: Every boy and every girl will do her best to pass the exam.
e.g. Each man and each woman went to her shop.
7) Neither the students (1) / nor the teacher (2) / was in their (3) / class. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation: Replace 'their' with 'his'.
When two different nouns are joined by 'either...or; neither...nor', the pronoun is used according to
the number and gender of the second noun.
The correct sentence should be: Neither the students nor the teacher was in his class.
e.g. Either your brother or you have done your work.
8) There is (1) / none who (2) / can help you (3) / in this crucial time. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Replace 'who' with 'that'.
Always remember that in case of pronoun, after the words - the same, none, nothing, any, only, the
few, the little, all, relative pronoun 'that' is used.
The correct sentence should be: There is none that can help you in this crucial time.
Example:
All that glitters is not gold.
I have spent the few dollars that I had.
This is the same dog that helped me.
You may take any book that you may like.
Uses of 'That'
'That' is used Example
1. After adjective in superlative degree He is the best man that I have ever met.
2. In case of persons, animal and lifeless things The pencil that is on the table is mine.
3. After an interrogative pronoun What is it that scares you? What is the
subject that interests you the most?
4. Substitute for single noun already mentioned The climate of Dehradun is cooler than that of
Mumbai.
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9) He introduced to (1) / the Chairman as (2) / the Host of the (3) / event. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
Add 'himself' after 'introduced'.
After the words - hurt, cheat, prostrate, introduce, present, absent, satisfy, lay; object or
reflexive pronoun is used.
The correct sentence should be: He introduced himself to the Chairman as the Host of the event.
Similarly,
She introduced herself to the G.M.
10) Many a (1) / warrior has met (2) / their death (3) / in the battlefield. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Replace 'their' with 'his'.
'Many a' always takes singular pronoun and singular verb.
The correct sentence should be: Many a warrior has met his death on the battlefield.
11) None of these (1) / two officers (2) / has been looking after (3) / his department well.
(4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
Replace 'none' by 'neither'.
'None of the' is used for more than two persons or objects, 'neither of the' is used for two objects.
The correct sentence should be: Neither of these two officers has been looking after his department
well.
e.g. None of the three flowers is red.
Neither of the two teachers is competent.
Similarly, 'Each of the' is used for two or more than two and 'either of the' is used for two
persons/ objects.
e.g. Each of the three boys
Either of these two boys
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12) His elder (1) / brother is (2) / more intelligent (3) / than him. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Replace 'him' with 'he'. In case of pronoun coming after 'than', it must be in the same case as that
coming before 'than'.
For e.g. Nominative case - You are better than I.
Objective case - He respects you more than me.
The correct sentence should be: His elder brother is more intelligent than he.
13) The Manager ordered the (1) / watchman to (2) / let the boys (3) / and I go in. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Replace 'I' with 'me'.
After the word 'let', pronouns are always used in objective case.
In the same way, after prepositions like between,except etc, pronouns are always used in objective
case.
The correct sentence should be: The Manager ordered the watchman to let the boys and me go in.
e.g. (i) Let you and me.
(ii) Let you and him.
(iii) Between you and me
(iv) Between him and me.
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Spot the error

- Subject-Verb Agreement
The Department (1) / assured us that (2) / a series of seminars (3) / were to be arranged.(4) /
No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Replace 'were' with 'was'. The main subject here is 'a series', which is singular, the verb should be
'singular'.
The correct sentence should be: The Department assured us that a series of seminars was to be
arranged.
Note: After the expressions -
A body of, A crowd of, A bunch of, A team of, A heap of, A herd of, A fleet of,
A piece of, A pair of, A chain of
→ Noun is Plural but Verb is always Singular.
e.g. A crowd of people is waiting for the actor.
In solving subject-verb agreement, the basic rules are:

Subject (Singular) -----> Verb (Singular)
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2) A great many (1) / students has (2) / been declared (3) / successful. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Replace 'has' with 'have'. 'A great many' should always followed by a 'plural noun' and 'plural verb'.
The correct sentence should be: A great many students have been declared successful.
Same rule applies for,
Many, A great many, A good many
e.g. A great many girls are standing there.
3) The Manager says that (1) / there is (2) / many important details (3) / to attend before this
gets launched. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Replace 'is' with 'are'. When subject of the sentence is - 'many', verb is always plural.
The correct sentence should be: The Manager says that there are many important details to attend before
this gets launched.
When following words are used as subject in a sentence, verb is always plural.
Many, Both, Few, A few
e.g. Many were invited but a few have come.
Both are sad.
Similarly, for the following words; if the noun is plural, then verb is also plural.
Many of, Both of, Few of, A few of
4) This news were (1) / broadcast (2) / all over the world (3) / from ABC Radio. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
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Explanation:
Replace 'were' with 'was'. Nouns, that are plural in appearance but are singular in meaning, take a
singular verb. e.g. news, statistics, politics etc.
The correct sentence should be: This news was broadcast all over the world from ABC Radio.
5) The United States (1) / of America (2) / are the richest (3) / country of the world. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Replace 'are' with 'is'. Names of countries, the title of the books, subjects which look like plural, but
actually are singular number, are always followed by singular verb.
The correct sentence should be: The United States of America is the richest country of the world.
e.g. Mathematics is a difficult subject.
The 'Malgudi Days' is an interesting book.
6) More than one (1) / student have (2) / taken the interview (3) / for this company. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Replace 'have' with 'has'.
'More than one' is always followed by singular noun and singular verb.
The correct sentence should be: More than one student has taken the interview for this company.
e.g. More than one room is vacant.
Note that, in case of, 'More + plural noun + than one', verb is also plural.
e.g. More students than one are late.
7) Everybody (1) / among (2) / your friends (3) / like playing. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
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Explanation:
The correct form of verb should be - 'likes'.
When subject of the sentence is - 'Everybody', verb is always singular.
The correct sentence should be: Everybody among your friends likes playing.
Same rule applies for the following -

Subject Verb
Everybody Singular
Everyone
Everything
Somebody
Someone
Something
Anybody
Anyone
Anything
Nobody
No one
Nothing
e.g. Everybody knows that the earth is round.
Nobody knows his secret.
8) Three-fourths of (1) / the land (2) / have been (3) / ploughed. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Here, the subject 'land' is an uncountable noun i.e. used in singular sense, so the verb should also be
singular.
The correct sentence should be: Three-fourths of the land has been ploughed.
In case of the following -

Half of, One third of, Two thirds of, Three-fourths of
Some, Some of, All, All of, Enough, Most, Most of, Lots of, A lot of, Plenty of
Case I - If noun is uncountable, it is used in 'singular' sense, then verb is also 'singular'.
e.g. Some money is needed.
Lots of milk is available.
Case II - If noun is countable, it is used in 'plural' sense, then verb is also 'plural'.
e.g. Half of the shops are closed today.
All men are mortal.
Lots of students were there.
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9) One of the issues (1) / which was (2) / discussed at the meeting (3) / was raised by him.
(4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Replace 'was' by 'were' in part 2.
When subject is a relative pronoun, the verb agrees in Number and Person, with the noun/pronoun
to which the relative pronoun refers.
Here, relative pronoun 'which' refers to 'the issues' i.e. plural, therefore, the verb should also be
'plural'.
The correct sentence should be: One of the issues which were discussed at the meeting were raised
by him.
e.g. Ravi who is my friend has a thirst for knowledge.
The students who are here did not do well.
10) The Elite class (1) / have no soft corner (2) / for the (3) / poor. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Collective nouns such as 'the elite class, the middle class etc' are treated as singular, thus the verb
should be 'singular'.
The correct sentence should be: “The Elite class has no soft corner for the poor.”
11) Mr. Budhrani, (1) / my friend and professor, (2) / are known for (3) / his good behaviour.
(4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Replace 'are' with 'is'.
When two singular nouns are joined by 'and' refer to the same person or thing, the verb used for them
should be 'singular'.
The correct sentence should be: Mr. Budhrani, my friend and professor, is known for his good
behaviour.
e.g. Rice and curry is the staple food of the Indians.
Here, rice and curry, refer to one thing 'food'.
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12) The Party Chief (1) / and the Chief Minister (2) / was (3) / absent. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Replace 'was' with 'were'.
If article is used with both nouns, the reference will be to two persons or things, and the verb should
be 'plural'.
The correct sentence should be: The Party Chief and the Chief Minister were absent.
e.g. The writer and the doctor are dead.
Here, the sentence refers to two persons, the writer (one man) and the doctor (the other man).
13) The manager (1) / as well as (2) / the clerks (3) / were fighting. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Replace 'were' with 'was'.
When two nouns are used with as well as, the verb must agree with the first subject.
In this case, first subject is 'manager', the correct verb to be used should be 'was'.
The correct sentence should be: The manager as well as the clerks was fighting.
e.g. Rohan as well as his friends is doing his work.
The students as well as their teachers are doing their work.
The same rule applies for the following phrases -
in addition to, besides, like, unlike, with, along with, together with,
accompained by, led by, headed by, guided by, controlled by, governed by, rather than.
e.g. He together with his friends is coming today.
14) Neither the students (1) / nor the teacher (2) / were in his (3) / class. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Replace 'were' with 'was'.
When two different subjects are joined by 'either...or; neither...nor', the verb agrees with the subject
near to it (generally second subject).
Here, the verb is near to the second subject 'the teacher', it should agree with the second subject i.e.
'was' should be used.
The correct sentence should be: Neither the students nor the teacher was in his class.
e.g. Either your brother or you have done your work.
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15) Not only (1) / the principal (2) / but also the students (3) / was laughing. (4) / No Error
(5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Replace 'was' with were'.
When two subjects are joined by 'not only...but also', the verb must agree with the second subject.
The correct sentence should be: Not only the principal but also the students were laughing.
Similarly,
Don't say: Not only the teacher but also the children is dancing.
Say: Not only the teacher but also the children are dancing.
Don't say: Not only the children but also the teacher are playing.
Say: Not only the children but also the teacher is playing.
The use of helping verb should be made very carefully. When two subjects are joined by 'not only..but also', the
verb must agree with the second subject.
The same rule applies when two subjects are joined by 'or', the verb must agree with the second
subject.
e.g. Krish and his brothers were there. (Second subject is 'plural')
Mohan or Sohan is responsible for this. (Second subject is 'singular')

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Spot the error

- Adjectives
1. There were only two (1) / commandos but each and every (2) / commando was equal (3) / to
six policemen. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Replace 'each and every' with 'each'.
'Each' is used for a single number of 'two or more persons' or 'things'.
'Every' is used for a single number of 'many persons' or 'things'.
The correct sentence should be: There were only two commandos but each commando was equal to
six policemen.
Example:
Each Each girl must take part in the game.
There were five boys. Each was handsome.
Every She comes to me every day.

India wants peace in every corner of the world.
2) She ordered (1) / certain girl to (2) / make entry into (3) / the Manager's office. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Replace 'certain' with 'a certain'. The correct way to write this is 'a certain + singular countable
noun'. e.g. a certain boy, a certain book.
The correct sentence should be: She ordered a certain girl to make entry into the Manager's office.
All the following words should be followed by a singular countable noun.
A / An / A Certain / Another / This / That / Each / Every/ Either/ Neither
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For e.g.
Don't say: a certain girls
Say: a certain girl
Don't say: Each boys are interested in the debate.
Say: Each boy is interested in the debate.
However, following words should be followed by plural countable nouns
These / Those / Certain / Other
For e.g. certain radios
Observe the following sentences carefully to see the difference:
e.g. Only certain courses in Biology are prescribed.
Only a certain course in Biology is prescribed.
Note that the following words may be used with singular or plural as per the sentence.
Such / The Same/ The Other / Any / No + Singular Or Plural Countable Noun
e.g. such a book or such books
the same boy or the same boys
any book or any books
no girl or no girls
3) Everybody knows that (1) / Sonu Nigam is (2) / the most unique singer (3) / of this
industry.(4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Replace 'the most' with 'a'.
Some adjectives do not admit of comparison because their meaning is already superlative. 'Unique' is
one such adjective. The correct sentence should be: Everybody knows that Sonu Nigam is a
unique singer of this industry.
Same applies for the following adjectives
Unique, Excellent, Major, Minor, Maximum, Minimum, Perfect, Complete, Whole, Full, Universal,
Impossible, Ideal, Extreme, Entire, Full, Chief
Geometrical Shape - Round, Square, Spherical, Rectangular, Parallel, Triangular
e.g.
Don't say: It is most extreme cold. More parallel / more triangular
Say: It is extreme cold. Parallel / triangular
Note that the above words already convey superlative sense.
4) Chennai is (1) / further from (2) / Pune than (3) / Nagpur. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
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Explanation:
Replace 'further' with 'farther'.
'Farther' means 'a greater distance'.
'Further' means 'something additional'.
The correct sentence should be: Chennai is farther from Pune than Nagpur.
For e.g
Further discussion will be held in the other office.
I don't want to give you anything further
Amritsar is farther from Delhi than Ambala.
Her house is farther than mine from Swargate.
5) You can (1) / see this channel (2) / for the last news (3) / of this week. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Replace 'last' with 'latest'.
'Last' means 'final in position or order'.
'Latest' expresses 'time'.
The correct sentence should be: You can see this channel for the latest news of this week.
In case of 'last' 'later', 'latter' and 'latest'
Later expresses 'late in time'.
Latter expresses 'second in position or order'.
Latest expresses 'time'.
Last means 'final in position or order'.
Observe the examples below to see the difference -
My friend reached later than I expected.
The latter position was better than the former.
What is the latest news/ report?
He was first to come and last to go.
Who was the last man to join them?
6) It is a fact that (1) / John F. Kennedy was (2) / the first politician (3) / of his time. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Replace 'first' with 'foremost'.
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'First' shows 'order or position'

'Foremost' shows 'the most notable'.
The correct sentence should be: It is a fact that John F. Kennedy was the foremost politician of his
time.
For e.g.
He is the foremost dancer of our time.
She was the foremost leader of her time.
First in beauty is first in might.
The first edition was published in the year 1995.
Note: First and foremost can be used together in a sentence, when the idea in the sentence is to be
intensified.
e.g. Our first and foremost duty is to protect our motherland.
7) No less than (1) / hundred audiences are sitting (2) / in the hall (3) / and waiting for the final
performance. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
Replace 'less' with 'fewer'.
'Less' denotes 'in small degree'.
'Fewer' denotes 'number'.
The correct sentence should be: No fewer than hundred audiences are sitting in the hall and waiting
for the final performance.
e.g.
Use fewer if you’re referring to people or things in the plural (e.g. houses, newspapers, dogs,
students).
Use less when you’re referring to something that can’t be counted or doesn’t have a plural. (e.g.
money, air, time, music, rain).
He devotes less time to his studies.

People want to spend less time in traffic jam.
There are no fewer than fifty boys in our class.
The workers roped no fewer than two hundred trees within ten hours.
Use of Less and Lesser.

Less means 'in a small degree'. It can be used as a noun, an adjective, and an adverb.
Lesser can be used as an adjective. As an adjective, it is a step further to less.
e.g.
My income is less than yours. (Adjective)
Chemistry is less difficult than biology. (Adverb)
Choose the lesser evil of the two.
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8) In spite of facing (1) / much problems (2) / he did not (3) / falter from his path. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Replace 'much' with 'many'.
'Much' expresses 'quantity' i.e. it is purely quantitative adjective and uncountable noun is used after
'much'. e.g much milk, how much money etc.
'Many' expresses 'number' e.g. Many boys, many fruits
The correct sentence should be: In spite of facing many problems he did not falter from his path.
e.g.
Many boys are present today.
There is not much water in the jug.

This survey gives us much knowledge of the public opinion.
Some other quantitative adjectives are:
Little, Whole, A Lot Of, Lots Of, A Great Deal Of, Plenty Of, Some, Enough
Note: If in any sentence, both countable and uncountable nouns are used, adjectives should be used
accordingly.
For e.g. Has he bought many milk and much apples?
The correct sentence should be: Has he bought much milk and many apples?
9) Whole the chapter (1) / of the book (2) / is full of (3) / printing errors. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
Replace 'whole the' with 'the whole'.
'Whole' is a quantitative adjective and the correct form is 'the whole'.
The correct sentence should be: The whole chapter of the book is full of printing errors.
'The whole' is used before nouns.
'All' shows total of many things together. 'All' is numeral as well as quantitative adjective.
For e.g.
I will die as all men are mortal.
All that glitters is not gold.
The whole of India mourned the death of Jayalalithaa.
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10) This candy is (1) /preferable than (2) /that and (3) / its taste is also comparatively good.
(4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Replace 'than' with 'to'.
After 'preferable/ prefer' preposition 'to' is used, not conjunction 'than'.
The correct sentence should be: This candy is preferable to that and its taste is also comparatively
good.
Similarly, in case of 'Prefer',

When comparison is between two nouns, 'to' is used.
There are some Latin adjectives which are always followed by 'to'. They are -
Senior, Junior, Superior, Inferior, Prior, Posterior
e.g. He is senior to me.
Also note that, 'more' or 'much' is not used before these adjectives.
Don't say: He is more junior to me.

Say: He is junior to me.
11) Her mother told him (1) / that it would be more better (2) / if he would do his (3) / work
himself. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Remove 'more'.
Use of 'more better' would make the sentence double comparative, which is not standard English
usage.
Similarly, double superlative is also incorrect.
The correct sentence should be: Her mother told him that it would be better if he would do his work
himself.
Double superlative such as 'the most brightest' is also incorrect.
The correct expression would be 'the brightest'.
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12) This is the (1) / more difficult question (2) / I have ever solved (3) / within ten minutes.
(4) / No Error (5)
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Replace 'more' with 'most'.
The intention here is to convey that it is the most difficult one, of the questions he usually solves.
The correct sentence should be: This is the most difficult question I have ever solved within ten
minutes.
13) All the paintings (1) / are interesting (2) / but this one is (3) / the more interesting. (4) /
No Error (5)
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Replace 'more' with 'most'.
When 'two or more persons' or 'things' are compared with other person or thing, superlative degree is
used.
The correct sentence should be: All the paintings are interesting but this one is the most interesting.
e.g. All the girls are good but you are the best.
All your stunts are daring but this one is certainly the most daring.
14) He does not have (1) / some money (2) / to buy a new (3) / printing machine. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Replace 'some' with 'any'.
'Any' is used in negative sentences. 'Some' is mostly used in affirmative/ positive sentences.
The correct sentence should be: He does not have any money to buy a new printing machine.
Use of 'Some' and 'Any'
'Some' is used as follows:
(i) With countable nouns where it means - little, a small quantity.
(ii) In a question which shows some respect.
e.g. There is some water in the bottle.
Will you have some milk?
Some of the students were absent yesterday.
Will you buy some fruit for me?
Note: Some is not used in negative sense but it can be used in questions of negative nature.
e.g. Didn't I give you some money yesterday?
Can't you spare some time for work?
'Any' is used as follows:
(i) In negative sentence
(ii) In interrogative sentence
(iii) After 'hardly, 'scarcely', 'barely', 'if'.
e.g. I have hardly any money.
Are there any boys in your school?
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Spot the error

- Adverbs
I cannot ask (1) / my father (2) / for his car without (3) / any vividly reason. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Replace 'vividly' with 'vivid'.
Here, 'vividly' is an adverb, which cannot qualify a noun i.e. 'reason'.
The correct way should be - 'vivid' as an adjective.
The correct sentence should be: I cannot ask my father for his car without any vivid reason.
Let us see the proper application of adverb 'vividly'
Adverb is a word that qualifies -

1. a verb
2. an adjective
3. another adverb
4. a preposition
Example Explanation
He eats fast. Here, 'fast' is an adverb because it is qualifying the verb 'eats'.
He is quite an intelligent Here, 'quite' is an adverb because it is qualifying the adjective
boy. 'intelligent'
He ran very fast. Here, 'very' is an adverb because it is qualifying the adverb 'fast'.
2) She took (1) / tea and (2) / said that (3) / it tasted sweetly. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
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Explanation:
Replace 'sweetly' with 'sweet'.
After the words - taste, feel, seem, appear, look, smell, remain, adjective should be used, not
adverb.
The correct sentence should be: She took tea and said that it tasted sweet.
Few examples are:
(i) Honey tastes sweet. (not sweetly)
(ii) A flower smells sweet. (not sweetly)
(iii) She looks beautiful. (not beautifully)
3) He was exceedingly paid (1) / for how skilful he (2) / handled (3) / the crowd. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Replace 'skilful' with 'skilfully'.
'Skilfully' is an adverb that qualifies the verb 'handled' here.
The correct sentence should be: He was exceedingly paid for how skilfully he handled the crowd.
4) I met her (1) / about ten years ago (2) / and have remembered her (3) / ever for. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Replace 'for' with 'since'.
'Since' is used with 'ever' as an adverb. The proper way should be 'ever since'.
The correct sentence should be: I met her about ten years ago and have remembered her ever since.
Since is used in different ways- (i) as an adverb of time (ii) conjunction of time (iii) preposition of time.
As an adverb, it has two meanings.
1) From then (i.e. from some time in the e.g. I met her about five years ago and have
past up to now) remembered her ever since.
2) At or during some time between then e.g. He told me last month and has spoken of it several
and now times since.
5) He is very senior (1) / to me (2) / so I dare not (3) / disrespect him. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
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Explanation:
Replace 'very' with 'much'.
'Very' should be used before Positive degree and 'much' should be used before Comparative degree.
The correct sentence should be: He is much senior to me so I dare not disrespect him.
Use of 'Much' and 'Very'
(i) 'Much' qualifies adjectives or adverbs in the Comparative degree - much better, much wiser, much
luckier
'Very' should be used with the Positive degree - very good, very wise, very lucky
e.g. He is much better than you.
He spoke very loudly.
(ii) 'Much' qualifies past participle - much amazed, much surprised, much admired
'Very' qualifies present participle - very daring, very perplexing, very challenging, very entertaining
e.g. He was much annoyed at your behaviour.
This report is very interesting.
‘Very’ should not be used with past participle, but there are some exceptions -
very tired, very dejected, very contented, very discontented, very pleased, very drunk, very
limited, very delighted
6) He said (1) / it was (2) / quite all right (3) / to reject the offer. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
'Quite all' cannot be used together.
Either 'quite right' or 'all right' should be used.

The correct sentence should be: He said it was quite right to reject the offer.
Difference between 'Quite' and 'Very'
'Quite' denotes 'perfectly, completely'. It cannot be used to replace 'very'.

Don't say: She is quite lovely.
Say: She is very lovely.
Don't say: He is quite handsome.

Say: He is very handsome.
Note: 'Quite' is used with positive degree as follows -
quite chilly, quite cool, quite warm, quite rift, quite wrong, quite alone, quite well.
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7) She was (1) / heavily fined (2) / last month (3) / for coming lately. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Replace 'lately' with 'late'.
'Lately' is an adverb that denotes 'recently'.
'Late' denotes 'after the fixed, right or usual time'.
The correct sentence should be: She was heavily fined last month for coming late.
Observe the difference in the meaning of the sentences,
e.g. Has he come lately? (Recently)
Did he come late? (After the fixed time)
8) I am too glad (1) / to receive (2) / the offer letter (3) / of this company. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
Replace 'too' with 'very'.
'Too' denotes 'more than required'. It is generally used with unpleasant adjectives. e.g. too ugly, too
bad, too wicked etc.
The correct sentence should be: I am very glad to receive the offer letter of this company.
Don't say: I am too glad to meet you.
Say: I am very glad to meet you.
Note: Too happy, too healthy, too pleased etc should not be used with 'too' as you don’t really mean
“more than required happy” or “healthy - more than required”.
Similarly, Let us see the use of 'Too....to'
'Too...to' can be used with pleasant adjectives
e.g. He is too intelligent to be cheated.
9) Her failure (1) / is too much (2) / painful (3) / for our family. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Replace 'too much' with 'much too'.
Here, painful is an adjective.
'Much too' is followed by 'adjective'; whereas 'too much' is followed by 'noun'.
The correct sentence should be: Her failure is much too painful for our family.
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Much too
Rule:
much too + unpleasant adjectives
e.g. much too careless, much too reckless, much too painful
Too much
Rule:
too much + noun
e.g. too much carelessness, too much recklessness, too much pain
10) The amount which (1) / the Company has paid (2) / to dependents of the dead worker(3) /
is fairly unjustified. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Replace 'fairly' with 'rather'.
'Fairly' is used with pleasant adjectives e.g. fairly good, fairly wise etc.
'Rather' is used with unpleasant adjectives e.g. rather dull, rather difficult etc.
The correct sentence should be: “The amount which the Company has paid to the dependents of the
dead worker is rather unjustified.”
Use of 'Fairly' and 'Rather'
A + Fairly + Adjective + Noun
e.g. a fairly good book
A + Rather + Adjective + Noun
e.g. a rather difficult question
Rather + A/An + Adjective + Noun
e.g. rather a difficult problem
Fairly is used with positive degree only - fairly good, fairly beautiful etc.
Rather is used with positive and comparative degree - rather bad, rather difficult, rather hotter etc.
Note: Use of 'Fairly too ..... ' is incorrect, 'Rather..... too......' is correct and should be used.
Don't say: Fairly too good
Say: Rather too good
11) She was (1) / hardly-hit (2) / by her (3) / father's death. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Replace 'hardly' with 'hard'.
'Hardly' denotes barely or scarcely, whereas 'hard' means 'firm/ tough'.
The correct sentence should be: She was hard-hit by her father's death.
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Observe the difference in use of 'hard' and 'hardly',

e.g. He works hard.
He hardly works. (means “He barely works.”)
Don't say: This hardly-won supremacy was not to be lost.
Say: This hard-won supremacy was not to be lost.
12) When carefully examined, (1) / it was found (2) / that there (3) / were some missing
pieces.(4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
'Carefully' will come after 'examined'. Carefully is an adverb of manner and should be used after the verb.
The correct sentence should be: When examined carefully, it was found that there were some missing
pieces.
Same applies for,
Carefully, Critically, Beautifully, Lovingly, Peacefully
e.g. He sleeps peacefully. He examined it critically.
Kinds of Adverbs
Adverbs are sub-divided into different classes. There are different kinds of adverbs expressing different
meaning. Following are the kinds of adverbs commonly used:
Adverb of -
Time Place Number Manner or Quantity or
Quality Degree
Simple: Simple: Simple: Simple: Simple:
Now, Then, Before, Here, There, Once, Twice, Thrice, Thus, So, Well, Very, Much, Too,
Since, Ago, Already, Hence, Thence, Again, Seldom, Ill, Amiss, Quite, Almost,
Soon, Presently, Hither, Thither, Never, Sometimes, Badly, Little, A Little,
Instantly, Early In, Out, Within, Always, Often, Probably, Rather, Somewhat,
Immediately, Late, Without, Above, Firstly, Secondly, Certainly, Half, Partly,
Afterwards, Below, Inside, Thirdly etc Conveniently Wholly, So etc
Yesterday, Today, Under, Outside, etc
Tomorrow etc Far, Near etc
Interrogative: Interrogative: Interrogative: Interrogative: Interrogative:
When, How Whither, Where How Often, How How Are You? How Far...
Many How Did....
Example:
1. She 1. She 1. She often goes 1. He 1. She is a
has alreadycome. went there to the gym. spoke loudly. very beautiful girl.
2. They 2. His shop 2. Manish 2. How did you 2. We were
will soonarrive. is near the nevertold a lie. solve the somewhat tired after
3. How long will market. 3. How often do problem? long walk.
you remain here? 3. Where did you go to gym?
you park the
car?
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Spot the error

- Conjunctions
Read each sentence given below and find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any will
be one of the parts of the sentence which are marked as 1,2,3 and 4. If there is no error, the
1) As soon as (1) / he got the (2) / letter, at once (3) / he started. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
The conjunction 'as soon as' is used to denote simultaneous actions i.e. two things/ actions taking
place at the same time.
Formula:
As soon as + Subject + 1st Action + Subject + 2nd Action
Present As soon as he sees his mother he stops dancing.
Past As soon as he saw his mother he stopped dancing.
Future As soon as he will see his mother he will stop dancing.
Remove 'at once'.

The correct sentence should be: As soon as he got the letter, he started.
2) As soon as the watchman (1)/ rings the bell, then all (2) / the workers (3) / assemble in the
hall. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Remove 'then'.
'Than/then' is NOT used with 'as soon as','as long as','so long as'.
e.g. As soon as he came, the boy opened the door.
The correct sentence here should be: As soon as the watchman rings the bell, all the workers
assemble in the hall.
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3) No sooner (1) / did the monkey (2) / see the tiger (3) / when it jumped. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Replace 'when' with 'than'. 'No sooner' is always followed by 'than'.
'Than' cannot be replaced with 'when' or any other word.
The correct sentence should be: No sooner did the monkey see the tiger than it jumped.
No sooner….than is also a conjunction to denote simultaneous actions.
No sooner Do/does/di Subject 1st Action + Than Subject 2nd Action
+ d+ + + +
Presen No sooner does he see his than he stops
t mother dancing.
Presen No sooner do I see my than I stop dancing.
t mother
It should also be noted that do/does/did or had must come immediately after 'No sooner'.
For e.g. No sooner he did see his brother than he stopped the car - is incorrect.
The correct sentence should be: No sooner did he see his brother than he stopped the car.
No sooner did the sun rise than we resumed the work.
4) No sooner (1) / did I reach the office (2) / then (3) / it started raining. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
'No sooner' is always followed by 'than', and not 'then'. Note the difference between the spellings of the
two words.
The correct sentence should be: No sooner did I reach the office than it started raining.
5) Hardly had she (1) / seen her aunt (2) / than she stopped (3) / fighting. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
'Hardly' is always followed by 'when'.
'When' cannot be replaced by any other word.
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Formula
Hardly/Scarcely Had Subject 1st Action + When Subject 2nd Action
+ + + + +
Hardly had he seen his mother when he stopped dancing.
Scarcely had he seen his uncle when he ran away.
'Hardly/Scarcely...when' is used to denote simultaneous action.
The correct sentence should be: Hardly had she seen her aunt when she stopped fighting.
6) Hardly (1) / we had reached (2) / the platform (3) / when the train started. (4) / No Error
(5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Hardly is followed by 'had' and 'third' form of verb. Proper way should be 'had we reached'.
You may refer to the formula table given in the question above.
The correct sentence should be: Hardly had we reached the platform when the train started.
7) Scarcely had the nurse left (1) / after examining (2) / him than (3) / the patient died. (4) /
No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
'Scarcely' is always followed by 'when'.
'When' cannot be replaced by 'than' or any other word.
The correct sentence should be: Scarcely had the nurse left after examining him when the patient
died.
8) She had scarcely (1) / finished writing (2) / while she fell (3) / asleep. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Replace 'while' with 'when'.
'Scarcely' is always followed by 'when'.
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Formula:
Subject + Had + Hardly/scarcely + 1st action + When + Subject + 2nd action
She had scarcely finished writing when she fell asleep.
The correct sentence should be: She had scarcely finished writing when she fell asleep.
9) That store (1) / hadn't hardly (2) / any of the (3) / required products. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
'Hardly' itself conveys a negative sense. Use of 'had not' is not required in this case.
The correct sentence should be: That store hardly had any of the required products.
10) Annie is (1) / either (2) / intelligent (3) / but hard-working. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
'Either..or' is used to show a choice between two alternatives. It refers to one out of the two.
This conjunction is used in positive sense.
Formula 1: (one person - two qualities/actions - two alternatives - at least one positive)
Subject + Verb/HV1 + Either + Q1/A1 + Or + Q2/A2 +
Annie is either intelligent or hard-working.
Here, two qualities of Annie have been described which means she has one of the two given
qualities i.e intelligence or hard work
Replace 'but' with 'or'.
In this sentence, two qualities of Annie have been described, it suggests that she is positively
associated with one of them and not both.
The correct sentence should be: Annie is either intelligent or hard-working.
11) Either you (1) /and he (2) / will have (3) / to pay. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
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Explanation:
Formula 2: (Two persons - one quality/action - at least one does have that quality)
Either + Subject 1 + Or + Subject 2 + Verb/HV1 + Q/A
Either Amit or Kushal has done the work.
Here, action is one (done the work) and people are two (Amit and Kushal).
The work has been done by one of the two.
Replace 'and' with 'or'.
'Either..or' is used in pair.
The correct sentence should be: Either you or he will have to pay.
12) I will either (1) / go for a walk (2) / else play (3) / football. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation: Replace 'else' with 'or'.
'Either...or' is used in pair. It is used in positive sense.
It means, 'one out of the two alternatives'.
The correct sentence should be: I will either go for a walk or play football.
13) Samay is (1) / neither right (2) / not (3) / wrong. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
'Neither...nor' is the negative of 'Either..or'. It means, 'Not one or the other of the two'.
This conjunction is used in negative sense.
Formula 1: (One person – two qualities/actions – two alternatives – both not applicable)
Subject + Verb/HV + Neither + Q1/A1 + Nor + Q2/A2
Mohan is neither mad nor stupid.
Here, two qualities have been mentioned and the subject is concerned with neither of them.
Replace 'not' with 'nor'.
'Neither..nor' is used in pair.
The correct sentence should be: Samay is neither right nor wrong.
14) Neither Mohit (1) / and Rohit (2) / has broken (3) / the wall piece. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
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Explanation:
Formula 2:(Two persons - one quality/action - the quality or action doesn’t apply to any of
the persons)
Neither + Subject 1 + Nor + Subject 2 + Verb/HV + Q/A
Neither Ajay nor Jay has painted the wall.
In the above sentence, it has been suggested that the act of painting the wall concerns neither Ajay
nor Jay.
Replace 'and' with 'nor'.
In this case, Subjects are 'Mohit and Rohit'. The above sentence suggests that the act of breaking
the wall piece concerns neither Mohit nor Rohit.
The correct sentence should be: Neither Mohit nor Rohit has broken the wall piece.
** Note that the helping verb here is always according to the second subject. Here, it is
'has'. It can not be replaced by 'have'.
15) I did not (1) / steal the oranges (2) / from your orchard (3) / never did my brother.(4) /
No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Formula:
Subject + Do/Does + Not + Q1/A1 + Nor + Do/Does + Subject + Q2/A2
He does not drink nor does he smoke.
In some cases, Neither can be substituted by 'Do/Does not'. In that case, both clauses must have
'do/does'.
Replace 'never' with 'nor'.
The correct sentence should be: I did not steal the oranges from your orchard nor did my brother.
16) Study hard (1) / lest (2) / you should not (3) / fail. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
'Lest...should' is used to extend a warning and also suggest the consequences of not paying
attention to that warning.
Warning + Lest+ Person + Should + Consequence
Work hard lest you should fail.
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The use of this conjunction in any sentence conveys a negative sense. As such, 'no' or 'not' should
not be used in that sentence.
Remove 'not'.
'Lest...should' already conveys a negative sense.
The correct sentence should be: Study hard lest you should fail.
** Lest is always followed by should, with a ‘not’ anywhere.
'should' here can not be replaced by 'would' or 'may'.
For e.g. Go through the notes again and again lest you would/may fail, is incorrect.
17) Sanjay is (1)/ not only smart (2) / though (3) / hard-working. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
The conjunction 'Not only...but also' is used to show either of two qualities of one subject or a
common quality of two subjects.
Formula 1: (One person - two qualities/ two actions)

Subject + HV + Not only + Q1/A1 + But also + Q2/A2
Neha is not only cute but also beautiful.
Replace 'though' with 'but also'.

'Not only..but also' is used in pair.
In this case, 'not only ...but also' is used to show, two qualities of the same subject, i.e. Sanjay.
The correct sentence should be: Sanjay is not only smart but also hard-working.
18) Mr. Tomar not only (1) / stopped coming (2) / here but also (3) / going to any place
which is related to (4) the accident. / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
'Not only' will be used before 'coming' as 'but also' is used before 'going'.
'Not only...but also' is used to connect two objects, verbs, gerunds.
For e.g. i. Not only Ranveer but also Ranbir is dancing.

ii. I have invited not only Rohan but also Mohan.
iii. She not only reads but also writes.
The correct sentence here would be: Mr. Tomar stopped not only coming here but also going to
any place which is related to the accident.
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19) I haven't been (1) / to Pune before and (2) / neither my brother. (3) / No Error (4)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Add 'has' after 'neither'.
'Neither' is followed by 'helping verb' and then the 'subject' i.e. 'neither has my brother'
The correct sentence should be: I haven't been to Pune before and neither has my brother.
Refer to the formula in previous question.
20) Be kind (1) / not only in words (2) / and also (3) / in action. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Replace 'and' with 'but'.
'Not only ...but also' is co-relative conjunction and used in pair.
The correct sentence should be: Be kind not only in words but also in action.
Formula 2: (Two persons - common quality/action)
Not only + Subject 1 + But also + Subject 2 + HV + Q/A
Not only Ramesh but also Suresh is poor.
Note: There should be no repetition of action or quality in the first part of the sentence.
Don't say: Not only Ramesh is poor but also Suresh is poor.
Say: Not only Ramesh but also Suresh is poor.
Similarly,
Don't say: Not only the teacher but also the children is dancing.
Say: Not only the teacher but also the children are dancing.
Don't say: Not only the children but also the teacher are playing.
Say: Not only the children but also the teacher is playing.
The use of helping verb is to be made very carefully. When two subjects are joined by 'not only..but also', the verb
must agree with the second subject.
21) Your success in sports (1) / not only depends on what (2) sport you have selected / but on
how you (3) / perform in them. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
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Explanation:
Add 'also' after 'but'.
'Not only...but also' is used in pair.
The correct sentence should be: Your success in sports not only depends on what sport you have
selected but also on how you perform in them.
22) Both Sameer as well as (1) / his wife are (2) / determined (3) / to make changes. (4) /
No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
Replace 'as well as' with 'and'.
'Both..and' is used in pair (Co-relative Conjunction). For e.g. Both Ram and Shyam
Both You and I
The correct sentence should be: Both Sameer and his wife are determined to make changes.
For e.g. The sentence, “Both the rich along with the poor are facing trouble due to the
demonetization”, is incorrect.
The correct sentence should be: Both the rich and poor are facing trouble due to the
demonetization.
Note that 'both...and' is used in pair, 'and' cannot be replaced by 'as well as', 'along with', 'together
with' or any other word.
23) Although I tried (1) / my best (2) / but I could not (3) / pass the exam. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Conjunction 'Although...yet' is used to express two contrary qualities or actions of the subject.
'Although/though' is always followed by 'yet'.
Formula:
Although/Though Subject + Verb/HV Q1 + Yet + Subject + Verb/H Q2
+ + V
Although he is rich yet he is miser.
'Rich' and 'Miser' are two contrasting qualities of the person.

'Although' is always followed by 'yet'.
'But' cannot be used in place of 'yet'.
It is generally used to show two contrary qualities or actions of a subject (person).
The correct sentence should be: Although I tried my best yet I could not pass the exam.
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24) Though she (1) / was sick (2) / but she (3) / went to the club. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Replace 'but' with 'yet'.
'Although/Though..yet' is used in pair.
The correct sentence should be: Though she was sick yet she went to the club.
25) The workers (1) / take a break (2) / between 4 pm to 6 pm (3) / everyday. (4) / No Error
(5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
'Between' is followed by 'and'.
The correct sentence should be: The workers take a break between 4 pm and 6 pm everyday.
26) From June 1995 (1) / and June 2005, (2) / the city's population (3) / declined by 20,000
people.(4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Replace 'and' with 'to'.
'From' is always followed by 'to'.
The correct sentence should be: From June 1995 to June 2005, the city's population declined by
20,000 people.
27) The programme was (1) / almost fixed though (2) / it was his negligence (3) / that led to
disappointment.(4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
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Explanation:
Replace 'though' with 'but'. Two show contrasting qualities, 'but' is used.
e.g. She is poor but honest.
The correct sentence should be: The programme was almost fixed but it was his negligence that led
to disappointment.
But/Yet are used interchangeably in many cases.
e.g. It is strange 'yet/but' it is true.
28) He has lots (1) / of money (2) / and he dare not (3) / start a company. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Replace 'and' with 'but'.
To show two contrasting qualities of same subject, use of 'but' is preferred rather than 'and'.
The correct sentence would be: He has lots of money but he dare not start a company.
29) Our destination (1) / was about (2) / fifty and sixty (3) / kilometers to the west. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Replace 'and' with 'or'.
In this case, destination cannot be both 'fifty and sixty' kilometers at the same time.
The intention here to convey, either one of the two.
The correct sentence should be: Our destination was about fifty or sixty kilometers to the west.
30) I cannot say (1) / if he has (2) / passed the exam (3) / or not. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Replace 'if' with 'whether'.
'Whether' is followed by 'or' i.e. 'whether...or' form.
The correct sentence should be: I cannot say whether he has passed the exam or not.
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31) You must admire (1) / the artwork (2) / when your brother (3) / has done it. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation: Replace 'when' with 'if'.
To express condition, as in this case, we use 'if'.'When' would mean admire whenever brother has
done the artwork, that is not the intention here.
The correct sentence should be: You must admire the artwork if your brother has done it.
32) She would not (1) / have suffered (2) / when you had (3) / helped her in time. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation: Replace 'when' with 'if'.
For conditional statements or sentences, 'if' is used.
The correct sentence should be: She would not have suffered if you had helped her in time.
33) I can't allow (1) / you to go out of the class (2) / unless they provide (3) / further
instructions. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation: Replace 'unless' with 'until'.
Until denotes sense of time, whereas Unless denotes condition.
In this case, Until must be used.
The correct sentence should be: I can't allow you to go out of the class until they provide further
instructions.
34) Unless you do not give (1) / the keys to (2) / the locker (3) / you will be killed. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
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Explanation:
Remove 'do not'. 'Unless' itself conveys a negative sense. Use of 'do not' is not required in this case.
The correct sentence should be: Unless you give the keys to the locker you will be killed.
Because/As/For - All these conjunctions mean 'because'.
35) I could not (1) / go to school (2) / as I was (3) / seriously ill. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Replace 'as' with 'because'.
As conjunctions, 'Because', 'As', 'For', 'Since' specify reasons in the following manner:
1) 'Because' shows the strongest reason.
2) 'Since' shows normally strong reason.
3) 'As/For' shows the weakest cause.
The correct sentence should be: I could not go to school because I was seriously ill. (A Strong
case)
36) I did not (1) / go to college (2) / because it was (3) / raining.(4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Replace 'because' with 'as'.
Here, it is a weak case, correct usage is 'as it was raining'.
The correct sentence should be: I did not go college as it was raining.
**Although Grammar prescribes different rules of 'Because', 'As', 'For', yet it is not a hard and fast
rule.
e.g. My parents traveled by air 'as/for/because' they wanted to arrive early.
You'd better take the motorcycle 'as/for/since' part of the road is blocked.
Both my cousin and his friend cannot come early 'as/for/because' they are busy doing their work.
37) He has been (1) / studying with me (2) / as he (3) / came here. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Replace 'as' with 'since'.
In this case, the intention is to convey 'from the time' he came, so the correct thing to say is 'since he
came here'.
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'Since' is used in two ways -

1) To express time
2) To express 'cause' or 'reason'.
e.g. It is a month since I saw her. (Time)
Since she is my aunt, I obey her. (Reason)
The correct sentence should be: He has been studying with me since he came here.
'As long as/ So long as' denote time during which an action or event takes place.
38) Till I am alive (1) / nobody can (2) / ever harm (3) / you. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
Replace 'till' with 'as long as'.
'Till' cannot be used to begin any sentence.
The correct sentence should be: As long as I am alive nobody can ever harm you.
39) So long (1) / you work (2) / honestly, no one (3) / can fire you. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
Add 'as' after 'so long'. The correct form of this conjunction is 'so long as'.
'As long as/So long as' convey the same meaning.
Though there is some difference in their use. 'As long as' is used only in affirmative sense.
'So long as' is used in negative and affirmative both.
e.g. So long as he does not offend me, I will not hit him. (Negative sense)
The correct sentence should be: So long as you work honestly, no one can fire you.
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- Common Mistakes
1) Read each sentence given below and find out whether there is an error in it. The error if any
will be one of the parts of the sentence which are marked as 1, 2, 3 and 4. If there is no error, the
answer will be (5) i.e. No Error. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
Until you (1) / do not apologize (2) / you will not be (3) / permitted to go outside. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
'Until' itself c onveys a negative sense. Above sentence is incorrect because 'not' is used.
The correct sentence should be: Until you apologize you will not be permitted to go outside.
These are “double negative” type of errors.
Similarly, do not use 'Not' with the following words:
Unless, Until, Least, Forbid, Prevent, Prohibit, Refuse, Deny, Dissuade
For e.g. It is incorrect to say, “Unless you do not work hard, you will not succeed.”
Just say “Unless you work hard, you will not succeed.”
Let's take another example, “He forbid me not to walk in the sun.”
The correct construction would be, “He forbade me to walk in the sun.”
2) She denied that (1) / she was not present (2) / there at the time (3) / of the accident. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation: Use of 'not' with 'deny' is incorrect.
The correct sentence should be: She denied that she was present there at the time accident took
place.
3) I forgot (1) / to return back (2) / the books (3) / to you. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
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Explanation:
Remove 'back'.
'Return' means to give back. Use of 'back' with 'return' is incorrect.
The correct sentence would be: I forgot to return the books to you.
Do not use ‘back’ with any of the following words:
Recast, Recall, Recede, Reiterate, Rebuild, Repeat, Recapitulate, Retreat, Reimburse,

Return
The same rule applies for the use of 'again'.
Do not use 'again' with the following words:
Recast, Recall, Recede, Reiterate, Rebuild, Repeat, Recapitulate, Retreat, Reimburse,
Return
Example: Please repeat again the sentence.
'Repeat' itself means 'to do again'.
The correct sentence should be: Please repeat the sentence.
4) He has secured (1) / thirty-five marks (2) / but the passing marks (3) / are forty. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Instead of 'passing marks' you should use 'pass marks', because 'passing marks' is incorrect in
standard English usage.
The correct sentence should be: He has secured thirty-five marks but the pass marks are forty.
Similarly,
Don't use Use
Passing marks Pass marks
Linking road Link road
Linking language Link language
5) The English teacher said (1) / that we should read (2) / the poems everyday (3) / so as to
memorize them. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
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Explanation:
You should use 'The teacher of English' instead of 'The English teacher'.
This is because, the expression 'The English teacher' means 'a teacher who is an English man', while
'The teacher of English' means 'a teacher who teaches English'.
The correct sentence should be: The teacher of English said that we should read the poems
everyday so as to memorize them.
Same applies to the following phrases:
Don't use Use
Hindi teacher Teacher of Hindi
Family members Members of family
Parliament members Members of parliament
Don't say: All his family members are working on some of the higher positions in the Insurance
sector.
Say: All the members of his family are working on some of the higher positions in the Insurance
sector.
6) They stayed (1) / in Nagpur (2) / for a short period of time (3) / and then returned home.(4)
/ No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Use of 'of time' and 'period' together is incorrect.
The correct expression should be 'for a short time' or 'for a short period'.
The correct sentence should be: They stayed in Nagpur for a short time and then returned home.
Similarly,
Don't use Use
During the period of war During the war
The war period
7) I have (1) / given the (2) / examination so (3) / I am free now. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Use of 'given' is incorrect. The correct thing to say would be 'taken/appeared' for the examination.
The correct sentence should be: I have taken the examination so I am free now.
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Similarly,
Don't use Use
Gave speech Made/ deliver speech
Give exam Take/ appear examination
8) She wishes to join (1) / lecturership as (2) / she thinks it is (3) / a rewarding profession.
(4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Use of 'lecturership' is wrong. The correct term would be - lectureship.
The correct sentence should be: She wishes to join lectureship as she thinks it is a rewarding
profession.
Similarly, 'freeship' is incorrect, 'free-studentship' is correct form.
9) Raman was awarded (1) / cent-percent marks (2) / in the (3) / examination. (4) / No Error
(5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Use of 'cent-percent' is wrong. In standard English, it is incorrect to use 'cent-percent'.
The correct expression would be 'hundred-percent'.
The correct sentence should be: Raman was awarded hundred-percent marks in the examination.
10) She put her (1) / sign in the corner (2) / of the document (3) / and submitted it. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
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Explanation:
Use of 'sign' is incorrect. Instead, the word 'signature' should be used.
'Sign' is a verb, whereas 'signature' is a noun.
e.g. He signed the letter. (Verb)
He put his signature on the letter. (Noun)
The correct sentence should be: She put her signature in the corner of the document and
submitted it.
11) The lady (1) / asked me (2) / if there was any (3) / place in the bus. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
In case of 'bus/ train/ cart/ van/ compartment', 'room' is used for space, not 'place'.
The correct sentence should be: The lady asked me if there was any room in the bus.
Some other wrongly used words are:
Incorrect Correct
Congratulation_ Congratulations
True fact/ Actual fact Fact (Fact by definition is true.)
Past history History
Unexpected surprise Surprise
Alternative choice Either use 'alternative' or 'choice', not both
Sum total Either 'sum' or 'total', not both
Consensus opinion Consensus
Consort husband/ wife Consort
12) All the members (1) / of the committee are (2) / kindly requested to appear (3) / in the next
meeting. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
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Explanation:
'Kindly' and 'Requested' are not used together.
'Kindly' and 'Please' are used in active voice to denote 'request';
while to denote 'kindly' and 'please' in passive voice, 'requested' is generally used.
e.g. (Active) Kindly/ Please help me.
(Passive) You are requested to help me.
The correct sentence should be: All the members of the committee are requested to appear in the
next meeting.
Correct ways to use 'kindly' are: a kindly smile, a kindly thought, a kindly way, a kindly manner.
13) He came to (1) / the final conclusion (2) / that he would (3) / not accept the offer. (4) /
No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
'final' is a superfluous word here. 'Final' and 'conclusion' cannot be used together.
Conclusion itself denotes 'result.'
The correct sentence should be: He came to the conclusion that he would not accept the offer.
14) He wanted (1) / to know whether (2) / it was right and proper (3) / way to do it. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Use of 'right' and 'proper' together is incorrect. Use either 'right' or 'proper', not both of them.
The correct sentence should be: He wanted to know whether it was the right way to do it.
He wanted to know whether it was the proper way to do it.
15) Iran’s support (1)/ to the terrorists (2) / is universally condemned (3) / by all. (4)/ No Error
(5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 4
Explanation:
Remove 'by all'. Never use "by all' and universally" together because both convey the same
meaning.
The correct sentence should be: Iran’s support to the terrorists is universally condemned.
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16) Suppose if (1) / all problems are solved (2) / what would you (3) / do then? (4) / No Error
(5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
Remove 'if'. Using 'if' with 'suppose' is incorrect.
Either use 'suppose' or 'if', not both of them together.
The correct sentence should be: Suppose all the problems are solved what would you do then?
If all the problems are solved what would you do then?
e.g. Supposing he does not come, what will you do?
If he comes late, what will you do?
17) In Pune, (1) she came across with (2) many of her friends (3) / who had settled there. (4) /
No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
Remove 'with'.
'Came across' means 'to meet suddenly'.
The correct sentence should be: In Pune, she came across many of her friends who had settled
there.
18) I suddenly came across (1) Rohit when (2) I was going (3) / to college. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
The above sentence is wrong because 'suddenly' and ' came across' cannot be used together.
The correct sentence should be: I came across Rohit when I was going to college.
19) The reason why (1) / he was (2) / rejected was because (3) / he was too young. (4) / No
Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
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Explanation:
Remove 'because'. 'Because' is not used with 'reason', it is superfluous to use 'because'.
The correct sentence should be: The reason why he was rejected was, he was too young.
20) The science project (1) / was equally successful as (2) / the software project (3) / they had
presented. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
Explanation:
'Equally' and 'successful as' cannot be used together.
The correct sentence should be: The science project was as successful as the software project they
had presented.
e.g. Ravi and Manish are equally successful.
Ravi is as successful as Manish.
21) The funeral service (1) / was to be (2) / conducted by the (3) / family priest. (4) / No Error
(5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 1
Explanation:
Use of 'service' is superfluous. 'Funeral' is itself a 'service'.
The correct expressions are 'a funeral procession', 'a funeral march, 'a funeral pyre', 'a funeral pile'.
The correct sentence should be: The funeral was to be conducted by the family priest.
22) The recent incidents of corruption (1) / amply illustrate about (2) / the characters of (3) /
our officers. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 2
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Explanation:
Remove 'about'.
Use of 'about' is superfluous. 'Illustrate/ demonstrate/ describe', are immediately followed by
'object'.
For e.g. describe + 'about' + 'object' is wrong.
The correct sentence should be: The recent incidents of corruption amply illustrate the
characters of our officers.
e.g. He demonstrates it.
He described it.
23) He is not (1) / able to (2) / cope up with (3) / the peer pressure. (4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Use of 'up' with 'cope' is superfluous. 'to cope with' is the correct way.
e.g. Desert plants are adapted to cope with extreme heat.
The correct sentence should be: He is not able to cope with the peer pressure.
24) The Teacher said that (1) / it was his decision (2) / and that nobody (3) / could deny it.
(4) / No Error (5)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: 3
Explanation:
Use of 'that' in the C part is superfluous.
The correct sentence should be: The Teacher said that it was his decision and nobody could deny it.

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Incorrect: The headquarter of the Army is in Delhi.

Incorrect: It was a ten-years project.

Incorrect: Three dozens eggs have been bought.

I shall return within two hours. (Come back)

List of Nouns (Pairs) often confused:

Let us now see the proper application of apostrophe ( 's )

Note: I) Apostrophe ('s) is not used with two immediate/consecutive nouns.

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Expressions denoting number and quantity-

Expressions such as-

 The rich should help the poor.

Similarly, Article should not be used before the following phrases -

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Explanation: Replace 'his' with 'her'.

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Note: After the expressions -

e.g. A crowd of people is waiting for the actor.

In solving subject-verb agreement, the basic rules are:

Same rule applies for the following -

In case of the following -

Mohan or Sohan is responsible for this. (Second subject is 'singular')

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Every She comes to me every day.

'First' shows 'order or position'

He devotes less time to his studies.

Use of Less and Lesser.

There is not much water in the jug.

Similarly, in case of 'Prefer',

Don't say: He is more junior to me.

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Adverb is a word that qualifies -

Use of 'Much' and 'Very'

Either 'quite right' or 'all right' should be used.

Difference between 'Quite' and 'Very'

'Quite' denotes 'perfectly, completely'. It cannot be used to replace 'very'.

Don't say: He is quite handsome.

Observe the difference in use of 'hard' and 'hardly',

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Remove 'at once'.

Formula 1: (One person - two qualities/ two actions)

Replace 'though' with 'but also'.

For e.g. i. Not only Ranveer but also Ranbir is dancing.

'Rich' and 'Miser' are two contrasting qualities of the person.

'Since' is used in two ways -

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Recast, Recall, Recede, Reiterate, Rebuild, Repeat, Recapitulate, Retreat, Reimburse,

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