Practice Common errors - general english mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams
Directions:
The following questions are splitted into parts using (Alphabets, Numbers or /), Here some parts of the sentences have errors and remainings are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The Alphabets, Numbers or /, of that part is the answer for that question. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.
Note: In some questions no seperation has been done. So find the answers acoordingly.
Q-1) (P) I was pretty sure that (Q) he would support me (R) for changing the age-old and static structure of our organization. (S) No error
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The part (R) has an error.
Purpose is evident. Hence, Infinitive i.e. to change the age-old and static structure is the right usage.
Directions:
Each of the following sentences has four parts marked P, Q, R and S (or) A, B, C and D (or) 1, 2, 3 and 4. Choose the part of sentence with the error. If there is No error, select No error [S/D/4].
Q-2) (P) We now look forward for (Q) some great achievements (R) which to some extent can restore the country’s prestige once again. (S) No error
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P has an error.
Here, we now look forward to is the right usage.
look forward agrees with to (Prep.)
Directions:
The following questions are splitted into parts using (Alphabets, Numbers or /), Here some parts of the sentences have errors and remainings are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The Alphabets, Numbers or /, of that part is the answer for that question. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.
Note: In some questions no seperation has been done. So find the answers acoordingly.
Q-3) (P) We will pack not only (Q) the material properly (R) but will also deliver it to your valued customers. (S) No error
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The part (P) has an error.
When we use not only.. but also, same part of speech should be used before both. Hence, we will not only pack is the right usage.
Directions:
The following questions are splitted into parts using (Alphabets, Numbers or /), Here some parts of the sentences have errors and remainings are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The Alphabets, Numbers or /, of that part is the answer for that question. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.
Note: In some questions no seperation has been done. So find the answers acoordingly.
Q-4) (P) I told him (Q) the story (R) in details to make him understand it fully. (S) No error
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The part (R) has an error.
Here, in detail to make him understand it fully is the right usage.
DIRECTIONS:
In the following questions, some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is your answer. Your answer is (d) i.e., No error
Q-5) He is a university professor (a)/ but of his three sons (b)/ neither has any merit. (c)/ No error (d)
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Neither is used for two things. For more than two things, none should be used.
Directions:
The following questions are splitted into parts using (Alphabets, Numbers or /), Here some parts of the sentences have errors and remainings are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The Alphabets, Numbers or /, of that part is the answer for that question. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.
Note: In some questions no seperation has been done. So find the answers acoordingly.
Q-6) He has made a / mistake of / which I am certain. / No error
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No error
Directions:
In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose "No error".
Q-7) People are wanting / to see the home team / win the game.
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Want (not usually used in the progressive tenses) = to have a desire or a wish for something.
Look at the sentence : All I want is the truth.
Hence, Present simple i.e. People want should be used here. The sentence shows a general wish/ desire.
Directions:
In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose "No error".
Q-8) They are coming / straight to / our direction. / No error .
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Here, straight in is the right usage.
Directions:
In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose "No error".
Q-9) What man can die / better than / serving his country? / No error
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The sentence is in interrogative. Hence, How can man die ....... should be used.
Directions:
In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose "No error".
Q-10) The results of the survey were fairly disappointing.
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fairly (Adverb) : honestly; in a fair and reasonable way.
Hence, very/rather disappointing is the right usage
Directions:
The following questions are splitted into parts using (Alphabets, Numbers or /), Here some parts of the sentences have errors and remainings are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The Alphabets, Numbers or /, of that part is the answer for that question. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.
Note: In some questions no seperation has been done. So find the answers acoordingly.
Q-11) If successful, the research could (1)/ pave the way towards (2)// the prevention in untimely deaths(3)/ due to fatal illnesses (4)/ No error (5)
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Directions:
The following questions are splitted into parts using (Alphabets, Numbers or /), Here some parts of the sentences have errors and remainings are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The Alphabets, Numbers or /, of that part is the answer for that question. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.
Note: In some questions no seperation has been done. So find the answers acoordingly.
Q-12) If successful, the research could (1)/ pave the way towards (2)/ the prevention in untimely deaths(3)/ due to fatal illnesses (4)/ No error (5)
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Directions:
The following questions are splitted into parts using (Alphabets, Numbers or /), Here some parts of the sentences have errors and remainings are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The Alphabets, Numbers or /, of that part is the answer for that question. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.
Note: In some questions no seperation has been done. So find the answers acoordingly.
Q-13) My sister has been / interested in medicine / ever since she was a child. / No error
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No Error
Directions:
The following questions are splitted into parts using (Alphabets, Numbers or /), Here some parts of the sentences have errors and remainings are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The Alphabets, Numbers or /, of that part is the answer for that question. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.
Note: In some questions no seperation has been done. So find the answers acoordingly.
Q-14) This is an urgent / matter which may admit / of few delays. / No error
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As the sense suggests, of no delays (negative) .... should be used.
Directions:
In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose "No error".
Q-15) The policemen, who (1)/ was deployed heavily (2)/ in the area, did nothing to (3) / dissuade the protester (4)/ No error (5)
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Directions:
The following questions are splitted into parts using (Alphabets, Numbers or /), Here some parts of the sentences have errors and remainings are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The Alphabets, Numbers or /, of that part is the answer for that question. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.
Note: In some questions no seperation has been done. So find the answers acoordingly.
Q-16) Although he was expected (1)/ to work quite hard (2) / he could not do so (3)/ owing to his prolonged illness (4)/ No error (5)
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Directions:
The following questions are splitted into parts using (Alphabets, Numbers or /), Here some parts of the sentences have errors and remainings are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The Alphabets, Numbers or /, of that part is the answer for that question. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.
Note: In some questions no seperation has been done. So find the answers acoordingly.
Q-17) Until you are in the habit of putting off things you cannot ensure yourself of a good future.
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put off (Phr. V.) : postpone ; delay
Use of – of (Prep.) is superfluous.
Look at the sentences : We’ve had to put off our wedding until September.
Until you keep putting off going to the dentist you cannot get yourself healthy/painless teeth.
Here, you cannot ensure yourself a good future is the right usage
Directions:
The following questions are splitted into parts using (Alphabets, Numbers or /), Here some parts of the sentences have errors and remainings are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The Alphabets, Numbers or /, of that part is the answer for that question. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.
Note: In some questions no seperation has been done. So find the answers acoordingly.
Q-18) The actor loves to think, (1)/ never enjoys stick to one kind of role(2)/ and finds it difficult to (3)/ fulfill everyone’s expectations (4)/ No error (5)
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Directions:
In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose "No error".
Q-19) The sole idea behind (1)/ conducting such programmes (2)/ is to create awareness (3)/ among young minds of our nation (4)/ No error (5)
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Directions:
In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose "No error".
Q-20) The government is still In the (1)/ process of finalised new policy (2)/ guidelines for the allocation of land (3) / to private sector organisations (4)/ No error (5)
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